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Assignment Briefs

OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in


Business Management
Qualification Number: 610/0335/9 | January 2022
OTHM LEVEL 5 EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ASSESSMENT GUIDANCE FOR CRITERION REFERENCED MARKING. ......................... 2


QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE ............................................................................................ 4
CENTRE ASSESSMENT GUIDANCE .................................................................................. 5
LEARNER TASK GUIDANCE ............................................................................................... 7
LEVEL 4 ASSIGNMENT BRIEFS.......................................................................................... 8
ACADEMIC WRITING AND RESEARCH SKILLS ..................................................... 9
BUSINESS OPERATIONS ...................................................................................... 14
COMMUNICATION IN BUSINESS .......................................................................... 18
FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING ............................................................................... 22
LEADING AND MANAGING TEAMS....................................................................... 26
OPERATING IN A GLOBAL CONTEXT .................................................................. 31
LEVEL 5 ASSIGNMENT BRIEFS........................................................................................ 35
PRINCIPLES AND CONCEPTS OF STRATEGY .................................................... 36
THE MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES ................................................... 40
MARKETING FOR MANAGERS ............................................................................. 44
BUSINESS LAW FOR MANAGERS ........................................................................ 48
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING AND DECISION MAKING..................................... 53
BUSINESS START-UP: CONCEPTION TO MARKET ............................................ 56
OTHM LEVEL 5 EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

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 response Excellent links between The work demonstrates
parts of the questions or relevant parts of the to the assignment, applying relevant ideas, theories and engagement in an
tasks. questions or tasks, with relevant material well beyond practice. academic debate which
evidence of clear any module input, demonstrating presents clear evidence of
Clearly structured and understanding of the issues. independent study. Evidence of independent a considered
focused, demonstrating learning and the ability to understanding of the
overall coherence and in- Well-structured with evidence Excellent understanding and engage critically and topics studied.
depth understanding of the of independent reading application of relevant theory, analytically with a wide range
unit content and supporting the argument. concepts and models. Very clear of contextually relevant There is evidence of clear
assessment requirements. logical structure. resource material. synthesis of theoretical
Clear evidence of a range of issues and practice.
Evidence of the use of independently sourced Very few errors in referencing or Demonstration of original
independently sourced material, well applied in all grammar or syntax as insights supported by well- A critical analysis of
material, well applied in all contexts. appropriate. structured overall argument. theoretical models and/or
contexts. practical applications has
Very few errors in Very few errors in referencing resulted in originality.
Very few errors in grammar referencing or grammar or or grammar or syntax as
as appropriate. syntax as appropriate. appropriate. Very few errors in
referencing or grammar or
syntax as appropriate.

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


Refer Little attempt to engage Little attempt to engage with Little attempt to engage with Little attempt to engage with Whilst some of the
with assignment brief. assignment brief. assignment brief. assignment brief. characteristics of a pass
have been demonstrated,
Learning outcomes not fully Learning outcomes not fully Learning outcomes not fully met. Learning outcomes not fully the work does not
met. met. met. address each of the
Inadequate demonstration of outcomes for the
Inadequate demonstration Inadequate demonstration of knowledge or understanding of Inadequate demonstration of specified assessment
of knowledge or knowledge or understanding key concepts, theories or knowledge or understanding of task.
understanding of key of key concepts, theories or practice. key concepts, theories or The work may be an
concepts, theories or practice. practice. overly descriptive account
practice. 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.

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Qualification Structure
The OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management qualification consists of 12
mandatory units, 240 credits, 2400 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and the
recommended Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for this qualification is a minimum of 1200 hours.

To achieve the OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business Management, learners must
achieve 240 credits, of which 120 credits are at Level 4 (6 units) and 120 credits are at Level
5 (6 units).

All units are mandatory.

Unit Ref. No. Unit title Level Credit GLH TQT


H/650/1099 Academic Writing and Research Skills 4 20 100 200
L/650/1145 Business Operations 4 20 100 200
M/650/1146 Communication in Business 4 20 100 200
R/650/1147 Finance and Accounting 4 20 100 200
T/650/1148 Leading and Managing Teams 4 20 100 200
Y/650/1149 Operating in a Global Context 4 20 100 200
F/650/1150 Principals and Concepts of Strategy 5 20 100 200
H/650/1151 The Management of Human Resources 5 20 100 200
J/650/1152 Marketing for Managers 5 20 100 200
K/650/1153 Business Law for Managers 5 20 100 200
L/650/1154 Management Accounting and Decision
5 20 100 200
Making
M/650/1155 Business Start-up; Conception to Market 5 20 100 200

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Centre Assessment Guidance
Centre’s are advised to follow the assessment guidance and methods set out by OTHM
qualifications within the specification and this document, if a centre wishes to devise their
assessment methods then this first must be provided to OTHM Qualifications, prior to
implementation.
The Assessor should decide when the learner is suitably prepared to undertake the
assessment and issue the Assignment. Once learners have been issued with an assignment,
it is essential they work independently to produce and prepare their evidence for assessment.

Before commencing an assessment, the Assessor should take care to ensure each learner
understands:

● the assessment requirements


● the nature of the evidence they need to produce
● the importance of time management and meeting deadlines
● the importance of submitting authentic work

It is important that centres develop an effective delivery method to teaching and learning that
supports the progression and stretch of learners through the level 4 and 5 units of the OTHM
Level 5 Extended Diploma qualifications.

Assessing Unit Content

Assessors are expected to assess evidence submitted by learners to determine that the work
is suitable in meeting the assessment criteria and provide learners with appropriate feedback.
Centre assessors mark the assignments against the predefined learning outcomes and
assessment criteria in the specification.
To achieve this unit, learners must achieve the learning outcomes and meet the standards
specified by all assessment criteria for the unit.

For the units Finance and Accounting and Management Accounting and Decision
Making, learners will need to be supplied with a range of financial statements / accounts
for a business. These can be downloaded by the tutor from the Internet.

Assessment Tracking and Recording Learner Progress

It is necessary to track and record learner achievement throughout the delivery period of the
OTHM Extended Level 5 Diploma and this should not be left until the end of the course.

This will include regular review of learner work through formative and summative assessment
and internal quality assurance at planned intervals during the programme:
• before decisions have been made on any unit
• sampling evidence once one or two of the units or assignments are completed

Tracking learner progress, recording the achievement of each learner per criteria on a unit-
by-unit basis ensures:
• the assessment evidence is clearly measured against national standards
• learner progress is accurately tracked
• the assessment process can be reliably verified
• evidence is valid, authentic and reliable for the safety of certification
• identification of which assessments are outstanding
• internal verification is timely

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• samples for standards verification and other external audits can be made available as
required
• up to date, securely stored assessment records help to minimise the risk of
assessment malpractice and potential issues; maintaining the integrity of the
qualification.

Tutors/Assessors should provide learners with formative and summative feedback to aid
development during their studies.

Formative Assessment Summative Assessment

used during the learning process used at the end of the learning process
evaluates achievement against learning
provides feedback on learning-in-process
outcomes and assessment criteria
dialogue-based, ungraded graded Pass / Refer

Assessor Authentication
Every member of staff involved in the internal verification of controlled assessment must
ensure that each piece of assessed work can be authenticated with confidence as being the
work of the learner who submits it. The assessor and IQA must sign a declaration after the
work has been completed confirming that the work was completed under the required
conditions.

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Learner Task Guidance
● The assessment for this qualification comprises assignment based tasks, to be completed
at the end of the period of learning.

● The tasks will cover all learning outcomes and assessment criteria within the unit. The
tasks are necessary to map and claim knowledge and competence.

● You are expected to include citations and references in your academic work and you
should follow the Harvard referencing style.

● You must use relevant academic and reliable sources.

● The Indicative Content in the specification is not prescriptive or exhaustive but is intended
to provide helpful guidance to teachers and learners, with the key areas that will be
covered within the unit and relating to the kinds of evidence that should be provided for
each assessment objective specific to the unit learning outcomes

● Learners are expected to adhere to the word count, provided as a range within the question
text. A 10% leeway either side of this range is permitted before the assessor is instructed
to stop reading any further.

