Logistics & Supply Chain Management

learning outcomes of a unit. One credit is equal to 10
hours of TQT.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
These qualifications are designed for learners who are typically aged 18 and above.
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The entry profile for learners is likely to include at least one of the following:
●Relevant Level 3 Diploma qualification or equivalent qualification
●GCE Advanced level in 2 subjects or equivalent qualification
●Mature learners (over 21) with relevant management experience (learners must
check with the delivery centre regarding this experience prior to registering for the
programme)
English requirements: If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country, they
must provide evidence of English language competency. For more information visit the
English Language Expectations page on the OTHM website.
PROGRESSION
Successful completion of the OTHM Level 4 Diploma Logistics and Supply Chain
Management qualification provides learners with the opportunity for a wide range of
academic progressions including progression to relevant OTHM Level 5 Extended Diplomas.
As this qualification is approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and
Examinations Regulation), learners are eligible to gain direct entry into Year 2 of a three-
year UK Bachelor’s degree programme. For more information visit the University
Progressions page on the OTHM website.
DELIVERY OF OTHM QUALIFICATIONS
OTHM do not specify the mode of delivery for its qualifications, therefore OTHM centres are
free to deliver this qualification using any mode of delivery that meets the needs of their
learners. However, OTHM centres should consider the learners’ complete learning
experience when designing the delivery of programmes.
OTHM Centres must ensure that the chosen mode of delivery does not unlawfully or unfairly
discriminate, whether directly or indirectly, and that equality of opportunity is promoted.
Where it is reasonable and practicable to do so, it will take steps to address identified
inequalities or barriers that may arise.
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) which are listed in each unit gives centres the number of
hours of teacher-supervised or direct study time likely to be required to teach that unit.
ASSESSMENT AND VERIFICATION
All units within this qualification are assessed and internally quality assured by the centre
and externally verified by OTHM. The qualifications are criterion referenced, based on the
achievement of all the specified learning outcomes.
To achieve a ‘pass’ for a unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have
fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment
criteria. Judgement that the learners have successfully fulfilled the assessment criteria is
made by the assessor.
Specific assessment guidance and relevant marking criteria for each unit are made available
in the Assignment Brief document.
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The assessor should provide an audit trail showing how the judgement of the learners’
overall achievement has been arrived at.
Assessment Tracking and Recording Learner Progress
It is necessary to track and record learner achievement throughout the delivery period of the
OTHM Level 4 Diploma and this should not be left until the end of the course.
This will include regular review of learner work through formative and summative
assessment and internal quality assurance at planned intervals during the programme:
●before decisions have been made on any unit
●sampling evidence once one or two of the units or assignments are completed
Tracking learner progress, recording the achievement of each learner per criteria on a unit-
by-unit basis ensures:
●the assessment evidence is clearly measured against national standards
●learner progress is accurately tracked
●the assessment process can be reliably verified
●evidence is valid, authentic and reliable for the safety of certification
●identification of which assessments are outstanding
●internal verification is timely
●samples for standards verification and other external audits can be made available
as required
●up to date, securely stored assessment records help to minimise the risk of
assessment malpractice and potential issues; maintaining the integrity of the
qualification.
Tutors/Assessors should provide learners with formative and summative feedback to aid
development during their studies.
Formative Assessment
Formative assessment is an integral part of the assessment process, involving both the
Tutor/Assessor and the learner about their progress during the course of study.
Formative assessment takes place prior to summative assessment and focuses on helping
the learner to reflect on their learning and improve their performance and does not confirm
achievement of grades at this stage.
The main function of formative assessment is to provide feedback to enable the learner to
make improvements to their work. This feedback should be prompt so it has meaning and
context for the learner and time must be given following the feedback for actions to be
complete. Feedback on formative assessment must be constructive and provide clear
guidance and actions for improvement.
All records should be available for auditing purposes, as we may choose to check records of
formative assessment as part of our ongoing quality assurance.
Summative Assessment
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Summative assessment is used to evaluate learner competence and progression at the end
of a unit or component. Summative assessment should take place when the assessor
deems that the learner is at a stage where competence can be demonstrated.
Learners should be made aware that summative assessment outcomes are subject to
confirmation by the Internal Verifier and External Quality Assurer (EQA) and thus is
provisional and can be overridden. Assessors should annotate on the learner work where
the evidence supports their decisions against the assessment criteria. Learners will need to
be familiar with the assessment and grading criteria so that they can understand the quality
of what is required.
Evidence of both formative and summative assessment MUST be made available at the time
of external quality assurance – EQA.
RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING AND ACHIEVEMENT
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a method of assessment that considers whether
learners can demonstrate that they can meet the assessment requirements for a unit
through knowledge, understanding or skills they already possess and do not need to develop
through a course of learning.
RPL policies and procedures have been developed over time, which has led to the use of a
number of terms to describe the process. Among the most common are:
●Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)
●Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL)
●Accreditation of Prior Achievement (APA)
●Accreditation of Prior Learning and Achievement (APLA)
All evidence must be evaluated with reference to the stipulated learning outcomes and
assessment criteria against the respective unit(s). The assessor must be satisfied that the
evidence produced by the learner meets the assessment standard established by the
learning outcome and its related assessment criteria at that particular level.
Most often RPL will be used for units. It is not acceptable to claim for an entire qualification
through RPL. Where evidence is assessed to be only sufficient to cover one or more
learning outcomes, or to partly meet the need of a learning outcome, then additional
assessment methods should be used to generate sufficient evidence to be able to award the
learning outcome(s) for the whole unit. This may include a combination of units where
applicable.
EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
OTHM provides equality and diversity training to staff and consultants. This makes clear that
staff and consultants must comply with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010, and all
other related equality and diversity legislation, in relation to our qualifications.
We develop and revise our qualifications to avoid, where possible, any feature that might
disadvantage learners because of their age, disability, gender, pregnancy or maternity, race,
religion or belief, and sexual orientation.
