Unit 06 Business Project: Challenges and Issues in Talent Management

This report, a BTEC HND Business project, investigates the challenges and issues organizations face in talent management, focusing on equality and diversity in the workplace. The project includes devising aims and objectives, creating a project management plan, developing a work breakdown structure and Gantt chart, conducting small-scale research using qualitative and quantitative methods, analyzing data, and providing recommendations. The report also reflects on the value of the research to support sustainable organizational performance. The project addresses how companies respond to equality and diversity issues, strategies for building an inclusive workforce, and the challenges that may arise, aiming to improve productivity and competitiveness. The report follows the Pearson-set theme and assignment guidelines, ensuring a comprehensive analysis of the chosen topic.

Course Title: BTEC HND in Business. Centre Ref. No. 7580
Unit No. & Title: Unit 06: Managing a Successful
Business Project.
Student Name:
Pearson No:
Semester/
Batch No.
02 /
BM 14,15&16,
Student Regd.
No.
Learning
Outcomes: LO1,LO2, LO3 ,LO4 E-mail:
Issued Date: 12.06.2022 Submission
Date: 18.07.2022
Assignment Title:
Challenges and Issues Face
by Organizations in Talent
Management Assessor: Mr. M. VASUN
Assessment Feedback
Formative Feedback: Assessor to Student Criteria Achievement (Y / N)
P1
P2
P3
P4
P5
P6
P7
Action Plan M1
M2
M3
M4
Summative feedback D1
D2
Final Grade
Awarded :
Assessor Signature: Date:
IV Signature: Date:
Student Agreement: I understand the feedback given to me and agree to carry out the actions in future
works as required and indicated.
Feedback: Student to Assessor
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ASSIGNMENT

Student Signature: Date:
Declaration of Academic Honesty
Students Name:
Pearson No. Centre Ref. No.
1. I confirm that this assignment is my own work. (Y/N): _________
2. I confirm that where ever I have used someone else’s words, concepts, graphics or data in my
work, I have clearly indicated exactly where I have done so, using the Harvard Referencing System.
(Y/N): _____
3. I confirm that I have clearly indicated, by Harvard Referencing, where I have used someone else’s
graphics or data, concepts, words, irrespective of whether I have quoted or I have paraphrased in my
own words.(Y/N) : _______
4. I have clearly indicated in my assignment any work that has been contributed by another student.
(Y/N) : _______
5. I have clearly indicated in my assignment any work that has been carried out collaboratively with
another student/s.(Y/N): _________
Student Signature: Date:
Unit No. & Title: Unit 06 : Managing a Successful Business Project
Task Assessment Evidence P Page No. M Page No. D Page
No.
1 Report
P1
M1 D1
P2
P3
P4 M2
P5 M3
D2
P6
P7 M4
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Grading Matrix – Pass Criteria - Managing a Successful Business Project
Learning Outcome Assessment Criteria Task Achieved
(Y/N)
LO1 Establish project aims,
objectives and timeframes
based on the chosen theme.
P1Devise project aims and objectives
for a chosen scenario.
Task – 1
Report
P2 Produce a project management
plan that covers aspects of cost,
scope, time, quality, communication,
risk and resources.
P3 Produce a work breakdown
structure and a Gantt chart to provide
timeframes and stages for completion.
LO2 Conduct small-scale
research, information
gathering and data
collection, generating
knowledge to support the
project.
P4 Carry out small-scale research by
applying qualitative and quantitative
research methods appropriate for
meeting project aims and objectives.
LO3 Present the project and
communicate appropriate
recommendations based on
meaningful conclusions
drawn from the evidence
findings and/or analysis.
P5Analyse research and data
using appropriate tools and
techniques.
P6Communicate appropriate
recommendations as a result of
research and data analysis to
draw valid and meaningful
conclusions.
LO4 Reflect on the value
gained from conducting the
project and its usefulness to
support sustainable
organisational performance.
P7Reflect on the value of undertaking
the research to meet stated
objectives and own learning and
performance.