● There is no formal time limit for the completion of the tasks, besides that of the validity of
assessment materials.

● Learners will be required to sign a statement of authenticity, confirming all evidence


provided is their own.

● As well as the content your tutor/assessor will be scrutinising the following aspects:

o Plagiarism and collusion


o Critical writing, style
o Sentence structure
o Grammar, punctuation
o Argument, setting out
o Presentation of findings and conclusion
o Referencing and citation

● The tasks are marked by an Internal Assessor and verified.

● Learners who fail to achieve the required Pass mark are permitted to re-sit after having
sufficient teaching and additional study time.

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LEVEL 4 ASSIGNMENT BRIEFS

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ACADEMIC WRITING AND RESEARCH SKILLS

Unit Reference Number H/650/1099


Unit Title Academic Writing and Research Skills
Unit Level 4
Number of Credits 20
Total Qualification Time (TQT) 200 hours
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 100 hours
Mandatory / Optional Mandatory
Task Grading Type Pass / Refer

Unit Aims
Engaging in academic research and writing will help students to interpret and evaluate sources
of information and evidence before becoming involved engaging in the production of evidence
based, logical, arguments. The aim of this unit is, therefore, to support the exploration of key
topics which form part of the academic research and writing process so that students will be
able to achieve greater success and recognition in their studies.

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria


Learning Outcome – Assessment Criteria –
The learner will: The learner can:
1. Understand the concept and 1.1 Explain what is meant by the term ‘academic
purpose of academic research research and writing.’
and writing. 1.2 Explain different academic writing conventions.
1.3 Discuss different types of academic research.
2. Know how to conduct academic 2.1 Compare different sources of information and
research. evidence.
2.2 Explain the research process.
2.3 Differentiate between primary and secondary
research.
3. Know about critical thinking 3.1 Explain what is meant by the term ‘critical
skills. thinking.’
3.2 Explain different critical thinking skills.
3.3 Explain why critical thinking is important in
academic research.
3.4 Explain how to apply techniques to evaluate an
argument.
4. Understand how to construct a 4.1 Explain the key components of a reliable and
reliable and valid academic valid academic argument.
argument. 4.2 Differentiate between inductive and deductive
reasoning.
4.3 Suggest an argument structure for a given topic.

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Unit Title Academic Writing and Research Skills

Scenario
The tasks for this unit have been designed to establish your understanding of academic
research and writing through an exploration of key concepts and terminology. As a result,
the evidence produced by successfully completing the tasks will provide your tutor with an
indication that you have the required academic skills to succeed on your learning journey
and beyond.
Task 1 of 4
Unit Learning Outcome Assessment Criteria
LO1 1. Understand the concept and purpose of academic
1.1, 1.2,1.3
research and writing.
Assignment Brief and Guidance

To demonstrate you understand the fundamental academic principles which will support you
through your studies, you are to conduct an investigation into the topic of academic research
and writing.

You are required to evidence your understanding of the following:


• the meaning of academic research and writing
• different academic writing conventions
• different types of academic research

Delivery and Submission


The submission is in the form of a report written in Word format.
The recommended word limit is 500 words excluding diagrams, references, and appendices.
Referencing
You are expected to use relevant academic and reliable sources, and clearly reference these
in your work.
References should be added to the text and placed at the end in a references list, using
Harvard Referencing style.
You should complete a bibliography to support all evidence.

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Unit Title Academic Writing and Research Skills

Task 2 of 4
Unit Learning Outcome Assessment Criteria
LO 3 Know how to conduct academic research. 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4

Assignment Brief and Guidance

Write an essay to evidence that you are aware of:

Critical thinking as a concept and as a process, the different critical thinking skills required
to be an effective academic researcher and writer, the importance of critical thinking in
academia and in other contexts and how to apply techniques to evaluate an academic
argument.

Delivery and Submission


The submission is in the form of an essay written in Word format.
The recommended word limit is 1000 words excluding diagrams, references, and
appendices.
Referencing
You are expected to use relevant academic and reliable sources, and clearly reference these
in your work.
References should be added to the text and placed at the end in a references list, using
Harvard Referencing style.
You should complete a bibliography to support all evidence.

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Unit Title Academic Writing and Research Skills

Task 3 of 4
Unit Learning Outcome Assessment Criteria
LO 2 Know how to conduct academic research. 2.1, 2.2, 2.3

Assignment Brief and Guidance

Using your knowledge of critical thinking, you are to critique a research paper given to you
by your tutor.

During this critique you are to demonstrate that you recognise;


• different sources of information and the contribution these sources make to the
paper’s argument,
• the research process which the author (or authors) have taken, and
• the difference between the primary and secondary research which is evidenced in
the paper.

You are also required to identify and use other evidence which will support, or not, the;
• use of the sources of information by the author (or authors).
• reliability and validity of the research process used during the production of the
paper.
• quality of the primary and secondary research introduced in the research paper.

Delivery and Submission


The submission is in the form of a report written in Word format.
The recommended word limit is 1000 words excluding diagrams, references, and
appendices.
Referencing
You are expected to use relevant academic and reliable sources, and clearly reference these
in your work.
References should be added to the text and placed at the end in a references list, using
Harvard Referencing style.
You should complete a bibliography to support all evidence.

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Unit Title Academic Writing and Research Skills

Task 4 of 4
Unit Learning Outcome Assessment Criteria
LO 4 Understand how to construct a reliable and valid academic
4.1, 4.2, 4.3
argument.
Assignment Brief and Guidance

You are required to prepare a presentation about an academic argument in which you
investigate a topic of your choosing. Learners should think about specific interests or topics
which could support their further study or intended career path.

You are to use this topic to develop an argument structure based on inductive reasoning,
deductive reasoning, or both.
Your choice of structure and reasoning approach must be justified and supported by
appropriate citations.
You are to indicate the key components of your argument and why you consider it to be
reliable and valid.

Delivery and Submission


The submission is in the form of a 10 minute presentation equivalent to 500 words and must
be in a recognised presentation format.
Enhance your presentation with visual aids if you wish to.
Referencing
You are expected to use relevant academic and reliable sources, and clearly reference these
in your work.
References should be added to the text and placed at the end in a references list, using
Harvard Referencing style.
You should complete a bibliography to support all evidence.

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BUSINESS OPERATIONS

Unit Reference Number L/650/1145


Unit Title Business Operations
Unit Level 4
Number of Credits 20
Total Qualification Time (TQT) 200 hours
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 100 hours
Mandatory / Optional Mandatory
Task Grading Type Pass / Refer

Unit Aims
Even though businesses are different in many ways, they do have some common features
and are influenced by similar factors. This unit’s aim is to provide learners with the
underpinning knowledge to contextualise and examine the fundamental factors which
influence how a business operates within the context of its internal and external environment.

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria


Learning Outcome – Assessment Criterion –
The learner will: The learner can:
1. Know about different types of 1.1 Explain the different types of business sectors.
businesses. 1.2 Compare different types of businesses.
1.3 Compare different legal structures of
businesses.
1.4 Illustrate how the type and structure of a
business relates to its market and objectives.
2. Understand the relationships 2.1 Explain the purpose of different functions of a
between business functions. business.
2.2 Explain the relationship between the different
functions of a business.
2.3 Compare different organisational structures.
2.4 Suggest how functional relationships impact on
how an organisation is structured.
3. Be able to measure a 3.1 Explain what is meant by the term ‘internal
business’s internal environment. environment of a business.’
3.2 Explain why it is important to measure a
business’s internal environment.
3.3 Apply a technique to quantify a business’s
internal environment.
3.4 Assess a business’s internal environment.
4. Be able to measure a 4.1 Explain what is meant by the term ‘external
business’s external environment of a business.’
environment. 4.2 Explain why it is important to measure a
business’s external environment.
4.3 Apply a technique to quantify a business’s
external environment.
4.4 Assess a business’s external environment.

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Scenario
Using an organisation you are familiar with, conduct an investigation of the business with a
focus on its operating sector, its organisation structure and its internal and external
environments.
The outcomes of the investigation are the results of completing each of the tasks below.

