Business Management Skills
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Business Management Skills
(DFMB3_AS_v1)
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Read everything in this document before you start your written assignment for Business Management Skills (DFMB3_AS_v1).
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Instructions for completing and submitting this assignment
Task 1 Developing and nurturing relationships with clients, other professionals and third-party referrers
Task 2 Developing business promotion plans
Task 3 Identifying risk and applying risk management processes
Task 4 Improving the business
Task 5 Managing team effectiveness and performance
Task 6 Performance management
Task 7 Develop a performance plan
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Additional research
When completing this assignment, assumptions are permitted although they must not be in conflict with the information provided in the Case Study.
You may also be required to source additional information from other organisations in the finance industry to find the right products or services to meet your clients requirements, or to calculate any service fees that may be applicable.
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Units of competency
This written assignment is your opportunity to demonstrate your competency against these units:
Unit code Unit name
FNSRSK511 Undertake risk identification
FNSPRM613 Grow financial businesses
BSBLDR522 Manage people performance
BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness
FNSPRM612 Improve business of financial practices
Note that the written and oral assignment is one of two assessments required to meet the requirements of the units of competency.
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Start here
Throughout this assessment we will be using a case study to explore the five (5) units of competency. Youwill need to read the case study first and refer to it throughout the subject.
The case study: Capital City Finance and Mortgage Brokers (CCF & MB), can be accessed from the subjectroom.
Business management skills
Background
Refer to the Case study business profile for Capital City Finance and Mortgage Brokers (CCF & MB) locatedin the subject room.
George and Mildred are very happy with the way you provide service to your clients and your contribution to building the business. They now want you to take the next step into a more senior role of general manager and turn your focus to expanding the business, by building relationships through strategic alliances with selected real estate agents, accountants and legal firms. They also want you to consider how CCF & MB can consolidate its relationships with its existing strategic partners.
Task 1 Developing and nurturing relationships with clients, otherprofessionals and third-party referrers
George and Mildred require you to write two (2) growth plans.
The first growth plan will outline how you will strengthen the strategic relationships you already have with a number of real estate agents, accountant and legal firms.
The second growth plan will outline how you will identify and foster new relationships with other real estate agents, accountants and legal firms
The layout and content of each plan should address the following:
Identify the business objectives and needs.
Capital City Finance and Mortgage Brokers (CCF & MB) does not have a vision statement. You will need to create one. (In the first growth plan you will outline how you developed, reviewed and finalised the vision statement).
Outline the policies and procedures that are essential for the growth plan to be functional, effective and meet legislative requirements.
Conduct sufficient market research to identify key relationship opportunities and what will be required to maintain and attract relationships.
Outline how you could use and cooperate with other professionals and third parties to expand and enhance the reputation of the organisation.
Segment the relationships and tailor the plan for each.
Clearly identify the priorities for each relationship based on the overall vision and objectives of the business.
Set appropriate growth targets.
Develop an action plan to achieve the growth targets.
Review existing business work activities and confirm they support the business growth plans.
Outline who will need to be consulted during implementation of your plan.
Outline how you will monitor and adjust the plan.
You can use a suitable template that you are familiar with or have found on the internet or you can utilise the template provided below.
When completing this task, assumptions are permitted, although they must not be in conflict with the information provided in the background information.
(1,000 words)
Student response to Task 1
Growth Plan 1
Background
Answer here
Vision statement
Answer here
Objective/s of the organisation
Answer here
Objective/s of the growth plan. What will be the success indicators?
Answer here
Essential policies and procedures
Answer here
Market research
Answer here
Relationships (maintain, strengthen, grow) and appropriate growth targets. Prioritise the relationships.
Answer here
Action Plan (repeat as required)
Due Date Task Task Owner Resources required
Answer here Answer here Answer here Answer here
Funding required
Answer here
Work practices review (What supports the plan and what might need to change)
Answer here
Who will need to be consulted during implementation?
Answer here
How will you monitor the implementation and adjust as required?
Answer here
Growth Plan 2
Background
Answer here
Vision (how you developed, reviewed and finalised the vision)
Answer here
Objective/s of the organisation
Answer here
Objective/s of the growth plan. What will be the success indicators?
Answer here
Essential policies and procedures
Answer here
Market research
Answer here
Relationships (maintain, strengthen, grow) and appropriate growth targets. Prioritise the relationships.
Answer here
Action plan (repeat as required)
Due date Task Task owner Resources required
Answer here Answer here Answer here Answer here
Funding required
Answer here
Work practices review (What supports the plan and what might need to change)
Answer here
Who will need to be consulted during implementation?
Answer here
Assessor feedback: Task 1 Developing and nurturing relationships with clients, other professionals and third-party referrers
[insert feedback]
Date assessed: Click here to enter a dateDoes the student need to resubmit? No
Questions that need to be resubmitted First submission Not yet demonstrated
Resubmission Not applicable
To pass this subject, you will need to be assessed as DEMONSTRATED for either your first submission or your resubmission.
