UNDERSTANDING MANAGEMENT
Written Report (100%)
The assessment for this module is for students to provide a report that demonstrates their development of appropriate skills and knowledge through the module. Since
there is no written examination in this module, the two tasks cover all the learning outcomes of the module.
Task 1
You are required to use Tesco supermarket to answer the following TWO questions in Task 1.
a) Outline Tesco’s current corporate goals and targets. Explain how a Tesco’s Store Manager could use the Four Functions of Management to help achieve these goals
and targets. Four functions of management are: Planning, organising, leading and controlling.
(300 words)
b) Identify and summarise Tesco’s Organisational Structure. Organisational structure can be: divisional, functional or matrix.
(300 words)
Task 2
a) Discuss why the ‘Internal Analysis’ (step 3- strengths and weaknesses) is needed in the Strategic Management Process. Your answer should be based on the 6-
step Strategic Management Process which encompasses strategy planning, implementation and evaluation.
(300 words)
b) Identify and explain THREE ways in which companies can create more innovative organisational cultures. Your answer should be supported by references to
relevant texts, journal articles and/or websites.
(300 words)
c) Discuss at least FOUR benefits of effective communication within organisations. Your answer should be supported by references to relevant texts, journal
articles and/or websites.
(300 words)