Unit Title Business Operations

Task 1 of 3
Unit Learning Outcome Assessment Criteria
LO 1 Know about different types of businesses. 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 1.4

Assignment Brief and Guidance

Using an organisation you are familiar with, write an essay in which you:
• establish the business sector in which it operates having first considered the different
types of business sectors.
• establish the type of business and its legal structure having first considered the
different types and legal structures available to a business.
• consider how the business’ type and structure relates to the sector and markets in
which it operates.

Delivery and Submission


The submission is in the form of an essay written in Word format.
The recommended word limit is 500 words excluding diagrams, references, and appendices.
Referencing
You are expected to use relevant academic and reliable sources, and clearly reference these
in your work.
References should be added to the text and placed at the end in a references list, using
Harvard Referencing style.
You should complete a bibliography to support all evidence.

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Unit Title Business Operations

Task 2 of 3
Unit Learning Outcome Assessment Criteria
LO 2 Understand the relationships between business functions. 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4

Assignment Brief and Guidance

Using the same organisation for Task 1, write an essay in which you:
• consider the different functions of the business.
• explain how these functions work together to achieve the business’ aims,
• produce an organisation structure of the business showing the relationships between
these functions,
• consider why the business is structured in this way based on the size and importance
of its different functions.

Delivery and Submission


The submission is in the form of an essay written in Word format.
The recommended word limit is 750 words excluding diagrams, references, and appendices.
Referencing
You are expected to use relevant academic and reliable sources, and clearly reference these
in your work.
References should be added to the text and placed at the end in a references list, using
Harvard Referencing style.
You should complete a bibliography to support all evidence.

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Unit Title Business Operations

Task 3 of 3
Unit Learning Outcomes Assessment Criteria
LO 3 Be able to measure a business’s internal environment. 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4

LO 4 Be able to measure a business’s external environment. 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4

Assignment Brief and Guidance

Using the same organisation you used for Task 1 and Task 2, write an essay in which you:
• consider the concepts of a business’ internal and external environments.
• consider importance of measuring a business’ internal and external environment.
• use appropriate techniques to analyse the business’ internal and external
environment.

Once the environmental analysis has taken place you are to consider the impact of these
environments on the ability of the business to conduct its operations and achieve its goals.

Delivery and Submission


The submission is in the form of an essay written in Word format.
The recommended word limit is 1750 words excluding diagrams, references, and
appendices.
Referencing
You are expected to use relevant academic and reliable sources, and clearly reference these
in your work.
References should be added to the text and placed at the end in a references list, using
Harvard Referencing style.
You should complete a bibliography to support all evidence.

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COMMUNICATION IN BUSINESS

Unit Reference Number M/650/1146


Unit Title Communication in Business
Unit Level 4
Number of Credits 20
Total Qualification Time (TQT) 200 hours
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 100 hours
Mandatory / Optional Mandatory
Task Grading Type Pass / Refer

Unit Aims
The effectiveness of a business’s approach to communication can often be critical to the
achievement of strategic and operational objectives. The ways in which a business connects
with its internal and external stakeholders, and overcomes different barriers to communication,
will determine its short and long-term success. The aim of this unit is, therefore, to provide
learners with the fundamental knowledge and skills to engage in meaningful and appropriate
communication irrespective of the context in which the communication is located.

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria


Learning Outcome – Assessment Criterion –
The learner will: The learner can:
1. Understand the concept and 1.1 Explain what is meant by the term ‘business
purpose of communication in a communication.’
business context. 1.2 Compare different stages of a communication
model.
1.3 Discuss why effective communication is
important to a business.
2. Be able to effectively 2.1 Explain different elements of communication.
communicate in a business 2.2 Demonstrate effective verbal and non-verbal
context. communication.
2.3 Demonstrate effective written communication.
3. Understand how a business 3.1 Explain what is meant by the term ‘internal
communicates internally. communication.’
3.2 Compare ways in which a business
communicates internally.
3.3 Conduct an internal stakeholder analysis.
3.4 Discuss internal barriers to effective
communication in a business.
4. Understand how a business 4.1 Explain what is meant by the term ‘external
communicates externally. communication.’
4.2 Compare ways in which a business
communicates externally.
4.3 Conduct an external stakeholder analysis.
4.4 Discuss external barriers to effective
communication in a business.

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Scenario
Using an organisation you are familiar with, conduct an investigation into how the business
communicates internally and externally with its different stakeholders.
At the same time, through this investigation you will learn how to improve your own
communication skills.
The outcomes of the investigation and evidence of your ability to effectively communicate
with others are the results of completing each of the tasks below..

Unit Title Communication in Business

Task 1 of 3
Unit Learning Outcomes Assessment Criteria
LO 1 Understand the concept and purpose of communication in
1.1, 1.2, 1.3
a business context.
LO 2 Be able to effectively communicate in a business context. 2.1

Assignment Brief and Guidance

Using an organisation you are familiar with, write an essay in which you,
• explain what is meant by the term ‘business communication.’
• compare different stages of a communication model.
• discuss why effective communication is important to a business.
• explain different elements of communication.

You must include an example of a recognised communication model.

Delivery and Submission


The submission is in the form of an essay written in Word format.
The recommended word limit is 1000 words excluding diagrams, references, and
appendices.
Referencing
You are expected to use relevant academic and reliable sources, and clearly reference these
in your work.
References should be added to the text and placed at the end in a references list, using
Harvard Referencing style.
You should complete a bibliography to support all evidence.

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Unit Title Communication in Business

Task 2 of 3
Unit Learning Outcomes Assessment Criteria
LO 3 Understand how a business communicates internally. 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4

LO 4 Understand how a business communicates externally. 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4

Assignment Brief and Guidance

Using an organisation you are familiar with, write an essay in which you;
• consider the differences between internal and external communication.
• consider ways in which the business communicates internally and externally.
• use an appropriate technique to analyse the business’ internal and external
stakeholders with a focus on stakeholder communication.

Once the stakeholder analysis has taken place you are to consider the potential barriers to
effective communication which the business may face and how these barriers could be
overcome to ensure stakeholder communication is efficient and effective.

Delivery and Submission


The submission is in the form of an essay written in Word format.
The recommended word limit is 1500 words excluding diagrams, references, and
appendices.
Referencing
You are expected to use relevant academic and reliable sources, and clearly reference these
in your work.
References should be added to the text and placed at the end in a references list, using
Harvard Referencing style.
You should complete a bibliography to support all evidence.

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Unit Title Communication in Business

Task 3 of 3
Unit Learning Outcome Assessment Criteria
LO 2 Be able to effectively communicate in a business context. 2.2, 2.3

Assignment Brief and Guidance

To evidence your development as an effective communicator you are to produce a portfolio


which includes the following;
• an initial assessment of your communications skills.
• evidence of verbal, non-verbal and written communication which you have
demonstrated through the first part of your course. This is likely to be assessment
submissions and tutor feedback from other units in the qualification, or evidence from
activities which take place outside of a formal teaching environment.
• a final assessment of your communication skills.
• a reflective statement in which you consider what aspects of your communication are
effective and those aspects which need improving.

Delivery and Submission


A 500 word portfolio which must include a minimum of two items of evidence for verbal, non-
verbal and written communication.
Referencing
You are expected to use relevant academic and reliable sources, and clearly reference these
in your work.
References should be added to the text and placed at the end in a references list, using
Harvard Referencing style.
You should complete a bibliography to support all evidence.

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FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING

Unit Reference Number R/650/1147


Unit Title Finance and Accounting
Unit Level 4
Number of Credits 20
Total Qualification Time (TQT) 20 hours
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 100 hours
Mandatory / Optional Mandatory
Task Grading Type Pass / Refer

Unit Aims
Having and effective finance and accounting function will not only help secure the financial
strength of a business but will also support managers to develop and implement a business
strategy. The aim of this unit is, therefore, to develop, in learners, the theoretical and applied
knowledge to prepare, interpret and adjust financial statements alongside the preparation of
budgets.

