L5 DipBM Assignment Briefs April 2019 PDF

OTHM LEVEL 5 DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT | ASSIGNMENT BRIEFS
LEVEL 5 DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS

MANAGEMENT
Certificate Qualification Ref. No.: 603/2176/3
Assignment Briefs
Issue: April 2019
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Table of Contents
Unit 01: Human Resources Management ............................................................................................... 3

Unit 02: Project Management ................................................................................................................. 7
Unit 03: Strategic Marketing .................................................................................................................. 11
Unit 04: Accounting for Managers ......................................................................................................... 14
Unit 05: Business Law ........................................................................................................................... 18
Unit 06: Business Ethics ....................................................................................................................... 22
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Assessment guidance for criterion referenced marking.
The assessment grading criteria characterises the level of complexity and demand expected of students at each level of qualification. Please note
that these are generic descriptors which apply mainly, though not exclusively, to written academic work.
Any further unit-specific assessment criteria, such as number of words, should be clearly stated in each individual assignment brief.
Result. Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7

Pass Detailed answers to all Detailed response to all Very full, independent Excellent links between The work demonstrates
parts of the questions or relevant parts of the response to the assignment, relevant ideas, theories and engagement in an
tasks. questions or tasks, with applying relevant material practice. academic debate which
evidence of clear well beyond any module presents clear evidence
Clearly structured and understanding of the input, demonstrating Evidence of independent of a considered
focused, demonstrating issues. independent study. learning and the ability to understanding of the
overall coherence and in- engage critically and topics studied.
depth understanding of Well-structured with Excellent understanding and analytically with a wide
the unit content and evidence of independent application of relevant theory, range of contextually There is evidence of
assessment reading supporting the concepts and models. Very relevant resource material. clear synthesis of
requirements. argument. clear logical structure. theoretical issues and
Demonstration of original practice.
Evidence of the use of Clear evidence of a range insights supported by well
independently sourced of independently sourced Very few errors in referencing structured overall argument. A critical analysis of
material, well applied in material, well applied in all or grammar or syntax as theoretical models
all contexts. contexts. appropriate. Very few errors in and/or practical
referencing or grammar or applications has
Very few errors in syntax as appropriate. resulted in originality.
grammar as appropriate. Very few errors in
referencing or grammar or Very few errors in
syntax as appropriate. referencing or grammar
or syntax as
appropriate.
Fail Little attempt to engage Little attempt to engage Little attempt to engage with Little attempt to engage with Whilst some of the
with assignment brief. with assignment brief. assignment brief. assignment brief. characteristics of a
pass have been
Learning outcomes not Learning outcomes not Learning outcomes not fully Learning outcomes not fully demonstrated, the work
fully met. fully met. met. met. does not address each
of the outcomes for the
Inadequate Inadequate demonstration Inadequate demonstration of Inadequate demonstration specified assessment
demonstration of of knowledge or knowledge or understanding of knowledge or task.
knowledge or understanding of key of key concepts, theories or understanding of key
understanding of key concepts, theories or practice. concepts, theories or The work may be an
concepts, theories or practice. practice. overly descriptive
practice. account demonstrating
minimal interpretation,
and there is very
limited evidence of
analysis, synthesis or
evaluation.
No counterarguments
or alternative frames of
reference are
generated or
considered.
Unit 01: Human Resources Management

Unit Title Human Resources Management
Unit Reference Number J/616/3021
Unit Level Level 5
Assessor
Date issued
Hand in Date
Unit Grading Structure Pass
Assessment Guidance To achieve this unit, learners must achieve the learning outcomes and
meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria for the unit.
LO LO Description AC AC Description
1 Understand the nature and 1.1 Assess the functions of human resource management in
scope of HRM. contributing to organisational performance.
1.2 Distinguish between personnel management and human
resource management.
1.3 Evaluate the role and responsibilities of human resource
managers.
2 Understand the pivotal areas of 2.1 Evaluate the importance of human resource planning in
HRM in a range of organisations.
organisational contexts. 2.2 Summarise the stages involved in planning human
resource requirements.
2.3 Evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment and selection
techniques.
3 Understand methods to 3.1 Assess the effectiveness of different reward
address performance and management strategies.
reward issues. 3.2 Critically appraise methods organisations use to monitor
employee performance.
3.3 Evaluate the process of job evaluation and other factors
determining pay.
4 Understand contemporary 4.1 Analyse contemporary issues affecting human resource
issues affecting human management.
resource management. 4.2 Evaluate the impact of the legal and regulatory
framework on human resource management.
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Scenario
You are working at the HR department of WeSellAnything Ltd. A new CEO arrived at the company
with the task of saving it from bankruptcy. Although the CEO only arrived recently, it was immediately
apparent that morale was low and that there was a turnover 5 times higher than the competitors.
The CEO comes from the manufacturing industry in a small town where the employment turnover is
low and people have jobs for life. The CEO has summoned your team for a meeting, demanding
explanations and possible changes.
You have worked at WeSellAnything Ltd long enough to know the main issues:
▪ Competitors pay on average 15% – 20% more and have better benefits
▪ Many of the targets are unachievable which means that bonus have not been handed in
motivation is law
▪ Lack of advancements, most supervisor and management positions are filled from the outside
▪ The company does not have a Learning and Development department
▪ Most job descriptions do not match the actual job, and despite your efforts the line managers
have not been cooperating. The person specifications are also very vague.
▪ Lack of planning, line managers do not come to you for months and then suddenly they want
someone within 3 days, which make it difficult for recruitment. After you contact the
individuals, they then have 1 interview with the line manager who decides to recruit them or
not.
▪ Management is like a “boys club” and no woman between 20-45 is hired as they do not want
to employ a pregnant woman (although this is not written anywhere)
▪ You personally had to attend 3 tribunals in the last few months regarding harassment, bullying
and unfair dismissal (the former being due to a manager stating, “you’re fired” for no apparent
reason other than an employee asking to go home early because his wife was pregnant)
Task 1 of 2 Meeting documents (ACs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.2 & 2.3)
Instructions
In preparation for your meeting, you have decided to

a. Draw a mind map using colour to show the traditional functions of “Human Resource
Management” and the stages of Human Resource Planning. Use symbols to highlight the
involvements of lines managers
b. Differentiate between personnel management and human resource management
c. Evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment and selection techniques.
d. Create a flowchart to showcase the roles and responsibilities of human resource managers.
Delivery and submission
▪ Bring the mind map and the 2 flowcharts at your meeting with the CEO (your lecturer). These
documents are to be submitted together with task 2
Task 2 of 2 Meeting (ACs 2.1, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1 & 4.2)
Instructions
Bring your mind map and your mind map and flow chart at the meeting and:
a. Explain your mind map and flow chart
b. Using the mind map, identify the importance of human resource planning including common
issues faced by HR managers and their causes such as maternity law, discrimination, etc.
c. Critically appraise methods organisations use to monitor employee performance.
d. Evaluate the process of job evaluation and other factors determining pay.
e. Using the flowchart, explain two performance management and reward systems and their
impact on motivation.
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• Mind map, evaluation and feedback
Summative submission
▪ 1x Lecturer evaluation form

▪ 1x Meeting minutes
▪ The 3 documents from task 1 (the mind map and the 2 flow charts)
▪ Indicative word count 3000 words
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Unit 02: Project Management

Unit Title Project Management
Unit Reference Number K/616/3027
Unit Level Level 5
Assessor
Date issued
Hand in Date
1 Be able to plan the 1.1 Determine projects required from an appraisal of
requirements for a project and business objectives.
estimate the resources 1.2 Produce project sub-divisions and high-level estimates of
necessary for its completion. time
1.3 Evaluate a project methodology suitable for the specific
project.
1.4 Assess the feasibility of a proposed project.
2 Be able to devise a project plan 2.1 Devise a structure for the management and execution of
using relevant project the project.
management tools and models. 2.2 Define the roles and responsibilities of the project
manager and team members.
2.3 Prepare a detailed project plan.
3 Be able to monitor and control a 3.1 Assess suitable project team structures.
project to completion. 3.2 Design quality management processes to be used in a
project.
3.3 Design procedures for managing project change
proposals.
3.4 Design systems for monitoring and appraising the status
of a project.
4 Be able to apply project 4.1 Design control systems to manage challenges arising
management techniques and during the execution of projects.
skills to a project application. 4.2 Determine issues and risks likely to be encountered in
the final stages of a project.
4.3 Assess the necessary project tasks to be completed in
the final stages of a project.
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Scenario
Manley’s is a family-owned home improvement specialist similar to Homebase. It has 4 stores around
London and is planning an expansion. Like its competitors, it offered DIY solutions as well as a range
of furniture, and kitchen and bathroom design. Its unique selling point is the fact it employs designers
and, through subcontractors, offers guaranteed installation and workmanship such as plumbing,
electrical, etc.
Due to these unique services which helps the customers to achieve designer houses at an affordable
price, Manley’s enjoyed a financial success and a rapid growth. The first store opened 7 years ago,
the 2nd store 3 years ago, the 3rd store 1 years ago and the 4th store opened last week. Several other
stores are in the plans.
However, Manley’s only online presence is a static web page showing the location of its 3 stores (the
page has not been updated for the 4th store yet), there is no possibility to either order online or book
appointments with designers. Also, now that there are 4 stores and several more in the pipelines, the
owner’s son feel that it is time to have a Management Information System to improve customer
service and operations through help manage stocks, personnel, subcontractors, marketing, customers
data, etc. Finally, the owner is planning on either creating a loyalty programme or joining an existing
one to encourage repeat customers through benefits and promotions.
During the last board meeting, an experienced manager identified the need to handle these tasks as
projects and recommended getting a project consultant to help out. The board decided to hire you as
the project consultant, as they want everything to be done within 3 months.
Task 1 of 2 Project selection (ACs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 & 1.4)

Instructions
Your first task is to

1. Develop an overall Gantt chart of the various projects, including subdivision and a time-scale
2. Write a report, recommending a project management methodology for each project (and your
reasons for your recommendation)
3. In the same report, assess the feasibility of all the projects and decide on one to carry out
first.
Delivery and Submission
▪ 1x Gantt chart
▪ 1x short report
Please note, it is recommended that you use http://www.ganttproject.biz/, but you are free to use any
software
Task 2 of 2 Project details (As C2.1, 2.2 and 2.3)

Currently Manley’s employ 4 store managers, 4 store assistant managers, several store attendants,
several designers, 1 HR officer, 1 Accountant, 1 procurement manager, 3 account executives in
charge of maintaining relationship with suppliers, 1 executive assistant and 1 administrator. In
addition, the owner and his son are involved in the management of the organisation. There is no IT
department looking after the information and IT infrastructure of the company.
Instructions
Select one of the projects and:

1. Create a detailed Gantt chart, including the roles and responsibilities of the participants (this
could be integrated in your Gantt chart if using http://www.ganttproject.biz/)
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2. Create an organisational structure to carry out the project, and add a commentary regarding
your team structure

▪ 1x Gantt chart
▪ 1x Organisational chart with commentary
Task 3 of 3 Project monitoring (ACs 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3)
Instructions
In relation to your selected project, prepare a document, 500 words, t with the following details
1. Explain the purpose of PERT (Program Evaluation and Review Technique) or a CPA (Critical
Path Analysis) diagram
2. Create a PERT or a CPA diagram to identify likely challenges, issues and risks during the life
of the project.
3. Create a general quality management process to be used for the project,
4. Explain the change control procedure
5. Design a method to use to measure project performances
Indicative word count 1000 words

• Project monitoring report
Summative delivery and Submission
▪ 1x Word file containing tasks 1-3

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Unit 03: Strategic Marketing

Unit Title Strategic Marketing
Unit Reference Number K/616/3030
Unit Level Level 5
Assessor
Date issued
Hand in Date
1 Understand the principles of 1.1 Evaluate the role of marketing in an organisation.
marketing and its role in 1.2 Analyse the relationship between corporate strategy and
business practice. marketing strategy.
1.3 Explain how marketing strategy is developed.
2 Be able to evaluate approaches 2.1 Evaluate various approaches to internal environmental
to marketing analysis. analysis.
2.2 Evaluate various approaches to external environmental
analysis.
2.3 Explain how internal and external analyses can be
integrated to devise strategic alternatives.
3 Be able to apply strategic 3.1 Justify decisions and choices to be made at a corporate
marketing decisions and level.
choices. 3.2 Assess how these decisions influence marketing at
business unit and functional level.
3.3 Evaluate approaches to competitive positioning of
businesses.
4 Be able to evaluate the use of 4.1 Summarise a range of strategies that can contribute to
marketing strategies for competitive advantage.
competitive advantage. 4.2 Assess marketing strategies, their application and
implementation for an organisation.
4.3 Evaluate marketing strategies for an organisation.
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Scenario
You are part of Marketing Trooper, a consulting firm that specialise in strategic marketing. You are
part of the sales team and you have contacted CraftSupplies, a company specialising in Art and Craft
Supplies.
Task 1 of 3 Presentation (ACs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2 & 4.3)
Instructions
You have scheduled a presentation meeting with the Board of Director of CraftSupplies. You have set
the following topics in your presentation and advised the board that the presentation would not last
more than 25 minutes during which you will:
▪ Explain the role of marketing to an organisation and what the relationship is between
marketing strategy and corporate strategy.
▪ Describe how a marketing strategy can lead to competitive advantages, and the type of
competitive positioning an organisation can adopt
▪ Explain how a marketing strategy is developed.
▪ Discuss marketing’s role in the competitive positioning of the business.
▪ Evaluate a range of marketing strategies that can contribute to organisation’s competitive
advantage.
Delivery
▪ 1x prepared presentation
▪ The presentation should come with an executive summary and be supported by PowerPoint
Submission
▪ 1x PowerPoint slide presentation

▪ 1x executive summary
▪ 1x lecturer feedback form
Task 2 of 3 Brochure (ACs 2.1, 2.2 & 2.3)

Instructions
You must also put together a brochure detailing your services as a marketing firm. Your firm’s
strongest point being market research, your brochure should have 3 sections:
▪ 1 section covering how internal and external analysis can be used to decide on strategic
options
▪ 1 section covering the different approaches to internal environment analysis
▪ 1 section covering several approaches to external environment analysis
Please note, although the prices for each internal and external approach should not be included as it
would need further discussion, you should make it clear in the brochure that different approaches will
be priced at different levels.
▪ 1x brochure
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Task 3 of 3 Individual Blog Entry (ACs 3.1 & 3.2)

Instructions
In addition to your service, your company has its own blog and you have been asked to write an
individual blog post. You should read the business section of newspaper and write a blog entry
reviewing at least 3 strategic marketing decisions made at corporate level, weighing their pros and
cons. You are also asked to evaluate approaches to competitive positioning of businesses. Finally,
you should also reflect on how strategic marketing decisions influence marketing at lower levels within
the organisations.
Your blog reflection must be backed up by theory which must be appropriately referenced.
▪ 1x blog entry
Summative delivery and submission for all tasks together
▪ Collective assignment totalling 3000 words
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Unit 04: Accounting for Managers

Unit Title Accounting for Managers
Unit Reference Number T/616/3032
Unit Level Level 5
Assessor
Date issued
Hand in Date
1 Understand accounting 1.1 Explain the aims of financial and management
concepts and conventions. accounting and accounting regulations.
1.2 Explain the main types of business and accounting
information and their features.
1.3 Evaluate the role of different users of accounting and
financial information.
2 Be able to prepare financial 2.1 Prepare books of original entry.
statements for sole traders, 2.2 Prepare trial balance information to enter to final
partnerships and limited firms accounts.
from ledger accounts and 2.3 Construct final accounts including cash flow statements.
incomplete records. 2.4 Make adjustments for book keeping and final accounts.
3 Be able to evaluate financial 3.1 Calculate a range of financial ratios.

