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Student Name:
Jobelle Juquiana DEL ROSARIO
Student ID Number:
22200562
Trainer/Assessor Name:
Hsiu-Wan CHENG
Class:
DHM_1022
Contextualised and customised by MIA RTO: 40813
SITXHRM003
Lead and manage people
Learner Workbook
Version 2.0
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
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Instructions to Learner
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Assessment instructions
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Assessment requirements
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Observation/Demonstration
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Assessment Cover Sheet
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Performance Criteria
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ACTIVITIES AND WRITTEN QUESTIONS
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Activity 1A
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Activity 1B
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Activity 1C
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Activity 2A
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Activity 2B
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Activity 2C
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Activity 2D
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Activity 2E
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Activity 2F
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Activity 2G
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Activity 2H
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Activity 3A
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Activity 3B
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Activity 3C
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Activity 3D
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Activity 3E
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MAJOR ASSESSMENTS
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Section A: Skills Activity
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Section B: Knowledge Activity (Q & A)
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Section C: Performance Activity
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Appendix: Workplace Documentation – for learner
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Workplace documents checklist
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Instructions to Learner
Assessment instructions
Overview
Prior to commencing the assessments, your trainer/assessor will explain each assessment task and the terms and conditions relating to the submission of your assessment task. Please consult with your trainer/assessor if you are unsure of any questions. It is important that you understand and adhere to the terms and conditions, and address fully each assessment task. If any assessment task is not fully addressed, then your assessment task will be returned to you for resubmission. Your trainer/assessor will
remain available to support you throughout the assessment process. Written work
Assessment tasks are used to measure your understanding and underpinning skills and knowledge of the overall unit of competency. When undertaking any written assessment tasks, please ensure that you address the following criteria:
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Address each question including any sub-points
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Demonstrate that you have researched the topic thoroughly ⮚
Cover the topic in a logical, structured manner ⮚
Your assessment tasks are well presented, well referenced and word processed
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Your assessment tasks include your full legal name on each and every page.
Active participation
It is a condition of enrolment that you actively participate in your studies. Active participation is completing all the assessment tasks on time. Plagiarism
Plagiarism is taking and using someone else's thoughts, writings or inventions and representing them as your own. Plagiarism is a serious act and may result in a learner’s exclusion from a course. When you have any doubts about including the work of other authors in your assessment, please consult your trainer/assessor. The following list outlines some of the activities for which a learner can be accused of plagiarism: ⮚
Presenting any work by another individual as one's own unintentionally ⮚
Handing in assessments markedly similar to or copied from another learner
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Presenting the work of another individual or group as their own work
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Handing in assessments without the adequate acknowledgement of sources used, including assessments taken totally or in part from the internet.
If it is identified that you have plagiarised within your assessment, then a meeting will be organised to discuss this with you, and further action may be taken accordingly.
Collusion
Collusion is the presentation by a learner of an assignment as their own that is, in fact, the result in whole or in part of unauthorised collaboration with another person or persons. Collusion involves the cooperation of two or more learners in plagiarism or other forms of academic misconduct and, as such, both parties are subject to disciplinary action. Collusion or copying from other learners is not permitted and will result in a “0” grade and NYC.
Assessments must be typed using document software such as (or similar to) MS Office. Handwritten assessments will not be accepted (unless, prior written confirmation is provided by the trainer/assessor to confirm).
Competency outcome
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There are two outcomes of assessments: S = Satisfactory and NS = Not Satisfactory (requires more training and experience).
Once the learner has satisfactorily completed all the tasks for this module the learner will be awarded “Competent” (C) or “Not yet Competent” (NYC) for the relevant unit of competency. If you are deemed “Not Yet Competent” you will be provided with feedback from your assessor and will be given another chance to resubmit your assessment task(s). If you are still deemed as “Not Yet Competent” you will be required to re-enrol in the unit of competency.
Additional evidence
If we, at our sole discretion, determine that we require additional or alternative information/evidence in order to determine competency, you must provide us with such information/evidence, subject to privacy
and confidentiality issues. We retain this right at any time, including after submission of your assessments.
Confidentiality
We will treat anything, including information about your job, workplace, employer, with strict confidence, in accordance with the law. However, you are responsible for ensuring that you do not provide us with anything regarding any third party including your employer, colleagues and others, that they do not consent to the disclosure of. While we may ask you to provide information or details about aspects of your employer and workplace, you are responsible for obtaining necessary consents and ensuring that privacy rights and confidentiality obligations are not breached by you in supplying us with such information.
Assessment appeals process
If you feel that you have been unfairly treated during your assessment, and you are not happy with your assessment and/or the outcome as a result of that treatment, you have the right to lodge an appeal. You must first discuss the issue with your trainer/assessor. If you would like to proceed further with the request after discussions with your trainer/assessor, you need to lodge your appeal to the course coordinator, in writing, outlining the reason(s) for the appeal. Recognised prior learning
Candidates will be able to have their previous experience or expertise recognised on request.
Special needs
Candidates with special needs should notify their trainer/assessor to request any required adjustments as soon as possible. This will enable the trainer/assessor to address the identified needs immediately.
Authenticity
Students are required to sign the Assessment Cover sheet, indicating that the work they have submitted for assessment is their own.
Practical tasks and clinic observations by the assessor during placement visits ensure that the assessor sees the student demonstrating the skills and knowledge required of this unit.
Supervisor reports (where applicable) require clinic supervisors to sign that they have observed the student undertaking the tasks detailed in the checklist
Reasonable adjustment
A legislation and regulatory framework underpins and supports the delivery of vocational education and training across Australia. Under this framework, providers of vocational education and training must take
steps to ensure that learners with recognised disabilities can access and participate in education and training on the same basis as learners without disabilities. Sometimes reasonable adjustments are made to the learning environment, training delivery, learning resources and / or assessment tasks to accommodate the particular needs of a learner with a disability. An adjustment is reasonable if it can accommodate the learner’s particular needs, while also taking into account such as the views of the SITXHRM003 Lead and manage people (Learner Workbook) Version 2.0
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learner, the potential effect of the adjustment on the learner and others, the cost and benefits of making
the adjustment.
Adjustment must:
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Be discussed and agreed to by the learner with a disability
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Benefit the learner with a disability ⮚
Maintain the competency standards
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Be reasonable to expect in a workplace.
Adjustments are not required if they could ⮚
Cause the RTO unjustifiable hardship.
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Harm other learners.
Making reasonable adjustments requires MIA to balance the need for change with the expense or effort involved in making this change. If an adjustment requires a disproportionately high expenditure or disruption it is not likely to be reasonable.
Some examples of reasonable adjustments that could be made for the assessments in this workbook include:
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Verbal responses to written activities (such as question and answers tasks and case studies).
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Conducting assessor clinic observations via Skype or other video format (for example, in cases of students in remote areas).
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Rescheduling assessor observation in the event that clinic conditions may not be suitable for example, safety concerns, required resources not being available, lack of appropriate clients on the day, etc.
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Providing students with large – print copies of the Student Workbook.
Record any reasonable adjustments made in the space provided in the relevant task’s checklist and in the
assessment record.
Assessment requirements
Assessment can either be: ⮚
Direct observation
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Product-based methods e.g. reports, role plays, work samples
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Portfolios – annotated and validated
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Questioning
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Third party evidence.
If submitting third party evidence, the Third Party Observation/Demonstration document must be completed by the agreed third party.
Third parties can be:
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Supervisors
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Trainers
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Team members
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Clients
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Consumers.
The third party observation must be submitted to your trainer/assessor, as directed. The third party observation is to be used by the assessor to assist them in determining competency.
The assessment activities in this workbook assess aspects of all the elements, performance criteria, skills and knowledge and performance requirements of the unit of competency.
To demonstrate competence in this unit you must undertake all activities in this workbook and have them deemed satisfactory by the assessor. If you do not answer some questions or perform certain tasks, and therefore you are deemed to be Not Yet Competent, your trainer/assessor may ask you SITXHRM003 Lead and manage people (Learner Workbook) Version 2.0
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supplementary questions to determine your competence. Once you have demonstrated the required level of performance, you will be deemed competent in this unit.
Should you still be deemed Not Yet Competent, you will have the opportunity to resubmit your assessments or appeal the result.
As part of the assessment process, all learners must abide by any relevant assessment policies as provided during induction.
If you feel you are not yet ready to be assessed or that this assessment is unfair, please contact your assessor to discuss your options. You have the right to formally appeal any outcome and, if you wish to do so, discuss this with your trainer/assessor.
Observation/Demonstration
Throughout this unit, you will be expected to show your competency of the elements through observations or demonstrations. Your trainer/assessor will have a list of demonstrations you must complete or tasks to be observed. The observations and demonstrations will be completed as well as the activities found in this workbook. An explanation of observations and demonstrations:
Observation is on-the-job
The observation will usually require:
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Performing a work based skill or task ⮚
Interaction with colleagues and/or customers.
Demonstration is off-the-job
A demonstration will require:
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Performing a skill or task that is asked of you
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Undertaking a simulation exercise.
Your trainer/assessor will inform you of which one of the above they would like you to do. The observation/demonstration will cover one of the unit’s elements.
The observation/demonstration will take place either in the workplace or the training environment, depending on the task to be undertaken and whether it is an observation or demonstration. Your trainer/assessor will ensure you are provided with the correct equipment and/or materials to complete the task. They will also inform you of how long you have to complete the task.
You should be able to demonstrate the skills, knowledge and performance criteria required for competency in this unit, as seen in the Learner Guide.
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Assessment Cover Sheet
Students: Please fill out this cover sheet clearly and accurately for this student workbook. Make sure you have kept a copy of your work.
Student Name:
Jobelle Juquiana DEL ROSARIO
Unique Student Identifier (USI):
KH9H3HKJSW
Email:
delrosariojobelle9@gmail.com
Units:
SITXHRM003 Lead and manage people
Trainer/Assessor Name:
Hsiu-Wan CHENG
Due Date:
30/08/2023
Declaration:
I declare that:
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These tasks are my own work
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None of this work has been completed by any other person
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No part of these tasks has been copied from another person’s work, except where
document or work is listed/ referenced.
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I understand that if I am found to be in breach of policy, disciplinary action may be
taken against me
Student’s Signature:
Date of Submission:
30/08/2023
Student feedback/comments:
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Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1. Model high standards of performance and behaviour
1.1 Act as a positive role model through individual performance
1.2 Show support for and commitment to organisational goals in day-to-day work performance
1.3 Interact with team members in a positive and professional manner
2. Develop team commitment and cooperation
2.1 Develop and clearly communicate short, medium and long-
term plans and objectives consistent with organisational goals in consultation with the team
2.2 Communicate expectations, roles and responsibilities of team members to encourage them to take responsibility for
own work
2.3 Encourage teams and individuals to develop innovative approaches to work
2.4 Identify and reward individual and team efforts and contributions
2.5 Model and encourage open and supportive communication within the team
2.6 Seek and share information from the wider business environment with the team
2.7 Represent team interests in the wider environment
2.8 Seek feedback from team members and implement changes
within the bounds of organisational goals and policies
3. Manage team performance
3.1 Delegate tasks and responsibilities, identify barriers to delegation, and implement processes to overcome them
3.2 Evaluate team member skills and provide opportunities for individual development
3.3 Monitor team performance to ensure progress towards achievement of goals
3.4 Provide mentoring and coaching to support team members
3.5 Motivate individuals and teams to achieve optimum performance
3.6 Provide recognition and rewards for team achievements
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ACTIVITIES AND WRITTEN QUESTIONS
Complete the following activities individually or in a group (as applicable to the specific activity and the assessment environment).
Where applicable, a signed observation by either an approved third party or the assessor will need to be included in these activities as proof of completion.
Activity 1A
Estimated Time
20 Minutes
Objective
To provide you with an opportunity to act as a positive role model through individual performance.
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Provide at least two reasons why it is important for managers and supervisors to act as positive role models within the workplace?
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It sets a standard for other workers to follow ➢
Staff members often look to managers for inspiration
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What roles and functions do you have as a manager? Provide a minimum of three examples.
