BTEC Business Level 3 – Unit 6
Activity 2: Improving Management at GSR Food Ltd
Slide 1: Introduction
Slide content
• Unit 6: Principles of Management
• Activity 2 Presentation
• Case Study: GSR Food Ltd
• Focus: Issues, impacts, and solutions
Speaker notes
In this presentation, I will explain the main management issues faced by GSR Food Ltd and
suggest practical solutions to improve how the business is managed. The focus will be on
leadership, employee motivation, training and development, and staff turnover. These areas
are important because they directly affect productivity, quality, and the long-term success of
the business.
Slide 2: Overview of GSR Food Ltd
Slide content
• Medium-sized food manufacturing company
• Produces chilled and frozen ready meals
• Supplies supermarkets and catering businesses
• Highly competitive and regulated industry
, Speaker notes
GSR Food Ltd operates in the food manufacturing industry, producing ready meals for
supermarkets and catering organisations. This industry is highly competitive and has strict
food safety and hygiene regulations. This means the business must be well managed to ensure
high quality, efficiency, and compliance. Poor management can lead to mistakes, wastage,
and loss of contracts.
Slide 3: Issue 1 – Autocratic Leadership Style
Slide content
• Managers make decisions alone
• Employees not consulted
• Poor communication
• Low morale
Speaker notes
One major issue at GSR Food Ltd is the use of an autocratic leadership style. This means
managers make decisions without involving employees, especially production-line workers.
As a result, employees feel ignored and undervalued. Communication is one-way, which can
lead to misunderstandings and unresolved problems on the factory floor.
Slide 4: Impact of Leadership Issue
Slide content
• Low employee motivation
• High absenteeism
• High staff turnover
• Reduced productivity
Activity 2: Improving Management at GSR Food Ltd
Slide 1: Introduction
Slide content
• Unit 6: Principles of Management
• Activity 2 Presentation
• Case Study: GSR Food Ltd
• Focus: Issues, impacts, and solutions
Speaker notes
In this presentation, I will explain the main management issues faced by GSR Food Ltd and
suggest practical solutions to improve how the business is managed. The focus will be on
leadership, employee motivation, training and development, and staff turnover. These areas
are important because they directly affect productivity, quality, and the long-term success of
the business.
Slide 2: Overview of GSR Food Ltd
Slide content
• Medium-sized food manufacturing company
• Produces chilled and frozen ready meals
• Supplies supermarkets and catering businesses
• Highly competitive and regulated industry
, Speaker notes
GSR Food Ltd operates in the food manufacturing industry, producing ready meals for
supermarkets and catering organisations. This industry is highly competitive and has strict
food safety and hygiene regulations. This means the business must be well managed to ensure
high quality, efficiency, and compliance. Poor management can lead to mistakes, wastage,
and loss of contracts.
Slide 3: Issue 1 – Autocratic Leadership Style
Slide content
• Managers make decisions alone
• Employees not consulted
• Poor communication
• Low morale
Speaker notes
One major issue at GSR Food Ltd is the use of an autocratic leadership style. This means
managers make decisions without involving employees, especially production-line workers.
As a result, employees feel ignored and undervalued. Communication is one-way, which can
lead to misunderstandings and unresolved problems on the factory floor.
Slide 4: Impact of Leadership Issue
Slide content
• Low employee motivation
• High absenteeism
• High staff turnover
• Reduced productivity
