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:
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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:
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an explanation of how leadership and management styles should change to
meet the needs of different situations found in organisations.
LO1 AC 1.3
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:
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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:
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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:
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1M1
2M1
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.
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:
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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:
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analyse the challenges of developing effective virtual teams.
To gain a distinction grade you must:
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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
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
number
Suggested evidence
PASS
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The detailed notes must define
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.
LO1 AC 1.1, 1.2
LO2 AC 2.3
Suggested additional
evidence MERIT
Suggested additional
evidence DISTINCTION
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
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The discussion paper produced by the
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3.
4.
LO2 AC 2.1, 2.2
2D1
1M1
2M1
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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.
In the information sheet, the learner is
required to provide a full analysis which
shows an understanding of several
motivational theories. These need to be
related to the success of organisations.
The analysis of skills must be detailed,
showing that learners understand the
various skills required by managers and
leaders to improve organisational
performance. In the analysis the learners
should consider a range of skill sets that
are needed for successful management.
Learners may need
guidance with the
selection of the
organisations.
The evaluation of the use
of motivation to improve
organisational
performance must be
balanced. The learner
should judge the evidence
from a number of business
organisations and make
valid conclusions.
The assessment for the
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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5.
LO3 AC 3.1, 3.2, 3.3,
3.4
3M1
3D1
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The presentation and accompanying
notes, must show an understanding of
the difference between groups and
teams. The learners could consider the
theories of Tuckman, Honey, Leigh and
Maynard.
The analysis should show an
understanding of different models of
team leadership and how conflict could
be managed. An effective analysis will
include practical examples and consider
team decision making and close
collaboration.
The evaluation should include the role of
the team leader in creating high
performance teams and provide an
assessment of the impact of teams on
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.
The learner will be
required to provide a
detailed analysis of the
challenges of
developing effective
virtual teams. Learners
should consider a range
of practical examples to
support their written
work.
In the evaluation the
learner will consider the
use of different types of
teams to achieve the
required outcomes of a
project. The learner will
need to refer to specialist
teams, diverse teams
through discipline, level,
culture or co-located or
virtual teams and how they
can be used at different
stages to achieve the
project outcomes.
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organisational performance.
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