If a specific qualification requires a feature that might disadvantage a particular group (e.g. a
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legal requirement regarding health and safety in the workplace), we will clarify this explicitly
in the qualification specification.
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UNIT SPECIFICATION
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ACADEMIC WRITING AND RESEARCH SKILLS

Learning Outcomes, Assessment Criteria and Indicative Content
Learning Outcome –
The learner will:
Assessment Criterion –
The learner can:
Indicative Content
1.Understand the concept and purpose of
academic research and writing.
1.1 Explain what is meant by the term ‘academic
research and writing.’
1.2 Explain different academic writing
conventions.
1.3 Discuss different types of academic
research.
●Seeking the truth
●Adding to knowledge
●Academic language
●Paragraphs and argument flows
●Paraphrasing
●Writing to word counts
●Descriptive research
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●Associational research
●Intervention research
●Validity and reliability of research
2. Understand how to conduct academic
research.
2.1 Compare different sources of information
and evidence.
2.2 Explain the research process.
2.3 Differentiate between primary and secondary
research.
●Journals
●Textbooks
●Conferences
●Government data
●Research as a linear process
●Primary research – seeking new
information
●Secondary research – reviewing
existing information
3. Be able to demonstrate critical thinking skills.
3.1 Explain what is meant by the term ‘critical
thinking.’
3.2 Explain different critical thinking skills.
3.3 Explain why critical thinking is important in
academic research.
3.4 Explain how to apply techniques to evaluate
an argument.
●A systematic approach to evaluating
arguments.
●Critical reading
●Analysis and interpretation
●Being open-minded
●Self-regulation
●Objective v subjective
●Promoting creative
●Improving language and
presentation skills
●Thinking ‘outside the box’
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●Argument coherence
●Evidence testing
●Validity testing
4. Understand how to construct a reliable and
valid academic argument.
4.1 Explain the key components of a reliable and
valid academic argument.
4.2 Differentiate between inductive and
deductive reasoning.
4.3 Suggest an argument structure for a given
topic.
●Evidence
●Premise (nature of academic
argument)
●Conclusion
●Inductive uses generalisation
●Deductive uses known evidence
and information
●Logical argument structures
Assessment
To achieve a ‘pass’ for this unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the
standards specified by all assessment criteria.
Learning Outcomes to be metAssessment Criteria to be coveredAssessment typeWord count (approx. length)
All 1 to 3 All ACs under LO 1 to 3 Coursework 2500 words
LO4 AC4.1, 4.2, 4.3 Presentation 10-minute presentation (750 words equivalent)
Indicative Reading List
●Bailey, S. (2017) Academic Writing: A Handbook for International Learners 5th edition, Routledge, London
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●Cotrell, S. (2019) The Study Skills Handbook 5th edition, MacMillan, London
Additional Resources
●Journal of Academic Research
●Journal of Academic Writing
●An Intermediate Guide to Writing in English for University Stud y
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LOGISTICS AND THE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

Learning Outcomes, Assessment Criteria and Indicative Content
Learning Outcome –
The learner will:
Assessment Criteria –
The learner can:
Indicative Content
1.Understand the principles of
business strategy.
1.1Explain what is meant by the term ‘business
strategy.’
1.2Compare different levels of business strategy.
1.3Compare elements of a strategic framework.
1.4Explain strategy development processes.
●Strategy:
oOperational strategy
oTactical strategy
oCorporate strategy
●Elements:
oVision
oMission
oObjectives
oStrategy
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●Approach
●Tactics
●Deliberate strategies
●Emergent strategies
2.Understand key business
strategy theories and concepts.
2.1Differentiate between different types of
business strategies.
2.2Compare the elements of a strategic
management process.
2.3Discuss key organisational theories which
impact business strategy.
●Types
oGrowth strategies
oDiversification strategies
oCost leadership strategies
oHybrid strategies
●Planning – execution and monitoring – review and
adjust
●Scientific management
●Bureaucratic management
●Human relations
●Systems management
3.Be able to measure a
business’s micro and macro
environment.
3.1Explain different techniques used to measure
a business’s micro environment.
3.2Apply techniques to measure a business’s
micro environment.
3.3Explain different techniques used to measure
a business’s macro environment.
3.4Apply techniques to measure a business’s
macro environment.
●VRIO: tool that helps organisations identify the
resources and capabilities that give them a
sustainable competitive advantage : Value, the
question of Rarity, the question of Imitability
(Ease/Difficulty to Imitate), and the question of
Organization (ability to exploit the resource or
capability)
●SWOT: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and
Threats
●Value chain analysis
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●PESTLE: political, economic, social, technological,
environmental, legal.
●Scenario analysis
●Competitor analysis
●Porter’s 5 Forces analysis: the threat of substitute
products, power of customers, power of suppliers,
industry rivalry which determines the competitive
intensity and attractiveness of a market
●Sector/industry analysis
●Ansoff matrix: product/market expansion grid, is a
tool used by firms to analyse and plan their
strategies for growth.
4.Understand a business’s
strategic options.
4.1Explain what is meant by the term ‘strategic
option.’
4.2Compare different strategic options available
to a business.
4.3Recommend a relevant strategic option which
a business could implement.
●Joint ventures
●Market penetration
●Vertical/horizontal integration
●Internationalisation
●Merger/acquisition
Assessment
To achieve a ‘pass’ for this unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the
standards specified by all assessment criteria.
Learning Outcomes to be met Assessment Criteria to be coveredAssessment type Word count (approx. length)
LO 1 to LO3
LO4 (partial)
All ACs under LO 1 to 3
AC4.1
Coursework 2500 words
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LO4 (partial) AC 4.2, 4.3 Presentation 10 minutes/500 words
Indicative Reading List
Johnson, G. et al (2019) Exploring Strategy 12
th
edition, Pearson, Harlow
Whittington, R. et al (2020) Fundamentals of Strategy 10
th
edition, Pearson, Harlow
Additional Resources
Business Strategy and the Environment
Journal of Business Strategy
Management Help
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PROCUREMENT AND INVENTORY MANAGEMENT

Learning Outcomes, Assessment Criteria and Indicative Content
Learning Outcome –
The learner will:
Assessment Criterion –
The learner can:
Indicative Content
1.Understand the business of
logistics.
1.1Explain different categories of business
logistics.
1.2Explain the major elements of logistics.
1.3Discuss how logistics affect a supply chain.
●Inbound Logistics, Outbound Logistics, Reverse
Logistics, Distribution Logistics, After-sales
Logistics.
●Transportation, Inventory Management,
Warehousing, Material Handling, Packaging,
Information Systems.
●Smooth flow of goods, Just-in-time inventory
management, Enhanced supply chain visibility and
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coordination, Meeting customer expectations,
Cost savings, Negative impacts of poor logistics
management.
2.Understand the relationships
between different logistic
functions.
2.1Explain the purpose of different functions of
a logistics business.
2.2Explain the relationship between the
different functions of a logistics business.
2.3Compare different ways a logistics
business could be structured.
2.4Discuss how functional relationships impact
on how a logistic business is structured.
●Procurement, Transportation, Inventory
Management, Warehousing, Packaging,
Distribution, Customer Service.
●Procurement and Inventory Management,
Transportation and Warehousing, Inventory
Management and Distribution, Packaging and
Transportation, Customer Service and
Distribution.
●Centralised Structure, Decentralised Structure,
Hybrid Structure, Matrix Structure.
●Impact on Centralised or Decentralised Structure,
Influence on Hybrid or Matrix Structure adoption,
Consideration of Interdependencies and
Collaboration, Alignment with Strategic Objectives
and External Factors.
3.Be able to measure a logistic
business’s internal environment.
3.1Explain what is meant by the term ‘internal
environment of a logistics business.’
3.2Explain why it is important to measure a
logistic business’s internal environment.
3.3Apply a technique to quantify a logistic
business’s internal environment.
3.4Assess a logistics business’s internal
environment.
●Internal factors, functions and stakeholders
●Organisational culture
●Establishing business capabilities
●Supporting strategic intent
●Planning for the future
●Capacity assessment grid
●McKinsey’s 7S framework
●VRIO: identify the resources and capabilities that
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give a sustainable competitive advantage : Value,
Rarity, Imitability (Ease/Difficulty to Imitate),
Organization (ability to exploit the resource or
capability)
●SWOT: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities,
and Threats
●Value chain analysis
4.Be able to measure a logistic
business’s external environment.
4.1Explain what is meant by the term ‘external
environment of a logistics business.’
4.2Explain why it is important to measure a
logistics business’s external environment.
4.3Assess a logistics business’s external
environment.
4.4Apply a technique to quantify a logistics
business’s external environment.
●External factors, drivers and stakeholders
●Local, national and international cultures
●Establishing market position
●Recognising opportunities
●Preparing for change
●PESTLE: political, economic, social, technological,
environmental, legal.
●Scenario analysis
●Competitor analysis
●Porter’s 5 Forces analysis: the threat of substitute
products, power of customers, power of suppliers,
industry rivalry which determines the competitive
intensity and attractiveness of a market
●Sector/industry analysis
●Ansoff matrix: product/market expansion grid, is a
tool used by firms to analyse and plan their
strategies for growth.
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Assessment
To achieve a ‘pass’ for this unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the
standards specified by all assessment criteria.
Learning Outcomes to be met Assessment Criteria to be coveredAssessment type Word count (approx. length)
All 1 to 4 All ACs under LO 1 to 4 Coursework 3000 words
Indicative Reading
Needle, D. and Burns, J. (2019) Business in Context: An Introduction to Business and its Environment 7th edition, Cengage, London
Rudd, J. (2018) A Practical Guide to Logistics Kogan Page, London
Additional Resources
International Journal of Business Environment
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
Management Help
OPERATIONS AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT

Learning Outcomes, Assessment Criteria and Indicative Content
Learning Outcome –
The learner will:
Assessment Criteria –
The learner can:
Indicative Content
1.Understand the fundamentals of
procurement management.
1.1Differentiate between procurement and
purchasing.
1.2Describe a procurement management cycle.
1.3Compare different methods of procurement.
1.4Assess the impact of procurement on the
operations of a logistics business.
●Procurement as a strategy
●Purchasing as a process
●Needs recognition
●Budget approval
●E-procurement
●Procurement contracts
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●Economies of scale
●Just-in-time
●Ethical procurement
2.Understand the relationship
between procurement and the
supply chain.
2.1Describe a procurement process.
2.2Differentiate between procurement
management and supply chain management.
2.3Illustrate how a business incorporates
procurement into its logistics and supply
chain operations.
●Estimating demand
●Sourcing vendors
●Negotiating
●Procurement acquires
●Supply chains use
●Procurement = inputs
●Supply chains = outputs
3.Understand the fundamentals of
inventory management.
3.1Differentiate between inventory management
and inventory control.
3.2Describe an inventory management cycle.
3.3Compare different methods of inventory
management.
3.4Discuss the importance of inventory
management to a business and its supply
chain.
●Types of inventories
●Inventory control is a warehousing function
●Inventory management is a forecasting, ordering
and managing function
●Just-in-time
●Cross docking
●Drop shipping
4.Understand the relationship
between inventory management
and the supply chain.
4.1Explain how inventory management forms
part of the supply chain.
4.2Explain how the supply chain affects
inventory management.
4.3Assess the impact of inventory management
●Control of purchases and sales
●Independent demand
●Derived demand
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on the supply chain of a business.
●Supplier issues
●Production requirements
●Sales and marketing activities
Assessment
To achieve a ‘pass’ for this unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the
standards specified by all assessment criteria.
