OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Business Management

Unit 01 Leadership and People Management

Code - H/616/2734

Aim: The aim of this unit is to enable learners to understand theories of leadership and management and how to use leadership and management skills to improve motivation and performance. Learners will also analyse team dynamics and its importance in achieving organisational goals.

Learning Outcome 1: Understand theories of leadership and people management.

1.1 Assess the skills and attributes needed for leadership.
1.2 Evaluate the differences between leadership and management.
1.3 Compare and contrast leadership styles for different management positions.

Learning Outcome 2: Be able to assess ways to improve motivation and performance by applying leadership skills.

2.1 Evaluate ways to motivate staff to achieve organisational objectives.
2.2 Assess the link between motivational theories and reward.
2.3 Assess the effectiveness of reward systems in different types of organisations.
2.4 Evaluate the methods employers use to monitor employee engagement and performance.

Learning Outcome 3: Be able to plan and carry out assessment of individual work performance and development.
3.1 Analyse the factors involved in planning the monitoring and assessment of work performance.
3.2 Plan and deliver the assessment of the development needs of individuals.
3.3 Evaluate the success of the assessment process.

Learning Outcome 4: Be able to analyse team dynamics and its importance in achieving organisational goals.

4.1 Evaluate the benefits of team-working for an organisation.

4.2 Analyse ways in which managers can resolve conflicts within a team to achieve organisational goals.
4.3 Review the effectiveness of the team dynamics in achieving specified goals.