Order instructions
| LO 1 and 2 | Assessment Requirements | Assessor Comments |
| Differentiate between the role of a leader and the function of a manager
Apply the role of a leader and the function of managers in given contexts |
Define and compare the different roles and characteristics of a leader and a manager.
Examine examples of how the role of a leader and the function of a manager apply in different situational contexts. Apply different theories and models of approach, including situational leadership, systems leadership and contingency. Analyse and differentiate between the role of a leader and function of a manager by effectively applying a range of theories and concepts. Assess the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to situations within the work environment. Critically analyse and evaluate the different theories and approaches to leadership in given contexts. |
· Roles and Characteristics of a Leader and a Manager – The first section is good – can you add anything about the “personal characteristics” of each
· How the Roles of a Leader and a Manager Apply in Different Situational Contexts – again good – can you add another example as this asks for “situational contexts” which is plural
· Theories and Models Including Systems Leadership, Situational Leadership and Contingency – as above – this good – can you add a further example
· Using Theories Differentiate Between the Role of a Leader and Function of Manager – again this is good but you need to add more as it asks for “Theories”
· Strengths and Weaknesses of Different Approaches – this is good – try list a few of the theories and then complete a SWOT for each one
· Analyse and Evaluate Different Theories and Approaches to Leadership – again this is good – can you give an example to underpin this
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| LO 3 and 4 | Assessment Criteria | Assessor Comments |
| Demonstrate an appreciation of the role leaders and managers play in the operations function of an organisation
Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between leadership and management in a contemporary business environment |
Explain the key approaches to operations management and the role that leaders and managers play.
Explain the importance and value of operations management in achieving business objectives. Assess the factors within the business environment that impact upon operational management and decision-making by leaders and managers. Evaluate how leaders and managers can improve efficiencies of operational management to successfully meet business objectives. Analyse how these different factors affect the business environment and wider community. Critically evaluate application of operations management and factors that impact on the wider business environment. |
· Approaches to Operations Management, Role That Leaders and Managers – this is good – can you add an example to underpin this
· Importance and Value of Operations Management as previous comments – – this is good – can you add an example to underpin this
· Factors within the Business Environment That Impact On Operational Management and Decision-Making by Leaders and Managers as previous comments – this is good – can you add an example to underpin this
· How Leaders and Managers Can Improve Efficiencies of Operational Management and Application of Operations Management as previous comments – this is good – can you add an example to underpin this
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