Learning Outcomes to be met Assessment Criteria to be coveredAssessment type Word count (approx. length)
LO1 (partial), LO2 ((partial)
LO3, LO4
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3,
3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3
Coursework 2500 words
LO1 (partial), LO2 ((partial)1.4, 2.3 Presentation 10 minutes/500 words
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Indicative Reading List
Lysons, K. and Farrington, B. (2020) Procurement and Supply Chain Management 10
th
edition. Pearson. Harlow
Muller, M. (2019) Essentials of Inventory Management 3
rd
edition, Harper Collins, London
Additional Resources
International Journal of Procurement Management
Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply
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CONTRACT AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Learning Outcomes, Assessment Criteria and Indicative Content
Learning Outcome –
The learner will:
Assessment Criterion –
The learner can:
Indicative Content
1. Understand the fundamentals of
operations management.
1.1Explain why effective operations
management is important to a logistics
business.
1.2Explain how the resources of a logistics
business influences its operations planning.
1.3Explain the relationship between the
management of operations and a business’s
objectives.
1.4Discuss how a logistic business’s objectives
impact of the achievement of operational
objectives.
●Inputs
●Transformations
●Outputs
●Roles and responsibilities in logistics
●Operational structures
●Operational scope
●‘Top down’ and ‘bottom up’ objectives
●Operational v organisational direction
●Resource conflicts
2. Understand the fundamentals of
logistics management.
2.1 Explain why effective logistics
management is important to a logistics
business.
2.2 Compare types of logistics network planning.
2.3 Explain how logistics network planning
relates to supply chains.
2.4 Discuss how a logistic business’s objectives
impact of the achievement of logistics
●Cost reduction
●Efficiency improvements
●Planned or evolving approaches
●Stock location
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objectives.
●Delivery locations
●Transport options
●Supply chain trade-offs
3. Know about warehousing and
inventory management.
3.1 Explain the key principles of warehouse
management.
3.2 Describe a logistic business’s warehouse
management processes.
3.3 Explain the key principles of inventory
management.
3.4 Describe a logistic business’s inventory
management processes.
●Maintaining fit for purpose stock
●Stock rotation
●Segregating stock
●Stock searches
●Stock audits
●Stock replenishment
●Stock disposal
4. Understand transportation and
distribution.
4.1Explain the role of transport management.
4.2Explain the importance of effective transport
planning to a logistics business.
4.3Describe different modes of transport.
4.4Assess the impact of current issues on a
logistics business’s transportation and
distribution.
●Route planning software
●Vehicle tracking
●Driver supervision
●Movement by land, sea and air
●Multi-modal transport
●Environmental impact of transportation
●Sustainable distribution
●National and international legislation
Assessment
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To achieve a ‘pass’ for this unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the
standards specified by all assessment criteria.
Learning Outcomes to be met Assessment Criteria to be coveredAssessment type Word count (approx. length)
All 1 to 4 All ACs under LO 1 to 4 Coursework 3000 words
Indicative Reading
Rudd, J. (2018) A Practical Guide to Logistics Kogan Page, London
Slack, N. (2019) Operations Management 7
th
edition, Pearson, Henlow
Additional Resources
EURO Journal on Transportation and Logistics
Journal on Transportation and Logistics
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
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FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING

Learning Outcomes, Assessment Criteria and Indicative Content
Learning Outcome –
The learner will:
Assessment Criteria –
The learner can:
Indicative Content
1.1. Understand contract
2. management in logistics.
1.1Explain what is meant by the term ‘contract
management in a logistics context.
1.2Describe the key components of contract
management
1.3Differentiate between upstream activities and
downstream activities.
1.4Illustrate a contract management cycle.
●Business case
●Relationship management
●Reviewing contractor performance
●Pre-awarding activities
●Post-awarding activities
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●Scoping
●Planning
●Implementing
●Performance management
2. Understand how to manage a
contract in logistics.
2.1Illustrate a contract management framework.
2.2Differentiate between contract management
and contract administration.
2.3Compare contract management key
performance indicators.
2.4Describe types of contract risks.
2.5Assess the effectiveness of a logistics
business’s contract management.
●Contract set-up
●Contract management
●Contract close-out
●Strategic influences on contracts
●Quality
●Cost
●Time
●Financial, legal, security and brand risks
●Legal and Regulatory Risks, Reputation Risks,
Operational Risks, Intellectual Property Risks,
Data Leakage Risks, Financial Risks
●
3.3. Understand the fundamentals of
financial management in logistics.
3.1 Explain what is meant by the term ‘financial
management’ in a logistics context.
3.2 Describe the key components of financial
management.
3.3 Illustrate key elements of financial
management in logistics.
3.4 Explain why financial management is
important to a logistics business.
●Resource allocation
●Resource control
●Financial decision-making
●Procure-to-pay cycle
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●Working capital management
●Order-to-cash cycle
●Cost savings
●Cost avoidance
●Maintaining financial health
4. Understand how finances are
managed in logistics.
4.1Explain key financial relationships for a
logistics business.
4.2Illustrate the concept of total cost analysis.
4.3Explain key factors involved in financial
management.
4.4Describe types of financial risks.
4.5Assess the effectiveness of a logistics
business’s financial management.
●Logistics and the bottom line
●Logistics and shareholder value
●Logistics and profitability
●Purchase price plus costs
●Costing information
●Costing and performance
●Performance and estimating techniques
●Liquidity, credit, equity and currency risks
Assessment
To achieve a ‘pass’ for this unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the
standards specified by all assessment criteria.
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Learning Outcomes to be met Assessment Criteria to be coveredAssessment type Word count (approx. length)
All 1 to 4 All ACs under LO 1 to 4 Coursework 3000 words
Indicative Reading List
Christopher, M. (2016) Logistics & Supply Chain Management 5th edition, FT Publishing, London
Davies, P. (2017) Contract Management for Non-Specialists, Independent publication
Additional Resources
Association for Supply Chain Management
Institute of Supply Chain Management
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GLOBAL CONTEXT OF SUPPLY CHAINS

Learning Outcomes, Assessment Criteria and Indicative Content
Learning Outcome –
The learner will:
Assessment Criterion –
The learner can:
Indicative Content
1.Understand the role of the
finance and accounting function
in a logistics business.
