BBE Report Title -

“Analysis of the Different industries and their environments”:

Section A

LO1 Explain the different types of organizations including their size and
scope.

P1 Explain different types and purposes of organizations; public, private

and voluntary sectors and legal structures.

Introduction: Start with a brief introduction of the topic, explaining why understanding
different types and purposes of organizations is important.

Public Sector Organizations: Define public sector organizations and provide examples.
Explain their purpose, which is to provide goods and services to the community, and how
they are funded through taxes.

Private Sector Organizations: Define private sector organizations and provide examples.
Explain their purpose, which is to make a profit for their owners or shareholders, and how
they are funded through sales and investments.

Voluntary Sector Organizations: Define voluntary sector organizations and provide

examples. Explain their purpose, which is to address social issues and provide services to the
community, and how they are funded through donations and grants.

Legal Structures: Explain the different legal structures of organizations, such as sole
proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability companies (LLCs), and corporations. Discuss
the advantages and disadvantages of each structure and when they are appropriate.
Summarize the main points discussed and emphasize the importance of understanding the
different types and purposes of organizations.

P2 Explain the size and scope of a range of different types of organizations.

Introduction: Start with a brief introduction of the topic, explaining why understanding the
size and scope of different types of organizations is important.

Organization 1: Select an organization from the public sector, such as a government agency
or a public utility company. Describe its size, including the number of employees, budget,
and geographic reach. Explain its scope, including the range of services or products it
provides, its target audience, and its impact on society.

Organization 2: Select an organization from the private sector, such as a multinational

corporation or a small business. Describe its size, including the number of employees,
revenue, and global presence. Explain its scope, including the range of products or services it
offers, its target market, and its competitive advantage.

Organization 3: Select an organization from the voluntary sector, such as a non-profit

organization or a charity. Describe its size, including the number of volunteers, donations,
and geographic reach. Explain its scope, including the range of social issues it addresses, its
beneficiaries, and its impact on society.

Comparison: Compare and contrast the size and scope of the three organizations,
highlighting their similarities and differences. Explain why some organizations are larger or
more complex than others, and what factors influence their size and scope.

Summarize the main points discussed and emphasize the importance of understanding the
size and scope of different types of organizations.
M1 Analyze how the structure, size and scope of different organisations
link to the business objectives and product and services offered by the
organisations.

Introduction: Start with an introduction of the organization selected and explain why it is
relevant for this analysis. Provide some background information about the organization's
history and mission statement to set the context for the analysis.

Structure: Describe the organizational structure of the selected organization and explain how
it supports the achievement of its business objectives and the delivery of its products/services.
Discuss the roles and responsibilities of the different departments and teams within the
organization, and how they collaborate and communicate with each other.

Size: Explain how the size of the organization affects its ability to achieve its business
objectives and deliver its products/services. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of
being a small, medium or large organization, and how the organization's size has evolved
over time.

Scope: Describe the range of products/services offered by the

organization and explain how they contribute to the achievement of its business objectives.
Discuss the target audience for each product/service, and how they are marketed and sold.

Emphasize the importance of understanding how the structure, size, and scope of org
organizations link to their business objectives and products/services offered by the
organization for effective management and decision-making in the organization's operations
and growth strategies.
D1 Provide critical analysis of the complexities of different organisations
and structures.

(Start with an introduction explaining the significance of analyzing the complexities of

different organizations and structures. Provide some background information about the
organizations and structures that will be analyzed.)

Discuss the various complexities that organizations face, such as managing diverse
stakeholders, dealing with conflicting objectives, adapting to changing environments, and
balancing short-term and long-term goals. Explain how these complexities affect the
organization's structure, culture, and decision-making processes.

Complexities of Structures: Analyze the different types of organizational structures, such as

functional, divisional, matrix, and flat structures, and explain their advantages and
disadvantages. Discuss how these structures impact the organization's ability to achieve its
objectives, manage its resources, and respond to external pressures.

- Provide case studies of organizations with complex structures and analyze their
strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Discuss the factors that contributed
to the success or failure of these organizations, and how they could have been
managed differently.
- Provide a critical analysis of the complexities of different organizations and
structures, highlighting the challenges and opportunities that they present. Discuss the
implications of these complexities for the organization's strategy, leadership, and
culture.
- Compare and contrast the complexities of different organizations and structures, and
explain how they differ based on factors such as industry, size, and culture. Discuss
the implications of these differences for the organization's competitive advantage and
sustainability.
Summarize the main points discussed and emphasize the importance of understanding the
complexities of different organizations and structures for effective management and decision-
making in the organization's operations and growth strategies.

LO2 Demonstrate the interrelationship of the various functions within an

organization and how they link to organizational structure.

P3 Explain the relationship between different organisational functions and

how they link to organizational objectives and structure.

(Provide an introduction explaining the significance of analyzing the relationship between

different organizational functions and how they link to organizational objectives and
structure. Provide some background information about the organization selected for
analysis.)

- Provide an overview of the organization selected, including its mission statement,

products/services offered, target audience, size, structure, culture, and objectives.
Explain how these factors contribute to the organization's identity and competitive
advantage.