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1.1 Introduction to theme
The Pearson-set theme for use with Level 4 Unit 6: Managing a Successful Business Project is;
Equality and diversity in the workplace
Equality is relevant in all workplaces, regardless of whether the business employs two people
or two hundred people, irrespective of whether they work remotely, in an office, a warehouse
or on a shop floor. It is about ensuring that everybody has the same access to the same
opportunities without any discrimination. Diversity takes into account differences between
people and groups of people, by placing a positive value on those differences. A diverse and
inclusive work place values people’s different backgrounds, knowledge, skills, and
experiences, and uses these differences to create a productive and effective workforce.
Managing both equality and diversity is equally important as it impacts on all the employees
working in an organisation. Business cases have proven that biases and discrimination within the
workplace can impede business growth and productivity and therefore, many businesses look
beyond any legal considerations and policies to effectively promote equality and diversity to
improve productivity, opportunity, and competitiveness.
1.2 Topic Selection
Tutors must choose one topic from the list provided below and decide which type of project is
most suitable for a small-scale research project. All students must complete the same topic
and project type chosen by the tutor. However, if delivering to different cohorts of students,
tutors may select a different topic and project type for each cohort.
The Assignment Guidance document for Unit 6: Managing a Successful Business Project
provides additional support and guidance for both tutors and students.
Topics
1. How have companies responded to current issues of equality and diversity in the
workplace? e.g. gender pay gap, sexual harassment, gender divide in leadership.
2. What types of strategies and initiatives do companies put in place to build a diverse
and inclusive workforce?
3. How do company policies on equality and diversity translate in to an employee’s
day to day activity?
4. What issues and challenges may arise out of equality and diversity in the workplace
and what measures could be taken to resolve them?
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1.3 Choosing a project type
Tutors will need to devise a project brief for the student to follow for the completion of the
assignment for this unit.
The type of project chosen for the selected topic should allow for a sufficient degree of research
through the existence of adequate background materials and allow for the depth and breadth of
study suitable for a level 4 qualification.
Guidance for tutors is available in the Pearson-set Assignment Guidance for Unit 6: Managing a
Successful Business Project. This provides a range of project types and examples that could be
utilised for a project. The project types provided are not exhaustive or mandatory and tutors are
encouraged to be innovative with their ideas.
Please note that if reasonable adjustments are necessary to meet a specific individual student
need you are able to adjust internal assessments to take this into account. Any adjustments
must be considered in relation to the centre’s policies on equality & diversity and student
support.
Further details on how to make adjustments for students with protected characteristics are
given in the document ‘Pearson Supplementary Guidance for Reasonable Adjustment and
Special Consideration in Vocational Internally Assessed Units’ available on our website
(http://qualifications.pearson.com).
1.4 Project Evidence / Outcomes
It is important to recognise that project work is reliant on gathering information/data that can be
analysed. The scale of a Level 4 project means that there must be time for both primary and
secondary research. A suggested model would be to use secondary research to provide a
context for the student to conduct and interpret data collected through primary research. The
project could then yield data/information that could be compared with the findings of secondary
research.
In assessing the project, the assessor should be able to see how project objectives have been
met, how students have explored the research material relevant to the project objective, how
students have developed and formulated their findings and answers to the central questions
posed by the objectives and what they have learned in carrying out their project investigation.
An important part of the conclusion must be an awareness of the significance of results. Well -
edited, focused writing and presentation, where the key decisions, developments, lines of
argument and salient research are explained succinctly, is preferable to unstructured writing
and presentation where little attempt to select or edit material has been made.
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It is important to recognise that there are many different formats that a student may use to
present their work and it is important that tutors think carefully about the suitability of the format
in relation to
the target audience. Both verbal and written forms of communication should be appropriate to
the audience, both in terms of the nature and level of material they use and also in terms of
length. Students should be guided to produce research that gives a succinct account of the
main arguments or developments from their project. If a verbal presentation is the chosen
format, the question and answer session should address issues raised by the presentation, but
also give students an opportunity to reflect on their work.
In addition to their research findings, students are asked to submit a project management
plan, a completed log book or similar form of reflective journal and performance review as
evidence for the unit.
The project management plan is designed to define how the project is to be planned,
executed and monitored. The project management plan should give details of the actions
required for the integration and co-ordination of various planning activities to carry out the
project.
