L5 DipBM - Assignment Briefs - September 2021

OTHM LEVEL 5 DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT | ASSIGNMENT BRIEFS
Assignment Briefs
OTHM Level 5 Diploma in
Business Management
Qualification Number: 603/2176/3 | September 2021
ASSIGNMENT BRIEFS | SEPTEMBER 2021 1

Table of Contents
Assessment guidance for criterion referenced marking................................................3

Human Resources Management ..................................................................................6
Project Management ....................................................................................................9
Strategic Marketing ....................................................................................................12
Accounting for Managers ...........................................................................................15
Business Law .............................................................................................................20
Business Ethics ..........................................................................................................23

Assessment guidance for criterion referenced marking

The assessment grading criteria characterises the level of complexity and demand expected of students at each level of qualification. Please note that these
are generic descriptors which apply mainly, though not exclusively, to written academic work.
Any further unit-specific assessment criteria, such as number of words, should be clearly stated in each individual assignment brief.
Result. Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7

Pass Detailed answers to all Detailed response to all Very full, independent Excellent links between The work demonstrates
parts of the questions or relevant parts of the response to the assignment, relevant ideas, theories and engagement in an
tasks. questions or tasks, with applying relevant material well practice. academic debate which
evidence of clear beyond any module input, presents clear evidence
Clearly structured and understanding of the demonstrating Evidence of independent of a considered
focused, demonstrating issues. independent study. learning and the ability to understanding of the
overall coherence and in- engage critically and topics studied.
depth understanding of Well-structured with Excellent understanding and analytically with a wide
the unit content and evidence of independent application of relevant theory, range of contextually There is evidence of
assessment reading supporting the concepts and models. Very relevant resource material. clear synthesis of
requirements. argument. clear logical structure. theoretical issues and
Demonstration of original practice.
Evidence of the use of Clear evidence of a range insights supported by well
independently sourced of independently sourced Very few errors in referencing structured overall argument. A critical analysis of
material, well applied in material, well applied in all or grammar or syntax as theoretical models
all contexts. contexts. appropriate. Very few errors in and/or practical
referencing or grammar or applications has
Very few errors in syntax as appropriate. resulted in originality.
grammar as appropriate. Very few errors in
referencing or grammar or Very few errors in
syntax as appropriate. referencing or grammar
or syntax as
appropriate.

Fail Little attempt to engage Little attempt to engage Little attempt to engage with Little attempt to engage with Whilst some of the
with assignment brief. with assignment brief. assignment brief. assignment brief. characteristics of a pass
have been
Learning outcomes not Learning outcomes not Learning outcomes not fully Learning outcomes not fully demonstrated, the work
fully met. fully met. met. met. does not address each
of the outcomes for the
Inadequate Inadequate demonstration Inadequate demonstration of Inadequate demonstration specified assessment
demonstration of of knowledge or knowledge or understanding of knowledge or task.
knowledge or understanding of key of key concepts, theories or understanding of key
understanding of key concepts, theories or practice. concepts, theories or The work may be an
concepts, theories or practice. practice. overly descriptive
practice. account demonstrating
minimal interpretation,
and there is very limited
evidence of analysis,
synthesis or evaluation.
No counterarguments
or alternative frames of
reference are
generated or
considered.