Task 2 Developing business promotion plans
George and Mildred now require you to write two (2) promotional plans. The promotional plans can be on any aspect of the business (new clients, new products, new services etc.).
Task 2: Question 1
The layout and content of each plan should address the following:
Research and identify target markets.
Obtain market research data (or make assumptions) and identify key market data for the plan. Thiscaninclude, for example, customer demographics, product types (i.e. census data if available), marketing media data (i.e. social media).
Conduct a competitor analysis. Identify your major competitors (at least two (2)), with a competitor analysis developed for each competitor.
Develop and review the business market position based on the research and competitor analysis.
Develop the business brand and the benefits your business can offer.
Identify the business products and/or services using a combination of research and your own personal experience
Establish the objectives and targets of the promotion.
Develop and select the appropriate promotional tools.
(1,000 words)
You may use any format for your plan; however, you are not permitted to simply answer the points above. If you are unsure as to how to write a plan, you can refer to the Business Growth and Marketing topic and use the suggested SMEAC format outlined in Part 6, Section 13. You may also refer to the internet for other examples of business or marketing plans.
A link providing guidance on how to develop a plan is available in the Toolbox.
You can also use the template below for your plan.
When completing this task, assumptions are permitted, although they must not be in conflict with the information provided in the case study.
Student response to Task 2: Question 1
Promotional Plan 1
Industry research (What industry are we in?)
Answer here
Market research (identify target markets, products and services)
Answer here
Competitor analysis (minimum of two (2) competitors)
Answer here
Business current position
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Products and/or services to promote
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Objectives and targets of the promotion
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Promotional tools and strategy
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Promotional Plan 2 (must be different to Plan 1)
Industry research (What industry are we in?)
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Market research (locate target markets, products and services)
Answer here
Competitor analysis
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Business current position
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Products and/or services to promote
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Objectives and targets of the promotion
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Promotional tools and strategy
Answer here
Task 2: Question 2
In the tables below, outline the tasks, steps, resources, personnel and timelines required to develop and implement the promotional plan.
(100 words)
Student response to Task 2: Question 2
Implementing the promotional plan 1
Task Steps required Resources required Who will complete this? Date to start Date to complete
Answer here Answer here Answer here Answer here Answer here Answer here
Implementing the promotional plan 2
Task Steps required Resources required Who will complete this? Date to start Date to complete
Answer here Answer here Answer here Answer here Answer here Answer here
Task 2: Question 3
You are required to monitor the progress of the promotional plans. Complete the tables below to demonstrate how you will monitor your promotional plan over a period of time.
Depending on the type of activity and how it is measured, an average may not be applicable. Ifnotapplicable, input N/A in the Average column.
(100 words)
Student response to Task 2: Question 3
Monitoring the promotional plan 1
Marketing plan targets Monitoring process Period one Period two Period three Period four Average
Answer here Answer here Answer here Answer here Answer here Answer here Answer here
Monitoring the promotional plan 2
Marketing plan targets Monitoring process Period one Period two Period three Period four Average
Answer here Answer here Answer here Answer here Answer here Answer here Answer here
Task 2: Question 4
You will need to assume that certain aspects of your promotional plan require an adjustment.
For example, consistency of posts to social media not being maintained.
To make adjustments to the promotional plan, complete the tables below.
(200 words)
When completing this task, assumptions are permitted although they must not be in conflict with the information provided in the background information.
Note to students: You can add lines to the tables if necessary
Student response to Task 2: Question 4
Adjusting the promotional plan 1
Identified task requiring adjustment Changes required
Answer here Answer here
Adjusting the promotional plan 2
Identified task requiring adjustment Changes required
Answer here Answer here
Assessor feedback: Task 2 Developing business promotion plans
[insert feedback]
Date assessed: Click here to enter a dateDoes the student need to resubmit? No
Questions that need to be resubmitted First submission Not yet demonstrated
Resubmission Not applicable
To pass this subject, you will need to be assessed as DEMONSTRATED for either your first submission or your resubmission.
Task 3 Identifying risk and applying risk management processes
George and Mildred have become very concerned about the potential risks that could jeopardise CCF&MBs business operations. They were very impressed with your growth and promotional plans for CCF & MB so they have now moved you into more of a general managers role with expanded responsibilities, including managing CCF & MBs risk.
Task 3: Question 1
As part of your new responsibilities, you are required to develop a risk management plan which:
establishes the context for CCF & MBs risk management plan and establish the boundaries of that context
outlines the regulatory requirements (in particular who are the regulators)
lists and explains the tools you will use in assessing the risks you identify
identifies the stakeholders (both internal and external) you would consult in establishing context and assist with the identification of CCF & MBs risks
outlines the tools you would use in identifying CCF & MBs risks
identifies at least two risks and the organisational processes associated with that risk that CCF & MB could face for each of the six categories of business risk; including strategic risks, compliance risks, financial risk, operational risks, market and environmental risks and reputational risks; with an appropriate risk statement for each identified risk.