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Decision making – the ability to make important choices within the workplace
to ensure operations run efficiently ➢
Delegating tasks – being able to allocate jobs and tasks to others effectively ➢
Monitoring staff – checking to see whether goals are being met by employees
and they are completing tasks as expected ➢
Planning and organising – the ability to assess what is needed by the organisation and arranging employees to meet these needs ➢
Providing information to employees regarding: o organisation performance o changes in organisational policies o marketing information and targets o overall organisational objectives o plans for new equipment o rationale for management decisions o technology updates o training developments.
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Activity 1B
Estimated Time
20 Minutes
Objective
To provide you with an opportunity to show support for and commitment to organisational goals in day-to-day work performance.
1.
Describe the difference between a mission statement and a vision statement / corporate aims, and explain their use for your organisation.
Mission statement A mission statement is a qualitative statement that defines the overall purpose of the organisation and its primary objectives. Mission statements rarely change, and are used to motivate employees and others within the business. Vision statement / corporate aims A vision statement, also known as the corporate aims, is a set of ideas and targets that define the future of the organisation. They are used to provide a common objective and purpose for employees within a company that helps to guide their actions and build team spirit. Vision statements help to form the objectives of an organisation.
2.
What actions can you take within the workplace to show support for and commitment to organisational goals?
As a supervisor or operational or senior manager, it is necessary for you to show
support for organisational aims and objectives through your everyday work. This may involve informing all employees of any alterations to organisational goals, helping them to meet their individual objectives, and reminding others about the significance of meeting targets. Additionally, it is good practice to provide reminders to employees about organisational goals on a frequent basis.
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Activity 1C
Estimated Time
20 Minutes
Objective
To provide you with an opportunity to interact with team members in a positive
and professional manner.
1.
Why is it important for managers and supervisors to interact with team members in a positive and professional manner?
It has been highlighted that an important quality for a manager to have is the ability to communicate with people at varying levels in the organisation. Such interactions can lead to better informed decisions being made and ensures that employees understand how they can contribute to meeting organisational goals. However, it is important to contemplate the type of interaction that supervisors and managers should have with their staff. Having a positive professional relationship between employees and their supervisors usually correlates with individuals finding work more engaging and enjoyable. Conversely, research demonstrates that dissatisfaction with supervisors can often lead to reduced morale and a damaging impact on productivity and revenue. Therefore, it is vital for managers to make an effort to interact with the staff they are responsible for in a positive manner.
2.
Outline a range of actions that may take place in positive and professional interactions? ➢
Greeting the employee upon the start of a conversation ➢
Using the name of the employee ➢
Being empathic by understanding and appreciating the circumstances of the employee. For example, if asking them to work overtime or alter their shift pattern, you should acknowledge the social and personal needs and responsibilities of employees and be understanding if they are unable to meet your request ➢
Acting fairly by treating all employees with the same level of respect ➢
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3.
Within a workplace environment, demonstrate a range of the actions provided to interact with your employees in a positive and professional manner.
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Providing constructive criticism when needed rather than becoming insulting or angered ➢
Being honest with employees ➢
If holding a group or individual meeting, taking notes can demonstrate professionalism as it shows you are taking the points being made seriously and you are more likely to respond to any issues being raised ➢
Speaking with language that is appropriate to the recipient, for example refraining from using specialist terminology that may not be understood ➢
Using eye-contact appropriately.
Activity 2A
Estimated Time
15 Minutes
Objective
To provide you with an opportunity to recognise how to develop and clearly communicate short, medium and long-term plans and objectives consistent with
organisational goals in consultation with the team.
Describe the use of short-term, medium-term and long-term plans and objectives within your business.
Short-term The development of short-term plans involves looking at what is required by a business and trying to achieve them within a short space of time. At times there may be actions that can be taken to improve the operation of business activities
where the outcomes can be observed very quickly. For example, developing the skills of employees or improving customer service are examples of goals where plans can be implemented to achieve them in the short-term. Short-term plans can also be implemented to alleviate company issues while a longer-term plan is
being generated. Medium-term Planning for the medium-term involves applying permanent problems to short-
term problems. While short-term plans ensure that resolutions can be made to problems quickly, medium-term planning aims at ensuring the problems will not
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Long-term Long-term planning involves developing policies and procedures that will help the organisation meet its mission and vision statements. They are actions that will help to solve problems permanently and create a structure where short and medium-term responses are not required.
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Activity 2B
Estimated Time
30 Minutes
Objective
To provide you with an opportunity to communicate expectations, roles and responsibilities of team members to encourage them to take responsibility for own work.
1.
In groups, explain a range of key customer needs and expectations that employees need to meet.
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Friendliness – speaking politely to customers and greeting them upon the start of a conversation ➢
Empathy – the ability to understand and appreciate the circumstances of the customer by placing yourself in their shoes ➢
Fairness – being able to treat all customers with the same level of respect, regardless of their circumstances ➢
Clear instructions and information – the ability to provide the customer with the information that they are seeking ➢
Options and alternatives – when the needs of the customer cannot be immediately met, it is important to provide them with alternatives.
2.
What responsibilities do employees have at your workplace in relation to personal presentation?
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Adhering to policies and procedures, such as: o accepting, declining and amending roster hours o personal and carer’s leave o personal work requirements o counselling and discipline o grievances o equal employment opportunity o uniform and personal presentation standards o discrimination and harassment o dress or uniform standards o code of conduct. ➢
Cooperative and open communication – supporting others within the team whenever necessary and possible ➢
Nature and scope of work – the type of work they are expected to do within the team and the situations that this may occur ➢
Relationships with others in the workplace and interdependent areas of activity – the expectancy to work with other people performing certain roles ➢
Reporting requirements – this may include reporting when issues arise such as customer complaints, or in relation to health and safety concerns.
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3.
How are individual job roles communicated to employees in your organisation?
Procedures for informing workers about their job role may differ slightly, as information needs to be tailored to the individual rather than being company wide. It is usually also the responsibility of managers or supervisors to inform employees of their role within the organisation. Such information is generally made clear to individuals applying for a role within an organisation, as details will be contained within a job description. The role of employees may be covered in more detail in a handbook, or through information provided during an induction period. If the role of employees needs to change for any reason, such as if they are required to work within another area of the business, then their new role should clearly explained and any necessary training should be provided.
