Examine the application of management techniques, and cultural and leadership aspects to engineering organisations

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Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Engineering (RQF)

BBYH8 - BBYH9 - BBYJ1 - DBMT1 – DBMT4 DWTJ7 – DTJH8 – DTJH5 – DTJH6 -DTJH7

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Unit 12: Engineering Management (L4)

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Management and Risk Management Techniques

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1^st September 2022

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Please append your answers to the end of this brief. Include ALL pages of this brief in your submission. Do not submit separate documents.

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A short word processed report of approximately 2000 words.

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Relevant Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

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LO1

Examine the application of management techniques, and cultural and leadership aspects to engineering organisations

LO1

P1

Explain management and leadership theories and techniques used within engineering organisations.

M1

Justify different management techniques with emphasis on cultural and leadership aspects and their applications to engineering organisations.

D1

Propose recommendations for the most efficient application of management techniques.

LO2

Explore the role of risk and quality management in improving performance in engineering organisations

LO2

P2

Describe the role and importance of risk and quality management processes and their impact on engineering organisations.

M2

Explain how risk and quality management strategies Encourage performance improvements within engineering organisations.

D2

Provide supported and Justified recommendations for the most efficient and effective risk and quality management practices.

Unit Learning Outcomes

LO1 Examine the application of management techniques, and cultural and leadership aspects to engineering organisations

LO2 Explore the role of risk and quality management in improving performance in engineering organisations

Assignment Brief and Guidance

Scenario:

You have recently been employed as a Trainee Engineering Manager for PartTech, a multinational company which manufactures electrical machines and transducers, including transformers, motors, generators, sen­sors, and actuators.

For your first week in your new role and to ease you into your new working environment, your line manager, Tracey Chambers has tasked you with drafting a report that will be featured in PartTechs Monthly newsletter and blog.

Your report, which will be in two parts will firstly study the application of management techniques cultural and leadership aspects, specifically to organisations that fall within the engineering sector.

The second part of your report will explore the role of risk and quality management specifically to improving the performance of organisations within the engineering sector.

Activity:

Topics that will be covered within your newsletter entry include the following.

Tasks:

a) Investigate at least THREE Management theories and techniques which are used within engineering or­ganisations.

Be sure to reference your theories clearly and justify how the techniques could influence operational planning, managerial process and the organisational culture and communication practices.

b) Analyse at least THREE Leadership theories and techniques which are used within engineering organisa­tions.

Consider using real life examples to demonstrate your understanding of the different theories, techniques and identify their impact on behaviour, culture and effectiveness.

c) Explain the effects of change within an organisation on its culture and behaviour.

Consider the importance of communication and the impact on performance.

d) Describe the role of Risk and Quality management and assess their impact on organisations.

How do these processes encourage performance improvements? Consider risk mapping and risk matrix, how they contribute to quality management and continuous improvement? Justify why some of these processes are better than others in certain circumstances.

e) Compare a range risk management practices and quality management theories and identify how they can improve management processes within the engineering industry?

Which activities will improve management strategies? How do you think management strategies may be im­proved in certain circumstances or situations?