performance. 3.2 Categorise financial ratios.
3.3 Evaluate financial performance using ratios.
4 Understand the UK Regulatory 4.1 Summarise the main features of the UK regulatory
Framework for accountancy framework.
and finance. 4.2 Evaluate the impact of international regulations on UK
organisations.
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Scenario
You have applied for a job in the accounting department of a department store.
Task 1 of 2 Q&A (ACs 1.1, 1.2 & 1.3)

Instructions
As part of the application form, you are to answer the following questions:
1. Explain the aims and purpose of financial and management accounting to business.
2. Who are the various users of accounting information and what information would these users
require?
3. Describe the role of the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and the Standards
Advisory Council (SAC)
▪ 1x answer to all the above questions

Task 2 of 2 Accounting Test (ACs 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1 & 4.2)
After successfully being called in for an interview. You have been asked a problem to solve to test
your ability in basic accounting.
Problem 1 – (AC2.1, 2.2. 2.3 & 2.4)

Jack Uzi, wholesale toys online, operates out of his office in his parents’ apartment, with 0 inventory.
Every toy he sells is first purchased then re-sold, but only after the order comes through. You need to
help him out with his bookkeeping. The following transactions occurred in October:
a. Paid £500 for lease of computer equipment in advance for November

b. Cash Sales of £4,847. (for stuffed animal)
c. Cash sales of £4,486 (for Educational Toys)
d. Cash sales of £4,702 (for Video Games)
e. Cash Sales of £1,827 (for Pretend-play toys)
f. Purchase of office supplies on account from Bing's Office Supply, £416.
g. Withdrawal by owner (Jack Uzi) of £1,600.
h. Payment on account (Bing's), £390.
i. Payment of wages with cash, £2,500.
j. Payment for cleaning services with cash, £74
k. Payment to purchase stuffed animal, £4,044
l. Payment to purchase Educational Toys, £3,547
m. Payment to purchase Video Games, £4,169
n. Payment to purchase Pretend-play toys, £1,382
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Further, he has account balances for the beginning of October as follows:
Cash £ 2,000 Accounts Payable, Bing's £ 75

Office Supply Hut
Office Supplies £ 75 Jack Uzi, Capital £ 2000
Instructions
1. Prepare books of original entries (Sales journal, purchase journal, cash journal)
2. Prepare the general ledger
3. Jack checked his bank balance and he noticed that his actual cash balance was £20 less due
to overdraft fees, make the necessary adjustments
4. Prepare a trial balance for October 31 2017
5. Prepare a cash Flow Statement for October 31, 2017
6. Prepare an Income Statement for the period ending October 31, 2017
7. Prepare a Balance Sheet for October 31, 2017
Problem 2 (ACs3.1, 3.2 & 3.3)

WoodyTrain has the following income statement (turn page)
Income Statement
WoodyTrain 2017
INCOME
Sales £ 37,763.00
Cost of Goods
Beginning Inventory value £ 8,010.00
Manufacturing cost £ 19,159.00
Less Ending Inventory value £ 8,793.00
Cost of Goods Sold £ 18,376.00
Gross Profit £ 19,387.00
Non-Operating Income
Interest Income £ 600.00
Total Non-Operating Income £ 600.00
Total INCOME £ 13,997.00
EXPENSES
Operating Expenses
Accounting and Legal £ 1,107.00
Advertising £ 900.00
Depreciation £ 1,202.00
Insurance £ 1,041.00
Maintenance and Repairs £ 923.00
Office Supplies £ 325.00
Rent £ 1,268.00
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Salaries and Wages £ 925.00

Telephone & Broadband £ 118.00
Utilities £ 565.00
Web Hosting and Domains £ 165.00
Total Operating Expenses £ 8,539.00
Non-Recurring Expenses
Furniture and Equipment £ 1,052.00
Total Non-Recurring Expenses £ 1,052.00
Total EXPENSES £ 9,591.00
Net Income Before Taxes £ 4,075.00

Income Tax Expense £ 815.00
NET INCOME £3,260.00
WoodyTrain
Statement of financial position at 31 Dec 2017
Assets
Current
Cash £ 1,704.00
Inventory £ 8,793.00 £ 10,497.00
Non-current assets
Office Supplies £ 120.00
Office Equipment £ 3,785.00
Less: Accumulated depreciation £ 1,202.00 £ 2,703.00
£ 13,200.00
Equity
Owner Capital £ 6,000.00
Profits/loss £ 3,260.00
£ 9,260.00
Liabilities
Current
Liabilities Short-term loan
£ 1,940.00
Non-
Current
Liabilities
Long-term loans £ 2,000.00
Total Liabilities + Equity £ 13,200.00
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Instructions
1. Using the usual ratio categories (Liquidity ratios, Solvency ratios and Profitability ratios),
classify the following ratios
▪ Current Ratio
▪ Acid-Test Ratio
▪ Debt-Equity Ratio
▪ Profit Margin
▪ Return on Owners' Equity
2. Calculate the following ratios

▪ Debt-Equity Ratio
▪ Profit Margin
▪ Return on Owners' Equity
3. Based on the information provided and your ratio, how would you describe the financial
performances of WoodyTrain?
Summative Delivery
• Completion of tasks 1 and 2
• Indicative word count 3000 words
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Unit 05: Business Law

Unit Title Business Law
Unit Reference Number F/616/3034
Unit Level Level 5
Assessor
Date issued
Hand in Date
1 Understand types of UK laws, 1.1 Differentiate between different types of law in the UK.
legal systems, and contracts 1.2 Evaluate the impact of EU and UK contract laws on
law and their impact on business.
international businesses. 1.3 Explain intellectual property rights governing trademarks
and brand names.
2 Understand the main concepts 2.1 Explain the importance of trade description law.
and principles of consumer & 2.2 Explain the rights of consumers given by the consumer
company law to given protection agency.
situations. 2.3 Justify the importance of acting in accordance with
consumer safety laws.
2.4 Explain the formation and constitution of a company.
3 Understand employment law. 3.1 Determine the nature, constitution and structure of a
company.
3.2 Evaluate the management and administration roles of a
company against employment law.
3.3 Assess how employment laws contribute to termination
of contracts.
3.4 Evaluate the role of agency law.
4 Understand competition and 4.1 Evaluate the impact of laws governing competition in
the right to compete in the UK. different market conditions.
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Scenario
You have applied for an internship at “Business Law Consulting UK” a company specialising in
helping small business with legal issues. Owing to the salary and the reputation of “Business Law
Consulting UK”, there were 100s of applicants for the internship.
Task 1 of 4 Portfolio (ACs 1.1, 1.2 & 1.3)

Instructions
As part of the application, you need to send a portfolio of documents. The aim is not only to display
understanding, but also to show clarity of thought. The documents you are to create are as follow:
1. Draw a mind map to distinguish between the types of law in the UK

2. Create a factsheet, summarising contract laws in EU and UK
3. Draw a table defining the concept of intellectual property rights such as copyright, patent,
trademarks and brand names.

▪ 1x mind map
▪ 1x fact sheet
▪ 1x table
Task 2 of 4 – Interview (ACs 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1 & 3.3)

Instructions
Your application was successful and you have been called in for an interview. Because the firm
specialises in helping organisations address issues relating to employment and consumer protection
you want to impress the recruiter with your knowledge on this topic. The secretary of the partner
already told you to prepare for a 10-15 minutes interview segment, during which:
a. You should evaluate the benefits of the introduction of the Consumer Right Act 2015, Trade
description Act of 1968, The Supply of Goods and Services Act of 1982, Consumer Protection
Act of 1987 and General Product Safety Regulations of 1994.
b. You should describe laws relating to employment, in particular with regard to Employment
Relations Act 2004 and what these legislations means with regards to termination of
employment
c. Justify the importance of acting in accordance with consumer safety laws.
d. Determine the nature, constitution and structure of a company.
e. Assess how employment laws contribute to termination of contracts.
Please note, this is an interview, so the recruiter will question you.
Delivery
▪ 1x interview (circa 15 minutes)
Submission
▪ 1x notes for the interview

