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Sample AssignmentAssignment front sheetQualificationUnit number and titlePearson BTEC Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership (QCF)Unit 1 Developing Strategic Management and Leadership SkillsStudent nameAssessor nameDate issuedCompletion dateSubmitted onAssignment titleStrategic Management and Leadership Report (1 of 1)LOLearning OutcomeACIn this assessment you will have the opportunity to present evidence that shows you are able to:Task no.Evidence(Page no)1Understand the relationship between strategic management and leadership1.1Explain the link between strategic management and leadership11.2Analyse the impact of management and leadership styles on strategic decisions11.3Evaluate how leadership styles can be adapted to different situations12Be able to apply management and leadership theory to support organisational direction2.1Review the impact that selected theories of management and leadership have on organisational strategy12.2Create a leadership strategy that supports organisational direction23Be able to assess leadership requirements3.1Use appropriate methods to review current leadership requirements33.2Plan for the development of future situations requiring leadership34Be able to plan the development of leadership skills4.1Plan the development of leadership skills for a specific requirement34.2Report on the usefulness of methods used to plan the development of leadership skills.4Learner declarationI certify that the work submitted for this assignment is my own and research sources are fully acknowledged.Student signature: Date: Assignment briefUnit number and title1 Developing Strategic Management and Leadership SkillsQualificationPearson BTEC Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Start dateDeadline/hand-in AssessorAssignment titleStrategic Management and Leadership Report (1 of 1)Purpose of this assignmentThis assignment will provide you with an understanding of the links between strategic management, leadership and organisational direction and the skills to apply this understanding to a selected organisation.This assignment must be answered in relation to the organisation you currently work in or an organisation that you have knowledge of.ScenarioYou are a management consultant who has been commissioned by an organisation to produce a report that investigates management and leadership needs to support the organisation’s business strategy. The organisation has recently identified extensive changes in technology and business dynamics in the markets it serves. There is a need to plan for and manage this situation. The senior management team want you to assess its current and future leadership requirements and produce a realistic leadership strategy and development plan for future leaders of the organisation. The strategy will be based on your review of the organisation’s management and leadership needs and must be supported by your findings from research of relevant theories and models. Task 1 (LO 1 and 2 AC 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1)Consider the differences between management and leadership in the selected organisation. Evaluate how management and leadership styles are adapted to different situations within the organisation and analyse the impact of these styles on the organisation’s strategic decision making. You must reference your findings to relevant management and leadership theories.Task 2 (LO 2 AC2.2)Create a leadership strategy, using selected theories and methods of management and leadership, to support the organisation’s future direction. Task 3 (LO 3 and 4 AC3.1, 3.2, 4.1)Use appropriate methods to review the current leadership and management within the organisation in relation to the skills that they may require for future situations or challenges that the organisation could face. Task 4 (LO 4 AC 4.2)Plan how to develop leadership skills to deal with potential situations or challenges and report on the likely usefulness of the development methods to be used.Evidence checklistSummary of evidence required by studentEvidence presentedTask 1Written report. Task 2, 3 and 4Leadership strategy and development plan – presented verbally.General guidance about assessment evidencePrimary and/or secondary research evidence findings must be appropriately referenced within the report and research evidence attached as annexes to the report. The written report must be presented in a professional manner, with front page, contents page, page numbering, bibliography and annexes.The verbal presentation must be supported by printouts of presentation slides, presentation notes and/or audio recordings and a signed tutor witness statement.Students must submit a signed declaration that the work submitted is their own – see the ‘Learner declaration’ box on page 2 of this assignment.Note to assessorTask 1 could be completed in 1 phase – be assessed and returned to the student with summative feedback and Tasks 2, 3 and 4 in another phase. Achievement SummaryQualificationPearson BTEC Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership (QCF)Assessor nameUnit Number and titleUnit 1 Developing Strategic Management and Leadership SkillsStudent nameCriteria ReferenceAchieved?(tick)Comments1.11.21.32.12.23.13.24.14.2Assignment FeedbackFormative Feedback: Assessor to StudentAction PlanSummative feedbackFeedback: Student to Assessor Assessor signature DateStudent signature Date ................
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