Assessment for Understanding Organizations and the Role of Human Resources.
Understanding Organizations and the Role of HR (3HRC)

This assignment is designed to assess the following learning outcomes:

Understand the purpose of an organization and its operating environment.
Understand the structure, culture and functions of an organization.
Understand how HR/L&D activities support an organization.
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 organization of interest to you and answer the following (500 words): TESCO’S

Identify the organization and give a brief description of it
Describe the products/services of that organization
Identify the customers and define their needs
Describe the purpose, goals, targets and financial structure of the organization.

Use the PESTLE approach to identify a minimum of 4 external factors, including legal and regulatory frameworks, and explain their impact on that organization.

Task 2
Answer the following for the organization you have chosen (500 words):

Describe the structure and at least 4 functions of the organization.
Explain how the different functions work together to optimize performance.
Explain the culture of the organization 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 Organization.
1.1 Organizational 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 Organization.
2.1 Organizational Structure and Four Functions.
2.2 Functions Working Together.
2.3 Organizational Culture.

3.0 The HRM/L&D Function
3.1 HRM/L&D Activities Supporting the Organization.
3.2 HRM/L&D Professionals Supporting Managers and Employees.