CIPD Assessment Activity Template

Activity 1
A new manager is starting in the organisation shortly. Your HR department has been asked to provide a 10 minute presentation that will give the manager some understanding of the organisation in preparation for their start. The presentation may be made one-to-one or to a larger group and should be observed by your tutor.

The information you provide should include:
the purpose and goals of the organisation
a list of what the organisation produces or the services that it offers to
its customers an identification of the main customers
an analysis of 4 external factors and their impact on the business activities of an organisation the structure of the organisation that includes at least 4 functions an explanation of how these different functions work together within the organisation to optimise performance an identification of the culture of the organisation and 2 ways this affects operations

Activity 2
Your Executive Directors are proposing to reduce the size of the HR section, or even close the function completely. You are to write a report to the Board that supports the retention of the HR function within the organisation, and explain:

how 3 HR activities support the organisation’s strategy
3 ways HR professionals support line managers and their staff

Activity Resource
Observation Record (1 page)

Assessment Criteria
Evidence to be produced

Activity 1
An Observation Record indicating how the assessment criteria have been met. A copy of the PowerPoint presentation slides.
Activity 2
Report of approximately 1000 words.

Unit 3HRC – Learning Outcomes:

1. Understand how HR/L&D activities support an organisation
2. Understand the structure, culture and functions of an organisation

Assessment Criteria

Activity Content
Assessor feedback – to be completed by the assessor with notes to support the decision Describe the purpose & goals of an organisation
Describe the purpose & goals of an organisation

Describe the products, services and customers of an organisation List the main products and services of the organisation

Identify the main customers

Analyse how external factors impact on the business activities of an organisation analysis of a minimum of 4 external factors &their impact on the business activities of an organisation

Describe the structure of an organisation and the functions within it Structure of the organisation with at least 4 functions

Explain how the different functions work together to optimise performance
Explain how the different functions work together to optimise performance

Explain how the culture of an organisation affects its operation Explain how the culture of an organisation & at least 2 ways it affects its operation