The project log book or similar reflective journal is designed to provide evidence of the
project development process and ongoing reflection. It should provide evidence that the
student has thought about the direction of their project and in particular, what problems they
encountered and steps taken to address them.
The performance review will provide evidence of reflection and evaluation of the project
management process and individual performance.
1.5 Employer engagement
It is advisable that centres look at the Pearson-set assignment as an appropriate unit to
embed employer engagement, although this is not a mandatory requirement. Developing and
establishing links with employers enhances the teaching and learning experience and
improves students' employability. Where possible, identifying links with employers as part of
the delivery of the Pearson- set Assignment could lead to enhancing and supporting student
learning. Real-life projects provide students with the opportunity to develop and acquire
appropriate skills, knowledge and expertise required by employers.
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1.6 Sharing of good practice
An appointed External Examiner (EE) for the centre will ask to sample the Pearson -set
assignment briefs for review as part of the remote sampling request. Although this is not a
mandatory requirement for centres we strongly advise that centres seek guidance and support
from their EE on the Pearson-set assignment. The EE may also include the Pearson-set units in
the centre visit sample of student work.
The EE will review and identify exemplars in all aspects of good practice. Good practice will
focus on current themes that include:
● Innovation
● Digital literacy
● Student employability and entrepreneurial skills
● Employer engagement
● Quality of assessment feedback.
1.7 Resources and useful links
Suggested resources and links that centres may find useful are shown below. Centres should
choose those resources that are relevant for use and complement these with additional
localised resources to support independent and localised research in the chosen topic and
project type.
Type of Resource Resource Titles Links
Useful resources for the impacts of Equality and Diversity on businesses.
Published Report The Business Case for
Equality and Diversity
Department for Business,
Innovation and Skills
Published Report Diversity and Inclusion at Work CIPD
Online resources Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Businessballs.com
Online Video How to get serious about
diversity and inclusion in
the workplace
TED Talks
Online Guide Equality and Diversity Guides NI Business Info
Company online policies Standing up for Equality Nike
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Company online policies Accor Hotels Diversity
Commitment
Accor Hotels
Type of Resource Resource Titles Links
Company online policies Coca- Cola Diversity and Inclusion Coca - Cola
Useful resources for Project Management
Online Resources What is Project Management? https://www.apm.org.uk/reso
urces/what-is-project-
management/
Online Resources Project Management links:
 Start Here
 Scheduling
 Scope Management
https://www.mindtools.com/
pages/main/newMN_PPM.ht
m
Online article Demystifying the 5 phases
of project management
https://www.smartsheet.com
/blog/demystifying-5-phases-
project-management
Additional Reading
Maylor, H. (2010) Project Management. 4th ed. Harlow: Pearson
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LO1 Establish project aims, objectives and timeframes based on the
chosen theme.
Grading
(P/M/D)
Assignment
type
P1 Devise project aims and objectives for a chosen scenario.
P2 Produce a project management plan that covers aspects of cost,
scope, time, quality, communication, risk and resources.
P3 Produce a work breakdown structure and a Gantt chart to provide
timeframes and stages for completion.
P1
P2
P3
M1
D1
Report
LO2 Conduct small-scale research, information gathering and data
collection, generating knowledge to support the project.
Grading
(P/M/D)
Assignment
type
P4 Carry out small-scale research by applying qualitative and
quantitative research methods appropriate for meeting project aims and
objectives.
P4
M2
D1
Report
LO3 Present the project and communicate appropriate
recommendations based on meaningful conclusions drawn from
the evidence findings and/or analysis.
Grading
(P/M/D)
Assignment
type
P5 Analyse research and data using appropriate tools and techniques.
P6 Communicate appropriate recommendations as a result of research
and data analysis to draw valid and meaningful conclusions.
P5
P6
M3
D2
Report
LO4 Reflect on the value gained from conducting the project and its
usefulness to support sustainable organisational performance
Grading
(P/M/D)
Assignment
type
P7 Reflect on the value of undertaking the research to meet stated
objectives and own learning and performance.
P7 Report
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M4
D2
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Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
Pass Merit Distinction
LO1 Establish project aims, objectives and timeframes based on the
chosen theme LO1 and LO2
P1 Devise project aims and
objectives for a chosen scenario.
P2 Produce a project management
plan that covers aspects of cost,
scope, time, quality, communication,
risk and resources.
P3 Produce a work breakdown
structure and a Gantt chart to provide
timeframes and stages for
completion.
M1 Produce a comprehensive
project management plan,
milestone schedule and project
schedule for monitoring and
completing the aims and
objectives of the project.
D1 Critically evaluate
the project
management process
and appropriate
research
methodologies applied
LO2 Conduct small-scale research, information gathering and data
collection, generating knowledge to support the project
P4 Carry out small-scale research by
applying qualitative and quantitative
research methods appropriate for
meeting project aims and objectives
M2 Evaluate the accuracy and
reliability of different research
methods applied
LO3 Present the project and communicate appropriate
recommendations based on meaningful conclusions drawn from the
evidence findings and/or analysis
LO3 and LO4
D2 Critically evaluate
and reflect on the
project outcomes, the
decision- making
process and changes
or developments of
the initial project
management plan to
support justification of
recommendations and
learning during the
project.
P5 Analyse research and data using
appropriate tools and techniques
P6 Communicate appropriate
recommendations as a result of
research and data analysis to draw
valid and meaningful conclusions
M3 Evaluate the selection of
appropriate tools and techniques
for accuracy and authenticity to
support and justify
recommendations
LO4 Reflect on the value gained from conducting the project and its
usefulness to support sustainable organisational performance
P7 Reflect on the value of
undertaking the research to meet
stated objectives and own learning
and performance
M4 Evaluate the value of the
project management process and
use of quality research to meet
stated objectives and support own
learning and performance
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Review Plan – Unit 6: Managing a Successful Business
Task
No.
Assessment
Type
P M D Comment Review
Date
/Signature*
1
Report
P1
P2
P3
M1 D1
P4 M2
P5
P6
M3
D2
P7 M4

Guideline for Coursework Submission
Please Note:
 If submitted after the extended deadline, the assignment will not be accepted whereas you shall be
asked to go for a NEW assignment.
 Report should be submitted as one hardcopy and one soft copy (in CDs).
 Late submission is not permitted until otherwise recommended by the Assessors/ Course
Coordinator.
 Plagiarism will be treated as a very serious academic misconduct.
Checklist
1 Given standard front cover attached.
2 Grading Criteria sheets of this assignment are attached.
3 Additional work like Presentation Slides, CRA & Exam papers are attached
4 Spiral bound with black hard board cover as the last sheet.
5 Clearly labeled the CD’S with Name, Batch No. and center reference number and attach
it to the back cover of assignment.
6 Introduction, Table of content, Conclusion, Reference pages attached.
 Report Writing Guidelines:
1. Every Assignment should have an Introduction and Conclusion.
2. The standard Table of Contents should be generated.
3. All the Figures, Tables, Diagram etc. should be labelled and numbered.
4. Main Heading Font : Arial; Size 16
5. Sub heading : Font : Arial; Size 14
6. Body text : Font : Arial; Size 11
7. Paragraph Spacing: Single line (6pt) Line Spacing: 1.5pt Spacing
8. Margins: Top: 1” Bottom: 1” Left: 1” Right: 1”
9. Header – include the module name on the right hand side
10. Footer – include the page number on the right hand side and Name & Centre Reference
number in left hand side.
11. All sections should have continuity and pages should be clearly ladled.
12. References – Harvard references for all the materials, books, articles, website etc should be
given in the following format:
o Books – Author, Initials. Year. Title of book. Edition. (only include this if not the first
edition) Place of publication (this must be a town or city, not a country): Publisher.
o URL: Authorship or Source, Year. Title of web document or web page. [type of medium]
(date of update if available) Available at: include web site address/URL (Uniform
Resource Locator) [Accessed date].
o PDF: Authorship, Year. Title of documents. [type of medium] Place of publication (if
known): Publisher. Followed by Available at: include web address or URL for the actual
pdf, where available [Accessed date].
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