I require an in depth with carefully following the guidelines as per the attached brief below Scenario as below – (PLEASE ENSURE YOU USE THE GUIDE BOOK AS A REF IN PART AND FOLLOW THE A.C TASKS AS BELOW). Introduction The unit will develop learners’ use and understanding of research methods and using research evidence. It will review relevant methods and theory connected with identifying and solving business problems as well as exploring the use of decision making tools. Learners will be expected to develop and show competence in their business writing too by presenting reports that make use of relevant research evidence to support their propositions and recommendations. Scenario Learners may use their own employment context, or that of another organisation with which they are very familiar, to base their assignment. However, in the case that they are not able to do so, please use the below scenario:- You are a senior manager in a business unit of a small or medium sized organisation, with operational management and organisational leadership development responsibilities. Please select and research an organisation of your choice to identify a research question which is usually a business problem or a research idea and then write a research proposal of minimum 2500 words in length that should cover the key areas of the potential problem or research idea, aims and objectives, proposed methods and methodology to data collection, presentation and analysis and in the end writing recommendation to meet the research objectives or new area of exploration. The questions are as follows: Task 1: Critically evaluate business problems and make use of relevant methods and theory to analyse problems and make appropriate decisions Guideline word count: 1000 words A.C. 1.1 – Critically analyse strategic and operational strengths and weaknesses for different organisations in a range of sectors A.C. 1.2– Critically examine problem structuring methods and apply problem analysis methods and theory to specific business issues and comment on their relevance and usability. A.C. 1.3 – examine relevant decision making tools that can be applied to business problems and comment on their relevance and usability. Task 2: Apply different research methods that can provide realistic and applicable outcomes Guideline word count: 500-1000 words A.C. 2.1 – Make use of research evidence, big data, data analytics and pattern recognition to support business propositions and recommendations. A.C. 2.2 – Critically identify the requirements of an effective report and the factors that make it compelling for senior and strategic management A.C. 2.3-2.4 – Produce effective reports that articulate business problems, point to relevant research evidence and provide recommendations Task 3. Develop and present persuasive reports on business issues making use of research evidence Guideline word count: 1000-1500 words A.C 3.1 – Perform literature review A.C. 3.2 – Create a sample of data from the findings A.C 3.3 – Apply the suitable methods and statistical techniques to analyse data A.C 3.4 – Present data and information from findings in suitable format to produce results. A.C 3.5 – Draw conclusions and recommendations from research findings Overall word count guide: 3500 ish

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MBA S1 – Research, Problem Solving and Business Reporting

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Candidate Authentication Form…………………………………………………………………….            1

1. Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………… 2
2. A.C. 1.1 – Critically analyse strategic and operational strengths and weaknesses

for different organisations in a range of sectors…………………………………………………….

3. A.C. 1.2– Critically examine problem structuring methods and apply problem analysis

methods and theory to specific business issues and comment on their relevance and usability……

4. A.C. 1.3 – examine relevant decision making tools that can be applied to business

problems and comment on their relevance and usability……………………………………………

5. A.C. 2.1 – Make use of research evidence, big data, data analytics and pattern

recognition to support business propositions and recommendations……………………………….

6. A.C. 2.2 – Critically identify the requirements of an effective report and the factors that

make it compeling for senior and strategic management…………………………………………..

7. A.C. 2.3-2.4 – Produce effective reports that articulate business problems, point to

relevant research evidence and provide recommendations………………………………………..

8. A.C 3.1 – Perform literature review……………………………………………………………..

9. A.C. 3.2 – Create a sample of data from the findings…………………………………………..

10. A.C 3.3 – Apply the suitable methods and statistical techniques to analyse data……………..

11. A.C 3.4 – Present data and information from findings in suitable format to produce results…

12. A.C 3.5 – Draw conclusions and recommendations from research findings………………….

13. References……………………………………………………………………………………..

Introduction:

Candidate (I David M Sibson) have a background in play for the tasks/assignment of an evidence based submission as part of this Level 7 Diploma in Executive Management:

(Assignment topic is based on my experience working at Three UK (CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd) as the Head of Retail & Corporate Workspace, based in Maidenhead, England during 2011-2017).  Three UK employs over 5,000 people across 3 corporate offices in the UK, based in Maidenhead (Head Office), Reading and Glasgow.

Another 3,500 people are employed within the Retail store population.  Globally the holdings company for Three UK is associated with Hutchinson Whampoa, which based in Hong Kong and is owned by Mr Li Ka-Shing.  In the UK they also own such brands as Superdrug, The Perfume Shop, Savers, Port of Folkestone, UK Power Networks and Northumbrian Water Group PLC.

Task 1: Review and critically evaluate contemporary research and debate in human resource management and development

Guideline word count: 500-1000 words

A.C. 1.1 – Critique contemporary approaches to human resource management and development

A.C. 1.2 – Identify research evidence on employment and effective approaches to human resource management, learning and development practice and critically evaluate how the research evidence has affected management thinking and practice.

A.C. 1.3 – Identify people management practices that have changed as a result of research evidence and led to positive organisational outcomes, citing real examples.

Task 2: Critically evaluate theory and practice relating to motivation, commitment and employee engagement within organisations

Guideline word count: 500-1000 words

A.C. 2.1 – Critically evaluate the main theories on motivation, commitment and employee engagement and their relevance in contemporary organisations

A.C. 2.2 – how management practice has used, adapted or developed theoretical models using examples in real organisations

A.C. 2.3 – Justify how employee engagement is a positive factor in organisational health terms and provide real examples of this for a range of different organisations

Task 3. Assess the role and characteristics of effective leadership, and their development

Guideline word count: 500-1000 words

A.C 3.1 – Evaluate contemporary thinking about what makes a leader

A.C. 3.2 – Critically evaluate the role of leadership in organisations and characteristics of effective leaders.

A.C 3.3 – Identify relevant and suitable leadership development activities and experiences.

Reference Materials:

Online/Electronic Research Materials

Books

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