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Introduction
Aim
The aim of this unit is to develop the skills and knowledge needed for working with and leading others, through understanding the importance of recruiting the right people for the job.
Unit abstract
An organisation’s success depends very much on the people working in it, and recruiting the right people is a key factor. Organisations with effective recruitment and selection processes and practices in place are more likely to make successful staffing appointments. In competitive labour markets this is a major advantage that well-organised businesses will have over their competitors. It is important, therefore, for learners to appreciate that the processes and procedures involved in recruitment and selection to meet the organisation’s human resource needs are legal. This unit aims to develop learner knowledge and understanding of the impact of the regulatory framework on the recruitment process. There are many benefits for both the individual and the organisation of working in teams for both the individual and the organisation, most importantly that the task is carried out better and more efficiently. An understanding of team development and the leadership function is crucial when working with others. A motivated workforce is more likely to be efficient and can contribute to the long-term profitability of the business. In this unit learners will examine these key areas and appreciate how an effective team leader can motivate and develop individuals within teams. Sometimes when people work in teams they have their own types of communication, which can affect others and cause conflict or tension. In this unit learners will have the opportunity to develop their own leadership skills as well as building on the skills and knowledge needed to manage and lead people and teams in an organisation. Learners will explore ways to manage teams and individuals as well as motivating staff to perform better whilst meeting the aims of the organisation.
Learning outcomes
1 Be able to use recruitment, selection and retention procedures
Legislation and requirements relating to recruitment and selection: internal and external recruitment processes; selection processes including job descriptions, person specifications, interviewing, use of CVs, assessment centres; diversity issues, including legal requirements and obligations and business and ethical cases regarding diversity; legislation and requirements relating to employment, workers’ welfare and rights, health and safety, retention, succession planning
2 Understand the styles and impact of leadership
Theories, models and styles of leadership and their application to different situations: impact of leadership styles; theories and practices of motivation e.g. Maslow, McGregor, Herzberg; influencing and persuading others; influence of cultural environment within the organisation; differences between leadership and management; leadership power and control e.g. French and Raven; delegation; emotional intelligence e.g. Higgs and Dulewicz
3 Be able to work effectively in a team
Teamworking and development: flexible working practices; team formation e.g. Tuckman, structures and interactions e.g. Belbin’s Team Role Theory, Adair’s Action Centred Leadership model; benefits of team working; politics of working relationships; diversity issues; working cultures and practices; promotion of anti-discriminatory practices and behaviours; team building processes; conflict resolution; delegation and empowerment; coaching, support, mentoring; training, supervision, monitoring and evaluation
4 Be able to assess the work and development needs of individuals
Identifying development needs: learning styles and processes; supporting individual learning and encouraging lifelong learning; planning, recording, monitoring and evaluating; group development processes and behaviour
Planning, work orientation and job design: application of motivation theories and empowerment techniques; communication styles and techniques; delegation techniques and processes; supervision styles, working culture and practices, regulations and codes of practice, diversity issues
Performance monitoring and assessment: measuring effective performance; providing feedback; appraisal processes; benchmarking performance processes; mentoring and counselling; methods of correcting under-performance; legislation, codes of practice and procedures relating to disciplinary situations; diversity issues; management principles; promotions of anti-discriminatory practices and behaviours
Resources
Employer engagement and vocational contexts
Centres should develop links with local businesses. Many businesses and chambers of commerce want to promote local business and are often willing to provide work placements, visit opportunities, information about businesses and the local business context and visiting speakers
