QHO303 Business Organisations
Question:
Review the lectures on Quality and management. It is expected that you will complete your own reading from the books suggested on the reading list, and to research more widely for your own examples.
·Explain why quality is important in an organisation.
Using a real life example – private or public business - discuss the advantages and disadvantages of working towards a quality system.
Learning Outcomes
This assessment will enable students to demonstrate in full or in part the learning outcomes identified in the unit descriptors.
Knowledge and Understanding
K1. Demonstrate an understanding of the basic functions of the business.
K2. Demonstrate an understanding of the structure and operations within an organisation.
Cognitive Skills
C1. Research independently and collaboratively into concepts relating to business organisations.
Practical and Professional Skills
P1. Discuss information from a variety of sources and apply to an organisation.
P2. Undertake directed research into a topic using a variety of sources and present a written report
Transferable and key skills
T1. Communicate effectively using written reports.
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