5N1610 – Learner to Investigate and Evaluate the Internal and External Environment of an Organisation – QQI Business Administration Skills Assignment,

QQI Business Administration Skills Level 5N1610

Assignment No. 1 Brief

Evidence presented must include:
Learner to investigate and evaluate the internal and external environment of an organisation of your choice in a company/organisation you have worked in or would like to work in. The assessment criteria and evidence presented will include:
1. Assignment No. 1

1.1. A detailed description of the organisation provided including its history,
size, and type of organisation compared to other types of organisations.

1.2. Explain a range of organisational structures to include hierarchical and
flat structures and produce an organisational chart.

1.3. Describe the different types of departments within an organisation and
describe communication processes between the departments.

1.4. Compile a comprehensive SWOT analysis.

1.5. Compile a comprehensive PEST analysis to include the impact of external
environment on the business/organisation.

2. Assignment 2:

Evidence presented must include:
Learner to investigate the functions of management and the functions of the HR Department/Manager, within a company/organisation. Evidence will include:

2.1 Identify the main functions of management and the role and impact of
Human Resource Management in an organisation.

2.2 Describe a range of recruitment options for selecting and appointing staff
and current employment rights legislation as it pertains to the staff
selection and appointment.

2.3 Explain the need for quality, the role of quality systems, the various
techniques and processes which are used to ensure quality in different
types of organisations, to include manufacturing and service-focused
organisations, and quality accreditations available.

2.4 Explore sources of finance for a business, distinguishing between long,
medium and short term finance and the need for and types of financial
controls, to include cash flow.

2.5 Describe different types of meetings held within an organisation, the
function and role of the meetings and the associated documentation, to
include agendas, meeting notes and minutes of a meeting