HND BUSINESS
UNIT 3
Organisations and Behaviour
2010 Specification
Learning outcomes and assessment criteria
Learning Outcomes
Assessment Criteria
Evidence
LO1
Understand the relationship between organisational structure and culture
1.1 compare and contrast different organisational structures and culture
1.2 explain how the relationship between an organisation’s structure and culture can impact on the performance of the business
1.3 discuss the factors which influence individual behaviour at work
Report
L02
Understand different approaches to management and leadership
2.1 compare the effectiveness of different leadership styles in different organisations
2.2 explain how organisational theory underpins the practice of management
2.3 evaluate the different approaches to management used by different organisations
Interview
LO3
Understand ways of using motivational theories in organisations
3.1 discuss the impact that different leadership styles may have on motivation in organisations in periods of change
3.2 compare the application of different motivational theories within the workplace
3.3 evaluate the usefulness of a motivation theory for managers
Information guide
LO4
Understand mechanisms for developing effective teamwork in organisations
4.1 explain the nature of groups and group behaviour within organisations
4.2 discuss factors that may promote or inhibit the development of effective teamwork in organisations
4.3 evaluate the impact of technology on team functioning within a given organisation.
Presentation
Introduction
You are a management consultant and have been asked to prepare and present a variety of information on the structure and organisation of local businesses in the Valencia region.
The Managing Director, of the business you are consulting for, is concerned that his worker productivity and