Unit 806 Culture and its Impact on Strategy Report Assignment Task | CMLS

Unit 806 Introduction

This unit aims to develop a deep understanding of the complexities of organisations that operate internationally and how that affects strategy development. The unit will
Use reasoned and researched perspectives and aim to develop alternative perspectives.

Unit 806 Learning Outcomes

Scenario

Learners may use their own employment context, or that of another organisation with which they are very familiar, to base their assignment.

However, in the case that they are not able to do so, please use the scenario below:-

You are a senior manager in an international business organisation, with the responsibilities of strategic management. Your line manager has asked you to prepare a 2500-word report outlining how culture impacts international organisational decision-making in your organisation.

It is expected that you will shed light on the complexities that organisations face while operating internationally and detail how that affects strategy development

Task 1

In Task 1, you are required to analyse, evaluate, and critique the international organisational policy and strategy of your chosen organisation. Your answer must demonstrate an understanding of:

1.1 Identify and critically evaluate the conceptual grounds on which the current perception of international organisational policy and strategy is based.

1.2 Critically analyse the impact of political structures, culture, language, religion and beliefs, social customs, ethnicity, ethos and geographical location of current perceptions on international organisational strategy

1.3 Determine how to maximise organisational effectiveness and strategy by using findings of political and ethnographic studies to exploit outcomes

LO’s covered: 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3
Suggested word count: 900 words

Task 2

In Task 2, you are required to evaluate the impact of cultural influences on international organisational decision-making in the context of your organisation. Be sure to include the following in your evaluation.

2.1 Critically assess the roles of religion, political structures, cultural norms, ethnicity, ethos, the concept of ’the State’, business and economic models and globalisation in the development of international organisational policy and strategy

2.2 Critically evaluate how the roles of religion, political structures, cultural norms, ethnicity, ethos, the concept of ’the State’, business and economic models and globalisation affect the process of and participation in decision-making and enable a consensus view of international organisational policy and strategy

LO’s covered: 2.1 and 2.2
Suggested word count: 800 words

Task 3

In this task, you are required to evaluate the concepts of stakeholder power, status and roles in the context of your organisation. It is expected that you will fulfil the following tasks:

3.1 Critically evaluate and explore contrasting stakeholders' structures, their power and status

3.2 Produce researched, logical, powerful and coherent arguments for discussion with stakeholders and influencers that challenge the status quo on thinking and structures

LO’s covered: 3.1 and 3.2
Suggested word count: 800 words

Learning outcomes covered in the assessment:
LO1, LO2, LO3 and LO4

Learners are required to complete all tasks.

Assignment Guidelines

All work must be submitted in a single electronic document (.doc file). This should go to the tutor, and Centre Manager/Programme Director, plus one hard copy posted to the Centre Manager.

The assignment must be the Learner’s own work and not copies of theories or models. Direct quotes should be kept to a minimum and shown in inverted commas. Models A described and other quotes used must be properly attributed and referenced as appropriate. Learners must acknowledge or reference any sources that have been used to complete the assignment, listing reference material and websites used.

Overall word count guide: 2000-2500

Plagiarism and Collusion

In submitting the assignment, the Learner must complete a statement of authenticity confirming that the work submitted for all tasks is their own. The statement should also include the word count. Plagiarism and collusion are treated very seriously. Plagiarism involves presenting work, excerpts, ideas or passages of another author without appropriate referencing and attribution. Collusion occurs when two or more learners submit work that is so alike in ideas, content, wording and/or structure that the similarity goes beyond what might have been mere coincidence.

Appendices

Separate Appendices should not be used. Any published secondary information, such as annual reports and company literature, should be referenced in the main text of the assignment but not included.

Confidentiality

Where a Learner is using organisational information that deals with sensitive material or issues, they must seek the advice and permission from that organisation about its inclusion. Where confidentiality is an issue, Learners are advised to anonymise their assignment report so that it cannot be attributed to that particular organisation.

Word Count Policy

In total, the assignment report should be approximately 2500 words. Learners must comply with the required word count, within a margin of +10%. These rules exclude the index (if used), headings and information contained within references and bibliographies. When an assessment task requires learners to produce presentation slides with supporting notes, the word count applies to the supporting notes only.

Referencing and Professionalism

A professional approach to work is expected from all learners. Learners must therefore identify and acknowledge ALL sources/methodologies/applications used. The learner must use an appropriate referencing system to achieve this. Marks are not awarded for the use of English; however, the learner must express ideas clearly and ensure that appropriate terminology is used to convey accuracy in meaning.

Submission of Assignments

All work is to be submitted on the due date as per the Centre's advice.
All work must be submitted in a single electronic document (.doc file). This should go to the tutor, and Centre Manager/Programme Director, plus one hard copy posted to the Centre Manager.