▪ 1x mp3 recording
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Task 3 of 4 Infomercial (ACs 2.4, 3.2 & 3.4)

Instructions
You have now been shortlisted and it is down to 4 candidates. The recruiting partner wants to see
your worth and has asked all 3 candidates to write an infomercial. Your infomercial should focus on
start-up launch. To do so, your infomercial should-
a. Describe the type of companies and their legal implications

b. Describe the formation process (including Registration, Commencement of business and Re-
Registration)
c. Explain what an agent is, by providing an example and evaluate how Agency law applies to it.
This being an infomercial, is your chance of promoting “Business Law Consulting UK”
▪ 1x infomercial
Task 4 of 4 Memo (AC4.1)

You and another candidate were the lucky successful interns. As happy as you are, you know that
only one of you will be hired at the end of the 3 months internship. You decided to push for it and
asked to be put on a merger project. The partner agreed to take a back seat and have you lead on the
project but insisted that the other intern be brought up to speed.
Instructions
You are therefore asked to prepare a memo for the other intern. The memo should:
▪ Focus on making a case for mergers and acquisition to achieve market domination or
survival,
▪ Describe how the Competition Act 1998 and EU competition law can prevent such mergers
and why.
▪ 1x memo
Summative Delivery and Submission

• Evidence produced for activities 1-4
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Unit 06: Business Ethics

Unit Title Business Ethics
Unit Reference Number L/616/3036
Unit Level Level 5
Assessor
Date issued
Hand in Date
1 Understand perspectives on 1.1 Explain the background and development of ethical
ethics and its relevance to approaches.
business. 1.2 Compare and contrast absolute and relative ethics.
1.3 Explain the ethical issues which can affect the
operational activities of a business.
1.4 Evaluate the implications for a business and its
stakeholders to operate ethically.
2 Be able to report on the roles of 2.1 Assess potential conflicts between the needs and
directors, investors and other expectations of different stakeholders.
stakeholders to ensure ethical 2.2 Analyse the impact of CSR on the business.
practice. 2.3 Report on how a business can improve the ethics of their
operations whilst meeting objectives and ensuring good
employer/employee relationships.
3 Understand the issues which 3.1 Explain how business objectives are affected by ethical
inform company reporting and considerations.
their impact on society. 3.2 Summarise the regulatory framework for CSR.
4 Be able to evaluate ethical 4.1 Report on a current ethical issue affecting a selected
dimensions of businesses and business.
the impact of CSR strategies 4.2 Assess the potential impact of changes in CSR on
on them. business performance.
4.3 Recommend changes to CSR policy to benefit different
stakeholders.
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Scenario
You are working for “Computing Supplies Ltd” and you are an idealist: you only buy Fair Trade, you
work in a charity shop over the week-end, you often participate in charity runs, and every year you
attend community beach cleaning events.
Although you’ve already tried to approach the subject of Corporate Social Responsibilities, nobody
has taken it seriously. However, the company recently received bad publicity after a documentary
showing the obsolete computers being stripped down for gold by 10 year-olds in Africa. To complicate
things further, the computers are actually being burnt to collect the gold which creates dangerous
fumes both for the environment and for the children.
In addition to this new issue, “Computing Supplies Ltd” pays the majority of its employee the minimum
wage in order to maximise profit. Several employees have now joined a union and trying to negotiate
a living wage to no avail, which has also caused some bad publicity.
Due to the bad publicity, 4 large clients have already terminated their contract and as a consequence,
the revenue is down 15% compared to the previous year.
To make the matters worse, although this has not emerged in the news, “Computing Supplies Ltd” is
planning on relocating some of its manufacturing to India in order to cut down costs, however it seems
that it would not really benefit the locals as the subcontracting cost implies cuts, in particular relating
to local wages and local use of water.
You believe that this time senior management will listen, but you know that you should prepare the
ground before the meeting in order to make a successful proposal.
Task 1 of 3 Presentation (ACs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1 & 3.2)
Instructions
Prepare a presentation, supported by PowerPoint