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Activity 2C
Estimated Time
Minutes
Objective
To provide you with an opportunity to understand how to encourage teams and
individuals to develop innovative approaches to work.
1.
Why might it be difficult to gain innovative ideas from employees without them being encouraged?
Encouraging your staff to think innovatively isn’t always straightforward, though. One of the primary reasons for this is that the majority of workers within tourism, travel, hospitality and events industries are tied down with their
own roles and duties and do not have the time to consider original approaches for the business to take. Some people may also find it difficult to think of innovative ideas, and may need guidance about how to think outside the box. Additionally, some employees may feel that they have valuable opinions for improving organisational practices, but do not have a pathway to share them with senior figures.
2.
Why is important to listen to customer feedback in order to develop innovative approaches to work? How can this be encouraged?
When looking for new approaches to service delivery, ensure not to ignore your customers, as they are the key stakeholders who dictate both current and future levels of income. As customers are the group who actual buy and use goods and services, they are also the ones who can provide valuable information about what they would like to see changed. While some of these ideas may also have been considered by employees, some ideas may take a unique perspective and could help to improve operational procedures and service delivery. In order to gain such opinion, staff members on the front line need to listen to customers carefully – feedback may not always be gained through formal methods and instead customers might provide useful opinions through casual conversations. As a manager or supervisor, you ought to encourage employees to listen out for approaches suggested by employees, and
develop a procedure so that they can be shared with the relevant people.
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Activity 2D
Estimated Time
25 Minutes
Objective
To provide you with an opportunity to recognise how to identify and reward individual and team efforts and contributions.
1.
What are the advantages of performance-related pay?
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Staff effort would be expected to rise, thus increasing output or the quality of
service provided ➢
Staff turnover and the level of absenteeism from work should fall due to people striving to gain bonuses or a wage rise ➢
Costs to the business may fall as fewer workers are required if productivity is high and absenteeism low ➢
Employees will strive to meet the targets they have been set, and therefore wider organisational goals are more likely to be reached.
2.
What are the issues with the use of profit sharing as a reward for team efforts and contributions?
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When a company makes only a very small profit or even a loss, bonuses will appear to be insignificant in comparison to wages and motivation may fall. This is especially true when profits are low despite the hard work of employees ➢
As employees are unsure of how much money they will receive together with their wage, financial planning becomes more difficult ➢
Conflict may still arise when certain employees have not pulled their weight in the team but still receive the same share of profits as those who have committed extensively.
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Activity 2E
Estimated Time
20 Minutes
Objective
To provide you with an opportunity to identify how to model and encourage open and supportive communication within the team.
1.
What are the benefits of developing a workplace forum for employees to discuss issues and seek advice?
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Questions or advice can be posted in an organisation wide forum, or solely to people in the same work teams. This can: o save time in comparison to trying to ask everyone for support in person o result in a greater range of knowledge and expertise being drawn upon ➢
It makes it easier to gain advice from supervisors and managers when they are away from the workplace ➢
Responses can be sent directly to the phone of employees so any issues can be resolved quickly.
2.
Describe a range of actions that could be taken to encourage supportive communication within your workplace.
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Providing examples to employees of how teamwork will benefit the team ➢
Informing them of how to effectively use workplace communication systems ➢
Highlighting that supportive communicative may improve performance, thus leading to rewards or bonuses ➢
Ensuring that individuals with specialist skills are rostered into shifts to support others, and highlighting to the team who these people are. Specialist skills may include: o technology expert o physical ability o experience of working with children o customer service skills.
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Activity 2F
Estimated Time
20 Minutes
Objective
To provide you with an opportunity to seek and share information from the wider business environment with the team.
1.
Outline the business information that would need to be shared with new recruits during an induction session.
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Conditions of employment ➢
Contact details for various personnel in the business ➢
Current organisational focus or initiatives ➢
Employee benefits, responsibilities and rights ➢
Enterprise culture, goals, objectives, responsibilities and vision ➢
Key organisational policies and procedures ➢
Industrial arrangements for the organisation ➢
Organisational charts ➢
Payroll information ➢
Policies and procedures specific to the job role ➢
Work health and safety information.
2.
Why might it be necessary to share information with colleagues regarding the recruitment plans of the organisation? Providing business information to the team of employees you are responsible for has been highlighted as an important procedure in order for them to understand their roles and the direction of the organisation. Information about the business will generally be explained to staff members at the commencement of their employment through induction, and regularly thereafter in response to any internal or external business changes.
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Activity 2G
Estimated Time
15 Minutes
Objective
To provide you with an opportunity to recognise how to represent team interests in the wider environment.
1.
What social considerations of employees might you represent to the personnel responsible for developing a roster?
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Parental responsibilities – employees may have responsibilities involving children, such as picking them up from school, and therefore may want to base their shifts around this time ➢
Caring duties – individuals may have the need to care for family members of friends who are ill or injured ➢
Leisure activities – employees are likely to take part in leisure activities outside of work. Arranging a roster so that an employee can have particular days or times of the day off can keep them happy.
2.
In what circumstances might you represent the interests of a team in relation to responding to service outcomes and disputes?
If senior management figures are dissatisfied with the performance levels of a particular team or of individual, it may be the responsibility of the manager or supervisor for that team to represent their interests. This may involve supporting the team or person prior to performance reviews, or may include encouraging senior management to provide further training for the team. Additionally, as managers are likely to be responsible for the development and administration of policies and procedures, when they are ineffective, the accountability may fall on their shoulders and they should provide explanations to senior figures rather than blaming front line workers.
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Activity 2H
Estimated Time
25 Minutes
Objective
To provide you with an opportunity to recognise how to seek feedback from team members and implement changes within the bounds of organisational goals and policies.
1.
How might you seek feedback from team members on a range of organisational proceedings? What are the benefits of these methods?
As a manager or supervisor you ought to regularly seek feedback from team members concerning various different aspects of organisational proceedings. This will enable you to establish what has been working well, and whether anything needs to be changed so that service delivery can run more smoothly. Gaining feedback will most likely take place through team meetings, as this provides everyone within the group an opportunity to share their opinion. Meetings provide the added benefit of people being able to build on each other’s points; if you spoke to everyone individually, they might not have thought of the original statement and therefore detail is lost. However, you may
also want to encourage employees to speak to you on their own if they would not feel comfortable speaking in front of the group. This is particularly true if for
example people need to report negative aspects of team dynamics.