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria


Learning Outcome – Assessment Criterion –
The learner will: The learner can:
1. Know about the context and 1.1 Explain the purpose of finance and accounting.
purpose of finance and 1.2 Explain the regulatory and legal influences on a
accounting. business’s finance and accounting function.
1.3 Explain how the finance and accounting function
supports a business’s decision making.
2. Be able to prepare financial 2.1 Differentiate between different financial
statements for different types of statements.
businesses. 2.2 Prepare financial statements for a sole trader.
2.3 Prepare financial statements for a partnership.
2.4 Apply techniques to make adjustments to
financial statements.
3. Be able to interpret financial 3.1 Calculate financial ratios from a set of business
statements. accounts.
3.2 Compare organisational performance using
historical financial data.
4. Be able to prepare a budget. 4.1 Differentiate between different types of budgets.
4.2 Prepare different types of budgets.

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Unit Title Finance and Accounting

Task 1 of 3
Unit Learning Outcomes Assessment Criteria
LO 1 Know about the context and purpose of finance and
1.1, 1.2, 1.3
accounting
LO 2 Be able to prepare financial statements for different types of
2.1
businesses.
LO 4 Be able to prepare a budget. 4.1

Assignment Brief and Guidance

To demonstrate you have a fundamental understanding of finance and accounting, you


have been tasked with writing an essay which considers the following:
• the purpose of the finance and accounting department.
• the regulations in your country and international regulations which influence how
accounting departments operate.
• the laws in your country and international laws which influence how the accounting
department operates.
• how the finance and accounting activities of the accounting department supports
the business’s decision making.
• the differences between types of financial statements.
• the differences between types of budgets.

Delivery and Submission


The submission is in the form of an essay written in Word format.
The recommended word limit is 1000 words excluding diagrams, references, and
appendices
Referencing
You are expected to use relevant academic and reliable sources, and clearly reference these
in your work.
References should be added to the text and placed at the end in a references list, using
Harvard Referencing style.
You should complete a bibliography to support all evidence.

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Unit Title Finance and Accounting

Task 2 of 3
Unit Learning Outcomes Assessment Criteria
LO 2 Be able to prepare financial statements for different types of
2.2, 2.3, 2.4
businesses.
LO 3 Be able to interpret financial statements. 3.1, 3.2

Assignment Brief and Guidance

Learners will need to be supplied with a range of financial statements / accounts. These can
be downloaded by the tutor from the Internet. This will allow the learner the opportunity to
analyse and evaluate the required formats, concepts and legal requirements.

The set of financial statements / accounts supplied to the learners should be one for a sole
trader and one for a partnership.

Part A:
Using the financial information your tutor has provided, you are required to:
• prepare financial statements for a sole trader
• prepare financial statements for a partnership
• apply techniques to make adjustments to the financial statements for either the sole
trader or partnership accounts

Part B:
Using the adjusted financial statements you chose from Part A; you are required to;
• calculate a range of financial ratios which will demonstrate the business’s current
financial performance, and then
• produce a summary of how the financial performance of the business has changed
over the previous three years.

Delivery and Submission


Part A:
Two sets of financial statements which accurately reflect the financial data supplied.
One set of financial statements for either the sole trader or partnership once they have been
adjusted based on the additional data supplied
Part B:
The submission is in the form of a set of financial ratios (equivalent to 400 words) and a
summary statement in Word format.
The recommended word limit for the summary statement is 250 words.
Referencing
Not applicable.

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Unit Title Finance and Accounting

Task 3 of 3
Unit Learning Outcome Assessment Criteria
LO 4 Be able to prepare a budget. 4.2

Assignment Brief and Guidance

Learners will need to be supplied with the range of company accounts used in Task 2.

Now that you have completed the financial ratios and been able to summarise the financial
performance of the business Task 2, your final task is to produce a set of budgets for the
same company.

You will need to:


• produce a master budget for the business
• produce a budget for two of the client’s operational departments ie HR, IT,
Operations, Marketing etc.

Delivery and Submission


The submission is in the form a spreadsheet containing a master budget and two operating
budgets.
Referencing
Not applicable.

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LEADING AND MANAGING TEAMS

Unit Reference Number T/650/1148


Unit Title Leading and Managing Teams
Unit Level 4
Number of Credits 20
Total Qualification Time (TQT) 200 hours
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 100 hours
Mandatory / Optional Mandatory
Task Grading Type Pass / Refer

Unit Aims
Having hard management and soft leadership skills is often stated by employers as being key
to the success of a business but few people have sufficient quantities of both to make a
significant impact on business operations and strategy. The aim of this unit, therefore, is to
support a learner’s understanding of leadership as a role and management as a function so
that they are able to develop the knowledge, skills and traits to make a meaningful contribution
to a business’s success.

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria


Learning Outcome – Assessment Criterion –
The learner will: The learner can:
1. Know about leadership and 1.1 Differentiate between leadership and
management. management.
1.2 Explain key leadership theories.
1.3 Explain key management theories.
2. Know how teams are 2.1 Explain what is meant by the term ‘team
developed. development.’
2.2 Explain what is meant by the term ‘high
performance team.’
2.3 Compare different team development models.
3. Understand how to improve 3.1 Explain techniques used to improve individual
individual and team and team performance.
performance. 3.2 Explain the importance to an individual of
improving own performance.
3.3 Explain the importance to a business of effective
individual and team performance.
3.4 Discuss the role of motivation theories in
improving individual and team performance.
4. Be able to determine own 4.1 Apply techniques to determine own capacity to
capacity to be an effective be an effective leader and manager.
leader and manager. 4.2 Assess own ability to improve knowledge and
skills to be an effective leader and manager.

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Unit Title Leading and Managing Teams

Task 1 of 4
Unit Learning Outcome Assessment Criteria
LO 1 Know about leadership and management. 1.1, 1.2, 1.3

Assignment Brief and Guidance

One day you hope to be in a role where you are both a leader and a manager of people. You
understand that to be an effective leader and manager it is important to develop sufficient and
appropriate leadership and management skills.
Write an essay in which you consider the following.
• the differences between hard management and soft leadership skills.
• four key leadership theories-giving examples of how they apply in different
situations.
• four key management theories-giving examples of how they apply in different
situations.

Delivery and Submission


The submission should be in the form of an essay written in Word format.
The recommended word limit is 750 words excluding diagrams, references, and appendices
Referencing
You are expected to use relevant academic and reliable sources, and clearly reference these
in your work. References should be added to the text and placed at the end in a references
list, using Harvard Referencing style.
You should complete a bibliography to support all evidence.

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Unit Title Leading and Managing Teams

Task 2 of 4
Unit Learning Outcome Assessment Criteria
LO 2 Know how teams are developed. 2.1, 2.2, 2.3

Assignment Brief and Guidance

Prepare a presentation that explores different team development models, demonstrating your
knowledge about the concepts of team development and high performance teams.

Your presentation should:


• explain what is meant by the term ‘team development.’
• explain what is meant by the term ‘high performance team.’
• compare different team development models.

Delivery and Submission


The submission is in the form of a 10 minute presentation equivalent to 500 words and must
be in a recognised presentation format.
Enhance your presentation with visual aids if you wish to.
Referencing
You are expected to use relevant academic and reliable sources, and clearly reference these
in your work. References should be added to the text and placed at the end in a references
list, using Harvard Referencing style.
You should complete a bibliography to support all evidence.

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Unit Title Leading and Managing Teams

Task 3 of 4
Unit Learning Outcome Assessment Criteria
LO 3 Understand how to improve individual and team performance. 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4

Assignment Brief and Guidance

Using an organisation you are familiar with, write a report about how to improve individual
and team performance.

You should include the following in your report:


• the techniques used by the business to improve individual and team performance.
• why it is important to an individual of that business to improve his or her
performance.
• the importance of effective teams and individuals to the business.

Having considered this key aspect of leadership and management, you are to use three
different motivation theories to demonstrate how the business could improve the performance
of its workforce as individuals and as teams.

