Explain how business structures and functions contribute to organisational performance LO2: Interpret data to identify trends, support decision-making and recommend operational improvements LO3: Assess op

Business Fundamentals Business and Operations Apprenticeship Assessment 2026: Management Writers Presentation and Workplace Audit Module Business Fundamentals, 15 credits Programme Business and Operations Apprenticeship (Ireland) Part A Group pre-recorded presentation, minimum 10 minutes (50%) Part B Individual organisational audit, about 1,100 words (45%) Submission Moodle, within 6 weeks Apprentices on the Business and Operations programme complete this two-part project for the Business Fundamentals module. The group part looks at the thinkers who shaped management and leadership, while the individual part applies business theory to a real workplace, checking how its structure, data use, workflows, marketing and ethics support performance.

Learning Outcomes LO1: Explain how business structures and functions contribute to organisational performance LO2: Interpret data to identify trends, support decision-making and recommend operational improvements LO3: Assess operations and workflow activities to recommend efficiency and productivity improvements LO4: Describe how fundamental marketing strategies can enhance customer engagement and growth LO5: Evaluate ethical considerations and sustainability practices for responsible business operations Part A: Group Project (50%) In instructor-assigned groups, research at least five key writers in Management and Leadership Theory and present your findings as a pre-recorded video or podcast with slides, infographics or other visuals. Each apprentice presents at least one writer, and the group closes with a critical evaluation of the writers’ relative importance and impact.

Part B: Individual Element (45%) Carry out a structured audit of your own organisation, or one you know well, using these headings:

Cover page and table of contents Executive summary (100 words) Introduction to your organisation (100 words) Business structures and functions, LO1 (200 words): type of organisation, structure, functional areas, how well the structure supports objectives, theory such as Fayol, Weber or Mintzberg Business data analysis, LO2 (150 words): data types, collection, storage and analysis, data-led decisions, strengths and limits Operations and workflow activities, LO3 (150 words): key processes, coordination, supporting systems, efficiency, improvements linked to Taylor or process improvement Marketing strategies, LO4 (150 words): target market, 4Ps, channels, effectiveness with marketing theory Ethical and sustainability practices, LO5 (150 words): ethical policies, environmental, social and economic sustainability, stakeholder impact, improvements Conclusions and recommendations (100 words) The whole project carries 95 marks and is graded Fail, Pass, Merit or Distinction on the apprenticeship rubric.