M. Identify and apply strategies to find appropriate solutions.
M2. Select/ design and apply appropriate methods/ techniques.
M3. Present and communicate appropriate findings.
D1. Use critical reflection to evaluate own work and justify valid conclusion.
D2. Take responsibility for managing and organizing activities.
D3. Demonstrate convergent, lateral and creative thinking
The Purple Mail Company (PMC) is one of the largest courier firms in UK.  They are currently having leadership, management and administrative problems. The company had been making losses for some years and the self-employed drivers and staff are owed salary.  
In addition, customers who relied on PMC’s promises have also suffered losses for failure to deliver in time.
The overall administration of the company and the process of recruitment and selection can be described as very poor and 'lacking in proper checks and balances'.
As a result, the CEO has been sacked. Further, some of the senior managers have also left the company together with 100 staff.
In the midst of these things, you are appointed as the HR Manager and you are responsible for improving the overall management and standards of the company. Based on this scenario you are required to prepare the following reports.
Task 1 Prepare a report as required below by addressing all the LO and AC as specified;

LO 1: Be able to use recruitment, selection and retention procedures
1.1As the new HR Manager, You are asked to prepare the documentation towards selection and recruitment process and the documents required when selecting and recruiting a new staff for PM Company.
1.2Assess the impact of legal, regulatory and ethical considerations to the recruitment and selection process for the PM  Company
1.3You are to evidence yourself that you a part of the selection process
1.4 Evaluate your own contribution to the selection process in the organisation.

LO 2:Understand the styles and impact of leadership

2.1Explain theskills and attributes needed for leadership
2.2Explain the difference between leadership and management.
2.3 Comparethe different leadership styles for different situations with examples and
2.4Explain ways to motivate staff to achieve objectives for the chosen scenario.

Task 2 This is more about you to reflect yourself as to how you would be addressing the LO and AC as specified

LO3 Be able to work effectively in a team
3.1Assess the benefits of team-working for PM Company and review the effectiveness of the team in achieving the goals and
3.2Demonstrate the importance of working in a team as a leader and member towards specific goals, dealing with any conflict or difficult situations.
3.3 Review the effectiveness of the team in achieving the goals

LO 4: Be able to assess the work and development needs of individuals
4.1 Explain the important factors involved in planning the monitoring and assessment of work performance at PM Company
4.2 Write a plan and deliver the assessment of the development needs of individuals at PM Company
4.3 Evaluate the success of the assessment process so that the PM Company is back on track with high standard of management and leadership performance.  

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