Qualification: Level 7

Extended Diploma in Strategic Management

Unit Title: Managing Continuous Organisational Improvement

Activity/ Learning Outcomes

Assessment Criteria

Task 1 / LO1

1.1 describe the features of organisational culture that encourage and allow for continuous improvement

1.2 analyse approaches that facilitate the introduction and acceptance of change

1.3 evaluate different approaches to continuous quality improvement.

1.M Evaluate how leadership and management styles facilitate continuous improvement in organisations and help to embed change.

1.D Assess the importance of continuous improvement in supporting organisational success.

Task 2 / LO2

2.1 analyse the sources of information used by organisations to help identify any improvements which are needed

2.2 explain the meaning of Big Data and evaluate its contribution to improvement strategies which organisations create.

2.M review information and identify areas for improvement in the organisation.

2.D evaluate the potential benefits to a chosen organisation of the proposed changes in activities.

3.1 prepare a presentation which explains the changes required by the chosen organisation in order to achieve improvements

Task 3 / LO3

3.2 produce a handout for delegates at the meeting where you evaluate the factors that created the need for change in this organisation

3.3 prepare a plan which will implement the proposed improvements for the organisation.

3.M analyses the monitoring processes required to ensure the changes lead to the planned improvements.