ASSIGNMENT

Course Title: BTEC HND in Business. Centre Ref. No. 7580

Unit 06: Managing a Successful Student Name:

Unit No. & Title:
Business Project. Pearson No:
Semester/ 02 / Student Regd.
Batch No. BM 14,15&16, No.

Learning
LO1,LO2, LO3 ,LO4 E-mail:
Outcomes:
Submission
Issued Date: 12.06.2022 18.07.2022
Date:
Challenges and Issues Face
Assignment Title: by Organizations in Talent Assessor: Mr. M. VASUN
Management

Assessment Feedback
Formative Feedback: Assessor to Student Criteria Achievement (Y / N)

P1

P2

P3

P4
P5
P6
P7
Action Plan M1

M2

M3

M4
Summative feedback D1

D2

Final Grade Assessor Signature: Date:

Awarded : IV Signature: Date:

Student Agreement: I understand the feedback given to me and agree to carry out the actions in future
works as required and indicated.

Feedback: Student to Assessor

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 Student Signature: Date:

Declaration of Academic Honesty

Students Name:
Pearson No. Centre Ref. No.

1. I confirm that this assignment is my own work. (Y/N): _________

2. I confirm that where ever I have used someone else’s words, concepts, graphics or data in my
work, I have clearly indicated exactly where I have done so, using the Harvard Referencing System.
(Y/N): _____

3. I confirm that I have clearly indicated, by Harvard Referencing, where I have used someone else’s
graphics or data, concepts, words, irrespective of whether I have quoted or I have paraphrased in my
own words.(Y/N) : _______

4. I have clearly indicated in my assignment any work that has been contributed by another student.
(Y/N) : _______

5. I have clearly indicated in my assignment any work that has been carried out collaboratively with
another student/s.(Y/N): _________

Student Signature: Date:

Unit No. & Title: Unit 06 : Managing a Successful Business Project

Page
Task Assessment Evidence P Page No. M Page No. D
No.

P1

P2
M1 D1
P3
Report
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P4 M2

P5 M3
D2
P6

P7 M4

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 Grading Matrix – Pass Criteria - Managing a Successful Business Project
Learning Outcome
LO1 Establish project aims,
objectives and timeframes
based on the chosen theme.
LO2 Conduct small-scale
research, information
gathering and data
collection, generating
knowledge to support the
project.
LO3 Present the project and
communicate appropriate
recommendations based on
meaningful conclusions
drawn from the evidence
findings and/or analysis.
LO4 Reflect on the value
gained from conducting the
project and its usefulness to
support sustainable
organisational performance.
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Achieved
Assessment Criteria Task
(Y/N)
P1Devise project aims and objectives
for a chosen scenario.
P2 Produce a project management
plan that covers aspects of cost,
scope, time, quality, communication,
risk and resources.
P3 Produce a work breakdown
structure and a Gantt chart to provide
timeframes and stages for completion.
P4 Carry out small-scale research by
applying qualitative and quantitative
research methods appropriate for
meeting project aims and objectives.
Task – 1
Report
P5Analyse research and data
using appropriate tools and
techniques.
P6Communicate appropriate
recommendations as a result of
research and data analysis to
draw valid and meaningful
conclusions.
P7Reflect on the value of undertaking
the research to meet stated
objectives and own learning and
performance.
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 1.1 Introduction to theme
The Pearson-set theme for use with Level 4 Unit 6: Managing a Successful Business Project is;

Equality and diversity in the workplace

Equality is relevant in all workplaces, regardless of whether the business employs two people
or two hundred people, irrespective of whether they work remotely, in an office, a warehouse
or on a shop floor. It is about ensuring that everybody has the same access to the same
opportunities without any discrimination. Diversity takes into account differences between
people and groups of people, by placing a positive value on those differences. A diverse and
inclusive work place values people’s different backgrounds, knowledge, skills, and
experiences, and uses these differences to create a productive and effective workforce.

Managing both equality and diversity is equally important as it impacts on all the employees
working in an organisation. Business cases have proven that biases and discrimination within the
workplace can impede business growth and productivity and therefore, many businesses look
beyond any legal considerations and policies to effectively promote equality and diversity to
improve productivity, opportunity, and competitiveness.

1.2 Topic Selection

Tutors must choose one topic from the list provided below and decide which type of project is
most suitable for a small-scale research project. All students must complete the same topic
and project type chosen by the tutor. However, if delivering to different cohorts of students,
tutors may select a different topic and project type for each cohort.

The Assignment Guidance document for Unit 6: Managing a Successful Business Project
provides additional support and guidance for both tutors and students.

Topics

1. How have companies responded to current issues of equality and diversity in the
workplace? e.g. gender pay gap, sexual harassment, gender divide in leadership.

2. What types of strategies and initiatives do companies put in place to build a diverse
and inclusive workforce?

3. How do company policies on equality and diversity translate in to an employee’s

day to day activity?

4. What issues and challenges may arise out of equality and diversity in the workplace
and what measures could be taken to resolve them?

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 1.3 Choosing a project type
Tutors will need to devise a project brief for the student to follow for the completion of the
assignment for this unit.

The type of project chosen for the selected topic should allow for a sufficient degree of research
through the existence of adequate background materials and allow for the depth and breadth of
study suitable for a level 4 qualification.

Guidance for tutors is available in the Pearson-set Assignment Guidance for Unit 6: Managing a
Successful Business Project. This provides a range of project types and examples that could be
utilised for a project. The project types provided are not exhaustive or mandatory and tutors are
encouraged to be innovative with their ideas.

Please note that if reasonable adjustments are necessary to meet a specific individual student
need you are able to adjust internal assessments to take this into account. Any adjustments
must be considered in relation to the centre’s policies on equality & diversity and student
support.

Further details on how to make adjustments for students with protected characteristics are
given in the document ‘Pearson Supplementary Guidance for Reasonable Adjustment and
Special Consideration in Vocational Internally Assessed Units’ available on our website
(http://qualifications.pearson.com).

1.4 Project Evidence / Outcomes

It is important to recognise that project work is reliant on gathering information/data that can be
analysed. The scale of a Level 4 project means that there must be time for both primary and
secondary research. A suggested model would be to use secondary research to provide a
context for the student to conduct and interpret data collected through primary research. The
project could then yield data/information that could be compared with the findings of secondary
research.

In assessing the project, the assessor should be able to see how project objectives have been
met, how students have explored the research material relevant to the project objective, how
students have developed and formulated their findings and answers to the central questions
posed by the objectives and what they have learned in carrying out their project investigation.
An important part of the conclusion must be an awareness of the significance of results. Well -
edited, focused writing and presentation, where the key decisions, developments, lines of
argument and salient research are explained succinctly, is preferable to unstructured writing
and presentation where little attempt to select or edit material has been made.

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 It is important to recognise that there are many different formats that a student may use to
present their work and it is important that tutors think carefully about the suitability of the format
in relation to

the target audience. Both verbal and written forms of communication should be appropriate to
the audience, both in terms of the nature and level of material they use and also in terms of
length. Students should be guided to produce research that gives a succinct account of the
main arguments or developments from their project. If a verbal presentation is the chosen
format, the question and answer session should address issues raised by the presentation, but
also give students an opportunity to reflect on their work.

In addition to their research findings, students are asked to submit a project management
plan, a completed log book or similar form of reflective journal and performance review as
evidence for the unit.

The project management plan is designed to define how the project is to be planned,
executed and monitored. The project management plan should give details of the actions
required for the integration and co-ordination of various planning activities to carry out the
project.

The project log book or similar reflective journal is designed to provide evidence of the
project development process and ongoing reflection. It should provide evidence that the
student has thought about the direction of their project and in particular, what problems they
encountered and steps taken to address them.

