Leadership and Management Sample Assignment

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Please note that this sample assignment is for our new suite of level 6 qualifications

in management which became available on October 1st 2016.

Unit H/615/2706 Leadership and Management


Level 6 15 Credits
Related Qualifications

ATHE Level 6 Diploma in Management 603/0627/0


ATHE Level 6 Extended Diploma in Management 603/0628/2

Sample Assignment
You have recently been employed as a trainee departmental manager by a large
corporate organisation. All new employees are enrolled on an induction training
programme. As part of the programme, there are a number of tasks and activities
that must be completed to successfully pass the induction and become a permanent
member of staff. All of the work needs to be retained in your induction file which will
be presented to your line manager on completion of the induction programme.
Task 1 – Induction Training Programme Preparation

Before attending the first session, you have been asked to complete some
background reading and prepare a set of detailed notes.

Your notes should:

 analyse strategic leadership and the links to management in organisations.


 evaluate key leadership and management theories.
 analyse the contribution of performance techniques in organisational
processes.

LO1 AC 1.1, 1.2


LO2 AC 2.3

Task 2 – Discussion Paper

Each inductee is required to produce a Discussion Paper for use in one of the
induction sessions. The title of your Discussion Paper is ‘Explain how leadership and
management styles change to meet the needs of business situations’.

Your Discussion Paper must include:

 an explanation of how leadership and management styles should change to


meet the needs of different situations found in organisations.
LO1 AC 1.3

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Task 3 – Employee Intranet

The organisation where you are employed has a comprehensive intranet system that
is used by all employees and contains a range of information sheets and appropriate
literature. There is a particular section which is devoted to managers in the
organisation. As part of the Induction Training Programme, you have been asked to
prepare an information sheet for inclusion on the intranet system.

Your information sheet must include:

 an analysis of the skills which are needed by strategic leaders and managers
to improve organisational performance.
 an analysis of the key motivational theories and how they may influence
organisational success.

Extension activities:

To gain a distinction grade you must:

 choose a number of business organisations, with which you have a working


knowledge and then evaluate how these organisations use motivation to
improve their organisational performance.

LO2 AC 2.1, 2.2


2D1

Task 4 – Report for Line Manager

Extension activities:

You are required to prepare a report that is to be used as the basis for a discussion
in a meeting with your line manager.

To gain a merit grade you must include the following in your report:

 an assessment of the impact that theories of leadership and management


may have on strategic decision making.
 an assessment of the qualities and skills of a named leader in achieving
organisational success. You may choose any leader based on your
background reading and research.

1M1
2M1

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Task 5 – Presentation and accompanying notes

At the end of the Induction Training Programme you are required to prepare a
presentation with supporting notes to present to your peers.

You must:

 explain the development of teams


 analyse the characteristics of high performance teams
 evaluate the role of the team leader in creating high performance teams
 assess the impact of teams on organisational performance.

Extension activities:

To gain a merit grade you must:

 analyse the challenges of developing effective virtual teams.

To gain a distinction grade you must:

 evaluate the importance of using different types of teams to achieve the


required outcomes of a project.

LO3 AC 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4


3M1
3D1

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Guidelines for assessors

The assignments submitted by learners must achieve the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by the assessment
criteria for the unit. To achieve a merit or distinction grade, the learners must demonstrate that they have achieved all the criteria
set for these grades. Where work for the pass standard is marginal, assessors can take account of any extension work completed
by the learners. The suggested evidence listed below is how learners can demonstrate that they have met the required standards.

Task LOs and AC Suggested evidence Suggested additional Suggested additional


number PASS evidence MERIT evidence DISTINCTION

1. LO1 AC 1.1, 1.2 The detailed notes must define


LO2 AC 2.3 leadership and management and
demonstrate that learners understand
the difference between these terms and
the interface between them. There must
be an in-depth analysis which contains
information on the key dimensions of the
role of leaders and managers and the
skills they require, and on leadership and
management of groups compared to
individuals. There should be an
evaluation of a range of theories of
leadership and management, which
demonstrate understanding.

The analysis of the contribution of


performance techniques should be
detailed, examining each point in turn.
The learners should consider a range of
performance management techniques.

2. LO1 AC 1.3 The discussion paper produced by the

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learners must include a detailed
explanation of how leadership and
management styles can be adapted to
meet organisational needs. The learner
must refer to a range of management
styles which are directly linked to the
needs of organisations. Actual exemplar
material will help the learner to explain
the points which are made.
3. LO2 AC 2.1, 2.2 In the information sheet, the learner is Learners may need
2D1 required to provide a full analysis which guidance with the
shows an understanding of several selection of the
motivational theories. These need to be organisations.
related to the success of organisations.
The analysis of skills must be detailed, The evaluation of the use
showing that learners understand the of motivation to improve
various skills required by managers and organisational
leaders to improve organisational performance must be
performance. In the analysis the learners balanced. The learner
should consider a range of skill sets that should judge the evidence
are needed for successful management. from a number of business
organisations and make
valid conclusions.
4. 1M1 The assessment for the
2M1 Merit grade must show
understanding of the
impact leadership and
management theories
have on strategic
decision making.
Learners should include
a range of different

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theories.
The learner must
choose and name a
leader and the
assessment needs to
be linked to the
individual’s successful
work in a stated
organisation. The
assessment should be
balanced identifying
strengths and aspects
which are less strong.
This should lead to
judgements.
5. LO3 AC 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, The presentation and accompanying The learner will be In the evaluation the
3.4 notes, must show an understanding of required to provide a learner will consider the
3M1 the difference between groups and detailed analysis of the use of different types of
3D1 teams. The learners could consider the challenges of teams to achieve the
theories of Tuckman, Honey, Leigh and developing effective required outcomes of a
Maynard. virtual teams. Learners project. The learner will
The analysis should show an should consider a range need to refer to specialist
understanding of different models of of practical examples to teams, diverse teams
team leadership and how conflict could support their written through discipline, level,
be managed. An effective analysis will work. culture or co-located or
include practical examples and consider virtual teams and how they
team decision making and close can be used at different
collaboration. stages to achieve the
The evaluation should include the role of project outcomes.
the team leader in creating high
performance teams and provide an
assessment of the impact of teams on

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organisational performance.

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