1.1Identify the reasons for maintaining accurate
financial records in business.
1.2Explain the specialist finance and accounting
roles in a business.
1.3Explain the purpose of the main financial
statements.
1.4Discuss the contribution of the finance and
accounting function to business decision-
making in a logistics business.
●Reasons for maintaining accurate financial
records
●Implications for the business of poor financial
record keeping
●The role of bookkeepers, credit controllers,
procurement officers, financial accountants and
management accountants
●The difference between management accounting
and financial accounting
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●The format of the main financial statements
oThe income statement
othe statement of financial position
●Decision-making in the logistics environment in
relation to:
oBusiness strategy
oBusiness operations
oBusiness tactics
2.Understand the sources of
finance available to a logistics
business.
2.1Understand the importance of business
finance for a logistics business.
2.2Understand the concepts of working capital
and liquidity.
2.3Discuss the sources of finance for a logistics
business in different scenarios.
2.4Understand the impact of depreciation on
business assets.
●The need for business finance in respect of
different time horizons: short and long-term
timescales
●The importance of working capital and effective
working capital management in a logistics
business
●Net current assets
●Cash flow forecasts
●Sources of finance
ointernal: retained profits, net current
assets, sale of assets
oexternal: owner’s capital, bank overdraft,
hire purchase, leasing, trade credit,
mortgages, shares, loans, debt factoring,
invoice discounting
●The depreciation on non-current assets, including
a transport fleet, and its impact on the income
statement and the statement of financial position
oStraight line depreciation
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●Reducing balance depreciation
3.Be able to prepare and monitor
a budget.
3.1Differentiate between different types of
budgets.
3.2Prepare different types of budgets.
3.3Undertake a variance analysis on a budget.
3.4Identify the reasons for adverse and
favourable budget variances.
3.5Identify actions to address budget variances.
●Budgets:
oOperating budget
oCash budget
oFixed budget
oMaster budget
oIncremental budgeting
oActivity-based budgeting
oBudgeting based on value proposition
oZero-based budgeting
●The purpose of variance analysis as a monitoring
mechanism
●Favourable and adverse budget variances and
how they may arise in a logistics business
●Addressing budget variances in a logistics
business in relation to:
oCosts including fixed and variable which
arise in a logistics business
oRevenue including the negotiation of
transportation contracts
oBusiness processes including inventory
management and warehousing
oThe supply chain including national and
international supply chain considerations
oBusiness practices including procurement
4.Be able to analyse the
performance of a logistics
business.
4.1Analyse the financial performance of a
business from information drawn from
financial statements.
4.2Identify actions to address the under-
performance of a logistics business.
●The need of business stakeholders for financial
information:
oshareholders/owners/managers
oemployers
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ocreditors/suppliers
olenders
oemployees
●Ratio analysis
oProfitability
oLiquidity
oEfficiency
●Actions to address under-performance in a
logistics business in relation to the outcome of
ratio analysis
Assessment
To achieve a ‘pass’ for this unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the
standards specified by all assessment criteria.
Learning Outcomes to be met Assessment Criteria to be coveredAssessment type Word count (approx. length)
All 1 to 4 All ACs under LO 1 to 4 Coursework 3000 words
Indicative Reading
Fields, E. (2018) Essentials of Finance and Accounting for Non-financial Managers 3rd edition, Amacom, New York
McLaney, E. and Atrill, P. (2020) Accounting and Finance: An Introduction 10th edition, Pearson, Henlow
Additional Resources
Journal of Finance and Accounting
Management Help
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Association of Accounting Technicians
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COMMUNICATION IN BUSINESS

Learning Outcomes, Assessment Criteria and Indicative Content
Learning Outcome –
The learner will:
Assessment Criteria –
The learner can:
Indicative Content
1.Understand the fundamentals of
globalisation.
1.1Explain the key factors which drive
globalisation.
1.2Explain the key concepts which relate to
operating in a global environment.
1.3Assess how globalisation influences a
business’s structure, culture and functions.
●Economic integration
●International trade
●Political doctrine
●Environmental impact of globalisation
●International law
●Cross cultural interaction
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●Cross border functions
●Hofstede’s dimensions of culture
●McKenzie’s 7S model
2.Understand the impact of
globalisation on supply chains.
2.1Explain how globalisation impacts the
logistics industry.
2.2Describe the benefits to a business of having
a global supply chain.
2.3Describe the disadvantages to a business of
having a global supply chain.
2.4Examine the impact of globalisation on
organisational decision making and strategy.
●New revenue streams
●Diversification opportunities
●Economies of scale
●Environmental challenges
●Effect on competitive advantage
●Foreign direct investment
●Technological advancement
●Global decision making
●Think global – act local
3.Understand how to establish a
global supply chain.
3.1Explain what is meant by supply chain
planning in a global context.
3.2Discuss the process of supply chain planning
in a global context.
3.3Compare strategies used in establishing a
global supply chain.
●Planning process/stages
●Strategic/tactical/operational planning
●Supply management
●Demand management
●Production/operations planning
●Demand driven planning
●Intelligent planning
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●Product management decisions
4.Understand how to manage a
global supply chain.
4.1Discuss the role of network design in the
management of a global supply chain.
4.2Describe the role of risk management in a
global supply chain.
4.3Describe the role of information technology in
the management of a global supply chain.
4.4Assess the impact of emerging issues on the
management of a global supply chain.
●Supply chain connections and connectivity
●Risk avoidance v risk aversion
●E-communication
●Integrated communication
●Integrated technologies
●Sustainability
●Green supply chains
●Climate change
●The supply chain of the future
Assessment
To achieve a ‘pass’ for this unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the
standards specified by all assessment criteria.
Learning Outcomes to be met Assessment Criteria to be coveredAssessment type Word count (approx. length)
LO1 (partial), LO2 ((partial)
LO3 (partial)
AC 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 3.1 Presentation 10 minutes/500 words
LO1 (partial), LO2 ((partial)
LO3 (partial), LO4
3.2, 3.3, 1.3, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 4.1, 4.2,
4.3, 4.4
Coursework 2500 words
Indicative Reading List
Mangan, J., Lalwani, C. and Calatayud, A. (2021) Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management 4
th
edition, Wiley, New Jersey
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Sweeney, E. and Waters, D. (2021) Global Logistics: New Directions in Supply Chain Management, Kogan Page, London
Additional Resources
Association for Supply Chain Management
Institute of Supply Chain Management
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PRINCIPLES AND CONCEPTS OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Learning Outcomes, Assessment Criteria and Indicative Content
Learning Outcome –
The learner will:
Assessment Criterion –
The learner can:
Indicative Content
1.Understand the concept and
purpose of communication in a
business context.
1.1Explain the term ‘communication.’
1.2Compare different stages of a communication
model.
1.3Discuss why effective communication is
important to a business.
●Communication as a process
●Upward, downward, lateral and vertical
communication
●Linear, interactional and transactional
communication models
●Driving change
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●Effective stakeholder engagement
●Positive branding
●Successful marketing campaigns
2.Be able to effectively
communicate in a business
context.
2.1Explain different elements of communication.
2.2Demonstrate effective verbal and non-verbal
communication.
2.3Demonstrate effective written communication.
●Elements:
oSource and receiver
oMedium
oCoding
oFeedback
●Communication.
oPitch and tone of voice
oBody language
oListening skills
oEmotional intelligence
oDigital
oWritten
oFace to face
oPush and pull behaviours
oThe use of emotional intelligence in written
communication
3.Understand how a business
communicates internally.
3.1Explain what is meant by the term ‘internal
communication’.
3.2Compare ways in which a business
communicates internally.
3.3Conduct an internal stakeholder analysis with
a focus on communication.
3.4Assess internal barriers to effective
communication in a business.
●Internal communication: all employees are working
towards the same goal and know exactly what they
should be doing and by when, information sharing,
receiving and giving feedback, conflict resolution
●Internal communication methods ie
formal meetings and briefings, e-mail, intranets
internal social media tools, informal meetings,
conference calls & webinars, internal newsletters,
brochures, and other printed materials, team
briefing sessions, message boards, training packs
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(e.g. induction materials)
●Inter and cross function communication
●Internal stakeholder analysis. i.e. those who have
an interest in the activities and results of the
business, process of identifying these people before
the project begins; grouping them according to their
levels of participation, interest, and influence in the
project; and determining how best to involve and
communicate each of these stakeholder groups
throughout.
●Barriers: cultural, language, technology barriers,
interpersonal
4.Understand how a business
communicates externally.
4.1Explain what is meant by the term ‘external
communication’.
4.2Compare ways in which a business
communicates with external stakeholders.
4.3Conduct an external stakeholder analysis with
a focus on communication.
4.4Assess external barriers to effective
communication in a business.
●External communication: business communicates
with people & organisations outside of the business.
●External communication methods i.e.
press releases, social media feeds, online videos
and webinars, marketing materials, published
financial information, letters, emails and telephone
conversations with customers and suppliers, reports
to government and other agencies,
placing/receiving orders, seeking external advice
●To conduct an external stakeholder analysis with a
focus on communication, list key external
stakeholders and categorize them; determine their
interests and evaluate their influence; identify
preferred communication channels and decide on
frequency and timing; craft tailored messages
ensuring consistency; foster two-way
communication and address concerns; track
engagement and evaluate effectiveness; implement
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a feedback loop for continuous improvement and
provide ongoing training; and ensure alignment with
organizational goals while managing risks.
●Barriers: terminology, language, technology,
physical/geographic barriers
Assessment
To achieve a ‘pass’ for this unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the
standards specified by all assessment criteria.
Learning Outcomes to be met Assessment Criteria to be coveredAssessment type Word count (approx. length)
All 1 to 4 All ACs under LO 1 to 4 Coursework 3000 words
Indicative Reading
Jovin, E. (2019) Writing for Business, Nicholas Brealy Publishing, London
Newman, A. (2017) Business Communication; in person, in print, online, Nelson Education Ltd, Boston
Prince, E.S. (2017) Practical Business Communication, Red Globe Press, London
Additional Resources
Journal of Business Communication
Effective Business Communication
Management Help
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LEADING AND MANAGING TEAMS

Learning Outcomes, Assessment Criteria and Indicative Content
Learning Outcome –
The learner will:
Assessment Criteria –
The learner can:
Indicative Content
1.Understand fundamental supply
chain management (SCM) concepts
and principles.
1.1Explain the key parts of the SCM process.
1.2Differentiate between models of SCM.
1.3Compare logistics management with SCM.
1.4Discuss the importance of SCM to a business.
●Demand and supply management
●Sales and operations planning
●Product/portfolio management
●Continuous flow
●Agile
●Fast chain
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●Cost management
●Sustainable logistics
●Customer service delivery
2.Understand supply chain
management (SCM) flows.
2.1Differentiate between types of SCM flows.
2.2Illustrate different SCM flows used by a
business.
2.3Assess a business’s management of SCM
flows.
●Product flow
●Information flow
●Financial flow
●Value flow
●Risk flow
3.Understand the barriers to effective
supply chain management (SCM).
3.1Explain different barriers to effective SCM.
3.2Explain the impact of barriers to effective
SCM on a business.
3.3Assess the internal challenges to effective
SCM faced by a business.
3.4Assess the external challenges to effective
SCM faced by a business.
●Globalisation
●Market forces
●Economic activity
●Resource availability and capability
●External risks
●Technology
●SWOT: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities,
and Threats
●PESTLE: political, economic, social,
technological, environmental, legal.