2.
What actions could be taken to improve group dynamics?
You should also gain details about how the team have been working together and whether there has been an effective dynamic. A group with a positive dynamic is characterised as having members who trust each other, make collective decisions, and hold each other accountable for performing their role. In comparison, a group with a negative dynamic often has members whose behaviour is disruptive and there is conflict when making decisions. Try not to disrupt a group once a positive dynamic has been formed. You will need to make alterations to teams though if they are failing to work effectively together.
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3.
Provide four examples of workplace policies and procedures that you may want to gain feedback about from employees.
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Accepting, declining and amending roster hours ➢
Personal and carer’s leave ➢
Personal work requirements ➢
Counselling and discipline ➢
Grievances ➢
Equal employment opportunity ➢
Uniform and personal presentation standards ➢
Discrimination and harassment ➢
Dress or uniform standards ➢
Code of conduct
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Activity 3A
Estimated Time
20 Minutes
Objective
To provide you with an opportunity to delegate tasks and responsibilities, identify barriers to delegation, and implement processes to overcome them.
1.
In pairs, discuss the importance of informing employees of nature and scope
of work in advance of their shift.
When your employees are informed, they're more likely to stay engaged and motivated in their work. Letting them know what's expected of them, how the company is faring and their own personal performance is key to ensuring a prosperous atmosphere and the overall success of your business.
2.
Identify a range of barrier that may arise when delegating tasks and responsibilities, and highlight barriers to overcome them.
Examples of barriers: ➢
You may not feel that employees have the necessary skills to perform the task ➢
There may be reluctance from employees to perform a task because they
do not feel they are capable of completing it ➢
Employees may already have too many other tasks to complete ➢
You may be unsure about who is the correct individual or group of employees
to perform a role. Processes to solve barriers: ➢
You have to be prepared to let employees to make mistakes initially before being able to perform a task competently ➢
Provide training or mentoring so that employees can perform a variety of roles ➢
Encourage employees and provide constructive feedback about how they can perform a role ➢
If the employee has too many tasks to complete already, you could help them
to prioritise the most important tasks or allocate some of their tasks to other people ➢
In order to fully understand the skills of your employees, you might decide to form a spreadsheet or database that includes the skills, experience, and training
completed by each individual.
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Activity 3B
Estimated Time
15 Minutes
Objective
To provide you with an opportunity to recognise how to evaluate team member
skills and provide opportunities for individual development; and provide mentoring and coaching to support team members.
1.
Describe three methods of evaluating the skills of team members.
Observing them within the workplace: This method involves directly observing team members during their daily tasks and activities. By closely monitoring their
performance, behavior, and ability to handle various challenges, you can assess their skills firsthand. This method allows you to evaluate how effectively they apply their skills in real-world scenarios and how well they collaborate with their colleagues.
Asking them about their strengths, weaknesses, and skillset: Engaging team members in open discussions about their skills is an effective way to assess their self-awareness and their ability to critically evaluate their own performance. By asking them about their strengths, weaknesses, and the specific skills they possess, you can gain insights into their level of self-reflection and understanding of their own capabilities.
Asking for employees to highlight the skills of their colleagues as well as weaknesses: This method involves seeking input from fellow team members to evaluate their colleagues' skills. Requesting feedback from others allows you to gather different perspectives and insights about each team member's strengths
2.
Provide a range of examples of training and coaching that is utilised in your organisation.
➢
On-the-job training from a supervisor ➢
Entering them into a mentoring program ➢
Arranging for an external trainer to hold sessions with them ➢
Giving them training materials to study ➢
Setting an assessment for them to complete by a deadline ➢
Sending them on courses to obtain extra qualifications ➢
Providing them with training videos
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Activity 3C
Estimated Time
20 Minutes
Objective
To provide you with an opportunity to understand how to monitor team performance to ensure progress towards achievement of goals. 1.
Describe two aspects of team performance that need to be monitored when
reviewing progress towards meeting goals.
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Attendance – have employees improved their overall level of attendance? o this could be measured by reviewing signing in systems or looking at rosters that show actual hours worked ➢
Use of supportive systems – have teams been making use of supportive systems such as forums to address issues? o you could read through posts and responses within the electronic system to assess if it has been utilised effectively
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2.
Explain how reviewing complaints can act as useful method of monitoring customer service levels.
Assessing the numbers and types of complaints that your company has received can act as a useful point of information for team performance. If for example individuals or teams have not provided adequate levels of customer service, then their number of complaints is likely to be high. Similarly, complaint numbers can signify if any goods or services being provided to customers are not to an acceptable standard. However, it is important to look at the details of individual complaints rather than just the numbers; an increase in customer numbers could be down to a large increase in the number of overall customers rather than performance levels dropping.
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Activity 3D
Estimated Time
10 Minutes
Objective
To provide you with an opportunity to identify how to motivate individuals and teams to achieve optimum performance.
How can Maslow’s hierarchy of needs theory be applied to the motivation of employees?
Applying this concept to motivation within the workplace generally starts at the security needs stage. Employees are motivated to keep control in their lives by maintaining their job, which can provide structure and psychological benefits to the individual. Fear of losing their job through poor performance may inspire employees to maximise their efforts. Belonging to a workplace team can act as a
social need for employees; the sense of belonging to a common purpose or goal can act as a motivator. Therefore, reminding individuals of their responsibilities within the team can often focus their attentions as people don’t want to let their colleagues down. According to the esteem needs stage, individuals have a desire to perform well and gain the respect of others. A manager or supervisor can use this to the advantage of the organisation by reminding people of what they need to do in order to be successful. The theory could also be applied to the use of rewards and recognition within the workplace. Being rewarded for quality performance can act as a further motivator to continue to impress. Employees will feel that they have grown personally if they receive a financial reward or a promotion within the business.
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Activity 3E
Estimated Time
15 Minutes
Objective
To provide you with an opportunity to understand how to provide recognition and rewards for team achievements.
1.
Provide three examples of team achievements that may lead to recognition and rewards.