- Functions and Objectives: Discuss each of the major functions within the
organization selected and explain how they contribute to achieving the organization's
objectives. For example, discuss the role of marketing in identifying customer needs,
the role of finance in managing resources, the role of operations in delivering
products/services, the role of human resources in managing talent, and the role of
research and development in innovating products/services.

- Linkages between Functions: Analyze the linkages between different functions

within the organization selected and explain how they collaborate and communicate
with each other to achieve common objectives. Discuss the importance of cross-
 functional teams and matrix structures in facilitating collaboration and
communication.

- Impact of Structure: Explain how the organization's structure affects the relationship
between different functions and their ability to achieve objectives. Discuss the
advantages and disadvantages of different structures, such as functional, divisional or
matrix structures.

Provide an analysis of the relationship between different functions within the organization
selected and how they contribute to achieving objectives. Discuss the challenges and
opportunities presented by this relationship and how they could be managed differently.

Mention the importance of understanding the relationship between different organizational

functions and how they link to organizational objectives and structure for effective
management and decision-making in the organization's operations and growth strategies.

M2 Analyze the interrelationships between organizational functions and

the impact that can have upon organizational structure.

Give an introduction explaining the significance of analyzing interrelationships between

organizational functions and their impact upon organizational structure. Provide some
background information about your selected organization.

Interrelationships between Functions: Analyze the interrelationships between different

functions within your selected organization and explain how they collaborate and
communicate with each other to achieve common objectives. Discuss the importance of
cross-functional teams and matrix structures in facilitating collaboration and communication.

Impact on Organizational Structure: Explain how the interrelationships between functions

impact the organization's structure. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of different
structures, such as functional, divisional, or matrix structures, and how they affect the
organization's ability to achieve objectives.
Provide a critical analysis of the interrelationships between functions and their impact upon
organizational structure. Discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by this
relationship and how they could be managed differently.

Summarize the main points discussed and emphasize the importance of understanding the
interrelationships between organizational functions and their impact upon organizational
structure for effective management and decision-making in the organization's operations and
growth strategies.

Section B (Presenation)

LO3 Use contemporary examples to demonstrate both the positive and

negative influence/impact the macro environment has on business
operations

P4 Identify the positive and negative impacts the macro environment has
on business operations, supported by specific examples.

Give an introduction explaining the significance of analyzing the impacts of the macro
environment on business operations and provide some background information about your
selected organization.

Overview of Macro Environment: Provide an overview of the macro environment,

including economic, social, technological, political, and legal factors that affect business
operations. Explain how these factors contribute to the organization's identity and
competitive advantage.

Positive Impacts: Discuss the positive impacts of the macro environment on business
operations, supported by specific examples from your selected organization. For example,
discuss how economic growth, technological advancements, or favorable government
policies have contributed to the organization's success.

Negative Impacts: Discuss the negative impacts of the macro environment on business
operations, supported by specific examples from your selected organization. For example,
discuss how economic recessions, social unrest, or regulatory changes have presented
challenges for the organization.

Explain how the organization has responded to the positive and negative impacts of the
macro environment. Discuss the strategies adopted by the organization to capitalize on
opportunities and mitigate risks.

Provide a analysis of the positive and negative impacts of the macro environment on business
operations, and discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by these impacts. Discuss
how the organization could have responded differently to these impacts.

M3 Apply appropriately the PESTLE model to support a detailed analysis

of the macro environment in an organization.

Explain the significance of using the PESTLE model to analyze the macro environment and
provide some background information about your selected organization.

- Overview of PESTLE Model: Provide an overview of the PESTLE model, including

political, economic, social, technological, legal, and environmental factors that affect
business operations. Explain how these factors contribute to the organization's identity
and competitive advantage.

- Political Factors: Discuss the political factors that affect business operations,
supported by specific examples from your selected organization. For example, discuss
how political stability, government policies, or regulatory changes have impacted the
organization.
 - Economic Factors: Discuss the economic factors that affect business operations,
supported by specific examples from your selected organization. For example, discuss
how economic growth, inflation, or exchange rates have impacted the organization.

- Social Factors: Discuss the social factors that affect business operations, supported
by specific examples from your selected organization. For example, discuss how
demographic changes, social values, or consumer behavior have impacted the
organization.

- Technological Factors: Discuss the technological factors that affect business

operations, supported by specific examples from your selected organization. For
example, discuss how technological advancements, innovation, or cybersecurity have
impacted the organization.

- Legal Factors: Discuss the legal factors that affect business operations, supported by
specific examples from your selected organization. For example, discuss how legal
frameworks, intellectual property rights, or liability issues have impacted the
organization.

- Environmental Factors: Discuss the environmental factors that affect business

operations, supported by specific examples from your selected organization. For
example, discuss how environmental concerns, sustainability, or resource availability
have impacted the organization.

- Explain how the organization has responded to the impacts of the macro environment,
supported by specific examples. Discuss the strategies adopted by the organization to
capitalize on opportunities and mitigate risks.

Provide a critical analysis of the impacts of the macro environment on business operations,
and discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by these impacts. Discuss how the
organization could have responded differently to these impacts.
Emphasize the importance of using the PESTLE model to analyze the macro environment for
effective management and decision-making in the organization's operations and growth
strategies.

D2 Critically evaluate the impacts that both macro- and micro factors have
on business objectives and decision making

Provide an overview of Macro and Micro Factors: Provide an overview of both macro and
micro factors that affect business operations and decision-making. Explain how these factors
contribute to the organization's identity and competitive advantage.

- Macro Factors: Discuss the macro factors that affect business objectives and
decision making, supported by specific examples from your selected organization. For
example, discuss how economic growth, technological advancements, political
stability, and regulatory changes have impact on business objectives and decision
making.

- Micro Factors: Discuss the micro factors that affect business objectives and decision
making, supported by specific examples from your selected organization. For
example, discuss how organizational culture, leadership, strategy, and resources have
impact on business objectives and decision making.

- Interaction between Macro and Micro Factors: Discuss the interaction between
macro and micro factors and how they impact business objectives and decision
making. For example, discuss how economic growth may impact organizational
strategy, or how regulatory changes may impact organizational resources.

- Explain how the organization has responded to the impacts of both macro- and micro
factors, supported by specific examples. Discuss the strategies adopted by the
organization to capitalize on opportunities and mitigate risks.
 - Provide a critical analysis of the impacts of both macro- and micro factors on business
objectives and decision-making, and discuss the challenges and opportunities
presented by these impacts. Discuss how the organization could have responded
differently to these impacts.

Explain the importance of understanding the impacts of both macro- and micro factors on
business objectives and decision-making for effective management and decision making in
the organization's operations and growth strategies.

LO4 Determine the internal strengths and weaknesses of specific businesses

and their interrelationship with external macro factors.

P5 Conduct internal and external analysis of specific organizations to

identify strengths and weaknesses.

- Identify internal strengths and weaknesses: Analyze the organization's internal

factors, such as its resources, capabilities, culture, and structure. Identify the strengths
and weaknesses of these factors. For example, a strength might be a highly skilled
workforce, while a weakness could be a lack of resources for research and
development.

- Identify external opportunities and threats: Analyze the organization's external

factors, such as its industry, competitors, customers, suppliers, regulatory
environment, and economic conditions. Identify opportunities that can be exploited
and threats that need to be addressed. For example, an opportunity might be a growing
market segment, while a threat could be increased competition from new entrants.
Based on your analysis, evaluate whether the organization's strategy is aligned with its
internal strengths and external opportunities and threats.
Based on your analysis, develop specific recommendations for the organization to address its
weaknesses, exploit opportunities, and mitigate threats. These recommendations could
include changes to the organization's strategy, structure, culture, or resources.
**Make sure to include supporting evidence and data to back up your conclusions.

P6 Explain how strengths and weaknesses interrelate with external macro

factors

- Analyze the organization's internal strengths and weaknesses about external

macro factors such as economic conditions, political environment, technological
advancements, and social trends. For example, a strength in a strong economy may be
a weakness during a recession.

- Evaluate how external macro factors affect the organization's internal strengths
and weaknesses. For instance, technological advancement may create new
opportunities for the organization or pose new threats to its existing products or
services.

- Identify how the organization's internal strengths and weaknesses can be

leveraged or mitigated in response to external macro factors. For example, if the
organization's strength is its strong brand reputation, it can leverage this to capitalize
on new opportunities presented by external macro factors or mitigate threats by
positioning itself as a trusted brand in the face of uncertainty or crisis.

- Develop recommendations that take into account both internal strengths and
weaknesses and external macro factors. For example, if the organization's weakness is
a lack of resources for research and development, it may need to collaborate with
external partners to leverage its resources and expertise in response to external macro
factors such as technological advancements.
M4 Apply appropriate SWOT/TOWS analysis and justify how they
influence decision making.

- Conduct a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) or TOWS

(Threats, Opportunities, Weaknesses, Strengths) analysis of the organization. This
involves identifying the organization's internal strengths and weaknesses, as well as
external opportunities and threats, and analyzing how they interrelate.

- Evaluate how external macro factors affect the organization's SWOT/TOWS

analysis. For example, a threat in a weak economy may create new opportunities for
the organization to innovate and adapt, while a weakness in a strong economy may
pose new threats to its existing products or services.

- Develop recommendations that take into account the organization's

SWOT/TOWS analysis and how external macro factors affect it. For example, if the
organization's strength is its strong brand reputation, it may need to leverage this to
capitalize on new opportunities presented by external macro factors or mitigate threats
by positioning itself as a trusted brand in the face of uncertainty or crisis.

- Apply appropriately SWOT/TOWS analysis and justify how they influence

decision making. This involves using the SWOT/TOWS analysis to inform strategic
decision making, such as whether to enter a new market, invest in new technology, or
collaborate with external partners.

- Present your findings and recommendations in a clear and concise manner,

highlighting the interrelationship between the SWOT/TOWS analysis and external
macro factors. Use supporting evidence and data to back up your conclusions.

Evaluate the organization's response to your recommendations and how they have applied
SWOT/TOWS analysis to inform decision making in light of external macro factors.