Note: You may make any assumptions in producing your plan, but these should be documented either in the body of your plan or separately before you produce it. You are not permitted to simply answer the points detailed above.
(400 words)
Student response to Task 3: Question 1
Answer here
Task 3: Question 2
Refer to the email from co-worker identifying potential risk in the Toolbox. In the answer box below, writean email to management outlining the identified risk, your analysis, how you would evaluate the risk and suggest how the risk could be best treated.
(200 words)
Student response to Task 3: Question 2
Answer here
Task 3: Question 3
Refer to the risk treatment mapping guide in the toolbox. Using the following steps, complete the risk evaluation and treatment table below:
Step 1. Insert the risks that you identified in Question 1 into the table below.
Step 2. By using the risk treatment mapping guide in the toolbox, appraise the likelihood and consequence for each risk identified and include these in the table.
Step 3. Define how each risk can be treated, and whether a potentially serious risk should be escalated to management.
Step 4.Develop recommendations to mitigate identified risks.
Step 5.Provide recommendations on how to monitor and review the risks identified.
(200 words)
Student response to Task 3: Question 3
Answer here
Risk evaluation and treatment map
Risk identified
(through analysis) Likelihood
(risk evaluation criteria) Consequence Treatment
(comment if risk should be escalated to management for supervision) Mitigate identified risks
(provide recommendations to mitigate risk) Monitor
(include how to be monitored and how often to be reviewed)
Answer here Answer here Answer here Answer here Answer here Answer here
Task 3: Question 4
Take two (2) of the risks you identified in Question 1 and treated in Question 3. Create a scenario for both where the risk has escalated in likelihood and/or consequence due to the control strategy you applied not working effectively or the situation has changed.
Outline your recommendations for new controls.
Complete the table below.
(200 words)
Student response to Task 3: Question 4
Answer here
Risk Current Escalation factor New Recommended controls Who needs to be informed
L C L C Answer here Answer here Answer here Answer here Answer here Answer here Answer here Answer here
Assessor feedback: Task 3 Identifying risk and applying risk management processes
[insert feedback]
Date assessed: Click here to enter a dateDoes the student need to resubmit? No
Questions that need to be resubmitted First submission Not yet demonstrated
Resubmission Not applicable
To pass this subject, you will need to be assessed as DEMONSTRATED for either your first submission or your resubmission.
Task 4 Improving the business
Over the last few months business for CCF & MB has been very good with a number of new clients coming on board as a result of implementing your business growth and marketing plans. However, neither you or the business owners are satisfied with maintaining the status quo; as you and they are committed to a program of continuous improvement.
You all feel that CCF & MBs competitive advantage needs to be strengthened and a SWOT should be undertaken to establish CCF & MBs strengths and weaknesses including benchmarking the business against the industry. You now decide that you will carry out a diagnosis of the business including a SWOT analysis and a benchmarking exercise to improve CCF &MBs competitive advantage and its business. You are to produce a document covering your diagnosis, which will be distributed amongst CCF & MBs key personnel.
As a minimum, your document should cover the following:
Identify the business priorities, objectives, needs and requirements.
The data and tools you have used as part of your diagnosis to identify CCF & MBs competitive advantage.
A SWOT analysis to identify CCF & MBs strengths and weaknesses, its threats and opportunities.
How you identified and sourced relevant benchmarking data.
How you selected the key indicators (and who you consulted with) for your benchmarking exercise.
A consolidated list of the areas for improvement (this must include at least three (3) different financial businesses) you have identified with a cost-benefit ratio established for each of them.
Outline the stakeholders you consulted with to reach agreement on the areas of improvement and the success factors.
Recommendations on the changes that may be required that will affect existing workflows or CCF & MBs organisational structure.
A high-level action plan that will implement and monitor the recommended changes to be made.
In addition to the learning material in Topic 1-2, Part 2, refer to the helpful links provided in the Toolbox.
(1,000 words)
Student response to Task 4
Answer here
Assessor feedback: Task 4 Improving the business
[insert feedback]
Date assessed: Click here to enter a dateDoes the student need to resubmit? No
Questions that need to be resubmitted First submission Not yet demonstrated
Resubmission Not applicable
To pass this subject, you will need to be assessed as DEMONSTRATED for either your first submission or your resubmission.
Task 5 Managing team effectiveness and performance
One of your key responsibilities as general manager is to develop and implement ways to improve the performance of CCF & MBs consultants and other staff members.
Answer the following questions:
Task 5: Question 1
(a)Outline the team purpose, roles and responsibilities of the CCF & MBs team.
(b)Using the work plan template provided below, develop a work plan for CCF & MB. This can be done by using actions of your choice (i.e. nurturing leads to create clients). The work plan will also include who you will allocate various tasks to achieve the plans objective. The plan must be within CCF & MBs organisational requirements and comply with legal requirements.
(c)Outline the stakeholders that you would need to consult with to ensure that the roles and responsibilities meet the CCF & MBs operational plans, resource requirements and organisational processes.
