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Strategic leadership is crucial in guiding an organisation toward its long-term mission and vision. It requires making data-driven decisions that align with the organisation’s core values, while also staying attuned to market dynamics and competitive pressures. Effective strategic leaders must possess strong business acumen and the ability to anticipate how their decisions will impact both […]

Assessment Questions Section one Analyse the external factors that drive the need for leadership and management within the organisation (AC 1.1) Leadership and management are critical aspects of achieving desirable outcomes in these times of rapid change and development of corporate culture. Leadership is the part where the vision, strategy, and commitment become real, while […]

Assessment Questions Task One  Evaluate the principles of reward and its importance to organisational culture and performance management. (AC 1.1) Key Principles of Reward Fairness This makes sure that the employees view their salaries as equitable and just relative to their responsibilities, skills, and contributions (REBA, 2021).  Equity Equity deals with giving all employees the […]

Assessment Questions Task one  Appraise what it means to be a people professional. (AC 1.1) A professional is a person with particular features and behaviours that demonstrate a high level of skill, competence and professional ethics in the industry they are involved with (Herrity, 2023). Professional Behaviours Within the realm of people management, professionalism manifests […]

AC 1.1 Evidence-based practice (EBP) means the considerate use of the best evidence available, expert opinion, and client values and circumstances that aid decision-making on an individual level or regarding the system (Barrends, Rousseau and Briner, 2014). Professionals base their choices on the results of scientific studies. It is a deliberate search process for identifying […]

AC 1.1 Matrix Organizational Structure Matrix organisation involves monitoring staff under a dual reporting relationship; that is, the professional managers based on their expertise and the project manager who takes charge of the specific project. This framework enables functional coordination, and employees can be assigned multiple projects simultaneously (Gaille, 2020). Reasons Underpinning Matrix Structure The […]

TASK 1 AC1.1 Explain the sources of information which state an individual’s work role and responsibilities Job descriptions serve as documents clearly outlining the tasks, duties and expectations associated with a position (Diamond & Adam, 2023). For example, a software engineer’s job description might specify responsibilities such as coding, debugging and collaborating with functional teams. […]

TASK 1  AC1.1 Define the Purpose of Teams According to Darmawan et al. (2020), the purpose of the team is to work together towards common goals and objectives, increase productivity, ensure quality and serve as a strong support system. Teams achieve continuous improvement by bringing together diverse skills and perspectives, developing new initiatives and nurturing […]

TASK 1: Understand change within organisations Managers are often asked to make changes, and to do this effectively, they need to understand what change is and how people react to it. AC 1.1 Identify reasons for change in an organisation 1. Technological advancements have an impact on shaping change. As new technologies emerge and evolve […]

TASK 1: The role and purpose of projects within organisations Projects help achieve the goals of an organization. This task explores the various types of projects that organizations use, the reasons for using projects, and how projects differ from regular activities. AC 1.1 Identify the differences between projects and everyday activities There are differences between […]