The performance review will provide evidence of reflection and evaluation of the project
management process and individual performance.

1.5 Employer engagement

It is advisable that centres look at the Pearson-set assignment as an appropriate unit to
embed employer engagement, although this is not a mandatory requirement. Developing and
establishing links with employers enhances the teaching and learning experience and
improves students' employability. Where possible, identifying links with employers as part of
the delivery of the Pearson- set Assignment could lead to enhancing and supporting student
learning. Real-life projects provide students with the opportunity to develop and acquire
appropriate skills, knowledge and expertise required by employers.

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 1.6 Sharing of good practice
An appointed External Examiner (EE) for the centre will ask to sample the Pearson -set

assignment briefs for review as part of the remote sampling request. Although this is not a
mandatory requirement for centres we strongly advise that centres seek guidance and support
from their EE on the Pearson-set assignment. The EE may also include the Pearson-set units in
the centre visit sample of student work.

The EE will review and identify exemplars in all aspects of good practice. Good practice will
focus on current themes that include:

● Innovation
● Digital literacy
● Student employability and entrepreneurial skills
● Employer engagement
● Quality of assessment feedback.

1.7 Resources and useful links

Suggested resources and links that centres may find useful are shown below. Centres should
choose those resources that are relevant for use and complement these with additional
localised resources to support independent and localised research in the chosen topic and
project type.

Type of Resource Resource Titles Links

Useful resources for the impacts of Equality and Diversity on businesses.

Published Report The Business Case for Department for Business,

Equality and Diversity Innovation and Skills

Published Report Diversity and Inclusion at Work CIPD

Online resources Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Businessballs.com

Online Video How to get serious about TED Talks

diversity and inclusion in
the workplace

Online Guide Equality and Diversity Guides NI Business Info

Company online policies Standing up for Equality Nike

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 Company online policies Accor Hotels Diversity Accor Hotels
Commitment

Type of Resource Resource Titles Links

Company online policies Coca- Cola Diversity and Inclusion Coca - Cola

Useful resources for Project Management

Online Resources What is Project Management? https://www.apm.org.uk/reso

urces/what-is-project-
management/

Online Resources Project Management links: https://www.mindtools.com/

pages/main/newMN_PPM.ht
 Start Here
m
 Scheduling
 Scope Management

Online article Demystifying the 5 phases https://www.smartsheet.com

of project management
/blog/demystifying-5-phases-
project-management

Additional Reading

Maylor, H. (2010) Project Management. 4th ed. Harlow: Pearson

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LO1 Establish project aims, objectives and timeframes based on the Grading Assignment
chosen theme. (P/M/D) type

P1 Devise project aims and objectives for a chosen scenario. P1

P2 Produce a project management plan that covers aspects of cost, P2

Report
scope, time, quality, communication, risk and resources.
P3
P3 Produce a work breakdown structure and a Gantt chart to provide
M1
timeframes and stages for completion.
D1

LO2 Conduct small-scale research, information gathering and data Grading Assignment
collection, generating knowledge to support the project. (P/M/D) type

P4 Carry out small-scale research by applying qualitative and P4

quantitative research methods appropriate for meeting project aims and
M2 Report
objectives.
D1

LO3 Present the project and communicate appropriate Assignment

Grading
recommendations based on meaningful conclusions drawn from type
(P/M/D)
the evidence findings and/or analysis.

P5 Analyse research and data using appropriate tools and techniques. P5

P6 Communicate appropriate recommendations as a result of research P6

Report
and data analysis to draw valid and meaningful conclusions.
M3

D2

LO4 Reflect on the value gained from conducting the project and its Grading Assignment
usefulness to support sustainable organisational performance (P/M/D) type

P7 Reflect on the value of undertaking the research to meet stated P7 Report

objectives and own learning and performance.