Delivery and Submission


The submission should be in the form of a report written in Word format.
The recommended word limit is 1250 words excluding diagrams, references, and appendices
Referencing
You are expected to use relevant academic and reliable sources, and clearly reference these
in your work.
References should be added to the text and placed at the end in a references list, using
Harvard Referencing style.
You should complete a bibliography to support all evidence.

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Unit Title Leading and Managing Teams

Task 4 of 4
Unit Learning Outcome Assessment Criteria
LO 4 Be able to determine own capacity to be an effective leader
4.1, 4.2
and manager.
Assignment Brief and Guidance

This tasks focuses on you and your ability to be an effective leader and/or manager.
Prepare a personal reflective log in which you determine your own capacity to be an effective
leader and manager.

Your reflective log should include:


• an analysis of own personal strengths, qualities, weaknesses and areas of
development which focus on relevant leadership and management skills.
• an assessment of own ability to improve knowledge and skills to be an effective leader
and/or manager.

Delivery and Submission


The submission should be in the form of a reflective log written in Word format.
The recommended word limit is 500 words excluding diagrams, references, and appendices
Referencing
Not applicable.

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OPERATING IN A GLOBAL CONTEXT

Unit Reference Number Y/650/1149


Unit Title Operating in a Global Context
Unit Level 4
Number of Credits 20
Total Qualification Time (TQT) 200 hours
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 100 hours
Mandatory / Optional Mandatory
Task Grading Type Pass / Refer

Unit Aims
From a business perspective, the world is becoming a smaller place. Businesses need to be
open to new ideas, new opportunities and a new way of operating. This means businesses
need to expand and transform in what is a fast paced and dynamic environment. The aim of
this unit is to encourage the exploration of key globalisation theories, concepts and models
which will enable learners to gain an appreciation of the complexities of globalisation as well
as the benefits globalisation presents to a business.

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria


Learning Outcome – Assessment Criterion –
The learner will: The learner can:
1. Understand the context of 1.1 Explain how globalisation has evolved.
globalisation. 1.2 Compare different types of globalisation.
1.3 Discuss the positive and negative effects of
globalisation.
2. Understand the factors which 2.1 Explain what is meant by the term ‘global
drive globalisation. economy.’
2.2 Explain what is meant by the term ‘global
business environment.’
2.3 Discuss key global issues which drive
globalisation.
3. Understand how and why a 3.1 Discuss why a business would want to enter
business would want to operate global markets.
in global markets. 3.2 Compare ways in which a business can enter a
global market.
3.3 Recommend a preferred mode of entry to a
business.
4. Understand how operating in a 4.1 Explain how operating in a global market
global market impacts a impacts a business’s structure and culture.
business. 4.2 Explain how operating in a global market
impacts a business’s strategic and operational
decision making.
4.3 Suggest ways in which a business could
respond to the impact of globalisation.

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Scenario
You have successfully completed your business management course and have recently
started working for a business which has been successful in your country.

The Managing Director (MD) has explained to you that the business is now in a position to
expand into the international market. The MD is aware of globalisation but to improve the
MD’s understanding of this issue you have been tasked you with conducting some research
into globalisation and how this relates to the MD’s plans.

Unit Title Operating in a Global Context

Task 1 of 3
Unit Learning Outcome Assessment Criteria
LO 1 Understand the context of globalisation 1.1, 1.2
Assignment Brief and Guidance

Produce a poster to show your understanding of the context of globalisation.

The poster should include;


• a timeline of the evolution of globalisation.
• the features of different types of globalisation.

Delivery and Submission


The submission is in the form of a poster equivalent to 500 words.
Enhance your presentation with visual aids if you wish to.
Referencing
You are expected to use relevant academic and reliable sources, and clearly reference these
in your work.
References should be added to the text and placed at the end in a references list, using
Harvard Referencing style.
You should complete a bibliography to support all evidence.

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Unit Title Operating in a Global Context

Task 2 of 3
Unit Learning Outcomes Assessment Criteria
LO 1 Understand the context of globalisation 1.3
LO 2 Understand the factors which drive globalisation. 2.1, 2.2, 2.3
Assignment Brief and Guidance

Write an essay, which considers the following;


• the concepts of a global economy and the global business environment.
• the positive and negative aspects of globalisation.
• the key global issues which drive globalisation.

Delivery and Submission


The submission is in the form of an essay written in Word format.
The recommended word limit is 1000 words excluding diagrams, references, and
appendices.
Referencing
You are expected to use relevant academic and reliable sources, and clearly reference these
in your work.
References should be added to the text and placed at the end in a references list, using
Harvard Referencing style.
You should complete a bibliography to support all evidence.

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Unit Title Operating in a Global Context

Task 3 of 3
Unit Learning Outcomes Assessment Criteria
LO 3 Understand how and why a business would want to operate
3.1, 3.2, 3.3
in global markets.
LO 4 Understand how operating in a global market impacts a
4.1, 4.2, 4.3
business.
Assignment Brief and Guidance

Write an essay, which considers the following;


• why the business would want to enter global markets.
• ways in which the business can enter a global market.
• which way to enter a global market should the business adopt.
• the way in which the business enters a global market will impact its structure, culture,
strategy and decision making.
• what the business needs to do to respond to these impacts.

Delivery and Submission


The submission is in the form of an essay written in Word format.
The recommended word limit is 1500 words excluding diagrams, references, and
appendices.
Referencing
You are expected to use relevant academic and reliable sources, and clearly reference these
in your work.
References should be added to the text and placed at the end in a references list, using
Harvard Referencing style.
You should complete a bibliography to support all evidence.

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PRINCIPLES AND CONCEPTS OF STRATEGY

Unit Reference Number F/650/1150


Unit Title Principles and Concepts of Strategy
Unit Level 5
Number of Credits 20
Total Qualification Time (TQT) 200 hours
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 100 hours
Mandatory / Optional Mandatory
Task Grading Type Pass / Fail

Unit Aims
Simply put, strategy is about putting a business in the best place possible to gain competitive
advantage in its target market. However, to achieve competitive advantage requires research,
analysis, interpretation and strategic decision making. The aim of this unit is to develop
learner’s knowledge and skills, so they are in a strong position to contribute to an organisation’s
strategy development and implementation.

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria


Learning Outcome – Assessment Criteria –
The learner will: The learner can:
1. Understand the principles of 1.1 Explain what is meant by the term ‘business
business strategy. strategy.’
1.2 Compare different levels of business strategy.
1.3 Compare elements of a strategic framework.
1.4 Explain strategy development processes.
2. Understand key business 2.1 Differentiate between different types of business
strategy theories and concepts. strategies.
2.2 Compare the elements of a strategic
management process.
2.3 Discuss key organisational theories which
impact business strategy.
3. Be able to measure a 3.1 Explain different techniques used to measure a
business’s micro and macro business’s micro environment.
environment. 3.2 Apply techniques to measure a business’s micro
environment.
3.3 Explain different techniques used to measure a
business’s macro environment.
3.4 Apply techniques to measure a business’s
macro environment.
4. Understand a business’s 4.1 Explain what is meant by the term ‘strategic
strategic options. option.’
4.2 Compare different strategic options available to
a business.
4.3 Recommend and justify a relevant strategic
option which a business could implement.

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Scenario
You are employed as an intern in a large local business.
Your internship is coming to an end so your mentor thinks it is time for you to develop your
understanding of business strategy.

You have been directed by your mentor to work on a project where you will conduct some
research on the topic of business strategy and which will ultimately result in recommending
a strategic option which the business could implement.
To support you with this project your mentor has set you a series of tasks as follows.

Unit Title Principles and Concepts of Strategy

Task 1 of 3
Unit Learning Outcomes Assessment Criteria
LO 1 Understand the principles of business strategy. 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4
LO 2 Understand key business strategy theories and concepts. 2.1, 2.2, 2.3
LO 4 Understand a business’s strategic options. 4.1
Assignment Brief and Guidance

To demonstrate you have sufficient fundamental knowledge to be able to make a justified


recommendation, you are to produce a report which considers the following;
• the concept of business strategy
• levels of business strategy
• elements of a strategic framework
• a strategy development process
• types of business strategies
• elements of a strategic management process
• key organisational theories which relate to business strategy
• the concept of strategic options

Delivery and Submission


The submission is in the form of a report written in Word format.
The recommended word limit is 1500 words excluding diagrams, references, and
appendices.
Referencing
You are expected to use relevant academic and reliable sources, and clearly reference these
in your work.
References should be added to the text and placed at the end in a references list, using
Harvard Referencing style.
You should complete a bibliography to support all evidence.