Human Resources Management
Unit Title Human Resources Management

Unit Reference Number J/616/3021
Unit Level Level 5
Assessor
Date issued
Hand in Date
Unit Grading Structure Pass
Assessment Guidance To achieve this unit, learners must achieve the
learning outcomes and meet the standards specified
by all assessment criteria for the unit.
LO LO Description AC AC Description
1 Understand the nature 1.1 Assess the functions of human resource
and scope of HRM. management in contributing to organisational
performance.
1.2 Distinguish between personnel management and
human resource management.
1.3 Evaluate the role and responsibilities of human
resource managers.
2 Understand the pivotal 2.1 Evaluate the importance of human resource
areas of HRM in a range of planning in organisations.
organisational contexts. 2.2 Summarise the stages involved in planning human
resource requirements.
2.3 Evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment and
selection techniques.
3 Understand methods to 3.1 Assess the effectiveness of different reward
address performance management strategies.
and reward issues. 3.2 Critically appraise methods organisations use to
monitor employee performance.
3.3 Evaluate the process of job evaluation and other
factors determining pay.
4 Understand 4.1 Analyse contemporary issues affecting human
contemporary issues resource management.
affecting human 4.2 Evaluate the impact of the legal and regulatory
resource management. framework on human resource management.

Scenario
You are working in the HR department of a company called WeSellAnything Ltd.

A new CEO has been recruited with the task of saving the company from bankruptcy. Although
the CEO only arrived recently, it was immediately apparent that morale was low and that there
was a high turnover of staff.
The CEO has summoned your team for a meeting, demanding explanations and possible
changes.
You have worked at WeSellAnything Ltd long enough to know the main issues are:
• Competitors pay a salary on average of 15% – 20% more and provide better benefits.
• Many of the targets are unachievable which means that bonus payments have not been
paid out.
• Lack of career advancements, most supervisor and management positions are filled
• from outside the company.
• The company does not have a Learning and Development department.
• Most job descriptions do not match the actual job, and despite your efforts the Line
Managers have not been cooperating. The person specifications are also very vague.
• Lack of recruitment planning. Line Managers suddenly decide they are short staffed and
want you to hire people immediately. After you contact the individuals, they then have 1
interview with the Line Manager who decides to recruit them or not.
• The management team is very male orientated and no women between 20-45 are hired into
senior positions.
• You personally had to attend 3 tribunals in the last few months regarding harassment,
bullying and unfair dismissal.
Task 1 of 2 - HR Briefing Report (ACs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.2 & 2.3)
Instructions
In preparation for your meeting, you have decided to prepare a report in which you:
• Draw a mind map to show the traditional functions of “Human Resource Management” and
the stages of Human Resource Planning. Use symbols to highlight the involvements of
Lines Managers.
• Differentiate between personnel management and human resource management
• Evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment and selection techniques.
• Create a flowchart to showcase the roles and responsibilities of human resource managers.
Delivery and submission

• 1 x HR Briefing Report (including mind map and the 2 flowcharts) – (1500 words) excluding
TOC, diagrams, references and appendices.
Task 2 of 2 - Presentation and Executive Summary (ACs 2.1, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1 & 4.2)
Instructions
Prepare a presentation for the CEO and Senior Management Team:

• Explain your mind map and flow charts
• Using the mind map, identify the importance of human resource planning including common
issues faced by HR managers and their causes such as maternity law, discrimination etc.
• Critically appraise methods organisations use to monitor employee performance.

• Evaluate the process of job evaluation and other factors determining pay.
• Using the flowchart, explain two performance management and reward systems and their
impact on motivation.

• 1 x Presentation file with speaker notes and executive summary – (1500 words) excluding
• You can use PowerPoint, Prezi or any other suitable template.
Referencing:
• Each section must reflect any supporting Harvard style citations.
• A comprehensive Harvard style reference list must be included at the end of the work.
Evidence to be submitted:
• HR Briefing Report – 1500 words
• Presentation File, Speaker Notes and Executive Summary – 1500 words