▪ Provide an illustration showing the different approaches to business ethics. You should then
provide examples of ethical issues that could affect the operations. Also provide examples of
“absolute” and “relative” ethics.
▪ Create a mind map of the stakeholders, and comment on the implications for each
stakeholder when operating ethically, including potential conflicts between the stakeholders
▪ Explain the regulatory framework for CSR
Delivery
▪ 1x presentation (circa 10 minutes)
Submission

▪ 1x PPT slides
Task 2 of 3 Case Study (ACs 2.2 & 4.2)

Instructions
Provide a case study of an organisation that has implemented Corporate Social Responsibility. You
should:
1. Briefly describe the changes that the organisation, and why.
2. Review the impact of CSR on their supply chain
3. Analyse the impact of changes in CSR on business performance such as profitability,
revenue, brand, etc.
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▪ 1x case study
Task 3 of 3 Report (ACs 2.3, 4.1, 4.2 & 4.3)

Instructions
Based on the scenario, write a report to suggest an implementation of CSR. You should:
1. Research a current ethical issue in an organisation.
2. Describe how business objectives are affected by ethical considerations.
3. Report on how the business could improve the ethics of their operations.
4. Recommend changes to CSR policy to benefit different stakeholders.
▪ 1x report
Summative Delivery and Submission

• Evidence generated for activities 1-3
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OTHM LEVEL 5 DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT | ASSIGNMENT BRIEFS

LEVEL 5 DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS

Issue: April 2019

Unit 01: Human Resources Management ............................................................................................... 3

Assessment guidance for criterion referenced marking.

Result. Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7

Unit 01: Human Resources Management

In preparation for your meeting, you have decided to

Delivery and submission

Delivery and submission

▪ 1x Lecturer evaluation form

Unit 02: Project Management

Task 1 of 2 Project selection (ACs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 & 1.4)

Your first task is to

Delivery and Submission

Task 2 of 2 Project details (As C2.1, 2.2 and 2.3)

Select one of the projects and:

Delivery and Submission

Indicative word count 1000 words

Delivery and Submission

Summative delivery and Submission

▪ 1x Word file containing tasks 1-3

Unit 03: Strategic Marketing

▪ 1x PowerPoint slide presentation

Task 2 of 3 Brochure (ACs 2.1, 2.2 & 2.3)

Delivery and Submission

Task 3 of 3 Individual Blog Entry (ACs 3.1 & 3.2)

Delivery and Submission

Summative delivery and submission for all tasks together

▪ Collective assignment totalling 3000 words

Unit 04: Accounting for Managers

3 Be able to evaluate financial 3.1 Calculate a range of financial ratios.

Task 1 of 2 Q&A (ACs 1.1, 1.2 & 1.3)

Delivery and Submission

▪ 1x answer to all the above questions

Problem 1 – (AC2.1, 2.2. 2.3 & 2.4)

a. Paid £500 for lease of computer equipment in advance for November

Further, he has account balances for the beginning of October as follows:

Cash £ 2,000 Accounts Payable, Bing's £ 75

Problem 2 (ACs3.1, 3.2 & 3.3)

Gross Profit £ 19,387.00

Total INCOME £ 13,997.00

Salaries and Wages £ 925.00

Total EXPENSES £ 9,591.00

Net Income Before Taxes £ 4,075.00

NET INCOME £3,260.00

Total Liabilities + Equity £ 13,200.00

2. Calculate the following ratios

Unit 05: Business Law

Task 1 of 4 Portfolio (ACs 1.1, 1.2 & 1.3)

1. Draw a mind map to distinguish between the types of law in the UK

Delivery and Submission

Task 2 of 4 – Interview (ACs 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1 & 3.3)

Please note, this is an interview, so the recruiter will question you.

▪ 1x interview (circa 15 minutes)

▪ 1x notes for the interview

Task 3 of 4 Infomercial (ACs 2.4, 3.2 & 3.4)

a. Describe the type of companies and their legal implications

Delivery and Submission

Task 4 of 4 Memo (AC4.1)

Delivery and Submission

Summative Delivery and Submission

Unit 06: Business Ethics