Final Assessment 40572/30 It’s very straightforward to submit this test paper online by logging on to the ICS Student Community at www.icslearn.co.uk. For guidance on submitting test papers online, please see the Help>Assessment section of the Student Community. It is now time to complete your final assessment. When you have completed your final assessment, please submit it via Student Community (as explained in the ‘Get off to a Flyer’ guide) and remember to include an assessment cover sheet with all information including the candidate declaration. Without this information your final assessment cannot be marked. This assessment is designed to assess the following learning outcomes: • Critically analyse and evaluate the formulation and implementation of processes of learning and talent development strategies for defining and achieving current and future effectiveness an national, organisational, group and individual levels • Critically evaluate the potential and appropriateness of a range of learning and talent development strategies, policies and methods with reference to relevant contextual factors. • Lead the initiation, development and implementation of learning and talent development strategies, interventions and activities • Work effectively and collaboratively with key internal and external partners and stakeholders to diagnose and manage learning and talent development response to problems. Task Write an individually completed but organisation based assignment, which leads to a report of 3,000 words. It will: • Provide a justified learning and talent development strategy that addresses a candidate identified, and diagnosed organisation, issue or problem and • Also includes a detailed implementation plan. Marking Criteria The report will be within a specified plus or minus of the target word length; + or – 10% is recommended. It will include the following content: • A description of the organisation context with specific information on detail such as size, structure, products, markets and operating environment. • A rationale for the selection and diagnosis of the issue or problem which is justified by reference to internal organisation factors and which is supported by reference to external sources and data. • A clear account of the proposed L&TD strategy which is justified and supported by a clear argument and business case related to organisation factors and fit with the diagnosis. • The justification for the L&TD strategy will make reference to relevant research literature which is critically evaluated for application and relevance to the problem/issue and proposed L&TD strategy. • An implementation plan with detail of resource requirements, timescales and accountabilities. Distinction BO Impressive analysis of the organisation strategic context of the issue or problem. KU Demonstrates in depth knowledge and understanding of L&TD practice. AC Justifies the L&TD strategy with convincing reference to the context, supported by impressive and persuasive use of reference to relevant research. PP Communicates ideas and recommendations using an excellent structure and writing style. AC/PP Provides an implementation with comprehensive and specific detail. Merit BO Well argued analysis of the organisation strategic context of the issue or problem. KU Demonstrates sound knowledge and understanding of L&TD practice. AC Justifies the L&TD strategy with well argued reference to the context, supported by well selected and used references to relevant research. PP Communicates ideas and recommendations in a persuasive structure and writing style. AC/PP Provides a logical and detailed implementation plan. Pass BO Locates the issue or problem satisfactorily in the strategic context of the organisation. KU Demonstrates satisfactory knowledge and understanding of L&TD practice. AC Justifies the L&TD strategy with adequate and clearly argued reference to the context, supported by adequate reference to relevant research. PP Communicates ideas and recommendations using an appropriate structure and writing style. AC/PP Provides an adequate implementation plan. Fail BO Does not locate the issue or problem in the strategic context of the organisation satisfactorily. KU Demonstrates unsatisfactory knowledge and understanding of L&TD practice. AC Fails to justify the L&TD strategy with inadequate and/or poorly argued reference to the context, supported by little, if any, reference to relevant research. PP Does not communicate ideas and recommendations iusing an appropriate structure and/or writing style. AC/PP Provides an unsatisfactory or impractical implementation plan.