Project Management
Unit Title Project Management
Unit Reference Number K/616/3027
Unit Level Level 5
Assessor
Date issued
Hand in Date
Assessment Guidance To achieve this unit, learners must achieve the learning
outcomes and meet the standards specified by all
assessment criteria for the unit.
1 Be able to plan the 1.1 Determine projects required from an
requirements for a project appraisal of business objectives.
and estimate the resources 1.2 Produce project sub-divisions and high-level
estimates of time
necessary for its
1.3 Evaluate a project methodology suitable for the
completion.
specific project.
1.4 Assess the feasibility of a proposed project.
2 Be able to devise a project 2.1 Devise a structure for the management and
execution of the project.
plan using relevant project
2.2 Define the roles and responsibilities of the
management tools and
project manager and team members.
models. 2.3 Prepare a detailed project plan.
3 Be able to monitor and control 3.1 Assess suitable project team structures.
a project to completion. 3.2 Design quality management processes to be
used in a project.
3.3 Design procedures for managing project
change proposals.
3.4 Design systems for monitoring and appraising the
status of a project.
4 Be able to apply project 4.1 Design control systems to manage challenges
management techniques and arising during the execution of projects.
skills to a project application. 4.2 Determine issues and risks likely to be
encountered in the final stages of a project.
4.3 Assess the necessary project tasks to be
completed in the final stages of a project.

Scenario
Manley’s is a family-owned home improvement specialist similar to Homebase. The day to day
operation is run by the owner and his son who make up the Senior Management Team. It has 4
stores around London and is planning an expansion. Like its competitors, it offers DIY solutions
as well as a range of furniture, and kitchen and bathroom design. Its unique selling point is the
fact it employs designers and, through subcontractors, offers guaranteed installation and
workmanship such as plumbing, electrical, etc.
Due to these unique services which helps customers to achieve designer houses at an affordable
price, Manley’s enjoyed financial success and a rapid growth. The first store opened 7 years ago,
the second store 3 years ago, the third store 1 year ago, and the fourth store opened last week.
Several other stores are also planned.
Although, the company is doing well, the owner has concerns about some parts of the business
operation.
Manley’s only online presence is a static web page showing the location of its 3 stores (the page
has not been updated for the fourth store yet), and there is no possibility to either order online or
book appointments with designers.
The owner and his son feel that a new Management Information System (MIS) is required to
improve customer service and operations. The new MIS will help manage stock, personnel,
subcontractors, marketing, customers data etc. They are also planning on either updating the
current loyalty programme or introduce a new to one to encourage repeat customers through
benefits and promotions.
During the last board meeting, they identified the need to handle these tasks as projects and
recommended employing a project consultant to help out. The board decided to hire you as the
project consultant and they want everything to be completed within 3 months.
Task 1 of 3 - Project Selection (ACs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 & 1.4)
Instructions
Your first task is to:

• Develop an overall Gantt chart of the various projects that need completing, including
subdivision and a time-scale.
• Write a report, recommending a project management methodology for each project (and
your reasons for your recommendation)
• In the same report, assess the feasibility of all the projects and decide on one to carry out
first.
Delivery and Submission

• 1x Gantt chart and 1x short report – (1000 words) excluding TOC, diagrams,
references and
Please note, it is recommended that you use http://www.ganttproject.biz/ but you are free to use
any software that you feel appropriate.

Task 2 of 2 - Project Details (AC 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3)
Currently Manley’s employ : 4 store managers, 4 store assistant managers, 10 store attendants, 4
designers, 1 HR officer, 1 Accountant, 1 Procurement Manager, 3 Account Executives in charge of
maintaining relationship with suppliers, 1 Executive Assistant and 1 Administrator.
In addition, the owner and his son are involved in the management of the organisation. There is
no IT department looking after the information and IT infrastructure of the company.
Instructions
Select one of the projects from Task 1 and:

• Create a detailed Gantt chart, including the roles and responsibilities of the participants (this
could be integrated in your Gantt chart if using http://www.ganttproject.biz/)
• Create an organisational structure to carry out the project, and add a commentary regarding
your team structure.

• 1x Gantt chart and 1 x Organisational chart with commentary - (1500 words) excluding TOC,
diagrams, references and appendices.
Task 3 of 3 - Project Monitoring (ACs 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3)
Instructions
In relation to your selected project, prepare a document with the following details:
• Explain the purpose of PERT (Program Evaluation and Review Technique) or a CPA
(Critical Path Analysis) diagram
• Create a PERT or a CPA diagram to identify likely challenges, issues and risks during the
life of the project.
• Create a general quality management process to be used for the project,
• Explain the change control procedure
• Design a method to use to measure project

• Project monitoring report – (500 words) ) excluding TOC, diagrams, references and
appendices.
Referencing:
• Gantt chart and Report – 1000 words
• Gantt chart and Organisational Summary – 1500 words
• Report – 500 words

Strategic Marketing
Unit Title Strategic Marketing

Unit Reference Number K/616/3030
Unit Level Level 5
Assessor
Date issued
Hand in Date
1 Understand the principles 1.1 Evaluate the role of marketing in an organisation.
of marketing and its role 1.2 Analyse the relationship between corporate
in business practice. strategy and marketing strategy.
1.3 Explain how marketing strategy is developed.
2 Be able to evaluate 2.1 Evaluate various approaches to internal
approaches to marketing environmental analysis.
analysis. 2.2 Evaluate various approaches to external
environmental analysis.
2.3 Explain how internal and external analyses can be
integrated to devise strategic alternatives.
3 Be able to apply strategic 3.1 Justify decisions and choices to be made at a
marketing decisions and corporate level.
choices. 3.2 Assess how these decisions influence marketing at
business unit and functional level.
3.3 Evaluate approaches to competitive positioning of
businesses.
4 Be able to evaluate the use of 4.1 Summarise a range of strategies that can
marketing strategies for contribute to competitive advantage.
competitive advantage. 4.2 Assess marketing strategies, their application and
implementation for an organisation.
4.3 Evaluate marketing strategies for an organisation.

Scenario
You are employed at Marketing Trooper, a consulting firm that specialises in Strategic Marketing.
You are part of the sales team and you have contacted CraftSupplies, a company specialising in
Art and Craft Supplies.
Task 1 of 3 - Presentation (ACs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2 & 4.3)
Instructions
CraftSupplies are interested in setting up a new marketing campaign to increase sales and have
asked you to prepare a presentation for the Board of Directors and the Senior Management Team.
You will need to cover the following topics in your presentation:

• Explain the role of marketing to an organisation and what the relationship is between
marketing strategy and corporate strategy.
• Describe how a marketing strategy can lead to competitive advantages, and the type of
competitive positioning an organisation can adopt
• Explain how a marketing strategy is developed.
• Discuss marketing’s role in the competitive positioning of the business.
• Evaluate a range of marketing strategies that can contribute to organisation’s competitive
advantage.

• 1 x Presentation file with speaker notes and executive summary – (1000 words) excluding
Task 2 of 3 - Brochure (ACs 2.1, 2.2 & 2.3)
Instructions
You are going produce a brochure detailing your services as a marketing firm.
Your firm’s strongest point is conducting market research and your brochure should have 3
sections.
• Section A covering the various approaches to internal environmental analysis

• Section B covering various approaches to external environmental analysis
• Section C covering how internal and external analysis can be used to decide on strategic
marketing options
Please include a short note in the brochure to explain that different approaches will be priced at
different levels.

• 1 x Brochure - (1000 words) excluding TOC, diagrams, references and appendices.

Task 3 of 3 - Individual Blog Entry (ACs 3.1 & 3.2)
Instructions
In addition to your service, your company has its own blog and you have been asked to write an
individual blog post. You should read the business section of a newspaper and write a blog entry
reviewing at least 3 strategic marketing decisions made at corporate level, weighing their pros
and cons. You are also asked to evaluate approaches to competitive positioning of businesses.
Finally, you should also reflect on how strategic marketing decisions influence marketing at lower
levels within the organisations.
Your blog reflection must be backed up by theory which must be appropriately referenced.

• 1x Blog entry (1000 words) excluding TOC, diagrams, references and appendices.
Referencing:
• Presentation file and Executive Summary – 1000 words
• Brochure – 1000 words
• Blog – 1000 words

Accounting for Managers
Unit Title Accounting for Managers
Unit Reference Number T/616/3032
Unit Level Level 5
Assessor
Date issued
Hand in Date
1 Understand accounting Explain the aims of financial and
concepts and 1.1 management accounting and accounting
conventions. regulations.
Explain the main types of business and accounting
1.2
information and their features.
Evaluate the role of different users of accounting and
1.3
financial information.
2 Be able to prepare financial 2.1 Prepare books of original entry.
statements for sole traders, Prepare trial balance information to enter to
partnerships and limited 2.2
final accounts.
firms from ledger accounts Construct final accounts including cash flow
and incomplete records. 2.3 statements.
Make adjustments for bookkeeping and final
2.4
accounts.
3 Be able to evaluate 3.1 Calculate a range of financial ratios.
financial performance. 3.2 Categorise financial ratios.
3.3 Evaluate financial performance using ratios.
4 Understand the UK Summarise the main features of the UK regulatory
4.1
Regulatory Framework for framework.
accountancy and finance. Evaluate the impact of international regulations
4.2 on UK organisations.

Scenario
You have applied for a job in the accounting department of a department store.
Task 1 of 2 - Application Form (ACs 1.1, 1.2 & 1.3)
Instructions
As part of the application form, you are required to answer the following questions:
• Explain the aims and purpose of financial and management accounting to business.
• Who are the various users of accounting information and what information would these
users require?
• Describe the role of the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and the Standards
Advisory Council (SAC)

• 1x Application Form (Word Document) – (1000 words) ) excluding TOC, diagrams,
references and appendices.
Task 2 of 2 - Accounting Test (ACs 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1 & 4.2)
You have been called in for an interview.

You have been asked to solve some problems to test your ability in basic accounting.
Problem 1 – (AC 2.1, 2.2. 2.3 & 2.4)

Jack Rayan runs a wholesale online toy store; he operates out of his own home with zero
inventory.
Every toy he sells is first purchased then re-sold, but only after the order comes through.
You need to help him out with his bookkeeping.
The following transactions occurred in October:
Paid £500 for lease of computer equipment in advance for November

Cash Sales of £4,847. (for stuffed animal)
Cash sales of £4,486 (for Educational Toys)
Cash sales of £4,702 (for Video Games)
Cash Sales of £1,827 (for Pretend-play toys)
Purchase of office supplies on account from Bing's Office Supply, £416.
Withdrawal by owner (Jack Uzi) of £1,600
Payment on account (Bing's), £390
Payment of wages with cash, £2,500
Payment for cleaning services with cash, £74
Payment to purchase stuffed animal, £4,044
Payment to purchase Educational Toys, £3,547
Payment to purchase Video Games, £4,169
Payment to purchase Pretend-play toys, £1,382
Cash sales of £4,486 (for Educational Toys)
Further, he has account balances for the beginning of October as follows:
Accounts Payable, Bing's

Cash £ 2,000 Office Supply Hut £ 75
Office Supplies £ 75 Jack Rayan Capital £ 2000

Instructions
• Prepare a book of original entries (Sales journal, purchase journal, cash journal)
• Prepare the general ledger
• Jack checked his bank balance and he noticed that his actual cash balance was £20 less
due to overdraft fees, make the necessary adjustments
• Prepare a trial balance for October 31st
• Prepare a cash Flow Statement for October 31st
• Prepare an Income Statement for the period ending October 31st
• Prepare a Balance Sheet for October 31st
Problem 2 (ACs 3.1, 3.2 & 3.3)