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Unit Title Principles and Concepts of Strategy

Task 2 of 3
Unit Learning Outcome Assessment Criteria
LO 3 Be able to measure a business’s micro and macro
3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4
environment.
Assignment Brief and Guidance

Using an organisation you are familiar with; explain and use relevant techniques to measure
the business’s micro and macro environment.

You are to present these explanations in a memo to your mentor and use a poster
presentation to provide examples of how you have used the techniques.

Delivery and Submission


The submission is in the form of a memo and a poster presentation equivalent to 800 words
excluding diagrams, references, and appendices.
Referencing
You are expected to use relevant academic and reliable sources, and clearly reference these
in your work.
References should be added to the text and placed at the end in a references list, using
Harvard Referencing style.
You should complete a bibliography to support all evidence.

Unit Title Principles and Concepts of Strategy

Task 3 of 3
Unit Learning Outcome Assessment Criteria
LO 4 Understand a business’s strategic options. 4.2, 4.3
Assignment Brief and Guidance

Your mentor has arranged for you to deliver a presentation to the Board of Directors at their
next monthly meeting.

Using the same organisation you used for Task 2, prepare a presentation that:
• considers the different strategic options which are available to the business
• makes a justified recommendation to the Board regarding a strategic option which
the business could select.

Delivery and Submission


The submission is in the form of a 10 minute presentation equivalent to 500-600 words and
must be in a recognised presentation format.
Enhance your presentation with visual aids if you wish to.
Referencing
You are expected to use relevant academic and reliable sources, and clearly reference these
in your work.

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OTHM LEVEL 5 EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

References should be added to the text and placed at the end in a references list, using
Harvard Referencing style.
You should complete a bibliography to support all evidence.

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THE MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Unit Reference Number H/650/1151


Unit Title The Management of Human Resources
Unit Level 5
Number of Credits 20
Total Qualification Time (TQT) 200 hours
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 100 hours
Mandatory / Optional Mandatory
Task Grading Type Pass / Refer

Unit Aims
The ability to attract, develop and retain talented employees is a key factor in a business’s
success. Human resource management has its focus on supporting and enhancing business
success and performance through its strategic vision and operational functions. The aim of this
unit is to introduce learners to the key human resource management principles and concepts
so they can support a sustainable approach to people management through an understanding
of the purpose and scope of the human resource management function.

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria


Learning Outcome – Assessment Criterion –
The learner will: The learner can:
1. Know about the purpose and 1.1 Explain how human resource management has
objectives of human resource evolved.
management. 1.2 Explain the purpose of human resource
management.
1.3 Explain the objectives of human resource
management.
2. Understand the functions of 2.1 Explain key operational functions of human
human resource management. resource management.
2.2 Explain key strategic functions of human
resource management.
2.3 Discuss the relationship between business
strategy and human resource management.
3. Know how internal and external 3.1 Compare the internal factors which affect human
factors impact the human resource management.
resource management function. 3.2 Compare the external factors which affect human
resource management.
4. Understand how a business 4.1 Apply techniques to measure the effectiveness of
uses its human resource a business’s human resource management
management function. function.
4.2 Suggest ways in which a business could improve
the effectiveness of its human resource
management function.

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Unit Title The Management of Human Resources

Task 1 of 3
Unit Learning Outcomes Assessment Criteria
LO 1 Know about the purpose and objectives of human resource
1.1, 1.2, 1.3
management.
LO 2 Understand the functions of human resource management 2.1
Assignment Brief and Guidance

You are employed as an intern in a large multi-national company.


As part of your internship you are spending time in each of the business’s key operational
functions. You have been given an experienced human resource manager as a mentor.

To demonstrate you have sufficient fundamental knowledge to be able to work in the human
resource department, your mentor requires you to produce an essay which considers the
following.
• the evolution and purpose of human resource management.
• the objectives of human resource management.
• the key operational functions of human resource management

Delivery and Submission


The submission is in the form of an essay written in Word format.
The recommended word limit is 1000 words excluding diagrams, references, and
appendices.
Referencing
You are expected to use relevant academic and reliable sources, and clearly reference these
in your work.
References should be added to the text and placed at the end in a references list, using
Harvard Referencing style.
You should complete a bibliography to support all evidence.

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Unit Title The Management of Human Resources

Task 2 of 3
Unit Learning Outcomes Assessment Criteria
LO 2 Understand the functions of human resource management. 2.2, 2.3
LO 3 Know how internal and external factors impact the human
3.1, 3.2,
resource management function.
LO 4 Understand how a business uses its human resource
4.1
management function.
Assignment Brief and Guidance

Your mentor has asked you to review the functions of the human resources department and
the factors that may impact the department.

You are to produce a report which considers the following.


• the key strategic functions of the human resource department.
• the relationship between the business’s human resource department and the
business’s strategy.
• the internal and external factors which affect the management of the business’s
human resources.
• ways to measure the effectiveness of the business’s human resource management
department.

Delivery and Submission


The submission is in the form of a report written in Word format.
The recommended word limit is 1500 words excluding diagrams, references, and
appendices.
Referencing
You are expected to use relevant academic and reliable sources, and clearly reference these
in your work.
References should be added to the text and placed at the end in a references list, using
Harvard Referencing style.
You should complete a bibliography to support all evidence.

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Unit Title The Management of Human Resources

Task 3 of 3
Unit Learning Outcome Assessment Criteria
LO 4 Understand how a business uses its human resource
4.2
management function.
Assignment Brief and Guidance

Now that you have successfully completed the first two tasks, your mentor requires you to
use the knowledge you have gained during your time working in the human resource
department to make justified suggestions for how the business could improve the
effectiveness of its human resource management function.

Your mentor has arranged for you to deliver a presentation to the Board of Directors at their
next monthly meeting.

You are required to prepare a presentation in which you consider ways in which a business
could improve the effectiveness of its human resource management function.

Delivery and Submission


The submission is in the form of a 10 minute presentation equivalent to 500 words and must
be in a recognised presentation format.
Enhance your presentation with visual aids if you wish to.
Referencing
You are expected to use relevant academic and reliable sources, and clearly reference these
in your work.
References should be added to the text and placed at the end in a references list, using
Harvard Referencing style.
You should complete a bibliography to support all evidence.

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MARKETING FOR MANAGERS

Unit Reference Number J/650/1152


Unit Title Marketing for Managers
Unit Level 5
Number of Credits 20
Total Qualification Time (TQT) 200 hours
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 100 hours
Mandatory / Optional Mandatory
Task Grading Type Pass / Refer

Unit Aims

The aim of this unit is to provide learners with a detailed understanding of the marketing
planning process and to apply these principles to a variety of business contexts. The unit also
provides a comprehensive understanding of environmental analysis and how this can lead to
the development of appropriate objectives and strategies to enhance operational marketing
performance.

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria


Learning Outcome – Assessment Criterion –
The learner will: The learner can:
1. Understand the context and 1.1 Explain what is meant by the term ‘marketing.’
concept of marketing. 1.2 Explain different marketing eras.
1.3 Compare ways in which a business can
determine its marketplace.
1.4 Discuss the concept of buyer behaviour in
consumer and business markets.
2. Understand the functions of 2.1 Explain key operational functions of marketing.
marketing. 2.2 Explain key strategic functions of marketing.
2.3 Discuss the relationship between business
strategy and marketing.
3. Know how internal and external 3.1 Compare the internal factors which affect
factors impact the marketing marketing.
function. 3.2 Compare the external factors which affect
marketing.
4. Understand how a business uses 4.1 Apply techniques to measure the effectiveness
its marketing function. of a business’s marketing function.
4.2 Suggest ways in which a business could
improve the effectiveness of its marketing
function.

