Activity 1
A new manager is starting in the organisation shortly. Your HR department has been asked to provide a 10 minute presentation that will give the manager some understanding of the organisation in preparation for their start. The presentation may be made one-to-one or to a larger group and should be observed by your tutor.
The information you provide should include:
the purpose and goals of the organisation
a list of what the organisation produces or the services that it offers to
its customers an identification of the main customers
an analysis of 4 external factors and their impact on the business activities of an organisation the structure of the organisation that includes at least 4 functions an explanation of how these different functions work together within the organisation to optimise performance an identification of the culture of the organisation and 2 ways this affects operations
Activity 2
Your Executive Directors are proposing to reduce the size of the HR section, or even close the function completely. You are to write a report to the Board that supports the retention of the HR function within the organisation, and explain:
how 3 HR activities support the organisation’s strategy
3 ways HR professionals support line managers and their staff
Activity Resource
Observation Record (1 page)
Assessment Criteria
Evidence to be produced
Activity 1
The Term Paper on A Good Manager Will Always Be A Good Leader
... manager as “someone who oversees the activities of others”. This tells us more about one of the primary functions of a manager, ... English” Clegg, Kornberger & Pitsis. 2008. “Managing and Organisations: An Introduction Into Theory And Practice” Drucker, Peter F. ... I believe a good manager is. I think that theory Y describes good management supported by good leadership ...
An Observation Record indicating how the assessment criteria have been met. A copy of the PowerPoint presentation slides.
Activity 2
Report of approximately 1000 words.
Unit 3HRC – Learning Outcomes:
1. Understand how HR/L&D activities support an organisation
2. Understand the structure, culture and functions of an organisation
Assessment Criteria
Activity Content
Assessor feedback – to be completed by the assessor with notes to support the decision Describe the purpose & goals of an organisation
Describe the purpose & goals of an organisation
Describe the products, services and customers of an organisation List the main products and services of the organisation
Identify the main customers
Analyse how external factors impact on the business activities of an organisation analysis of a minimum of 4 external factors &their impact on the business activities of an organisation
Describe the structure of an organisation and the functions within it Structure of the organisation with at least 4 functions
Explain how the different functions work together to optimise performance
Explain how the different functions work together to optimise performance
Explain how the culture of an organisation affects its operation Explain how the culture of an organisation & at least 2 ways it affects its operation
