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Assessment Task
BSB51915 Diploma of Leadership and Management
BSBMGT520 Plan and manage the flexible workforce

Unit Code BSBMGT520

Unit Name Plan and Manage the flexible workforce

Assessment Code T2 Due Date See Training Schedule

Student Name Francisco Lopez Student ID LON0000A7D

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Assessment Task
BSB51915 Diploma of Leadership and Management
BSBMGT520 Plan and manage the flexible workforce

ASSESSMENT TASK
This assessment is a questionnaire (with a mix of objective and subjective questions).

Research the topics and terms mentioned in the questions below and answer all questions in your own
words.

QUESTIONNAIRE

Think about an organization that is fast growing and opening a second office in a different city.
You are considering to employ a flexible workforce :

1- Discuss how you would plan for the workforce, in particular mention what planning
methods you would use.

In order to plan a workforce, a business should follow four steps.

• Analyse the talent supply

This means that the business needs to conduct a external and external talent assessment to see what
qualifications, skills and talents that their work force have. The managers should annalyse whether
they have enough skills and talents in order for the business to succeed.

• Consider future needs

This is to make sure that the future projects and wokload can be done in a successful manner. The
business shouldplan review future workload and objetives. This was they can gather information on
what the workforce need to accomplish, the level of competence that the staff needs to have to
complete these tasks in the future.

• Identify the gaps

In order to find the gap, the business should carry out a supply and deman assessment of the skills
and talents that the business needs. Identifying the skill surpluses and the deficiencies that are linked
to the strategic work that the business must complete and accomplish.

• Find the solution

As you have done the assemsnts to find the talents, the future needs and the gaps that the businesses
have, the business can either hire workforce externally or train the workforce to fill in the gaps. This
means that the business will have the competency to complete the tasks in the present and in the
future.

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TA102 PP Assessment Management (SNR1.8-1.12) (ESOS 14.2) V1 Jan 2017
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Provider ID 21915 CRICOS Code 02836F

Lonsdale Institute PTY LTD
Assessment Task
BSB51915 Diploma of Leadership and Management
BSBMGT520 Plan and manage the flexible workforce

2- Address how legislation, regulation and policy relate to the flexible work arrangements.

There are several legislation, regulations and policies that will have to be considered when
implementing the flexible works arrangement. Few of these policies are

• Fair Works Act

• Workplace gender equality act
• Occupational health and safety act
• Privacy act

3- What typical challenges would you face when implementing flexible work arrangements
(name at least 4)?
• It will be a challenge to organize meetings for all the employees at the same time as some
part time employees will not be available
• Reviewing performace of both part time and full time employees in a fair manner
• There wont be good relationship with the employees as they don’t work together all the
time.
• Some employees might require additional supervision to be efficient

4- What strategies would you employ to address the challenges that you have identified
when answering question 3 ?

• Measure hours worked and track KPI progress

• Always consult with the managers to ensure the employees are on track with deadlines
• There should be ample communication between the employees
• Skype meetings can be arranged to include all the employees

5- Discuss how you would support the flexible workforce to:

a) Resolving issues – It is always best to communicate any issues with the managers and
management. This will be helpful to identify what action could be taken in this regard. Therefore
communication is vital to sustain a flexble workforce.

b) Identify support needed – There should be a close relationship with the employees and their
managers. The managers can provide guidance and advise when it comes to tackling all tasks,
regardless of whether is an issue or not.

c) Engage the flexible workforce with other aspects of the organization, its culture and
goals –
• Active communications
• Networking
• Social and team building events
• Meetings

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TA102 PP Assessment Management (SNR1.8-1.12) (ESOS 14.2) V1 Jan 2017
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Provider ID 21915 CRICOS Code 02836F