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Unit Title Marketing for Managers

Task 1 of 3
Unit Learning Outcome Assessment Criteria
LO 1 Understand the context and concept of marketing. 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4
LO 2 Understand the functions of marketing. 2.1
Assignment Brief and Guidance

You are employed as an intern in a large multi-national company.


As part of your internship you are spending time in each of the business’s key operational
functions.
You have been given an experienced marketing manager as a mentor who will help you to
develop your understanding of the marketing function by setting you a series of tasks.

To demonstrate you have sufficient fundamental knowledge to be able to work in the


marketing department, your mentor requires you to produce an essay which considers the
following:
• the term ‘marketing’
• different marketing eras.
• ways in which a business can determine its marketplace.
• the concept of buyer behaviour in consumer and business markets.
• key operational functions of a marketing department.

Delivery and Submission


The submission is in the form of an essay written in Word format.
The recommended word limit is 1000 words excluding diagrams, references, and
appendices.
Referencing
You are expected to use relevant academic and reliable sources, and clearly reference these
in your work.
References should be added to the text and placed at the end in a references list, using
Harvard Referencing style.
You should complete a bibliography to support all evidence.

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Unit Title Marketing for Managers

Task 2 of 3
Unit Learning Outcome Assessment Criteria
LO 2 Understand the functions of marketing. 2.2, 2.3
LO 3 Know how internal and external factors impact the marketing
3.1, 3.2
function.
LO 4 Understand how a business uses its marketing function. 4.1
Assignment Brief and Guidance

Your mentor has asked you to review the functions of the marketing department and the
factors that may impact the department.

You are to produce a report which considers the following.


• the key strategic functions of the marketing department.
• the relationship between the business’s marketing department and the business’s
strategy.
• the internal and external factors which affect the management of the business’s
marketing department.
• ways to measure the effectiveness of the business’s marketing department

Delivery and Submission


The submission is in the form of a report written in Word format.
The recommended word limit is 1500 words excluding diagrams, references, and
appendices.
Referencing
You are expected to use relevant academic and reliable sources, and clearly reference these
in your work.
References should be added to the text and placed at the end in a references list, using
Harvard Referencing style.
You should complete a bibliography to support all evidence.

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Unit Title Marketing for Managers

Task 3 of 3
Unit Learning Outcome Assessment Criteria
LO 4 Understand how a business uses its marketing function. 4.2
Assignment Brief and Guidance

Now that you have successfully completed the first two tasks, your mentor requires you to
use the knowledge you have gained during your time working in the marketing department
to make justified suggestions for how the business could improve the effectiveness of its
marketing function.

Your mentor has arranged for you to deliver a presentation to the Board of Directors at their
next monthly meeting.

You are required to prepare a presentation in which you consider ways in which a business
could improve the effectiveness of its marketing function.

Delivery and Submission


The submission is in the form of a 10 minute presentation equivalent to 500 words and must
be in a recognised presentation format.
Enhance your presentation with visual aids if you wish to.
Referencing
You are expected to use relevant academic and reliable sources, and clearly reference these
in your work.
References should be added to the text and placed at the end in a references list, using
Harvard Referencing style.
You should complete a bibliography to support all evidence.

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BUSINESS LAW FOR MANAGERS

Unit Reference Number K/650/1153


Unit Title Business Law for Managers
Unit Level 5
Number of Credits 20
Total Qualification Time (TQT) 200 hours
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 100 hours
Mandatory / Optional Mandatory
Task Grading Type Pass / Refer

Unit Aims
All businesses and those employed by it must operate within the laws, legislation and
regulations of the countries in which it conducts its activities.
Some law only applies to specific types of business and their legal structure whereas other
laws apply to any business irrespective of their operations and location. The aim of this unit is,
therefore, to support a learner’s exploration of laws, legislation and regulations which apply in
their home country and to different types of business.

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria


Learning Outcome – Assessment Criterion –
The learner will: The learner can:
1. Know about generic business 1.1 Explain why it is important to have business
law. related laws.
1.2 Explain the principles of business law.
1.3 Differentiate between civil and criminal law.
2. Know about legal and justice 2.1 Explain what is meant by the term ‘legal
systems in context. system.’
2.2 Describe a legal system.
2.3 Explain what is meant by the term ‘justice
system.’
2.4 Describe a justice system.
3. Know about key business-related 3.1 Describe key features of consumer law.
laws. 3.2 Describe key features of contract law.
3.3 Describe key features of law of tort.
3.4 Describe key features of international laws.
4. Know how laws impact on 4.1 Explain how businesses are legally formed.
businesses. 4.2 Describe the impact of key legislation on a
business.
4.3 Explain why contractual obligations are
important to a business.
4.4 Explain how a business could resolve different
legal disputes.

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Scenario

Your college has arranged for students to attend some training sessions where local
entrepreneurs and professionals will hold workshops on starting a business.

You are going to attend the law training sessions to learn more about:
• generic business law of your country.
• legal and justice systems in your country.
• key business related laws which you must be aware of.
• how laws will impact a business.

There are four workshops which will address each area separately.

Unit Title Business Law for Managers

Task 1 of 4
Unit Learning Outcome Assessment Criteria
LO 1 Know about generic business law. 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
Assignment Brief and Guidance

You are to produce a report which considers the following.


• the importance of business related laws.
• the principles of business law
• the differences between civil and criminal law.

Delivery and Submission


The submission is in the form of a report written in Word format.
The recommended word limit is 800 words excluding diagrams, references, and appendices.
Referencing
You are expected to use relevant academic and reliable sources, and clearly reference these
in your work.
References should be added to the text and placed at the end in a references list, using
Harvard Referencing style.
You should complete a bibliography to support all evidence.

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OTHM LEVEL 5 EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Unit Title Business Law for Managers

Task 2 of 4
Unit Learning Outcome Assessment Criteria
LO 2 Know about legal and justice systems in context. 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4
Assignment Brief and Guidance

Now that you have some fundamental information about business law, you are going to learn
more about the legal and justice system in your country.

Write an essay, in which you:


• explain what is meant by the term ‘legal system.’
• describe a legal system.
• explain what is meant by the term ‘justice system.’
• describe a justice system.

Delivery and Submission


The submission is in the form of an essay written in Word format.
The recommended word limit is 800 words excluding diagrams, references, and appendices.
Referencing
You are expected to use relevant academic and reliable sources, and clearly reference these
in your work.
References should be added to the text and placed at the end in a references list, using
Harvard Referencing style.
You should complete a bibliography to support all evidence.

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Unit Title Business Law for Managers

Task 3 of 4

Unit Learning Outcome Assessment Criteria


LO 3 Know about key business-related laws. 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4
Assignment Brief and Guidance

The course tutor has asked you to present information on key business related laws.

Prepare a presentation about the key features of:


• consumer law.
• contract law.
• law of tort.
• international laws.

Delivery and Submission


The submission is in the form of a 10 minute presentation equivalent to 500-600 words and
must be in a recognised presentation format.
Enhance your presentation with visual aids if you wish to.
Referencing
You are expected to use relevant academic and reliable sources, and clearly reference these
in your work.
References should be added to the text and placed at the end in a references list, using
Harvard Referencing style.
You should complete a bibliography to support all evidence.

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Unit Title Business Law for Managers

Task 4 of 4
Unit Learning Outcome Assessment Criteria
LO 4 Know how laws impact on businesses. 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4
Assignment Brief and Guidance

The fourth training session will concentrate on raising your awareness of how laws could
impact a business.

Write an essay, in which you:


• explain how businesses are legally formed.
• describe the impact of key legislation on a business.
• explain why contractual obligations are important to a business.
• explain how a business could resolve different legal disputes.

Delivery and Submission


The submission is in the form of an essay written in Word format.
The recommended word limit is 800 words excluding diagrams, references, and appendices.
Referencing
You are expected to use relevant academic and reliable sources, and clearly reference these
in your work.
References should be added to the text and placed at the end in a references list, using
Harvard Referencing style.
You should complete a bibliography to support all evidence.

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MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING AND DECISION MAKING

Unit Reference Number L/650/1154


Unit Title Management Accounting and Decision Making
Unit Level 5
Number of Credits 20
Total Qualification Time (TQT) 200 hours
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 100 hours
Mandatory / Optional Mandatory
Task Grading Type Pass / Refer

Unit Aims
Management accounting provides business managers with financial information required to
achieve business objectives. This requires effective decision making based on the timeliness
and accuracy of financial information. The aim of this unit is to provide learners with an
awareness of the scope and purpose of management accounting, so they are able to support
effective decision making within a business.

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria


Learning Outcome – Assessment Criterion –
The learner will: The learner can:
1. Know about management 1.1 Explain what is meant by the term ‘management
accounting and decision accounting.’
making. 1.2 Explain what is meant by the term ‘decision
making.’
1.3 Differentiate between management accounting
and financial accounting.
2. Know about technical 2.1 Describe different management accounting
procedures used in concepts.
management accounting. 2.2 Describe different tools and techniques used in
management accounting.
3. Be able to use management 3.1 Apply management accounting techniques to
accounting to solve problems solve business problems.
and inform decision-making. 3.2 Apply management accounting techniques to
inform business decision making.

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Unit Title Management Accounting and Decision Making

Task 1 of 2
Unit Learning Outcomes Assessment Criteria
LO 1 Know about management accounting and decision making. 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
LO 2 Know about technical procedures used in management
2.1, 2.2
accounting.
Assignment Brief and Guidance

Write an essay which considers the following:


• the terms ‘management accounting and ‘decision making.’
• the differences between management accounting and financial accounting.
• different management accounting concepts.
• the different tools and techniques used in management accounting.

Delivery and Submission


The submission is in the form of an essay written in Word format.
The recommended word limit is 1500 words excluding diagrams, references, and
appendices.
Referencing
You are expected to use relevant academic and reliable sources, and clearly reference these
in your work.
References should be added to the text and placed at the end in a references list, using
Harvard Referencing style.
You should complete a bibliography to support all evidence.

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Unit Title Management Accounting and Decision Making

Task 2 of 2
Unit Learning Outcome Assessment Criteria
LO 3 Be able to use management accounting to solve problems
3.1, 3.2
and inform decision-making.
Assignment Brief and Guidance

Learners will need to be supplied with a range of financial statements / accounts for a
business. These can be downloaded by the tutor from the Internet.

Using the financial information your tutor has provided, you are required to:
• apply appropriate management accounting techniques to suggest solutions to one
or more problems the business has
• suggest how the information could be used to inform business decision making.

Delivery and Submission


The submission is in the form of a report written in Word format.
The recommended word limit is 1500 words excluding diagrams, references, and
appendices.
Referencing
You are expected to use relevant academic and reliable sources, and clearly reference these
in your work.
References should be added to the text and placed at the end in a references list, using
Harvard Referencing style.
You should complete a bibliography to support all evidence.

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BUSINESS START-UP: CONCEPTION TO MARKET

Unit Reference Number M/650/1155


Unit Title Business Start-up: Conception to Market
Unit Level 5
Number of Credits 20
Total Qualification Time (TQT) 200 hours
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 100 hours
Mandatory / Optional Mandatory
Task Grading Type Pass / Fail

Unit Aims
Many people dream of setting up their own business but are not aware of what is required,
what support is available and what personal qualities are required. The aim of this unit,
therefore, is to consolidate previous learning where learners employ the knowledge and skills
of disciplines such as marketing and management to produce a viable business plan.

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Learning Outcome – Assessment Criterion –


The learner will: The learner can:
1. Know the fundamental 1.1 Describe the range of resources required to start
requirements for starting a new a business.
business. 1.2 Describe the personal skills and qualities
required to start a business.
1.3 Describe the legal requirements when starting a
business.
2. Know sources of support 2.1 Compare sources of financial support.
available to new businesses. 2.2 Describe support provided by governments.
2.3 Describe support provided by non-government
organisations.
2.4 Compare sources of non-financial support.
3. Be able to create a business 3.1 Produce a business plan for a start-up business.
plan for a new business to gain 3.2 Demonstrate effective communication when
stakeholder support. seeking stakeholder support for a new business.

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Scenario

After being inspired by what you have learnt during your studies, you have decided to start
your own business.

You have conducted some research and have decided to approach your local business
community help support group to get some advice. They have offered you, free of charge,
the support of a business start-up consultant who will act as your **mentor.

Your mentor has broken down what you need to know and do as follows:
• the fundamental requirements for starting a new business.
• sources of support available to new businesses.
• creating a business plan and be able to gain support from stakeholders

** Your Tutor will act as your mentor.

Unit Title Business Start-up: Conception to Market

Task 1 of 3
Unit Learning Outcomes Assessment Criteria
LO 1 Know the fundamental requirements for starting a new
1.1, 1.2, 1.3
business.
LO 2 Know sources of support available to new businesses. 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4
Assignment Brief and Guidance

You need to demonstrate you have sufficient fundamental knowledge to be able to set up
your own business.

Your mentor has asked you to produce an essay which considers the following:
• the range of resources required to start your business.
• the personal skills and qualities you need to start your business.
• the legal requirements of your country related to starting a business.
• sources of financial support available to you.
• support provided by local, regional and national governments of your country.
• support provided by non-government organisations.
• sources of non-financial support.

Delivery and Submission


The submission is in the form of an essay written in Word format.
The recommended word limit is 750 words excluding diagrams, references, and appendices.
Referencing
You are expected to use relevant academic and reliable sources, and clearly reference these
in your work.
References should be added to the text and placed at the end in a references list, using
Harvard Referencing style.
You should complete a bibliography to support all evidence.

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OTHM LEVEL 5 EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Unit Title Business Start-up: Conception to Market

Task 2 of 3
Unit Learning Outcome Assessment Criteria
LO 3 Be able to create a business plan for a new business to gain
3.1
stakeholder support.
Assignment Brief and Guidance

Now that you have the fundamental knowledge required to set up your own business, it is
time to create your business plan.

You must first define a clear business idea with your mentor so that it can be agreed that it
is feasible. It is recommended that you choose a business venture that seems practical and
worth further development.

A formal business plan is a critical step in developing a successful business. There are a
variety of web sites giving advice on preparing a business plan and these can be accessed
through any typical search engine.

Your business plan should serve three main purposes: to communicate, manage and plan
the venture.

Delivery and Submission


The submission is in the form of a detailed business plan which can include charts and
diagrams, or other aids where appropriate.
The format and structure will be determined by guidance from the tutor, the preferences of
the learner and the nature of the business venture being proposed.
The recommended word limit is 1750 words excluding diagrams, references, and
appendices.
Referencing
You are expected to use relevant academic and reliable sources, and clearly reference these
in your work.
References should be added to the text and placed at the end in a references list, using
Harvard Referencing style.
You should complete a bibliography to support all evidence.

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OTHM LEVEL 5 EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Unit Title Business Start-up: Conception to Market

Task 3 of 3
Unit Learning Outcome Assessment Criteria
LO 3 Know the fundamental requirements for staring a new
3.2
business.
Assignment Brief and Guidance

Once you have determined that the objective of your business plan can be achieved, you
need to prepare a presentation to gain support from stakeholders.

To help ensure your presentation is as effective as possible, your mentor wants you to
rehearse your delivery before presenting to the different stakeholders.
You will deliver your presentation to your mentor who will act as a critical friend and provide
constructive feedback.

There are a variety of web sites giving advice on how to present and pitch a business plan
and these can be accessed through any typical search engine.

Delivery and Submission


The submission is in the form of a 10 minute presentation equivalent to 500 words and must
be in a recognised presentation format.
Enhance your presentation with visual aids if you wish to.
Referencing
You are expected to use relevant academic and reliable sources, and clearly reference these
in your work.
References should be added to the text and placed at the end in a references list, using
Harvard Referencing style.
You should complete a bibliography to support all evidence.

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