NATIONAL ECONOMICS UNIVERSITY

BTEC HND IN BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT

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NAME OF STUDENT
REGISTRATION NO.
UNIT TITLE Managing Activity to achieve Results
ASSIGNMENT TITLE Take Home Assignment
ASSIGNMENT NO 1 of 3
NAME OF ASSESSOR
SUBMISSION DEADLINE 1 Feb 2010

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ASSIGNMENT GRADE

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Unit outcomes
Assessor’s Internal
decision Verification
Criteria Feedback
Outcome

Evaluate the Identify the b

importance of mission, aims and
business objectives of an
processes in organisation and
delivering analyse the effect
outcomes of these on the
based upon structure and
business goals culture of the
and objectives organisation
(1)

Develop plans Develop plans a

for their areas which promote
of responsibility goals and
and implement objectives for area
operational of responsibility
plans and ensure plans
(2) are consistent with
legal, regulatory
and ethical
requirements

Use objectives b
which are specific,
measurable,
achievable, realistic
and time-based to
align people and
other resources in
an effective and
efficient way

Prepare and agree c

implementation
plans which
translate strategic
targets into
practical efficient
and effective
actions

Manage work d
activities to prevent
ineffective and
inefficient
deviations from the
operational plan
through effective
monitoring and
control

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 Assessor’s Internal
decision Verification
Criteria Feedback
Outcome

Implement e
appropriate
systems to achieve
objectives and
goals of the plan in
the most effective
and efficient way,
on time and to
budget and to meet
organisational
standards of quality

Improve Monitor system and

organisational work activities and
perfomance identify problems
(5) and opportunities
for improvement

Merit grades awarded M1 M2 M3

Distinction grades awarded D1 D2 D3

Professor’s additional feedback and comments

COMMON SKILLS & COMPETENCIES ASSESSED (indicated by X)

A. MANAGING & DEVELOPING SELF D. MANAGING TASKS & SOLVING PROBLEMS

1. Managing own roles & responsibilities
2. Manage own time in achieving objectives
3. Undertakes personal and career development
4. Transfer skills gained to new/changing situations & contexts
B. WORKING WITH & RELATING TO OTHERS
5. Treat others beliefs and opinions with respect
6. Relate & interact effectively with individuals & groups
7. Work effectively as a team member
X 12. Use information sources
X 13. Deal with a combination of routine & non-routine tasks
14. Identify & solve routine & non-routine problems
E. APPLYING NUMERACY
15. Applying numerical skills and techniques
F. APPLYING TECHNOLOGY
16. Use a range of technological equipment and systems

C. COMMUNICATING G. APPLYING DESIGN AND CREATIVITY

8. Receive and respond to a variety of information
9. Present information in a variety of visual forms
10. Communicate in writing
11. Participate in oral & no-verbal communication
X 17. Applying a range of skills and techniques to develop a
variety of ideas in the creation of new / modified products,
X
services or situations
X 18. Use a range of thought processes

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Common Skills

A B C D E F G

Assignment
( ) Well-structured
Reference is done properly / should be done (if any)

Overall, you’ve

Areas for improvement:

OVERALL GRADE To Rework / Pass (P) / Merit (M) / Distinction (D)

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 Task
1. Select and present one resolution to improve your performance in the New Year. This
resolution will be your goal.
2. Using the scheme of Goals, Objectives, Strategies, and Tactics, present a plan to achieve
your goal.
3. Describe the process you will use to implement your plan and insure you will have a
good result. Draw the process map.

GRADING

Pass All requirements identified in the assignment are met. The deadline to submit the report
has been met.

Merit M1: Identify and apply strategies to find appropriate solutions

Characteristics/ Evidence: An effective approach has been applied for
objectives, strategies and tactics. Suitable monitor and control scheme is
specified clearly. Relevant techniques have been used to draw process map.

M2: Select/design and apply appropriate methods/techniques

Characteristics/ Evidence: Basic justifications for the chosen objectives, strategy
and tactics are provided. Monitor and control system is applied with plausible
justifications.

M3: Present and communicate appropriate findings

Characteristics/ Evidence: Appropriate structure has been shown. Logical and
coherent process map have been presented.

PRESENTATION

1. The assignment should have a cover page that includes the assignment title, assignment
number, course title, module title, tutor name and student’s name. Attach three pages
from 1 to 5 of this assignment with your report and leave them blank for official use.

2. Ensure that authenticity declaration has been signed.

3. Content sheet with a list of all headings and page numbers.

4. A fully typed up professionally presented report document. Use 12 point Arial or Times
New Roman script.

5. Produce a report which covers the above tasks.

6. Use the Harvard referencing system.

7. Exhibits/appendices are outside this limit.

8. The assignment should be not contain a bibliography – but should contain a list of any
references used in the assignment.