Unit 5.

3 People Management Level 5 15 Credits

Sample Assignments
For this assignment you need to research the people management strategies used in organisations and the impacts they have on people who work in them. You will draw on your understanding of the theories of people management and how organisations motivate and develop their workforce.

You may be able to gather information about specific organisations from written material including company reports, press releases and the company website or other parts of the internet particularly related to HRM. You may also wish to use organisations that you know well for example where you have been or are currently employed or where you work in a voluntary capacity.

You will use all of the information gathered to help formulate your views on people management in order to write a report. This report must be of an appropriate standard, so that it can be presented to any of the teams of senior managers in the organisations you have researched.

Task 1 - Research You must review how people are managed in organisations. To do this you will need to find out about: a) the organisations o their organisational structure and culture o the leadership styles used o the working environment and working practices, including flexible working o CSR agenda and ethical practices b) how each of the above impact on people within organisations? Do these factors have an impact on the staff, the teams in the organisation, staff turnover, levels of motivation and/or job satisfaction c) the workforce o the strategies used to manage people , including how they are adapted to deal with different peoples behaviours and situations o the impacts of different leadership styles on these being managed

how the workforce are developed, including any coaching, mentoring and training opportunities

Task 2 - Report

Prepare a formal report for one of the senior management team to outline your findings. This will be a substantial piece of work in which you provide examples of best practice, outline people management theories and draw on your knowledge of practices within the organisations you have researched. Your findings will enable you to make generic recommendations. You must make sure you include sections on the following:

About the organisation: a) an explanation of the structure of organisations and how this impacts on people in organisations (AC 1.1). b) an outline of the culture of organisations and an analysis of how organisational culture impacts on people in organisations (AC 1.2) c) an analysis of leadership styles and their effects on individuals and teams (AC3.1) d) what is it like to work for the organisation? Are there good working practices (including flexible working) and a pleasant working environment? (AC 5.1). Explain the benefits of flexible working practices to individuals and organisations(AC 3.2) and, using motivational theories, assess how the working environment impacts on people performance (AC 3.3), e) What are the ethical practices and CSR agendas in the organisations you have researched? Assess how organisations ethical practices impact on the motivation levels of the staff (AC 3.4) and evaluate how the CSR agenda is used to motivate employees (AC 3.5) The workforce f) There are always differences between people within the organisation (eg skills, attitudes, experience). Explain how these differences impact on personal behaviour at work (2.1). g) How is this dealt with? Analyse the management styles needed to deal with differences in behaviours (AC 2.2). h) Explain how motivation theories can be applied to developing people (AC 4.1), and the different uses of coaching and mentoring in organisations (AC 4.2). i) Analyse the benefits of training and development to individuals and organisations (AC 4.3) j) Review people management strategies used in organisations (AC 5.1) and assess their impact on people (AC 5.2). Recommendations

Based on your knowledge and understanding of people management theory and practice recommend strategies to promote high levels of performance in the organisation (AC 5.3)

Guidelines for assessors

The assignments submitted by students must achieve the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by the assessment criteria for the unit. The suggested evidence listed below is how students can demonstrate that they have met the required standard. 1. Task number 2 Assessment criteria 1.1, 1.2 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 Suggested evidence The student must produce a well-structured formal report in a style appropriate for a senior management team. The report will address the requirements of all of the command verbs. The student must demonstrate understanding by using examples from a range of organisations with detailed reference to their approaches. The student must bring together relevant theory with actual practice. The recommendations should be developed from the report.