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 M4

D2

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Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
Pass Merit Distinction
LO1 Establish project aims, objectives and timeframes based on the
LO1 and LO2
chosen theme
P1 Devise project aims and M1 Produce a comprehensive D1 Critically evaluate
objectives for a chosen scenario. project management plan, the project
milestone schedule and project management process
P2 Produce a project management
schedule for monitoring and and appropriate
plan that covers aspects of cost,
completing the aims and research
scope, time, quality, communication,
objectives of the project. methodologies applied
risk and resources.

P3 Produce a work breakdown

structure and a Gantt chart to provide
timeframes and stages for
completion.

LO2 Conduct small-scale research, information gathering and data

collection, generating knowledge to support the project

P4 Carry out small-scale research by M2 Evaluate the accuracy and

applying qualitative and quantitative reliability of different research
research methods appropriate for methods applied
meeting project aims and objectives

LO3 Present the project and communicate appropriate

LO3 and LO4
recommendations based on meaningful conclusions drawn from the
D2 Critically evaluate
evidence findings and/or analysis
and reflect on the
P5 Analyse research and data using M3 Evaluate the selection of project outcomes, the
appropriate tools and techniques appropriate tools and techniques decision- making
for accuracy and authenticity to process and changes
P6 Communicate appropriate
support and justify or developments of
recommendations as a result of
recommendations the initial project
research and data analysis to draw
management plan to
valid and meaningful conclusions
support justification of
LO4 Reflect on the value gained from conducting the project and its recommendations and
usefulness to support sustainable organisational performance learning during the
P7 Reflect on the value of M4 Evaluate the value of the project.
undertaking the research to meet project management process and
stated objectives and own learning use of quality research to meet
and performance stated objectives and support own
learning and performance

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 Review Plan – Unit 6: Managing a Successful Business

Task Assessment P M D Comment Review

No. Type Date
/Signature*

P1 M1 D1
P2
P3

P4 M2

Report P5 M3
1 P6 D2

P7 M4

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 Guideline for Coursework Submission
Please Note:
 If submitted after the extended deadline, the assignment will not be accepted whereas you shall be
asked to go for a NEW assignment.
 Report should be submitted as one hardcopy and one soft copy (in CDs).
 Late submission is not permitted until otherwise recommended by the Assessors/ Course
Coordinator.
 Plagiarism will be treated as a very serious academic misconduct.
Checklist
1 Given standard front cover attached.
2 Grading Criteria sheets of this assignment are attached.
3 Additional work like Presentation Slides, CRA & Exam papers are attached
4 Spiral bound with black hard board cover as the last sheet.
5 Clearly labeled the CD’S with Name, Batch No. and center reference number and attach
it to the back cover of assignment.
6 Introduction, Table of content, Conclusion, Reference pages attached.

 Report Writing Guidelines:

1. Every Assignment should have an Introduction and Conclusion.
2. The standard Table of Contents should be generated.
3. All the Figures, Tables, Diagram etc. should be labelled and numbered.
4. Main Heading Font : Arial; Size 16
5. Sub heading : Font : Arial; Size 14
6. Body text : Font : Arial; Size 11
7. Paragraph Spacing: Single line (6pt) Line Spacing: 1.5pt Spacing
8. Margins: Top: 1” Bottom: 1” Left: 1” Right: 1”
9. Header – include the module name on the right hand side
10. Footer – include the page number on the right hand side and Name & Centre Reference
number in left hand side.
11. All sections should have continuity and pages should be clearly ladled.
12. References – Harvard references for all the materials, books, articles, website etc should be
given in the following format:
o Books – Author, Initials. Year. Title of book. Edition. (only include this if not the first
edition) Place of publication (this must be a town or city, not a country): Publisher. 
o URL: Authorship or Source, Year. Title of web document or web page. [type of medium]
(date of update if available) Available at: include web site address/URL (Uniform
Resource Locator) [Accessed date]. 

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 o PDF: Authorship, Year. Title of documents. [type of medium] Place of publication (if
known): Publisher. Followed by Available at: include web address or URL for the actual
pdf, where available [Accessed date].

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