Assignment Task
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this module, the learner will be able analyse and critically evaluate:
1. How organisational and people strategies are shaped by and developed in response to internal and external local, national and international environmental factors
2. Organisational aims, objectives and strategic options in response to the impact of future technological, social, demographic, labour market, economic and political trends on the organisation and working life
3. The formulation and implementation of strategies through the effective management and leadership of change in organisations
4. Theory and practice in terms of strategic decision making in the fields of corporate social responsibility, ethics, equality, diversity and inclusion and sustainable management practices
5. The benefits of aligning people practices with organisational strategy and culture
6. Key ethical principles to a range of contemporary business challenges
7. HR professional practice by reflecting on and employing principle-led decision making at work
Task
Please select an organisation of your choice. This may be your own organisation, or one that you are familiar with. Note; all apprentices must use their own organisation, in which to undertake this critical evaluation and do not have the option to select another one with which you are familiar with).
Write a report to the CEO of your organisation, addressing the following areas on strategic planning and ethical decision making. This is a secondary research activity with primary research not required. However, you may use your knowledge of the organisation in answering the questions below. Your report should be structured as follows:
1. Introduction. Set the scene for your report, explaining its importance to the organisation and what you are going to cover.
2. Provide a critique of the current organisational and people strategies within the organisation. How has the organisation responded to current trends? What can they improve upon?
3. How has the organisation managed change? Critically analyse at least two examples of strategies that have been employed and recommend potential improvements.
4. Provide a critique of how the organisation has employed corporate social responsibility, ethics, equality, diversity and inclusion and sustainable management practices within its strategy. What are the benefits of aligning these areas with organisational strategy and culture? Theory should be included in this response.
5. Identify key ethical principles within the organisation and reflect on the importance of employing principle-led decision-making. Please use actual examples from the organisation to support your answer.
6. Conclusion. Summarise the main points of your findings