Management of Business Activities

MANAGING BUSINESS ACTIVITIES TO ACHIEVE
RESULTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction......................................................................................................................................3
Task 1...............................................................................................................................................3
1.1 Interrelationship between different processes and functions of ABC Company...................3
1.2 Methodology to map processes to ABC Company’s goals and objectives...........................4
1.3 Evaluate the output of the process to build a quality gateway..............................................4
Task 2...............................................................................................................................................5
2.1 Design a plan to promote goals and objectives for own area of responsibility for ABC
Company......................................................................................................................................5
2.2 Use SMART objectives, recommend ways of aligning people in other resources...............6
2.3 Implement appropriate system to achieve objective in most efficient way...........................6
2.4 Carry out activities through effective monitoring and controlling........................................7
TASK 3............................................................................................................................................8
3.1 Manage and monitor quality standards..................................................................................8
3.2 Quality culture to ensure continuous monitoring..................................................................8
3.3 Recommend improvements...................................................................................................8
3.4 Proposed changes...................................................................................................................9
Task 4...............................................................................................................................................9
4.1................................................................................................................................................9
4.1 Risk assessment.....................................................................................................................9
4.2 Demonstrate health and safety regulations and legislation applicable in specific work
situations are correctly and effectively applied.........................................................................10
4.3 Carry out a systematic review of organizational health and safety policies and procedures
in order to ensure they are effective and compliant...................................................................10
4.4 Plan to carry out practical application of health and safety policies and procedures in the
workplace for ABC Company...................................................................................................11
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Conclusion.....................................................................................................................................11
References......................................................................................................................................12
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INTRODUCTION
Management of business activities is a critical process that requires strategies and
processes which further assists in attaining the organisational objectives. In this process, all the
activities should be properly aligned with the aim and objectives of business (Parahoo and
Fleming, 2010). The present research study has been made on ABC Company which is facing
several difficulties in managing things. Along with that, problems are also observed in leadership
aspects. Hence, considering the same issues, the subsequent research work is developed.
Furthermore, discussion has also been made regarding organizational structure and cultural
aspects that support in proper management of business activities. Alongside, tools and techniques
of quality management is also discussed in the present research through which ABC Company
will be able to manage all its business practices. The process of risk management is also
discussed along with the health and safety legislation which business needs to apply in the
practices and functions.
TASK 1
1.1 Interrelationship between different processes and functions of ABC Company
All the departments of ABC Company are interrelated to each other and this association
aids business entity to meet the defined aim and objectives. All sections are entitled to follow
diverse practices so that organizational activities can be carried out effectively. The different
subdivisions of ABC Company are sales, marketing, finance and operation as well as functions
of all the areas have close connection with each other (North and Macal, 2007). For instance –
HR subdivision of ABC Company develops diverse strategies and techniques which are needed
to be followed by all the sections so that work can be managed accordingly. With the help of HR
department, ABC Company is also able to delegate duties among employees that enhances the
opportunities of meeting organizational defined objectives. Another example is finance branch
which makes the budget for company and according to that, all the activities are being performed
(Nadeem and et.al., 2013).
For instance - Financial unit has allocated budget for recruitment and selection. Hence,
according to that only, people are recruited in the business entity. This shows the relationship of
all departments and functions too (Mitra, 2012). Sales subdivision is directed with appropriate
target which needs to be followed to enhance the overall profitability and functions of
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