Xara Clothes has the following income statement :
Xara Clothes Income Statement 2017
INCOME
Sales £ 31,442.00
Cost of Goods
Beginning Inventory value £ 8,010.00
Manufacturing cost £ 19,159.00
Less Ending Inventory value £ 8,793.00
Cost of Goods Sold £ 18,376.00
Gross Profit £ 13,066.00
Non-Operating Income
Interest Income £ 600.00
Total Non-Operating Income £ 600.00
Total INCOME £ 13,666.00
EXPENSES
Operating Expenses
Accounting and Legal £ 1,107.00
Advertising £ 900.00
Depreciation £ 1,202.00
Insurance £ 1,041.00
Maintenance and Repairs £ 923.00
Office Supplies £ 325.00
Rent £ 1,268.00
Salaries and Wages £ 925.00
Telephone & Broadband £ 118.00
Utilities £ 565.00
Web Hosting and Domains £ 165.00
Total Operating Expenses £8,539.00
Non-Recurring Expenses
Furniture and Equipment £ 1,052.00

Total Non-Recurring Expenses £ 1,052.00
Total EXPENSES £ 9,591.00
Net Income Before Taxes £ 4,075.00

Income Tax Expense £ 815.00
NET INCOME £3,260.00
Xara Clothes Statement of financial position at 31 Dec 2017
ASSETS
Current Cash £ 1,704.00
Inventory of Office Supplies £ 120.00
Inventory (Raw Materials, Work In
Progress, Finished Goods) £ 8,793.00
£ 10,617.00
Non-current assets
Office Equipment £ 3,785.00

Less: Accumulated depreciation £ 1,202.00 £ 2,583.00
£ 13,200.00
Equity
Owner Capital £ 6,000.00
Profits/loss £ 3,260.00
£ 9,260.00
LIABILITIES
Current
Liabilities Short-term loan
£ 1,940.00
Non-
Current
Liability
Long-term loans £ 2,000.00
Total Liabilities + Equity £ 13,200.00
Instructions
• Using the ratio categories ie Liquidity ratios, Solvency ratios and Profitability ratios, classify
the following ratios:
o Current Ratio
o Acid-Test Ratio
o Debt-Equity Ratio
o Profit Margin
o Return on Owners' Equity
• Calculate the following ratios:
o Debt-Equity Ratio
o Profit Margin
o Return on Owners' Equity
• Based on the information provided and your ratio, how would you describe the financial
performances of Xara Clothes?
Referencing:
• Application Form – 1000 words
• Accounting Test – 2000 words

Business Law
Unit Title Business Law
Unit Reference Number F/616/3034
Unit Level Level 5
Assessor
Date issued
Hand in Date
1 Understand types of UK laws, 1.1 Differentiate between different types of law in
legal systems, and contracts the UK.
law and their impact on 1.2 Evaluate the impact of EU and UK
international businesses. contract laws on business.
1.3 Explain intellectual property rights governing
trademarks
and brand names.
2 Understand the main 2.1 Explain the importance of trade description law.
concepts and principles of 2.2 Explain the rights of consumers given by the
consumer & company law to consumer protection agency.
given situations. 2.3 Justify the importance of acting in
accordance with consumer safety laws.
2.4 Explain the formation and constitution of a
company.
3 Understand employment law. 3.1 Determine the nature, constitution and structure
of a company.
3.2 Evaluate the management and administration
roles of a company against employment law.
3.3 Assess how employment laws contribute to
termination of contracts.
3.4 Evaluate the role of agency law.
4 Understand competition 4.1 Evaluate the impact of laws governing
and the right to compete in competition in different market conditions.
the UK.

Scenario
You have applied for an internship at Business Law Consulting UK, a company specialising in
helping small businesses with legal issues.
Task 1 of 4 - Portfolio of evidence (ACs 1.1, 1.2 & 1.3)
Instructions
As part of the pre interview process, you are asked to compile a portfolio of documents. You need
to show an understanding of the different types of UK laws, legal systems, and contract laws.
The documents you are asked to create are as follows:

• Draw a mind map to distinguish between the types of law in the UK
• Create a factsheet, summarising contract laws in EU and UK
• Draw a table defining the concept of intellectual property rights such as copyright, patent,
trademarks and brand names.

