Support Line Managers

Assessment for Understanding Organisations and the Role of Human Resources Understanding Organisations and the Role of HR (3HRC)

Please complete ALL three tasks and only then send to your tutor for marking.

Task 1

Choose an organisation of interest to you and answer the following (500 words):

•  Identify the organisation and give a brief description of it
•  Describe the products/services of that organisation
•  Identify the customers and define their needs
•  Describe the purpose, goals, targets and financial structure of the organisation
•  Use the PESTLE approach to identify a minimum of 4 external factors, including legal and regulatory frameworks, and explain their impact on that organisation.

Task 2

Answer the following for the organisation you have chosen (500 words):

•  Describe the structure and at least 4 functions of the organisation
•  Explain how the different functions work together to optimise performance
•  Explain the culture of the organisation and at least two ways in which it affects its operation.

Task 3

Now answer the following (500 words):

•  Identify at least three ways in which HRM/L&D activities support an organisation in meeting its goals and business objectives
•  Identify at least three ways in which HRM and L&D professionals support line managers and their staff. Only when you have completed ALL three tasks should you send your answers for marking.