As part of the formal assessment for the programme you are required to
submit a Strategic Planning and Ethical Decision-Making assignment. Please
refer to your Student Handbook for full details of the programme assessment
scheme and general information on preparing and submitting assignments.
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this module, the learner will be able analyse and
critically evaluate:
- How organisational and people strategies are shaped by and developed in
response to internal and external local, national and international environmental
factors - 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 - The formulation and implementation of strategies through the effective
management and leadership of change in organisations - 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 - The benefits of aligning people practices with organisational strategy and
culture - Key ethical principles to a range of contemporary business challenges
- HR professional practice by reflecting on and employing principle-led decision
making at work
GA1. Discipline Expertise: Knowledge and understanding of chosen field
Students will possess a range of skills to operate within this sector, have a keen
awareness of current developments in working practice and be well positioned to
respond to change
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:
- Introduction. Set the scene for your report, explaining its importance to the
organisation and what you are going to cover (250 words). - 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? (LOs 1 and 2) (500 words) - How has the organisation managed change? Critically analyse at least two
examples of strategies that have been employed and recommend potential
improvements (LO3) (500 words). - 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 (LOs 4 and 5) (1000 words). - 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 (LOs 6 and 7) (500
words). - Conclusion. Summarise the main points of your findings (250 words).