Spring 17 Effectiveness in the Business World (EBWO3001)- Resit Name: Student Number: Lecturer name: Assessed Learning Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of the organisation and the environment in which it operates, including determining the competitive advantage for an organisation. 2. Identify and analyse organisational operations, responsibilities 3. Discuss the needs of the consumer and people who work in a business. 4. Recognise a range of issues related to business and how they interlink. Week Contents Page Learning outcomes Week 5 Choosing one business from the list, OUTLINE with the aid of a diagram of the organisational chart for the business and describe the key features of the organisational structure (e.g. flat or tall and functional areas) and responsibilities. 3 LO2 Week 6 1. Briefly discuss the importance of the Porter's five forces framework to any given business. 2. Using your knowledge of the framework, conduct an environmental analysis of your chosen company in task 1. 4 LO1 Week 7 Choose an organisation from the list above and state the industry it belongs to. Discuss how the company has adapted to the changing needs of the workforce or in response to pressure from it. 5 LO4 Week 8 Describe an organisation that has had to adapt to changing customer demand. How did they do it? How successful were they? 6 LO3 Week 9 Select an entrepreneur in business of your choice. Provide the link to the source and date published. 1. Briefly describe the type of entrepreneur are they. 2. Discuss the reasons for their motivations to become an entrepreneur? 7 LO4 Total word limit: 1500 words (+/- 10%) This Portfolio is a working document that MUST be completed over the 11-week course. For some of the tasks, you are required to apply concepts and theories discussed during lectures to business news stories. By the end of the 5 week course, you should have completed 5 tasks. You will also be required to work on your Portfolio during your weekly tutorial session. Below are some companies you may choose to discuss and news sources that can be used to find information about them. Possible Companies to Discuss: Possible News Sources:   ASSESSMENT - PORTFOLIO Week Task 1 Word Count Week 5 LO2 Choosing one business from the list , OUTLINE with the aid of a diagram the Organisational chart for the Business and describe the key features of the organisational structure (e.g. flat or tall and functional areas) 300 Words Business: Week Task 2 Word Count Week 6 LO1 1. Briefly discuss the importance of the Porter's five forces framework to any given business. 2.Using your knowledge of the framework, conduct an environmental analysis of your chosen company in task 1 300 Words Business: Week Task 3 Word Count Week 7 LO4 Choose an organisation from the list above and state the industry does it belong? Discuss how a company has adapted to the changing needs of the workforce or in response to pressure from it. 300 Words Product/Service: Week Task 4 Word Count Week 8 LO3 Describe an organisation that has had to adapt to changing customer demand. How did they do it? How successful were they? 300 Words Organisation: Week Task 5 Word Count Week 9 LO4 Select an entrepreneur in business of your choice. Provide the link to the source and date published. 1. Briefly describe the type of entrepreneur are they. 2. Discuss the reasons for their motivations to become an entrepreneur? 300 Words News Story: References: