Assignment Brief

The Business Environment (Unit 1)BTEC Extended Diploma in Business Level 3 Assignment Brief.Within this unit you will consider the types of businesses, their strategic plans and consider their main stakeholders, as well as considering the impact of external influences (political, legal, economic and social).

Chaza, Tirivangani

The Business Environment (Unit 1)

Assessors Issue Date Final Deadline Date

Tirivangani Chaza; Andrew Roberts; Robin Banerjee; Patricia Heinemann; Irene Oksen. Week beginning 2nd January 2012 29th March 2012

This assignment covers : Pass Criteria P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6 Merit Criteria M1, M2, M3 Distinction Criteria D1, D2 Task Task 1 (P1) Task 2 (P2) Task 3 (M1) Task 4 (D1) Task 5 (P3) Task 6 (P4) Task 7 (P4) Task 8 (P5) Task 9 (M2) Task 9 (P6) Task 10 (M3) Deadline date for Submission Friday 14Th January 2012 Friday 21st January 2012 Friday 28th January 2012 Friday 3 February 2012 Friday 10th February 2012 Friday 17th February 2012 Friday 24th February 2012 Friday 2nd March 2012 Friday 9th March 2012

Friday 16th March 2012 Friday 23rd March 2012

Task6 (D2 - connects P5, P6 and M2 & M3) Final Deadline

Thursday 29th March 2012 Thursday 29th March 2012

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Task 1 Types of Business P1. Describe the type of business, purpose and ownership of two contrasting organisations. Scenario: You are a trainee business consultant working for a firm that has been contacted by Samira, a prospective businesswoman who is thinking of setting up a business. Samira is not sure about the legal ownership and activities of businesses generally. Samiras rationale is she feels she needs to know and understand how some local, national international businesses operate. You should research two organisations, one in the private sector which trades in the UK and overseas and the other in the public sector. (Tesco and the RSPCA) The submission date set is the deadline for you to meet with Samira and present your findings. In a report format (Use the format provided below and the subheadings.) 1.0 INTRODUCTION Write a brief introduction of each organisation explaining what it does. Include a map extract of the location or a photograph of the organisation.

2.0

TYPE OF BUSINESS BY SECTOR The type of business in terms of: Type of goods/services offered, Geographical scope whether local, national, international or global Sector primary, secondary or tertiary

2.1 Sector by ownership Legal ownership/constitution of the business i.e. Private Ltd; Public ltd, or charity/voluntary, or public authority. Explain in detail the type of ownership that the two businesses have. You should include an explanation of the advantages and disadvantages of the type of ownership and say why this type of ownership suits the business.

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THE PURPOSE OF TESCO and the RSPCA

3.1Main purpose of Tesco The primary purpose of the businesses including the main aims and objectives of the organisations e.g. profit/not-for-profit; type of customer e.g. B2B/B2C etc


3.2 The Aims of the two organisations. 3.4 The objectives of the two organisations. 4.0 Conclusion

5.1 Reference. http://www.tesco.com/recruitment/html/careers/compInfo/values.htm http://www.rspca.org.uk/in-action/aboutus http://www.rspca.org.uk/in-action/aboutus/mission http://www.rspca.org.uk/in-action/aboutus http://www.tesco.com Other publications Richards, Catherine, Dransfield, Rob Goyner; BTEC Level 3 National Business Book 1; Pearson Education Limited. Harlow.

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Task 2 StakeholdersP2 Describe the different stakeholders who influence the purpose of two contrasting organisations. In a report form: Describe in detail the key stakeholders of Tesco and the RSPCA. Write a short paragraph to explain the links and interdependencies between the stakeholders e.g. employees and trade unions are linked as trade unions are the pressure group that employees might use to negotiate pay and conditions with the employer. 1.0 INTRODUCTION TESCO PLC 2.0 INTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS OF TESCO 2.1 Shareholders 2.2 Employees 3.0 EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS OF TESCO 3.1 Customers 3.2 Suppliers 3.4 The Community 3.5 Government 3.6 Trade Unions 3.8 Employer Associations. RSPCA 4.0 INTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS OF RSPCA

The Business Environment (Unit 1)4.1 Trustees 4.2 Employees 5.0 EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS OF RSPCA 5.1 The Charity Commission 5.2 Donators 5.3 Media Conclusion. Reference. M1. Explain the points of view from different stakeholders seeking to influence the strategic aims and objectives of two contrasting organisations 1.0 Introduction

State the aims and objectives Say whether these are SMART objectives or not. Say what the key strategies are for each organisation. Explain the reasons behind the strategies of each or your chosen organisations. Make sure you point out how the type of business influences the strategic aims and objectives. NB. These will be quite different for each business you have chosen You should use the internet to search for each organisations aims and objectives and strategy. Company reports are a useful source of information about aims, objectives and strategies. 2.0 Illustrate (by giving examples) how each of the stakeholder groups have tried to influence the objectives of Tesco. 2.1 Shareholders 2.2 Employees 2.3 Customers 2.4 Suppliers 2.5 The Community 2.6 Government 2.7 Trade Unions 2.8 Employer Associations. 3.0 Illustrate (by giving examples) how each of the stakeholder groups have tried to BTEC Extended Diploma in Business Page 7

nternet searches to show how this may have happened. E.g. can you find an example of how shareholders influence the objectives of The RSPCA 3.1 Trustees 3.2 Employees 3.3 The Charity Commission 3.4 Donators 3.5 Media Conclusion. Reference.