• 1x Mind Map, Fact Sheet and Table collated in a Portfolio of evidence – (700 words)
Task 2 of 4 – Interview Task (ACs 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1 & 3.3)
Instructions
Your application was successful, and you have been called in for an interview.
As part of the interview process, you have been asked to prepare a segment about issues relating
to employment law and consumer protection.
You are required to cover the following points:

• Explain the importance of trade description law and evaluate the benefits of the introduction
of these laws – use 1 or more of the following laws as examples to in your answer :The
Consumer Right Act 2015, Trade Description Act of 1968, The Supply of Goods and
Services Act of 1982, Consumer Protection Act of 1987 and General Product Safety
Regulations of 1994.
• You should describe laws relating to employment, in particular with regard to Employment
Relations Act 2004 and what these legislations means with regards to termination of
employment
• Justify the importance of acting in accordance with consumer safety laws.
• Determine the nature, constitution and structure of a company.
• Assess how employment laws contribute to termination of contracts.

• 1x Interview Task – (1500 words)
Task 3 of 4 - Infomercial (ACs 2.4, 3.2 & 3.4)
Instructions
You have now been shortlisted and it is down to 4 candidates. The recruiting partner wants to see
your worth and has asked all the candidates to write an infomercial promoting “Business Law
Consulting UK”.
Your infomercial should focus on start-up launch. To do so, your infomercial should-
• Describe the type of companies and their legal implications

• Describe the formation process (including Registration, Commencement of Business and
Re- Registration)
• Explain what an agent is, by providing an example and evaluate how Agency Law applies to
it.

• 1x Infomercial – (500 words)
Task 4 of 4 - Memo (AC 4.1)
You have been successful in your interview and have been hired as an intern. You have been
asked to work on a project with some senior colleagues.
Instructions
You are required to prepare a memo for the team:
The memo should:

• Focus on making a case for mergers and acquisition to achieve market domination or
survival,
• Describe how the Competition Act 1998 and EU competition law can prevent such mergers
and why.

• 1 x Memo - (300 words)
Referencing:
• Portfolio of evidence – 700 words
• Interview Task - 1500 words
• Infomercial – 500 words
• Memo – 300 words

Business Ethics
Unit Title Business Ethics

Unit Reference Number L/616/3036
Unit Level Level 5
Assessor
Date issued
Hand in Date
1 Understand perspectives on 1.1 Explain the background and development of ethical
ethics and its relevance approaches.
to business. 1.2 Compare and contrast absolute and relative ethics.
1.3 Explain the ethical issues which can affect the
operational activities of a business.
1.4 Evaluate the implications for a business
and its stakeholders to operate ethically.
2 Be able to report on the 2.1 Assess potential conflicts between the needs
roles of directors, investors and expectations of different stakeholders.
and other stakeholders to 2.2 Analyse the impact of CSR on the business.
ensure ethical practice. 2.3 Report on how a business can improve the ethics of
their operations whilst meeting objectives and
ensuring good employer/employee relationships.
3 Understand the issues which 3.1 Explain how business objectives are affected by
inform company reporting ethical considerations.
and 3.2 Summarise the regulatory framework for CSR.
their impact on society.
4 Be able to evaluate ethical 4.1 Report on a current ethical issue affecting a selected
dimensions of businesses business.
and the impact of CSR 4.2 Assess the potential impact of changes in CSR on
strategies on them. business performance.
4.3 Recommend changes to CSR policy to benefit
different
stakeholders.
Scenario
You are working in the HR department for “Computing Supplies Ltd” and been asked to look into
Corporate Social Responsibilities as a number of serious issues have arisen.
The company recently received bad publicity after a documentary was filmed showing obsolete
computers owned by the company being stripped down for gold by children in Africa. To
complicate things further, the computers were being burnt to collect the gold which creates
dangerous fumes both for the environment and for the children.
Another issue is that “Computing Supplies Ltd” pays the majority of its employees the minimum
wage in order to maximise profit. Several employees have now joined a union and trying to
negotiate a living wage to no avail, which has also caused some bad publicity. Due to the bad
publicity, 4 large clients have already terminated their contract and as a consequence, the
revenue is down 15% compared to the previous year.
“Computing Supplies Ltd” is also planning on relocating some of its manufacturing abroad in order
to cut down costs, however it seems that it would not really benefit the locals as the subcontracting
cost implies cuts, in particular relating to local wages and local use of water.
You are going to meet with the Senior Management Team to discuss these issues.
Task 1 of 3 - Presentation (ACs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1 & 3.2)
Instructions
You are going to prepare a presentation to be given to the Senior Management Team and will need
to:
• Provide an illustration showing the different approaches to business ethics. You should then
provide examples of ethical issues that could affect the operations. Also provide examples
of “absolute” and “relative” ethics.
• Create a mind map of the stakeholders, and comment on the implications for each
stakeholder when operating ethically, including potential conflicts between the stakeholders
• Explain the regulatory framework for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

• 1x Presentation file – (500 words)
Task 2 of 3 Case Study (ACs 2.2 & 4.2)
Instructions
Provide a case study of an organisation that has implemented Corporate Social Responsibility
(CSR).
You should:
• Describe the changes the organisation has made and explain why they were made.
• Review the impact of CSR on their supply chain
• Analyse the impact of changes in CSR on business performance such as profitability,
revenue, brand, etc.

• 1x Case Study - (1000 words)
Task 3 of 3 - Report (ACs 2.3, 4.1, 4.2 & 4.3)
Instructions
Based on the task scenario, write a report to suggest an implementation of CSR for “Computing
Supplies Ltd” .
You should:
• Research a current ethical issue in the organisation.
• Describe how business objectives are affected by ethical considerations.

• Report on how the business could improve the ethics of their operations.
• Recommend changes to CSR policy to benefit different stakeholders.

• 1x Report - (1500 words)
Referencing:
• Presentation file – 500 words
• Case Study – 1000 words
• Report – 1500 words

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OTHM LEVEL 5 DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT | ASSIGNMENT BRIEFS

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Assessment guidance for criterion referenced marking

Result. Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7

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Unit Title Human Resources Management

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You are working in the HR department of a company called WeSellAnything Ltd.

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Prepare a presentation for the CEO and Senior Management Team:

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Task 1 of 3 - Project Selection (ACs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 & 1.4)

Your first task is to:

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Select one of the projects from Task 1 and:

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Unit Title Strategic Marketing

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You will need to cover the following topics in your presentation:

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Task 2 of 3 - Brochure (ACs 2.1, 2.2 & 2.3)

• Section A covering the various approaches to internal environmental analysis

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Task 1 of 2 - Application Form (ACs 1.1, 1.2 & 1.3)

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You have been called in for an interview.

Problem 1 – (AC 2.1, 2.2. 2.3 & 2.4)

The following transactions occurred in October:

Paid £500 for lease of computer equipment in advance for November

Accounts Payable, Bing's

Office Supplies £ 75 Jack Rayan Capital £ 2000

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Problem 2 (ACs 3.1, 3.2 & 3.3)

Xara Clothes Income Statement 2017

Gross Profit £ 13,066.00

Total INCOME £ 13,666.00

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Total EXPENSES £ 9,591.00

Net Income Before Taxes £ 4,075.00

NET INCOME £3,260.00

Xara Clothes Statement of financial position at 31 Dec 2017

Office Equipment £ 3,785.00

Total Liabilities + Equity £ 13,200.00

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Task 1 of 4 - Portfolio of evidence (ACs 1.1, 1.2 & 1.3)

The documents you are asked to create are as follows:

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You are required to cover the following points:

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