(300 words)
Student response to Task 5: Question 1
Answer here
Work plan template
Action Allocated to Responsibility Timeframe allocated
Answer here Answer here Answer here Answer here
Task 5: Question 2
Describe the process you might follow when developing quantitative and qualitative performance criteria. You should explain how you ensure that the criteria relates to CCF & MBs objectives and how to motivate and support staff members to achieve these objectives.
(200 words)
Student response to Task 5: Question 2
Answer here
Task 5: Question 3
How will you facilitate team member input into planning, decision making and operational aspects of team tasks?
(50 words)
Student response to Task 5: Question 3
Answer here
Task 5: Question 4
Locate a code of conduct, either in your workplace or on the internet. Modify and customise it to create a code of conduct that would meet CCF & MBs business requirements.
Ensure that you upload a copy of the original code of conduct as well as your modified version.
You can use the information provided at Workable. The link is available in the Toolbox.
(150 words)
Student response to Task 5: Question 4
Answer here
Task 5: Question 5
What are the benefits of evaluating and monitoring staff members on a continuous basis?
(50 words)
Student response to Task 5: Question 5
Answer here
Task 5: Question 6
Why is it important to document the performance management process? Explain the possible consequences of not retaining appropriate records of this process.
(100 words)
Student response to Task 5: Question 6
Answer here
Task 5: Question 7
In what ways can you reinforce excellence in work performance through recognition and continuous feedback? How might you be able reward staff in non-financial ways?
(100 words)
Student response to Task 5: Question 7
Answer here
Task 5: Question 8
You have realised that the majority of staff really do not understand the performance management process, development program and legal requirements. You need to deliver a training session to cover the key aspects. Map out your training program in the training template below.
You will need to cover all steps of the performance management process in the Topics/Content of your training program.
At the Fair Work Ombudsman website, you will find an excellent managing performance program. You can use this to develop your training program. The link is provided in the Toolbox.
(200 words)
Student response to Task 5: Question 8
Answer here
Time Topic/Content Resources required
Answer here Answer here Answer here
Assessor feedback: Task 5 Managing team effectiveness and performance
[insert feedback]
Date assessed: Click here to enter a dateDoes the student need to resubmit? No
Questions that need to be resubmitted First submission Not yet demonstrated
Resubmission Not applicable
To pass this subject, you will need to be assessed as DEMONSTRATED for either your first submission or your resubmission.
Task 6 Performance management
Martin and Luis are working together on project involving the preparation for a loan application for one of CCF & MBs most influential clients, a property developer. Martin missed a deadline and the whole project is now behind schedule by a week. This is the third time in a month that he has missed a deadline. Martinhas had problems with meeting deadlines in the past and has already had a written warning.
As the general manager you have been monitoring Martins performance over the past month, providing informal feedback about his role in the project. Although he has made several improvements regarding his performance, his inability to meet deadlines has forced the delay of the clients development a further month. CCF & MB made a commitment to the client that the loan application would be with the prospective lender two weeks ago.
The client is not happy that he does not yet have an approval and is considering cancelling the agreement he has with CCF & MB and going elsewhere.
Task 6: Question 1
You have arranged to meet with Martin to talk about the project and his input. How would you go about providing constructive feedback to Martin?
(100 words)
Student response to Task 6: Question 1
Answer here
Task 6: Question 2
Following your meeting with Martin you have decided to continue monitoring his performance for the purposes of evaluating where improvements can be made and provide feedback. Outline the process you have adopted to conduct this monitoring exercise.
Reference material is available in Topic 1-3, Managing peoples performance.
(100 words)
Student response to Task 6: Question 2
Answer here
Task 6: Question 3
Following your meeting with Martin, use the evaluation criteria listed in the table below. You should also include any additional criteria you think is applicable. Record and document comments regarding Martins performance in the performance appraisal checklist below.
(50 words)
Student response to Task 6: Question 3
Performance appraisal checklist
Evaluation criteria Rating 15 (5 best) Team leader/general manager comments
Attendance & punctuality Answer here Answer here
Dependability Answer here Answer here
Personal appearance Answer here Answer here
Productivity Answer here Answer here
Work quality Answer here Answer here
Task 6: Question 4
Using the template below, outline a learning and development plan for Martin.
(a)Explain how you will support this team member throughout the learning and development plan.
(b)How will you ensure you obtain their commitment and agreement to the development plan?
(100 words)
Student response to Task 6: Question 4
Answer here
Notes for completion:
capability area: skill, knowledge or attribute the team member needs to acquire or improve.
learning and development strategy(s): the development tools you select (such as coaching, training) to assist them to achieve the capability area
required resources: any resources needed to achieve the chosen strategy (such as a computer etc.)
start date: when they will start the strategy
end date: when they will finish the strategy.
Capability area Learning and development strategy Required resources Start date End date
Answer here Answer here Answer here Answer here Answer here
Task 6: Question 5
If Martins performance continues to be unsatisfactory you will need to counsel and implement the organisations performance improvement process. Outline the steps (including the timeline) involved in taking an employee through the process.