➢
Meeting team goals ➢
Positive observations of team performance ➢
Innovative ideas being developed by the team
2.
What methods could you use to recognise and reward team achievements?
Flexible hours You might be able to provide employees with greater flexibility over their hours,
such as stating the days in the week they would like to work or allowing them to
choose when to come to work, so long as expected hours are completed. This can build morale for employees as they can better organise their lives. However,
this may not always be possible when you need to plan for certain events or functions. Offer time off Allowing team members to take paid time off work is often a more popular method of reward in comparison to allocating a bonus. Time off will vary based on the needs of the business and the achievement of the team, such as from a half-day off to multiple days. Take employees for a meal or arrange a party As a manager you may wish to make the reward more personal by being able to speak to your employees and let them know that their efforts are valued. This could for example take place by taking them out for lunch, or arranging a celebration. Provide gifts Another financial incentive for employees might come in the form of gifts. To make sure the gifts are appreciated, you should establish things that all employees would appreciate. This might for example be gift vouchers to certain shops or restaurants.
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MAJOR ASSESSMENTS
The major assessments are the major activities designed to assess your skills, knowledge and performance, as required to show competency in this unit. These activities should be completed after finishing the Learner Guide. You should complete these as stated below and as instructed by your trainer/assessor.
Skills, knowledge and performance may be termed as:
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Skills – skill requirements, required skills, essential skills, foundation skills
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Knowledge
– knowledge requirements, required knowledge, essential knowledge, knowledge evidence
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Performance
– evidence requirements, critical aspects of assessment, performance evidence.
Section A: Skills Activity
The Skills Activity is designed to be a series of demonstrative tasks that should be assessed by observation (by the assessor or third party, depending on the circumstances).
It will demonstrate all of the skills required for this unit of competency – your assessor will provide further instructions to you, if necessary.
Section B: Knowledge Activity (Q & A)
The Knowledge Activity is designed to be a verbal questionnaire where the assessor asks you a series of questions to confirm your competency for all of the required knowledge in the unit of competency.
Section C: Performance Activity
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The Performance Activity is designed to be a practical activity performed either in the workplace or a simulated environment. You should demonstrate the required practical tasks for the unit of competency and be observed by the assessor and/or third party, as applicable to the situation. If the third party is required to observe you, you will need to make the required arrangements with them.
If necessary for the activities, you should attach completed written answers, portfolios or any evidence of
competency to this workbook.
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Section A: Skills Activity
Objective: To provide you with an opportunity to show you have the required skills for this unit.
This activity will enable you to demonstrate the following skills:
Writing skills to:
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Prepare and document clear and articulate team plans
Oral communication skills to:
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Overcome communication barriers in providing effective support and motivation to a team
Planning and organising skills to:
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Ensure activities and initiatives important to team development are integrated into own work planning
Answer the activity in as much detail as possible, considering your organisational requirements.
1.
Prepare and document a clear and articulate team plan to dictate the roles and responsibilities they will undertake over a two-week period.
The first step is simple. Look at what you have and work out what you need. This can be done by making a straightforward list of the people at your organisation. Then create a second list detailing the
roles and tasks your organisation performs. You’ll see where you have a surplus or shortfall of expertise, then be able to add or reduce where necessary.
Secondly, make sure every person you hire meets strictly defined criteria for their role, using a position
description like the following:
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Job Description: more than an official title or designation, this sums up the tasks, functions and
responsibilities of whoever holds the position.
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Tasks or Functions: a detailed and specific rundown of the employee’s activities.
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Roles or Responsibilities: an outline of the expected results associated with the position.
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Competencies: the skills, capabilities and capacity to fulfil the responsibilities of the role.
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Experience and Education: a consideration of the background required to gain the competencies of the position.
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Performance Management and Indicators: an explanation of how the employee will be evaluated with respect to their performance. For example, what are the metrics used? And what are the key performance targets?
2.
Within a workplace environment, demonstrate effective support and motivation to a team. What communication barriers do you have to overcome and how is this achieved?
There are 3 main categories of communication barriers that can make effective communication challenging.
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Physical communication barriers such as social distancing, remote work, deskless nature of work, closed office doors, and others.
*Emotional communication barriers resulting from emotions such as mistrust and fear.
*Language communication barriers that refer to how a person speaks both verbally and nonverbally.
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3.
Create a workplace schedule that demonstrates the integration of activities and initiatives to support team development into your plans. As a leader in the workplace, it is essential to ensure that everyone in the team gets the appropriate amount of work. Sometimes, it's tempting to give an employee more tasks than others, especially if he/she finishes the tasks faster. But keep in mind that as managers, you must be fair. You must learn how to effectively assign tasks to your team members. Task distribution among various departments might vary from person to person. For efficient delegation, it is vital to consider guidelines while distributing duties to team members.Tasks that are delegated effectively move your people, projects, and the entire business forward. It increases management and staff trust and accountability, helps in refining and teaching new abilities, enables personnel to become acquainted with various groups and areas of employment, and is an excellent foundation for performance reviews, etc.
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Section B: Knowledge Activity (Q & A)
Objective: To provide you with an opportunity to show you have the required knowledge for this unit.
The answers to the following questions will enable you to demonstrate your knowledge of:
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Roles of and functions performed by supervisors and managers
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Expectations, roles and responsibilities of team members
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Considerations in the individual development of staff
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Features of different leadership styles
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Features of open and supportive communication
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Characteristics of effective leadership
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Principles of teamwork and:
o
characteristics of effective teams
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roles and attributes of team members
o
organisation of teams
o
potential team problems
o
benefits of effective teamwork
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Role and theories of motivation as they apply to the management of individuals and teams
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The role of group dynamics in successful team management
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Forms of recognition and reward applicable to leading staff
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Types of organisational plans and planning processes
Answer each question in as much detail as possible, considering your organisational requirements for each one.
1.
Describe a minimum of three roles and functions performed by supervisors and managers.
The supervisor's overall role is to communicate organizational needs, oversee employees' performance, provide guidance, support, identify development needs, and manage the reciprocal relationship between staff and the organization so that each is successful.
2.
Highlight two expectations, roles and responsibilities of team members in the workplace. ➢
Cooperative and open communication – supporting others within the team whenever necessary and possible ➢
Nature and scope of work – the type of work they are expected to do within the team and the situations that this may occur
3.
What aspects do you need to consider about employees in regard to each of the following:
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Change in job responsibilities
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External training and professional development
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Formal promotion
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Internal training and professional development
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Opportunity for greater autonomy or responsibility
Change in job responsibilities: Assess their current skills, experience, and willingness to adapt. Consider their capacity to handle new tasks, provide necessary training or resources, and evaluate potential impacts on workload, job satisfaction, and career growth.
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benefits for both the employee and the organization. Support their participation and encourage knowledge sharing upon completion.
Formal promotion: Evaluate an employee's performance, skills, and potential for growth. Consider their track record, ability to handle increased responsibilities, and alignment with the position's requirements. Communicate clearly about promotion criteria, provide feedback, and allow for open discussions to ensure transparency and fairness.
Internal training and professional development: Assess the employee's current skill gaps and provide internal training programs to address them. Identify their learning preferences and goals to tailor the training approach. Offer mentorship, job rotations, or cross-functional projects to enhance their skills and knowledge within the organization.
Opportunity for greater autonomy or responsibility: Evaluate an employee's past performance, decision-making abilities, and level of independence. Consider their readiness for increased autonomy and responsibility, as well as their willingness to take on additional challenges. Provide guidance and support as they navigate new territory and ensure clear communication channels.
4.
Explain the use of at least two different styles of leadership.
Autocratic or Authoritarian leadership
An autocratic leader centralizes power and decision-making in himself. He gives orders, assigns tasks and duties without consulting the employees. The leader takes full authority and assumes full responsibility.
Autocratic leadership is negative, based on threats and punishment. Subordinates act as he directs. He neither cares for their opinions nor permits them to influence the decision. He believes that because of his authority he alone can decide what is best in a given situation.
Democratic or Participative leadership
Participative or democratic leaders decentralise authority. It is characterised by consultation with the subordinates and their participation in the formulation of plans and policies. He encourages participation in decision-making.
He leads the subordinates mainly through persuasion and example rather than fear and force. Sometimes the leader serves as a moderator of the ideas and suggestions from his group.
5.
What are the key features of open and supportive communication and why should it be encouraged? Active Listening: Supportive communication involves actively listening to others, showing empathy, and seeking to understand their perspectives. It encourages a sense of psychological safety, where individuals feel
comfortable expressing their thoughts and ideas without fear of judgment.
Constructive Feedback: Open communication includes providing constructive feedback in a respectful and considerate manner. It focuses on specific behaviors or actions, offers suggestions for improvement, and acknowledges strengths. Constructive feedback helps individuals grow and develop professionally.
6.
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around them which will drive people to achieve their goals and objectives whilst working towards the bigger picture.
7.
Explain the importance of teamwork within your organisation including examples of tasks that require teamwork, the roles of people within these teams, how teams are organised, and any issues that arise in teams.
Importance of Teamwork:
Synergy: Teamwork allows for the combination of individual strengths and expertise, leading to better problem-solving, decision-making, and innovation.
Examples of Tasks Requiring Teamwork:
Project Management: Planning, executing, and delivering complex projects often require cross-
functional teams collaborating on various tasks to achieve project objectives.
Roles within Teams:
Team Leader: Provides guidance, sets goals, and facilitates the team's progress. They coordinate tasks, ensure effective communication, and resolve conflicts.
Team Organization:
Teams can be organized based on various factors, such as project requirements, functional areas, or a combination of both. Common team structures include functional teams (e.g., marketing team, finance team), cross-functional teams (combining members from different departments), and project teams (formed for specific initiatives).
Issues in Teams:
Communication Breakdown: Inadequate communication or misunderstandings can hinder team performance and coordination.
8.
Briefly describe the humanistic theory of motivation. How can Maslow’s hierarchy of needs theory be applied to the motivation of employees?
Applying this concept to motivation within the workplace generally starts at the security needs stage. Employees are motivated to keep control in their lives by maintaining their job, which can provide structure and psychological benefits to the individual. Fear of losing their job through poor
performance may inspire employees to maximise their efforts. Belonging to a workplace team can act as a social need for employees; the sense of belonging to a common purpose or goal can act as a motivator. Therefore, reminding individuals of their responsibilities within the team can often focus their attentions as people don’t want to let their colleagues down. According to the esteem needs stage, individuals have a desire to perform well and gain the respect of others. A manager or
supervisor can use this to the advantage of the organisation by reminding people of what they need to do in order to be successful. The theory could also be applied to the use of rewards and recognition within the workplace. Being rewarded for quality performance can act as a further motivator to continue to impress. Employees will feel that they have grown personally if they receive a financial reward or a promotion within the business.
9.
What are the characteristics of a group with a positive dynamic and why is this important for successful team management? Compare this to a group with a negative dynamic.
A group with a positive dynamic is characterized by several key aspects, while a group with a negative dynamic exhibits contrasting traits. Here are the characteristics of both types and why a positive dynamic is crucial for successful team management:
Positive Dynamic:
1. Trust and Mutual Respect: Team members trust and respect one another, fostering a safe and supportive environment where ideas can be freely shared without fear of judgment or reprisal.
2. Effective Communication: Open and transparent communication is encouraged, ensuring that information flows freely, ideas are exchanged, and feedback is provided constructively.
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3. Collaboration and Cooperation: Team members actively collaborate, share responsibilities, and work together towards shared goals. They value teamwork and are willing to offer assistance and support to one another.
4. Constructive Conflict Resolution: Conflicts are viewed as opportunities for growth and improvement. Team members address conflicts respectfully, seek common ground, and work towards mutually beneficial resolutions through open dialogue.
5. Positive Attitude and Motivation: Team members exhibit a positive attitude, enthusiasm, and motivation towards their work and the team's objectives. They encourage one another, celebrate successes, and provide support during challenging times.
Importance for Successful Team Management:
1. Productivity and Efficiency: A positive dynamic promotes effective collaboration, coordination, and utilization of team members' skills and expertise. This leads to increased productivity and efficiency in achieving team goals.
2. Innovation and Creativity: Open communication and collaboration within a positive dynamic encourage the sharing of diverse ideas, perspectives, and experiences. This fosters innovation, creativity, and the generation of unique solutions.
3. Employee Engagement and Satisfaction: A positive team dynamic contributes to higher levels of employee engagement and job satisfaction. When team members feel supported, valued, and respected, they are more motivated, productive, and likely to stay with the organization.
4. Trust and Psychological Safety: Trust is essential for effective teamwork and decision-making. A positive dynamic builds trust, creating a psychologically safe environment. This allows team members to take risks, share their thoughts openly, and learn from one another.
5. Resilience and Adaptability: A positive team dynamic helps the team navigate challenges and changes more effectively. The mutual support and collaboration enable the team to adapt, problem-solve, and overcome obstacles with greater resilience.
Contrastingly, a group with a negative dynamic may exhibit characteristics such as:
1. Lack of Trust and Respect: Team members may not trust or respect one another, leading to a toxic or hostile work environment.
2. Poor Communication: Communication breakdowns, misunderstandings, or lack of transparency hinder effective collaboration and decision-making.
3. Conflict and Tension: Conflicts are unresolved or escalate, leading to tension, unhealthy competition, and a divisive team atmosphere.
4. Low Motivation and Engagement: Negativity and lack of support can result in decreased motivation, low morale, and disengagement among team members.
5. Inefficiency and Dysfunction: A negative dynamic can lead to decreased productivity, missed deadlines, and a lack of accountability within the team.
10.
What methods could you use to recognise and reward leading staff members?
➢
Acknowledgment of individual good performance to the whole team ➢
Informal acknowledgment ➢
Presentation of awards ➢
Financial incentives ➢
Written reports to management.
11.
Describe the use of short-term, medium-term and long-term plans and objectives within your business.
Short-term The development of short-term plans involves looking at what is required by a business and trying to achieve them within a short space of time. At times there may be actions that can be taken to improve the operation of business activities where the outcomes can be observed very quickly. For
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example, developing the skills of employees or improving customer service are examples of goals where plans can be implemented to achieve them in the short-term. Short-term plans can also be implemented to alleviate company issues while a longer-term plan is being generated. Medium-term Planning for the medium-term involves applying permanent problems to short-term problems. While short-term plans ensure that resolutions can be made to problems quickly, medium-term planning aims at ensuring the problems will not occur again by tackling source of the problem. Long-term Long-term planning involves developing policies and procedures that will help the organisation meet its mission and vision statements. They are actions that will help to solve problems permanently and create a structure where short and medium-term responses are not required.
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Section C: Performance Activity
Objective: To provide you with an opportunity to demonstrate the required performance elements for this unit.
This activity will enable you to demonstrate the following performance evidence:
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Monitor individual or team performance demonstrating at least four of the following leadership and management roles:
o
decision making
o
delegation of tasks
o
information provision
o
provision of feedback
o
motivation through recognition and rewards
o
planning and organising
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Seek and respond to feedback from team members during the above service periods, in line with
organisational goals and policies in the following areas: o
allocation or performance of work
o
effectiveness of communication within team, between other teams or within organisation
o
efficiency or deficiency in workplace practices
Answer the activity in as much detail as possible, considering your organisational requirements.
1.
Within the workplace, monitor individual or team performance demonstrating at least four of the following leadership and management roles:
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Decision making
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Decision making is the process of making choices by identifying a decision, gathering information, and assessing alternative resolutions
.
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Delegation of tasks
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Delegation is the act of redirecting tasks and initiatives to other team members. You might delegate work to distribute responsibility more evenly, or because the task or initiative is more
relevant to another team member's priorities, skills, or interests.22
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Information provision
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A process within which information is provided to users or users' community without any individualization of content or purpose-specialization of the information or the delivery process.
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Provision of feedback
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Feedback is a formative process involving the provision and exploration of information to enhance learning and thereby improve performance
. The focus is on observed behaviors or actions, not the individual, with the goal to reinforce those behaviors that are excellent and change those that need improvement
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Motivation through recognition and rewards
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When employees know their organisation appreciates good work, they often strive to achieve the rewards and recognition available
. Knowing their achievements may earn rewards or recognition can help employees work through challenges
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Planning and organising
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Planning and organising skills help you manage time, tools and resources to reach a goal
. They help you work out what you need to do to achieve your aims. Planning is vital at all levels in the workplace. You'll need to plan your own tasks and time.
2.
During the monitoring of team performance, seek feedback from employees and provide responses in line with organisational policies and procedures in relation to the following:
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Allocation or performance of work
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Work allocation is the process of effectively organizing resources and labor to meet the company's output goals of a task or project. The allocation is based on how the business will benefit from appropriately assigning resources and roles.
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Effectiveness of communication within team, between other teams or within organisation
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When team members can communicate effectively with each other, they will be able to collaborate well and work together to reach a common goal more efficiently. Good communication within a team allows for the better exchange of ideas, execution of projects, and cooperation amongst team members.
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Efficiency or deficiency in workplace practices.
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Chronic or continuous performance deficiencies exist when an employee fails to meet the minimally acceptable standards of performance for the job over a period of time
. Chronic deficient performance often includes time and attendance issues, poor work quality, excessive mistakes, missed deadlines, and low productivity
.
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Appendix: Workplace Documentation – for learner
Workplace documents checklist To demonstrate and support workplace knowledge, workplace documents can be submitted to the assessor or third party. Indicate in the table below the documents that have been provided. Please refer to your trainer/assessor if clarification is required or if you have any further questions on what you are able to provide or use.
To demonstrate and support workplace knowledge, workplace documents can be submitted to the assessor or third party. Indicate in the table below the documents that have been provided. Please refer to your trainer/assessor if clarification is required or if you have any further questions on what you are able to provide or use.
Document name/description
Document attached
Yes No (Please circle)
Yes No (Please circle)
Yes No (Please circle)
Yes No (Please circle)
Yes No (Please circle)
Yes No (Please circle)
Yes No (Please circle)
Yes No (Please circle)
For RTO use only
Have originals or digital copies been supplied for the workplace documents?
Yes No (Please circle)
If not originals, have the originals been validated or checked?
Yes No (Please circle)
Learner’s signature
Assessor’s signature
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