D1 Task: For one of the organisations that you have chosen, you need to evaluate the influence that stakeholders have over the decisions made by the organisation. Evaluate means that you should explain how it affects the organisation both positively and negatively, how the organisation could react to the influence, and what the consequences of their actions might be. You should also have a concluding paragraph to sum up the overall effect on the business and the main way you think that the business should react, with your justification.

Produce a report that evaluates the influence of the organisations stakeholders: Include a paragraph on each of the key stakeholders, and explain the influence that they have on the business Explain how the business could react to the influence of the stakeholders Explain what the consequences of the organisations decisions might be. Consider the conflicts of interest that arise among the stakeholders. Rank the stakeholders in order of importance starting with the on you think is most important one. Justify your rankings. Justify an appropriate course of action for the organisation, taking into account the

The Business Environment (Unit 1)different influences of all stakeholders. Conclusion.

P3Describe how the two businesses are organised. The activities of all organisations are organised so they can work efficiently (with minimum waste) and effectively (so they can achieve their aims). To describe how your two businesses are organised you should: a) Produce an organisational chart for each of your two organisations.

b) Write a description of the structure type (flat or tall), spans of control, functional areas and how this might help the organisation make strategic plans.Produce a report: 1.0 INTRODUCTION Describe why it is important to for an organisation to choose the correct organisational structure and why it is important to have an organisational structure. 2.0 ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE FOR TESCO Research on Tescos website and use the SmartArt to create an organisational chart for Tesco. 2.1 Describe the type of Structure Structure Span of Control

3.0 FUNCTIONAL AREAS Define Functional Areas 3.1 Describe each Functional Area according to the Organisational Chart


3.1.1 3.1.2 3.1.3 3.1.4 3.1.5 3.1.6 3.2 Conclusion:

Finance Marketing Operations department. Information and Technology. Sales Human resources

4.0 ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE FOR RSPCA Research on Tescos website and use the SmartArt to create an organisational chart for The RSPCA 4.1 Describe the type of Structure Structure Type Span of Control

4.2 FUNCTIONAL AREAS 4.2.1 4.2.2 4.2.3 4.2.4 4.2.5 Finance Marketing Operations Animal Welfare Human Resources

5.0. Conclusion


P4. Explain how their style of organisation helps them to fulfil their purposes 1.0 INTRODUCTION Explain the meaning of these concepts 1.Mission Statement 2.Strategic Aims and Objectives 3.Strategic Planning Process 4.Use of SMART Objectives

TESCO PLC2.0 MISSION STATEMENT 2.1 Mission Statement of Tesco http://www.tescoplc.com/about-tesco/our-values/ 3.0 STRATEGIC AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 3.1 Aims of Tesco 3.2 Objectives of Tesco The RSPCABTEC Extended Diploma in Business Page 11

4.0 MISSION STATEMENT 4.1 Mission Statement of the RSPCA http://www.rspca.org.uk/home 5.0 STRATEGIC AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 5.1 Aims the RSPCA 6.0 STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS

6.1 The Strategic Planning process: 6.3 Factors that influence the strategic planning process: 6.4 Stakeholders: 6.5 Business Environment: 6.6 Business type and ownership: 7.0 Different Aims: 7.1 Tesco: 7.2 The RSPCA 8.0 Conclusion:P5 Describe the influence of two contrasting economic environments on business activities within a selected organisation. 1.0 Introduction 2.0 Copy the table below and using your research skills find the relevant information about the two countries Tesco wants to expand in and complete the table. Tesco is looking to expand and take advantage of the global economy, you have been asked to research two countries that they currently operate and compare them to the UK. Describe Country/Economic Variable GDP (Size of economy) Inflation (the general rise of prices across the economy) Population size Unemployment UK USA Poland

The Business Environment (Unit 1)Exchange rate 2.1 You should outline the economic conditions of the two countries and then give a comparison: 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.1.4 2.1.5 3.0. Conclusion. Compare the GDPs of the three countries. Compare the inflation rate of the three countries. Compare the unemployment levels of the three countries. Compare the population sizes of the three countries. Compare the exchange rates of the three countries.

M2 Compare the challenges to selected business activities within a selected organisation, in two different economic environments.

1.0 Introduction 2.0 Compare the challenges and opportunities that are faced by Tesco in the USA and Poland if they were to expand in these countries. 2.1 Loss of value of the pound. 2.2 Inflation 2.3 Population size 2.4 Recession 2.5 Growth 3.0 Conclusion 3.1 Do you think Tesco should expand into these two countries?BTEC Extended Diploma in Business Page 13

P6: Describe how political, legal and social factors are impacting upon the business activities of the selected organisations and their stakeholders. 1.0 INTRODUCTION TESCO PLC and the RSPCA 2.0 Legal FACTORS 2.1 Providing a framework for business 2.2 Protecting the consumers 2.3 Protecting employees 2.4 Ensuring fair and honest trading.

3.0 Political FACTORS 3.1 Political stability 3.2 Government support

The Business Environment (Unit 1)3.3 Taxation 3.4 Direct support 3.5 Infrastructure 3.6 Education and training. 4.0 SOCIAL FACTORS 4.1 Demographic issues 4.2 Education 4.3 Attitudes to work 4.4 Religion 4.5 Attitudes to male and female roles 4.6 Ethics 5.0 Conclusion. M3 Analyse how political, legal and social factors have impacted on the two contrasting organisations. 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 Introduction. Impact of political factors. The impact of legal factors. The impact of social factors. Conclusion.

D2 Evaluate how future changes in economic, political, legal and social factors may impact on the strategy of a specified organisation. 1.0 Introduction


2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0

The impact of economic factors in the future. The impact of political factors in the future. The impact of legal factors in the future. The impact of social factors in the future. Conclusion.

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