4.Understand the complexities of
relationships in supply chains.
4.1Differentiate between different types of
commercial relationships in supply chains.
4.2Discuss portfolio analysis techniques to
assess relationships in supply chains.
●Internal and external relationships
●The relationship spectrum
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4.3Compare the sources of added value that can
be achieved through supply chain
relationships.
●The relationship life cycle
●Matrices to identify supply, supplier and
purchaser positioning
●Sources of added value: pricing and cost
management, improving quality, timescales,
quantities and place considerations in
procurements from external suppliers
5.Understand the role of leadership in
a supply chain.
5.1Differentiate between levels of leadership in a
supply chain.
5.2Explain how businesses manage the
stakeholders of their supply chains.
5.3Explain the importance of effective
stakeholder management to a supply chain.
5.4Examine the challenges faced by leaders in a
supply chain.
●Operational, tactical and strategic leadership
●Stakeholder analysis
●Stakeholder communication
●Improving efficiencies
●Building relationships
●Reducing costs
●Lowering barriers
Assessment
To achieve a ‘pass’ for this unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the
standards specified by all assessment criteria.
Learning Outcomes to be met Assessment Criteria to be coveredAssessment type Word count (approx. length)
All 1 to 5 All ACs under LO 1 to 5 Coursework 3500 words
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Indicative Reading List
Hugos, M. H. (2018) Essentials of Supply Chain Management 4
th
edition, Wiley Publishing, New Jersey
Stanton, D. (2021) Supply Chain Management for Dummies 2
nd
edition, Wiley Publishing, New Jersey
Additional Resources
Association for Supply Chain Management
Institute of Supply Chain Management
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CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Learning Outcomes, Assessment Criteria and Indicative Content
Learning Outcome –
The learner will:
Assessment Criterion –
The learner can:
Indicative Content
1.Understand leadership and
management theories.
1.1Differentiate between leadership and
management.
1.2Explain key leadership theories.
1.3Explain key management theories.
1.4Explain leadership and management styles.
●Soft leadership (inspiration, motivation)
●Hard management (policy making, planning)
●Management Theories
●Trait theory
●Situational theory
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●Contingency theory
●Leadership and management styles
oAutocratic style
oDemocratic style
oLaissez-faire style
●Transformational leadership
●Scientific management
●Bureaucratic management
●Human relations
●Systems management
2.Understand how teams are
developed.
2.1Explain what is meant by the term ‘team
development.’
2.2Explain what is meant by the term ‘high
performance team.’
2.3Compare different team development
models.
●Aligned goals, Mutual trust and respect,
Collaboration, Effective communication
●Tuckman’s model of team stages: forming,
storming, norming, performing.
●Belbin’s team roles: Shaper (SH), Implementer
(IMP), Complete-Finisher (CF), Coordinator (CO),
Team Worker (TW), Resource Investigator (RI),
Plant (PL) Monitor-Evaluator (ME)
●Adair’s task, team, individual framework
●McGregor’s X/Y theory: authoritarian (Theory X)
and participative (Theory Y)
3.Understand how to improve
individual and team
performance.
3.1Explain techniques used to improve individual
and team performance.
3.2Explain the importance to an individual of
improving own performance.
●SMART: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Reaic,
and Timely goals
●Training and development, Appraisals, Coaching
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3.3Explain the importance to a business of
effective individual and team performance.
3.4Discuss the role of motivation theories in
improving individual and team performance.
and mentoring
●Develop own skills, Enhanced promotion
opportunities, Increased productivity, Increased
quality
●Maslow’s hierarchy of needs: physiological, safety,
social, esteem and self-actualisation
●Herzberg’s 2 factor theory: Motivating factors;
causes employees to work harder. Hygiene factors:
absence of hygiene factors will cause employees to
work less hard.
●Vroom’s expectancy theory: employee's motivation
is an outcome of how much an individual wants a
reward (Valence), the assessment that the
likelihood that the effort will lead to expected
performance (Expectancy) and the belief that the
performance will lead to reward (Instrumentality).
4.Be able to determine own
capacity to be an effective
leader and manager.
4.1Apply techniques to determine own capacity
to be an effective leader and manager.
4.2Assess own ability to improve knowledge and
skills to be an effective leader and manager.
●Personal SWOT
●Leadership/management assessments
●MBTI: Myers Briggs Type Indicator tool used to help
individuals understand their own communication
preference and how they interact with others
●Emotional intelligence assessment
●Reflective journals
●Reflective statements
Assessment
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To achieve a ‘pass’ for this unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the
standards specified by all assessment criteria.
Learning Outcomes to be met Assessment Criteria to be coveredAssessment type Word count (approx. length)
All LO1, LO3 All ACs under LO1 and LO3 Coursework 3000 words
LO2 AC 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 Presentation 10-minute presentation equivalent
to 750 words
LO4 AC 4.1, 4.2 Reflective log 500 words
Indicative Reading
Adair, J. (2018) Develop Your Leadership Skills: Fast, Effective Ways to Become a Leader People Want to Follow, Kogan Page, London
Kelly, P. and Cole, G. (2020) Management: Theory and Practice 9th edition. Cengage, Boston
Additional Resources
Journal of Leadership & Organisational Studies / Journal of Management
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PRINCIPLES AND CONCEPTS OF STRATEGY

Learning Outcomes, Assessment Criteria and Indicative Content
Learning Outcome –
The learner will:
Assessment Criteria –
The learner can:
Indicative Content
1.Understand the impact of
emerging technologies on
supply chain management
(SCM).
1.1Describe emerging technologies which
impact supply chains.
1.2Compare the impact of emerging
technologies on supply chains.
1.3Discuss how emerging technologies can be
effectively managed within a supply chain.
●Artificial intelligence
●Driverless vehicles
●The ‘internet of things’
●Automation
●Blockchain
●Technology integration
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2.Understand the impact of supply
chains on the environment.
