Analysis of Organisational Objectives - Management Assignment Help

Estimated Time

10 Minutes

Objective

To provide you with an opportunity to identify strategic change needs through an analysis of organisational objectives.

Activity

Complete the following individually or in a group (as applicable to the specific activity and the assessment environment):

• Why is it important to analyse an organisation’s objectives when identifying change requirements or opportunities?

• Give three examples of the types of strategic change that may be required as a result of an analysis of organisational objectives.

Estimated Time

10 Minutes

Objective

To provide you with an opportunity to review existing policies and practices against strategic objectives to identify where changes are required.

Activity

Complete the following individually or in a group (as applicable to the specific activity and the assessment environment):

• Why should existing policies and practices be reviewed against strategic objectives?

• Imagine that an organisation has a new strategic objective concerning the introduction of new technology throughout the business which will affect all employees. Which types of policies and practices may need to be reviewed in the light of this objective?

Estimated Time

20 Minutes

Objective          

To provide you with an opportunity to monitor the external environment to identify events or trends that impact on the achievement of organisational objectives.

Activity

Complete the following individually or in a group (as applicable to the specific activity and the assessment environment):

• Give six examples of the types of external trends or events that may impact the achievement of an organisation’s objectives.

• Using the PESTLE analysis tool, identify three current factors in each category which affect (or may potentially affect) your industry sector.

Estimated Time

20 Minutes

Objective

To provide you with an opportunity to identify major operational change requirements due to performance gaps, business opportunities or threats, or management decisions.

Activity

Complete the following individually or in a group (as applicable to the specific activity and the assessment environment):

• Give 3 examples of each of the following factors which may result in change in an organisation:

• Imagine that a graphic design company has found that they are only delivering 70% of customer projects on time, that customer satisfaction is low and that a competitor has started trading on the same business park, targeting the same customer base. What changes might arise from this set of circumstances?