A poor performance policy example is located in the Toolbox.
(200 words)
Student response to Task 6: Question 5
Answer here
Task 6: Question 6
Luis is basically the opposite to Martin. He meets deadlines and produces quality work. The project delays are not due to his work. You are considering training him to manage a new office that CCF & MB are considering opening on the other side of the country. He does not have management experience though.
You have also arranged to meet with Luis to talk about the project and his other work. How would you go about providing recognition and positive feedback to Luis?
(100 words)
Student response to Task 6: Question 6
Answer here
Task 6: Question 7
Following your meeting with Luis you have decided to monitor his management capability for the purposes of evaluating where improvements can be made and provide feedback. Outline the process you have adopted to conduct this monitoring exercise.
(150 words)
Student response to Task 6: Question 7
Answer here
Task 6: Question 8
Following your meeting with Luis, create an evaluation document. Use the below evaluation criteria template to record and document comments regarding Luis performance and capability as a manager inthe performance appraisal checklist below.
(100 words)
Student response to Task 6: Question 8
Performance appraisal checklist
Evaluation criteria Rating 15 (5 best) Team leader/general manager comments
Attendance & punctuality Answer here Answer here
Dependability Answer here Answer here
Personal appearance Answer here Answer here
Productivity Answer here Answer here
Work quality Answer here Answer here
Management capability Answer here Answer here
Communication skills Answer here Answer here
Delegation skills Answer here Answer here
Task 6: Question 9
Using the template below, outline a learning and development plan for Luis.
(a)How will you support this team member throughout the learning and development plan to help him develop his management skills?
(b)How will you ensure you obtain Luis commitment and agreement to the development plan?
(250 words)
Student response to Task 6: Question 9
Answer here
Notes for completion:
capability area: skill, knowledge or attribute the team member needs to acquire or improve.
learning and development strategy(s): the development tools you select (such as coaching, training) to assist them to achieve the capability area
required resources: any resources needed to achieve the chosen strategy (such as a computer etc.)
start date: when they will start the strategy
end date: when they will finish the strategy
Capability area Learning and development strategy Required resources Start date End date
Answer here Answer here Answer here Answer here Answer here
Assessor feedback: Task 6 Performance management
[insert feedback]
Date assessed: Click here to enter a dateDoes the student need to resubmit? No
Questions that need to be resubmitted First submission Not yet demonstrated
Resubmission Not applicable
To pass this subject, you will need to be assessed as DEMONSTRATED for either your first submission or your resubmission.
Task 7 Develop a performance plan
Task 7: Question 1
In order for CCF & MB to continue to meet their primary goal of being a leader in offering broking services to the local community, they have asked you, in your capacity as the newly appointed general manager, to develop a performance plan and establish some key performance indicators (KPIs) for all customer service staff.
The objective of the performance plan is to focus on the organisations key goals and objectives in line with the Service standards statement available in the toolbox.
Information on people performance can be sourced from the learning material Topic 1-3, Peoplemanagement.
(200 words)
Student response to Task 7: Question 1
Answer here
Task 7: Question 2
Write an email for circulation within the business that praises the teams positive efforts and contributions over the last six months. Ensure that you are specific so as the team knows what they have done well and the impact that their actions.
(100 words)
Student response to Task 7: Question 2
Answer here
Task 7: Question 3
(a)What processes will you implement to identify and address issues, concerns and problems identified by team members?
(b)How will you encourage the team to participate and take responsibility for solving problems?
(c)How will you support the team to identify, participate and take responsibility for solving problems?
(d)What behaviours will you need to exhibit to promote teamwork and collaboration?
(300 words)
Student response to Task 7: Question 3
Answer here
Task 7: Question 4
In the template below, outline the communication that you will provide to key stakeholders (in particular George and Mildred, and the team). Identify at least five (5) stakeholders and advise of their preferred communication requirements.
(100 words)
Student response to Task 7: Question 4
Answer here
Stakeholder(Name or role) Requirements(What information and date) Frequency(how often) Media(meeting, report etc.)
Answer here Answer here Answer here Answer here
Task 7: Question 5
The team members are struggling to achieve the KPIs established in your performance plan and have requested that you inform George and Mildred that they cannot be achieved without an additional administration staff member (maybe just part time). After discussion and consideration, you agree. Writean email to George and Mildred outlining the issue and develop a solid case for the recruitment of an additional staff member.
(100 words)
Student response to Task 7: Question 5
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Task 7: Question 6
In Task 6 there were some serious issues with a loan application for one of CCF & MBs most influential clients, a property developer. The client is thinking of cancelling the agreement. Write an email to George and Mildred outlining the issue and how you have resolved it.
(100 words)
Student response to Task 7: Question 6
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Task 7: Question 7
The Tuckmans theory focuses on the four (4) stages a team goes through as they develop and grow together over time.
To understand more about the four stages of team development use the link from MIT Human Resources and the video Tuckmans Stages of Team Development the links are located in the Toolbox.
(a)For each of the four (4) stages of team development (forming, storming, norming and performing), describe the support you will provide the CCF & MB team to facilitate cohesiveness and teamwork. Include how you will change your leadership and management style to meet the needs of the team at each of the four stages of development.
(b)How would you consider the team members individual personality and emotional needs?
(300 words)
Student response to Task 7: Question 7
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Task 7: Question 8
One of the most difficult challenges a manager faces is to maximise performance while maintaining a positive work environment.
(a)Give three (3) examples of challenges that can arise when managers attempt to maximise productivity within a work team.
(b)For each of these challenges, provide a range of solutions to maintain team cohesion whilst maximising productivity three (3) solutions for each challenge (a total of nine (9)).
Refer to the Toolbox for a helpful link.
(250 words)
Student response to Task 7: Question 8
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Challenge Solution 1 Solution 2 Solution 3
Answer here Answer here Answer here Answer here
Assessor feedback: Task 7 Develop a performance plan
[insert feedback]
Date assessed: Click here to enter a dateDoes the student need to resubmit? No
Questions that need to be resubmitted First submission Not yet demonstrated
Resubmission Not applicable
To pass this subject, you will need to be assessed as DEMONSTRATED for either your first submission or your resubmission.
Oral Assignment
Audio
Business Management Skills
(DFMB3_OR_v1)
Student identification (student to complete)
Please complete the fields shaded grey.
Student number Oral assignment result (assessor to complete)
Result first submission Not yet demonstrated
Parts that must be resubmitted
Result resubmission (if applicable) Not applicable
Result summary (assessor to complete)
Role plays Time First submission Resubmission (ifrequired)
Role play 1 10 minutes Not yet demonstrated
Not applicable
Role play 2 10 minutes Not yet demonstrated
Not applicable
Role play 3 10 minutes Not yet demonstrated
Not applicable
Role play 4 10 minutes Not yet demonstrated
Not applicable
Total time required 40 minutes Feedback (assessor to complete)
[insert assessor feedback]
Before you begin
Read everything in this document before you start your oral assignment by audio recording.
About this document
This document is the oral assignment half of the overall written and oral assignment.
This document includes the following parts:
Part 1: Instructions for completing and submitting this oral assignment
Part 2: Role plays 40 minutes
How to use the study plan
We recommend that you use the study plan for this subject to help you manage your time to complete the oral assignment within your enrolment period. Your study plan is in the KapLearn subject room.
You will need to start preparing for your oral assignment a few weeks before the written and oral assignment is due.
Part 1: Instructions for completing and submitting this oral assignment
Completing the oral assignment
For this oral assignment you are required to complete the following tasks:
Part 1: Instructions for completing and submitting this assignment
Part 2: Role plays 4 (total of 40 minutes).
More information regarding requirements for the oral assignment are provided in the resources in your subject in KapLearn.
Saving your work
Download this document to your desktop, type your answers in the spaces provided and save your work regularly.
Use the template provided, as other formats will not be accepted for these assignments.
Name your file as follows: Studentnumber_SubjectCode_OR_versionnumber_Submissionnumber (e.g.12345678_DFMB3_OR_v1_Submission1).
Include your student ID on the first page of the assignment.
Before you submit your work, please do a spell check and proofread your work to ensure that everything is clear and unambiguous.
Submitting the oral assignment
You must submit your completed oral assignment (Word document) in a compatible Microsoft Word document. You need to save and submit this entire document.
Do not remove any sections of the document.
Do not save your completed oral assignment as a PDF.
You will also need to upload an audio recording of your oral assessment.
The oral assignment (in Word) and the audio recording must all be completed before submitting it to Kaplan Professional Education. Incompleteoral assignment documents and/or audio recordings will be returned to you unmarked.
The maximum file size for the written assignment (word document), oral assignment (word document) and audio recording is 20MB. Once you submit your oral assignment and audio recording for marking you will be unable to make any further changes to it.
You are able to submit your written and oral assignment earlier than the deadline if you are confident you have completed all parts and have prepared a quality submission.
Refer to your study guide so you can plan ahead to complete your audio recording before the written and oral assignment is due.
For more information see the resources in your subject about how to organise and upload your audio recording in KapLearn.
Note: The written assignment (in Word), oral assignment (in Word) and audio recording must all be submitted together.
The oral assignment marking process
You have 12 weeks from the date of your enrolment in this subject to submit your completedoral assignment and audio recording.
If you reach the end of your initial enrolment period and have been deemed Not Yet Demonstrated in one or more assessment items, then an additional four (4) weeks will be granted, provided you attempted all assessment tasks during the initial enrolment period.
Your assessor will mark your assignments and return them to you in the subject room inKapLearn under the Written and Oral Assessment page.
Make a reasonable attempt
You must demonstrate that you have made a reasonable attempt to complete all the parts of your oral assessment. Failure to do so will mean that your oral assignment will not be accepted for marking, thereforeyou will not receive the benefit of feedback on your submission.
