Part B: Influence groups and individuals For this task you are required to select an organisation which can be a business, charity, association, not-for-profit enterprise or government body. You may s Part B:

Influence groups and individuals For this task you are required to select an organisation which can be a business, charity, association, not-for-profit enterprise or government body. You may select your own organisation (for example, your own business or one you plan to start), an organisation you have access to such as a business owned by a friend or family or your current employer. Alternatively, you can create a hypothetical organisation for the purpose of this assessment. Note: Prior to commencing this assessment task, you must discuss your chosen organisation with your trainer. 1. Define or indicate if your organisation has readily identifiable objectives, values and standards and they are part of the organisation's strategic direction? Objectives Values Standards A-

B- C- Strategic direction (summary) 2-How can you disseminate your organisation's mission and goals?

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3-How would you communicate the expectations of your organisation, in a manner which builds commitment on behalf of the work team members?Answer:

4-How can you create and maintain a positive work environment at your chosen organisation or business?

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5-How can you encourage a team as well as individuals to develop innovative approaches to work tasks environment at your chosen organisation or business?

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6-What is the importance of stating clear expectations of internal groups and individuals? (100-150 words) Answer:

7-Reflect on your workplace for examples or references to the following areas of leadership communication: Suggested area

Your comments or suggestions What examples are there of a culture of trust, confidence and respect with communication from appropriate workplace senior management? Answer: What are some examples of positive role modelling existing in your organisation? Answer: What examples are there to explain what effective communication is? What are the benefits of diversity for your company/department? Answer

8. What are some examples of new technology in your work processes that you can identify? Answer:

9. What are some of the benefits and potential challenges facing your organisation as a result of globalisation? Answer:

10.Detail examples from your workplace of actions conveying flexibility. Answer:

11. Detail examples from your workplace of actions conveying adaptability. Answer:

12.Detail examples from your workplace of actions conveying accessibility. Answer:

13. Give examples of a variety of leadership roles or actions that you would consider require consultation and participation in the decision making.

Describe who may be the relevant groups or individuals involved. Your details may include assessments, observations, questioning or evidence gathered from the workplace. Draw on your workplace for examples, or as directed by the instructor.

Workplace examples Answer: Consultation and participation in decision making with appropriate people Answer: 14. SWOT analysis of an example from your workplace of leadership decision making where you have encountered or have knowledge of: The needs and expectations of both internal and external groups Risk management plans for the decision made What is the workplace example of the leadership or management decision that was made? Answer:

SWOT analysis of this decision example:

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Its opportunities Answer

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15. Consider an example from your workplace of an important decision announcement and detail what

undertakings were employed to ensure that your organisation was represented positively in the media and community

What example of an important announcement are you using? Answer

Detail the media undertakings. Answer:

16.Does your organisation have a standard job or position description/specification template? Answer: 17. How can you ensure teams are well resourced?

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18. How is delegation practiced in your organisation? Answer:

19. Review the key elements that make up your team. These key elements may be of an internal nature or relate to external factors.Answer:

20. Using Tuckman's of team development, what stage do you think your team is at and why?

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21. Describe the following using your workplace as an example or reference. Identify the following:

Ethical investment made by your organisation and what that represents to you? Answer:

Ethical training programmes.

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Codes of conduct with particular reference to the increasing diversity in the workplace. Answer

22. Detail your understanding of the following leadership styles, and using examples from your workplace, give examples where these qualities have met particular circumstances and situations. Leadership styles

Participative Behavioural Delegating

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23. How does management encourage participation of the work team through their leadership?

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24. How can you model ethical conduct in your work and encourage others to adopt business ethics?

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25. How does management adapt interpersonal and leadership styles to meet circumstances and situations? Answer:

26. How can you as a leader set and aim to achieve personal objectives and work program outcomes?

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27. How does your organisation tap into the benefits of networking?

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28. How do you ensure you get the most out of any networking event that you attend on behalf of the organisation? Answer:

29.What risks do management need to be aware of or plan for at work? Cite an example relating to your chosen organisation. List the possible consequences and explain how management can limit the risk. Answer:

30. How does management apply problem solving to identify risks, evaluate options and determine solutions?

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31. How do you as a leader Identify implications of ethical and other organisational responsibilities in carrying out your role?

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32. How does management facilitate relevant improvements to organisational and workplace policies and procedures? Answer:

33.How does management facilitate integration of global environment and new technology into work activities? Answer: