Assessment task 1: Questions

 

Question 1: List and explain the three steps in turning operational plan objectives into clear and meaningful KPI’s to measure performance.

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Question 2: Describe methods you could use to consult with others on resources requirements and acquisition for an operational plan.

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Question 3: Detail the steps to procure physical resources for an operational plan.

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Question 4: Outline the steps involved in contingency planning.

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Question 5: Describe how you could monitor performance to assess progress.

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Question 6:  Explain how you would manage the safe, economic and effective use of resources.

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Assessment task 2: Scenario

 

Read the following scenario

You’re the manager of Cafe Maxwell’s you have the main coffee shop that is managed by Jim Stynes and a satellite store that is managed by Sue Dixon.  On a regular basis you monitor operational performance across both outlets by reviewing the financials.

Each outlet has the same financial KPI’s to be in line with organisational plans they are:

  • Combined cost of labour (COL) to be under 22% of sales.
  • Cost of goods (COG) to be within 26% of sales.

The quarter results are in analyse the following financials and answer the questions that follow.

Department Manager Month Sales COL ($) COL (%)

 

COG ($) COG (%)
Jim Stynes 1 46000 11500 25% 11960 26%
2 42500 8200 19% 12000 28%
3 34000 6700 20% 10200 30%
Qtr. Total 12,2500 26,400 22% 34, 160 28%
Sue Dixon 1 42917 11166 26% 12445 29%
2 45083 9500 21% 13225 29%
3 44250 9667 22% 11365 26%
Qtr. Total 132,250 30,333 23% 37,035 28%

 

Answer the following questions

 

Question 1: Analyse the cost of labour figures and comment on overall productivity to sales. Ensure you provide detail on each outlet for each month and the overall quarter.

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Question 2: Identify what you would deem as unsatisfactory performance and outline the action you would take.

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Question 3: Detail how you will consult with both Jim and Sue.

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Question 4: Outline what mentoring and coaching you would provide to each outlet on controlling cost of labour and cost of goods.

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Question 5: List the records you would keep regarding performance status and plans for both outlets.

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Assessment task 3: Project

 

This project is designed to take the underpinning knowledge you have gained throughout this unit and apply it to industry.

Read the following project outline:

If you are currently in the workforce you should apply this to your organisation by using your organisations operational plan.  If you are unable to apply this to a current organisation you must simulate the evidence required using the information provided in ‘Cafe Maxwell Operational Plan’ and make assumptions where necessary.

  1. a) Key Performance Indicator (KPI)

 

Note: You are required to respond to this Assessment Question a) KPI in both the Discussion Forum and then copy what you post to this Assessment document before you upload for marking by your trainer.

 

                  q I have posted my answer to the Discussion Forum.

 

The first step in implementing the operational plan is to identify the objectives that apply.

Using the table below identify:

  • The KPI’s that you will use to measure your departments progress towards the organisations objectives. (These should directly link to the operational plan).
  • The measure you will use to ascertain your progress.
  • The method you will adopt to monitor your departments progress towards the KPI’s.
KPI Measure Monitoring method
     
     
     
     

 

 

 

  1. b) Resource plan

It is important to ensure there are resources available to reach the KPI’s you’ve set.  Use the space provided to indicate the resources required and their purpose.

 

Resource Purpose
   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

Now that all resources required have been identified use the template below to create a proposal for the resources required.

 

Department:  
Prepared by:   Date:  
Resource summary (provide a general description of your key resource requirements)
Human:
 
 
 
Physical:
 
 
 
Financial:
 
 
 
Resource information
Resource Cost estimate Availability
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
Resource plan signatures
Department manager:  
I have reviewed the information contained in this Resource plan and agree.
Name Role Signature Date
       
       
       
       

 

  1. c) Resource Acquisition

Once the resource proposal has been approved plans need to be established to acquire these resources.  Using the table below identify the resources required and where you will source them from.

 

Physical resource Source from:
   
   
   
   
   
   

 

Recruitment needs: Outline how you recruit and induct human resources to deliver on this operational plan.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  1. d) Contingency plan

An important component of operational planning is to identify possible disruptive events and determine suitable back up procedures.

 

List all of the possible risks associated with the plan and create a contingency plan for each of the risks identified:

 

Risk Likelihood Impact Contingency
  q Not likely

q Possible

q Very likely

q No impact

q Some impact

q Plan stopper

 
  q Not likely

q Possible

q Very likely

q No impact

q Some impact

q Plan stopper

 
  q Not likely

q Possible

q Very likely

q No impact

q Some impact

q Plan stopper

 
  q Not likely

q Possible

q Very likely

q No impact

q Some impact

q Plan stopper

 
  q Not likely

q Possible

q Very likely

q No impact

q Some impact

q Plan stopper

 
  q Not likely

q Possible

q Very likely

q No impact

q Some impact

q Plan stopper

 
  q Not likely

q Possible

q Very likely

q No impact

q Some impact

q Plan stopper

 

 

  1. e) Change recommendations

Operational plans are reviewed at regular intervals to ensure they’re still relevant to current operations.

Use the template below to create some recommendations for changes to your current operational plan.

Department:  
Prepared by:   Date:  
Recommendation summary (provide a general description of your change recommendations)
Issues identified:
 
 
 
Recommendations:
 
 
 
Benefits of adopting recommendations:
 
 
 
Change detail
Resources required:
 
Time frame for completion:
 
Training requirements (if applicable):
 
 
Recommendations signatures
Department manager:  
I have reviewed the information contained in these recommendations and agree.
Name Role Signature Date
       
       
       
       

 

 

Assessment task 4: Portfolio of evidence

 

As part of your assessment you are required to provide a portfolio to your assessor to demonstrate your skills and knowledge. Below is a list of suggested evidence, if you’re unsure of your ability to provide the evidence outlined below please speak with your assessor.

Please note all evidence must be completed by you.

Suggested evidence:

Document Document attached:
1 Purchase orders Yes r No r
2 Recruitment interview notes or Job advertisement Yes r No r
3 Budget analysis Yes r No r
4 Coaching notes on resource use Yes r No r
5 Resource proposal Yes r No r

 

Describe the purpose of each document provided and how you apply and use this to your role within the organisation.

Document purpose
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