If you do not meet these requirements, you will be notified. You will then have until your submission deadline to submit your completed written and oral assessment.
How your oral assignment is graded
Oral assignment tasks are used to determine your competence in demonstrating the required knowledge and/or skills for each subject. As a result, you will be graded as either Demonstrated or Not yet demonstrated for this oral assessment.
Your assessor will follow the below process when marking your oral assignment:
Assess your responses in each part of the oral assessment, and then determine whether you have demonstrated competence in each question or checklist.
Determine if, on a holistic basis, your responses have demonstrated overall competence.
You must be deemed to be demonstrated in all assessment items in order to be awarded the units of competency in this subject including:
all of the exam questions
the written and oral assignment.
Not yet demonstrated and resubmissions
Should parts of your oral assignment be marked as not yet demonstrated you will be given an additional opportunity to amend your responses so that you can demonstrate your competency to the requiredlevel.
You must address the assessors feedback in your amended responses. You only need amend those sections where the assessor has determined the assessment result is Not yet demonstrated.
You may be asked to re-record a part of your audio recording or to answer some written questions in this document. Use a different text colour for any written sections of your resubmission. Yourassessor will be in a better position to gauge the quality and nature of your changes. Ensure you leave your first assessors comments in your oral assignment, so your second assessor can see the instructions that were originally provided for you. Do not change any comments made by a Kaplanassessor.
Units of competency
This oral assignment is your opportunity to demonstrate your competency against these units:
Unit code Unit name DIPMB3: Business Management Skills
FNSPRM612 Improve business of financial practices Started and completed
FNSPRM613 Grow financial practices Started and completed
BSBLDR522 Manage people performance Started and completed
BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness Started and completed
FNSRSK511 Undertake risk identification Started and completed
Note that the written and oral assignment is one of two assessments required to meet the requirements of the units of competency.
We are here to help
If you have any questions, you can do the following steps:
1.Read the resources and watch the video about oral assignment in your subject in KapLearn.
2.Post your query at the Ask your Tutor forum in your subject room. You can expect an answer within 24hours of your posting from one of our technical advisers or student support staff.
Part 2: Role plays
You will participate in four role plays for a maximum of 40 minutes in total. These role plays will be conducted by audio recording. You will need a volunteer to assist you in these role plays.
These role plays will include you and a volunteer. You will need to select an appropriate person to be a volunteer, who meets the criteria below, namely:
does not have to be an actor
cannot be a current or past student of this Kaplan course
can follow instructions
is able to ask questions suggested questions are provided in the volunteer guide
will permit you (the student) to complete the oral assessment to the best of your ability.
The volunteer needs to understand that this is part of your assessment. Provide a copy of the volunteerguide in your KapLearn subject room to your volunteer so they understand what they need todoin your assessment.
You will be assessed on the criteria listed below in the student role.
At the beginning of each recording, ask your volunteer if they give permission to be included in the audiorecording. The volunteer needs to agree verbally before each recording may continue.
Your volunteer cannot be a present or past student this Kaplan course.
See the resources in your subject in KapLearn to assist you in preparing for your role play.Role play 1
You are to complete this role play as part of the oral assessment, which should take a maximum of 10minutes.
Your volunteer will be playing the role of George or Mildred Spencer from the Capital City Finance and Mortgage Brokers (CCF & MB) case study.
The following sets the scene for this role play:
George/Mildred has been provided with a copy of your Growth Plan 1 or 2 (from Task 1 in the Writtenassignment). You only need to provide you growth plan,
you are required to discuss and seek feedback about your growth plan with George/Mildred.
gain George/Mildreds commitment to implement your plan.
answer George/Mildreds questions.
The case study details are provided in the volunteer guide. Your volunteer should read through the case study so they are aware of the context of the role play.
Your volunteer should also be familiar with your Growth Plan 1 or 2 from Task 1 in the written assignment and have questions prepared for you to answer.
Suggested questions for your volunteer have been provided in the volunteer guide.
You will also need to answer any other questions asked regarding the growth plan.
The assessment criteria you will be assess on includes the following:
provides a clear outline of the growth plan provided
provides a convincing case for the growth plan
gains feedback
responds to all questions
gains commitment to the growth plan implementation
consults with relevant stakeholders.
Assessor checklist role play 1
Assessor checklist completed after listening to the audio recording of the role play Demonstrated or Not yet demonstrated
1 Provides a clear outline of the growth plan provided Not yet demonstrated
2 Provides a convincing case for the growth plan Not yet demonstrated
3 Seeks feedback Not yet demonstrated
4 Responds to all questions Not yet demonstrated
5 Gains commitment to the growth plan implementation Not yet demonstrated
6 Consults with relevant stakeholders Not yet demonstrated
Student resubmission response (if required by assessor):
Assessor feedback: Resubmission required?
[insert assessor feedback] NoRole play 2
You are to complete this role play as part of the oral assessment, which should take a maximum of 10minutes.
