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Qualification BTEC Level 5HND Diploma in Business

Unit number and title Unit 17: Understanding and Leading change

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 ASSIGNMENT 1 BRIEF
Qualification BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Business

Unit number Unit 17: Understanding and Leading Change

Assignment title Drivers of change and impacts on organization.

Academic Year 2020 -2021

Unit Tutor

Issue date Submission date 10/09/2020

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Submission Format:

Format: This assignment is an individual assignment in the form of a comparative analysis and impact
statement report. The recommended word limit is 2,000 words.
You must use font Calibri size 12, set number of the pages and use multiple line spacing at
1.3. Margins must be: left: 1.25 cm; right: 1 cm; top: 1 cm and bottom: 1 cm. The reference
follows Harvard referencing system. The recommended word limit is 2.000 words. You will
not be penalized for exceeding the total word limit. The cover page of the report has to be
the Assignment front sheet 1.
Submission Students are compulsory to submit the assignment on due date and in a way requested by
the Tutors. The form of submission will be a soft copy posted on
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Note: The Assignment must be your own work, and not copied by or from another student or from
books etc. If you use ideas, quotes or data (such as diagrams) from books, journals or other sources, you
must reference your sources, using the Harvard style. Make sure that you know how to reference
properly, and that understand the guidelines on plagiarism. If you do not, you definitely get fail.

Unit Learning Outcomes:

LO1 Compare ways in which change impacts on an organization’s strategy and operations.
LO2 Evaluate the influences that drivers of change have on organizational behaviors.

Assignment Brief and Guidance:

The COVID-19 Pandemic affects global economy and the way people and organizations do business. In
response to this unexpected external environmental factor, many companies have to adapt to it and
make critical decisions to change.

You are required to choose two companies as case studies, one local and one global to analyze and
compare how COVID 19 affects the strategies and operations of the chosen companies; and to evaluate
how drivers of change influence organizational behaviors in the two cases.

You are expected to apply appropriate change management theories and models to guide your
discussions, make and justify your analysis and recommendations.
The submission is a comparative analysis and should include the followings:
(1) An overview of the organization case studies and how the COVID 19 affects the chosen
organizations.
(2) An analysis to identify external and internal drivers of changes and compare how they affect
organizational strategies and/or operations in the two cases is in short and long term.
(3) An evaluation of how related drivers of change affect leadership, team, individual behaviors and
their responses to change as well as long term impacts in the two cases.

(4) Make recommendations for the companies in the level of business strategy and operations to
have better response to the identified changes as well as to minimize negative impacts of the
changes on organizational behavior.

LO1 Compare ways in which change impacts on an organization’s strategy and operations
P1 Compare different
organizational examples where
there has been an impact of
change on an organization’s
strategy and operations.
LO2 Evaluate the influences that drivers of change have on organizational behavior
P2 Evaluate the ways in which
internal and external drivers of
change affect leadership, team and
individual behaviors within an
organization.
P3 Evaluate measures that can be
taken to minimize negative impacts
of change on organizational
behavior.
Grading criteria
M1 Assess the different drivers for
change in each of the given examples
and the types of organizational
change they have affected
M2 Critically evaluate the
long term implications of
internal and external
drivers of change within
an organization.
LO1&LO2
D1 Draw conclusions and
recommendations with
valid justifications for
planning effectively for
change and applying
change impact analysis.
LO1&LO2
D1 Draw conclusions and
recommendations with
valid justifications for
planning effectively for
change and applying
change impact analysis.
 I. INTRODUCTION:

II. An overview of the organization case studies

and how the covid-19 affects Viettien and
Pierre Cardin :
1. Case studies of Viettien:
In 2021, in the face of the unpredictable situation of the Covid-19 epidemic, countries that previously imported a
large number of Vietnamese garments are now struggling to cope with the pandemic along with the number of
infected people. constantly increasing. Viet Tien Garment Joint Stock Corporation, a member of the Vietnam
Association of Anti-counterfeiting and Brand Protection, still persists in overcoming difficulties, implementing the
3-in-place production plan, and at the same time making efforts to ensure the quality of life. of workers.

Viet Tien continues to look for new solutions to accelerate labor productivity, focusing on human resource
training, human resource rearrangement as well as management model, production organization, salary
improvement, in-depth investment. , change new production technology... Thoroughly and comprehensively apply
Lean technology to production, promote production emulation movement, improve labor productivity, and
cooperate well with customers. Building a working environment, corporate culture, building a harmonious labor
relationship throughout the Corporation system. At the same time, Viet Tien calls on all employees of the
Corporation and shareholders to join hands to share and accompany to overcome difficulties to bring Viet Tien
Garment Joint Stock Corporation to more and more development.

According to Mr. Bui Van Tien, General Director of Viet Tien Garment Joint Stock Company: After 04 months of
isolation to cope with the Covid-19 epidemic for the fourth time, Viet Tien Garment Joint Stock Company (Viet
Tien) has spent 600 billion dong. to pay wages to workers. That is not including the cost of operating the plant,
electricity, water, maintenance, testing for Covid-19 ... (Hung, 2021).

Despite great efforts, with the 3 on-site production option, the company can only operate 1/3 of its capacity,
leading to a delay in meeting export contracts and fines for late delivery. Many of Vietnam's textile and garment
importers have shifted to South American suppliers.

2. Case studies of Pierre Cardin:

In order to restore production and business in the "new normal" state, An Phuoc - Pierre Cardin fashion has had
positive solutions to ensure the safety of all employees and customers. All employees at An Phuoc - Pierre Cardin
are vaccinated against COVID-19, undergo periodic screening tests, keep a distance, comply with 5K when
working, customers have their temperature checked and medical declarations according to regulations. when
shopping at the store.

The crisis from the COVID-19 pandemic has made business difficult. However, with the collective determination
and determination of all employees, An Phuoc - Pierre Cardin stood firm and gradually adapted to the "new
normal" conditions. At the same time, thanks to the support and trust of customers, online channel revenue in the
third quarter of 2021 increased sharply compared to the same period in 2020.

The impact of the pandemic has had a significant impact on the business indicators set by the Company in early
2021. However, with the determination of living with the pandemic, every day, every person in An Phuoc is always
in a state of mind. confident, devoting ourselves to keep producing, creating quality products for our customers,
and at the same time settling down in life in the "new normal". With consensus, the Board of Directors and An
Phuoc staff will continue to contribute to the recovery of the country's economy.

III. External and Internal drivers of changes and

compare how they affect organizational
strategies and/or operations in the two case
is in short and long term:
1. PEST:

Viettien Pierre Cardin

Political
Economy
Social
Technology

2. SWOT:

IV. How related drivers of change affect

leadership, team, individual behaviors and
their responses to changes as well as long
term impact in the two case:
1. Changes and the impact on organizational behavior:
2. Recognizing drivers of changes:

3. Responding to drives

V. Evaluate measures that can be taken to

minimize negative impact of the change on
organizational behavior:
1. Managing the triggers:

2. Possible triggers:

VI. Conclusion:

VII. References: