Understanding Organisations & Roles of Human Resources

Assessment for Understanding Organisations and the Role of Human Resources
Understanding Organisations and the Role of HR (3HRC)
This assignment is designed to assess the following learning outcomes:
Understand the purpose of an organisation and its operating environment
Understand the structure, culture and functions of an organisation
Understand how HR/L&D activities support an organisation.
This unit is assessed by three short assessments. Please complete ALL THREE TASKS and only then send to
your tutor for marking.
Task 1
Choose an organisation of interest to you and answer the following (500 words): TESCO’S
Identify the organisation and give a brief description of it
Describe the products/services of that organisation
Identify the customers and define their needs
Describe the purpose, goals, targets and financial structure of the organisation.
Use the PESTLE approach to identify a minimum of 4 external factors, including legal and regulatory
frameworks, and explain their impact on that organisation.
Task 2
Answer the following for the organisation you have chosen (500 words):
Describe the structure and at least 4 functions of the organisation
Explain how the different functions work together to optimise performance
Explain the culture of the organisation and at least two ways in which it affects its operation.
Task 3
Now answer the following (500 words):
Identify at least three ways in which HRM/L&D activities support an organisation in meeting its goals and
business objectives
Identify at least three ways in which HRM and L&D professionals support line managers and their staff.
* The assignment is not an essay.
*It needs to be in a report format.
*Clearly number headings and sub-headings

Can use a few quotes, but needs to be mainly in my own words.
Suggested format:
1.0 Introduction to Organisation
1.1 Organisational Overview
1.2 Products and Services
1.3 Customers and Their Needs
1.4 Purpose, Goals and Financial Structure
1.4.1 Financial Structure & Decision Maker(s)
1.4.2 Previous Financial Performance
1.4.3 Future Financial Goals
1.5 PESTLE Analysis
2.0 Structure of the Organisation
2.1 Organisational Structure and Four Functions
2.2 Functions Working Together
2.3 Organisational Culture
3.0 The HRM/L&D Function
3.1 HRM/L&D Activities Supporting the Organisation
3.2 HRM/L&D Professionals Supporting Managers and Employees