Your volunteer will be playing the role of George or Mildred Spencer from the Capital City Finance and Mortgage Brokers (CCF & MB) case study.
The following sets the scene for this role play:
George/Mildred has been provided with a copy of your risk management plan as well as the risk mapping guide (that you completed in Task 3 Question 1 and 3)
you are required to explain your risk management plan to George/Mildred
seek feedback about your risk management plan
answer George/Mildreds questions about your risk management plan
review your risk mapping guide with George/Mildred
seek feedback about your risk mapping guide
answer George/Mildreds questions about your risk mapping guide.
The case study details are provided in the volunteer guide. Your volunteer should read through the case study so they are aware of the context of the role play.
Your volunteer should also be familiar with your risk management plan and your risk mapping guide (fromTask 3: Question 1 and 3 in the written assignment), and have questions prepared for you to answer.
Suggested questions your volunteer have been provided in the volunteer guide.
You will also need to answer any other questions asked regarding the plan and the guide.
The assessment criteria you will be assessed on includes the following:
clearly present the risk management plan and risk mapping guide
seeks feedback
reviews risk mapping plan and associated risks with stakeholder
collaborates and accepts input from stakeholder
provides a response to all questions.
Assessor checklist role play 2
Assessor checklist completed after listening to the audio recording of the role play Demonstrated or Not yet demonstrated
1 Clearly present the risk management plan and risk mapping plan Not yet demonstrated
2 Seeks feedback Not yet demonstrated
3 Reviews mapping plan and associated risks with stakeholder Not yet demonstrated
4 Collaborates and accepts input from stakeholder Not yet demonstrated
5 Provides a response to all questions Not yet demonstrated
Student resubmission response (if required by assessor):
Assessor feedback: Resubmission required?
[insert assessor feedback] NoTask Role play 3
You are to complete this role play as part of the oral assessment, which should take a maximum of 10minutes.
Your volunteer will be playing the role of George or Mildred Spencer from the Capital City Finance and Mortgage Brokers (CCF & MB) case study.
The following sets the scene for this role play:
George/Mildred has been provided with a copy of your improvement plan and have read it (completedin Task 4 of the Written assignment).
You do not need to present or review the whole improvement plan. You are only required to review and check the following four areas, namely:
the key indicators for your benchmarking exercise (Point 5)
criteria for improvement (Point 6)
the action plan (Point 9)
the implementation plan and success factors (Point 9).
Your volunteer will need to be prepared with feedback and questions regarding the four aspects above. (Suggested questions are provided in the volunteer guide).
You will need to listen carefully and answer the questions and respond to the feedback provided by your volunteer.
The assessment criteria you will be assessed on includes the following:
present the plan and introduce the four (4) key aspects
asks questions to gain feedback and responds appropriately
demonstrates active listening and questioning techniques to convey information and elicit the views and opinions of stakeholders
answer all questions competently.
Assessor checklist role play 3
Assessor checklist completed after listening to the audio recording of the role play Demonstrated or Not yet demonstrated
1 Present the plan and introduce the four key aspects Not yet demonstrated
2 Asks questions to gain feedback and responds appropriately Not yet demonstrated
3 Demonstrates active listening and questioning techniques to convey information and elicit the views and opinions of stakeholders Not yet demonstrated
4 Answer all questions competently Not yet demonstrated
Student resubmission response (if required by assessor):
Assessor feedback: Resubmission required?
[insert assessor feedback] NoRole play 4
You are to complete this role play as part of the oral assessment, which should take a maximum of 10minutes.
Your volunteer will be playing the role of Luis Ramirez from the Capital City Finance and Mortgage Brokers (CCF & MB) case study.
The following sets the scene for this role play:
Your volunteer will play the role of Luis. (Refer to Task 6 from the Written assignment)
You have decided to allow Luis to manage an improvement plan to increase prospecting calls across the team.
You will start the role play with recognising Luis excellence in his current work and provide feedback about his competent qualities and achievements.
You will consult with Luis to understand what he will need to do to start the improvement project.
You will also negotiate with him what the performance indicators for the project will be.
You will coach Luis through how to manage the people on the prospect calling team. Provide Luis with some tips on how to get the team motivated and how to support and encourage them.
The assessment criteria you will be assessed on includes the following:
provide feedback and reinforce excellent in performance of others
consult on work to be allocated and resources available to undertake the project
coach and support on team motivation
develop and confirm performance standards and key performance indicators.
Assessor checklist role play 4
Assessor checklist completed after listening to the audio recording of the role play Demonstrated or Not yet demonstrated
1 Provide feedback and reinforce excellence in performance of others Not yet demonstrated
2 Consult on work to be allocated and resources available to undertake the project Not yet demonstrated
3 Coach and support on team motivation Not yet demonstrated
4 Develop and confirm performance standards and key performance indicators Not yet demonstrated
Student resubmission response (if required by assessor):
Assessor feedback: Resubmission required?
[insert assessor feedback] No