2.1Describe ways in which supply chains impact
the environment.
2.2Compare the impact of different features of
supply chains on the environment.
2.3Discuss how the environmental impact of a
supply chain can be effectively managed
within a supply chain.
●Waste
●Pollution
●Greenhouse gases
●Climate change
●Sustainable logistics
●Net Zero
●SDGs
3.Understand supply chain
management (SCM) in a global
economy.
3.1 Describe ways in which the global economy
impacts supply chains.
3.2Compare the impacts of the global economy
on supply chains.
3.3Discuss how the impacts of the global
economy can be effectively managed within a
supply chain.
●International trade
●Economic interdependence
●Fiscal policies
●Types of economies
●Global production
●Global consumption
4.Understand the
management of risk in supply
chains.
4.1Describe types of risk found within supply
chains.
4.2Compare risks in supply chains that can
impact on organisational corporate social
responsibility and sustainability standards.
4.3Discuss how the impacts of the supply chain
risks can be effectively managed within a
supply chain.
●Categories of risk: financial, strategic, operational
and hazard
●Risks from the wider environment: STEEPLED -
social, technological (failure including cyber risks
and crime), economic, environmental, political,
legislative, ethical (labour standards and sourcing
aspects) and demographic
●The nature of fraud in organisations and supply
chains, why fraud takes place and different types
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of fraud
●Standards for sustainable procurement, such as;
United Nations (UN), International Labour
Organization (ILO), and the Ethical Trading
Initiative (ETI) standards
●ISO20400 – Sustainable Procurement Standard
●International standards for risk management such
as ISO 31000 and ISO 28000
Assessment
To achieve a ‘pass’ for this unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the
standards specified by all assessment criteria.
Learning Outcomes to be met Assessment Criteria to be coveredAssessment type Word count (approx. length)
All 1 to 4 All ACs under LO 1 to 4 Coursework 3000 words
Indicative Reading List
Christopher, M. (2016) Logistics & Supply Chain Management 5th edition, FT Publishing, London
Mangan, J., Lalwani, C. and Calatayud, A. (2021) Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management 4
th
edition, Wiley, New Jersey
Stanton, D. (2021) Supply Chain Management for Dummies 2
nd
edition, Wiley Publishing, New Jersey
Additional Resources
Association for Supply Chain Management
Institute of Supply Chain Management
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Learning Outcomes, Assessment Criteria and Indicative Content
Learning Outcome –
The learner will:
Assessment Criterion –
The learner can:
Indicative Content
1.Understand leadership and
management.
1.1Differentiate between leadership and
management.
1.2Explain key leadership theories.
1.3Explain key management theories.
1.4Explain leadership and management styles.
●Soft leadership (inspiration, motivation)
●Hard management (policy making, planning)
●Management Theories
●Trait theory
●Situational theory
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●Contingency theory
●Leadership and management styles
oAutocratic style
oDemocratic style
oLaissez-faire style
●Transformational leadership
●Scientific management
●Bureaucratic management
●Human relations
●Systems management
2.Understand how teams are
developed.
2.1Explain what is meant by the term ‘team
development.’
2.2Explain what is meant by the term ‘high
performance team.’
2.3Compare different team development
models.
●Aligned goals, Mutual trust and respect,
Collaboration, Effective communication
●Tuckman’s model of team stages: forming,
storming, norming, performing.
●Belbin’s team roles: Shaper (SH), Implementer
(IMP), Complete-Finisher (CF), Coordinator (CO),
Team Worker (TW), Resource Investigator (RI),
Plant (PL) Monitor-Evaluator (ME)
●Adair’s task, team, individual framework
●McGregor’s X/Y theory: authoritarian (Theory X)
and participative (Theory Y)
3.Understand how to improve
individual and team
performance.
3.1Explain techniques used to improve individual
and team performance.
3.2Explain the importance to an individual of
improving own performance.
●SMART: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Reaic,
and Timely goals
●Training and development, Appraisals, Coaching
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3.3Explain the importance to a business of
effective individual and team performance.
3.4Discuss the role of motivation theories in
improving individual and team performance.
and mentoring
●Develop own skills, Enhanced promotion
opportunities, Increased productivity, Increased
quality
●Maslow’s hierarchy of needs: physiological, safety,
social, esteem and self-actualisation
●Herzberg’s 2 factor theory: Motivating factors;
causes employees to work harder. Hygiene factors:
absence of hygiene factors will cause employees to
work less hard.
●Vroom’s expectancy theory: employee's motivation
is an outcome of how much an individual wants a
reward (Valence), the assessment that the
likelihood that the effort will lead to expected
performance (Expectancy) and the belief that the
performance will lead to reward (Instrumentality).
4.Be able to determine own
capacity to be an effective
leader and manager.
4.1Apply techniques to determine own capacity
to be an effective leader and manager.
4.2Assess own ability to improve knowledge and
skills to be an effective leader and manager.
●Personal SWOT
●Leadership/management assessments
●MBTI: Myers Briggs Type Indicator tool used to help
individuals understand their own communication
preference and how they interact with others
●Emotional intelligence assessment
●Reflective journals
●Reflective statements
Assessment
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To achieve a ‘pass’ for this unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the
standards specified by all assessment criteria.
Learning Outcomes to be met Assessment Criteria to be coveredAssessment type Word count (approx. length)
All LO1, LO3 All ACs under LO1 and LO3 Coursework 3000 words
LO2 AC 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 Presentation 10-minute presentation equivalent
to 750 words
LO4 AC 4.1, 4.2 Reflective log 500 words
Indicative Reading
Adair, J. (2018) Develop Your Leadership Skills: Fast, Effective Ways to Become a Leader People Want to Follow, Kogan Page, London
Kelly, P. and Cole, G. (2020) Management: Theory and Practice 9th edition. Cengage, Boston
Additional Resources
Journal of Leadership & Organizational Studies / Journal of Management
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