How to write the OTHM LPM assignment

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Assignment Briefs
OTHM Level 6 Diploma in
Business Management
Qualification Number: 603/2179/9 | September 2021

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Assessment guidance for criterion referenced marking.
The assessment grading criteria characterises the level of complexity and demand expected of students at each level of qualification. Please note
that these are generic descriptors which apply mainly, though not exclusively, to written academic work.
Any further unit-specific assessment criteria, such as number of words, should be clearly stated in each individual assignment brief.
Result. Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7
Pass Detailed answers to all
parts of the questions
or tasks.
Clearly structured and
focused, demonstrating
overall coherence and
in-depth understanding
of the unit content and
assessment
requirements.
Evidence of the use of
independently sourced
material, well applied in
all contexts.
Very few errors in
grammar as
appropriate.
Detailed response to all
relevant parts of the
questions or tasks, with
evidence of clear
understanding of the
issues.
Well-structured with
evidence of
independent reading
supporting the
argument.
Clear evidence of a
range of independently
sourced material, well
applied in all contexts.
Very few errors in
referencing or grammar
or syntax as
appropriate.
Very full, independent
response to the
assignment, applying
relevant material well
beyond any module
input, demonstrating
independent study.
Excellent understanding
and application of
relevant theory,
concepts and models.
Very clear logical
structure.
Very few errors in
referencing or grammar
or syntax as
appropriate.
Excellent links between
relevant ideas, theories
and practice.
Evidence of
independent learning
and the ability toengage
critically and analytically
with a wide range of
contextually relevant
resource
material.
Demonstration of
original insights
supported by well-
structured overall
argument.
Very few errors in
referencing or grammar
or syntax as
appropriate.
The work demonstrates
engagement in an
academic debate which
presents clear evidence
of a considered
understanding of the
topics studied.
There is evidence of
clear synthesis of
theoretical issues and
practice.
A critical analysis of
theoretical models
and/or practical
applications has
resulted in originality.
Very few errors in
referencing or grammar
or syntax as
appropriate.

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Fail Little attempt to engage
with assignment brief.
Learning outcomes not
fully met.
Inadequate
demonstration of
knowledge or
understanding of key
concepts, theories or
practice.
Little attempt to engage
with assignment brief.
Learning outcomes not
fully met.
Inadequate demonstration
of knowledge or
understanding of key
concepts, theories or
practice.
Little attempt to engage with
assignment brief.
Learning outcomes not fully
met.
Inadequate demonstration of
knowledge or understanding
of key concepts, theories or
practice.
Little attempt to engage with
assignment brief.
Learning outcomes not fully
met.
Inadequate demonstration
of knowledge or
understanding of key
concepts, theories or
practice.
Whilst some of the
characteristics of a
pass have been
demonstrated, the work
does not address each
of the outcomes for the
specified assessment
task.
The work may be an
overly descriptive
account demonstrating
minimal interpretation,
and there is very
limited evidence of
analysis, synthesis or
evaluation.
No counterargumentsor
alternative frames of
reference are
generated or
considered.

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LEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
Unit Title Leadership and People Management
Unit Reference Number H/616/2734
Unit Level Level 6
Assessor
Date issued
Hand in Date
Unit Grading Structure Pass
Assessment Guidance To achieve this unit, learners must achieve the learning
outcomes and meet the standards specified by all
assessment criteria for the unit.
LO LO Description AC AC Description
1 Understand theories of
leadership and people
management.
1.1 Assess the skills and attributes needed for
leadership.
1.2 Evaluate the differences between leadership and
management.
1.3 Compare and contrast leadership styles for
different management positions.
2 Be able to assess ways to
improve motivation and
performance by applying
leadership skills.
2.1 Evaluate ways to motivate staff to achieve
organisational objectives.
2.2 Assess the link between motivational theories and
reward.
2.3 Assess the effectiveness of reward systems in
different types of organisations.
2.4 Evaluate the methods employers use to monitor
employee engagement and performance.
3 Be able to plan and carry out
assessment of individual
work performance and
development.
3.1 Analyse the factors involved in planning the
monitoring and assessment of work performance.
3.2 Plan and deliver the assessment of the
development needs of individuals.
3.3 Evaluate the success of the assessment process.
4 Be able to analyse team
dynamics and its importance
in achieving organisational
goals.
4.1 Evaluate the benefits of team-working for an
organisation.
4.2 Analyse ways in which managers can resolve
conflicts within a team to achieve organisational
goals.
4.3 Review the effectiveness of the team dynamics in
achieving specified goals.

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Scenario
You are a professional blogger working for Leadership and Management Magazine.
You have been tasked to write several blog entries.
Task 1 of 4 Blog Post 1 (ACs 1.1, 1.2 & 1.3)
Instructions
Your fist blog post should be titled “Leadership” and contain the following:
 With reference to 2 or more business leaders (past or present), examine the
Knowledge, Skills and Attributes (KSA) of a leader, classifying them between
management and leadership.
 Provide 3 real-life examples of different type of leadership styles that were used in
different situations (successful or not) and reflect on whether a different leadership
style would have been more appropriate.
Deliveryand Submission
 1x Blog Post (750 words) excluding diagrams, references, and appendices.
Task 2 of 4 Blog post 2 (ACs 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 & 2.4)
Instructions
Your next blog post should be titled “Motivation” and contain the following:
 Describe the reward systems in place in 2 organisations of your choice and compare
them with the motivational theories of Maslow, McClelland and Vroom.
 Explain how these 2 organisations measure engagement and motivation and reflect
on whether the reward systems are effective.
 Suggests ways to motivate staff.
Deliveryand Submission
 1x Blog Post (750 words) excluding diagrams, references, and appendices.
Task 3 of 4 Blog post 3 (ACs 4.1, 4.2 & 4.3)
Instructions
Your next blog post should be titled “Teamwork”. With reference to one or more of your
experience working in a team and reference to theory:
 Consider the benefits of team working
 Explain what working in a team meant for you and the others in the team
 Evaluate the effectiveness of the team
Deliveryand Submission
 1x Blog Post (1000 words) excluding diagrams, references, and appendices.
Task 4 of 4 Blog post 4 (ACs 3.1, 3.2 & 3.3)
Instructions
With reference to an organisation of your choice (either using your own experience of the
experience of someone you know):
 Describe the process of performance appraisal of the organisation
 Evaluate its usefulness and its success
 Consider the factors involved in planning a performance management system and
propose a new appraisal process (including forms)

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Deliveryand Submission
 1x Blog Post (1000 words) excluding diagrams, references, and appendices.
Referencing:
 You should use and cite a range of academic and reliable sources.
 A comprehensive Harvard style reference list must be included at the
end of the work.
 Guide for writing it correctly.
Read the assignment very carefully and adopt the following format
Task 1
 a. What is leadership ( describe briefly)
 b. Leader -1
 Leaders name, brief background of his career in business, his knowledge, skill and
attributes. Classify these elements between management and leadership
 c. Leader -2
 Leaders name, brief background of his career in business, his knowledge, skill and
attributes. Classify these elements between management and leadership
 d. Situations and leadership styles
 (Do not write theoretical essays on leadership styles. All what you have to write is
leadership style adopted by a leader in a practical situation. Then make a critical
analysis of his/her behavior by referring to theoretical leadership models)
 situation 1 - Leadership Style
 Situation 2- Leadership style
 Situation 3 - leadership style 3
Task 2
 ( Do not start describing the three theories first. What is required is to analyse the
reward system in place and refer it to theories and make your
observations./comments)
 1. Reward system of selected Organisation 1
 Brief introduction of the organization and describe the reward system and compare
it with motivation theories of Maslow, McClelland and Vroom. ( citation required)
 Describe how they engage employees towards the goals of the organization by
using the reward system in operation
 Make a critical analysis of the reward system in operation and indicate how
effective it is
 Conclude with your suggestions to improve the reward system
 2. Reward system of selected Organisation 2
 Brief introduction of the organization and describe the reward system and compare
it with motivation theories of Maslow, McClelland and Vroom. Describe how they
engage employees towards the goals of the organization by using the reward
system in operation
 Make a critical analysis of the reward system in operation and indicate how
effective it is
 Conclude with your suggestions to improve the reward system

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Task 3
 1. Describe about a situation/situation ( narrative) where you worked as a team
member
 2. Write about the positive experience you personally received by working in a
team.
 3. Write about what you observed in other team members in working in a team
 4. Evaluate the overall results of the team: how effective the team was
Task 4
 Best option here is to select the performance appraisal system in operation in the
organization you work. If you are not working or the organization you work does
not use a performance appraisal system, then select another organization where
you can get information. You may use a workplace of a friend or a relative to
evaluate
 Describe briefly about the company and its background
 Describe comprehensively about the performance appraisal system in operation of
the company selected
 Make a critical analysis of the system in operation. You may describe pros and
cons
 Describe the elements that should be considered in establishing a proper
performance evaluation system ( citation required)
 Propose a new Performance Evaluation for the company or improved version of
the existing system of the company
 You should design a Form for the new/improved version of the performance
evaluation system and attach it to your assignment
Thanks
Maxwell