Business and the Business Environment
Assignment Task
Organizational Types, Functions and Structures
and Business Environmental Analysis.
Assignment title
LO1: Explain the different types of organizations, including their size and scope.
LO2: Demonstrate the interrelationship of the various functions within an organization and
how they link to organizational structure.
LO3 Use contemporary examples to demonstrate both the positive and negative
influence/impact the macro environment has on business operations.
LO4 Determine the internal strengths and weaknesses of specific businesses and explain their
interrelationship with external macro factors.
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,Scenario
You have been employed as a Business Analyst by a large multinational organization
[Choose any organization of your choice or an Organization you are currently working with], to
investigate different types and sizes of business they will have to compete with.
You are required to investigate and explain three different types of organizations, their size and
classification to highlight differences between them. This should include their legal structure, size
and scope, as well as their key stakeholders.
For one of the organizations, you must then explain the various functions within the business and
create an organizational chart to explain the interrelationships between different functions. You
must also explain how this would be different in the other two organizations.
You are expected to prepare a report and present it to the CEO and the report should include
the following:
1. Introduction to provide an overview of different types of organizations and the growth
of the international business environment.
2. An explanation of each of the chosen organizations, including: background details of
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, the organization; the products and services they supply; the size and scope of the
organization; their vision, mission and business objectives; the organizational and
legal structure; and information about their stakeholders.
3. In detail, explain the functions for one of the chosen organizations, using an
organization chart to show how the functions interrelate and an explanation of how
they relate to structure.
4. Using PESTLE analysis identify and discuss the various macro environmental
factors that impact on the business, highlighting the positive and negative impacts.
5. Apply a SWOT analysis to your organization to identify their key strengths and
weaknesses. Explain the interrelationships these have with the external factors
previously discussed.
6. Present the internal and external analysis of key findings and explain how they
influence the decision-making process.
The submission on the LMS is in the form of an individual written report. This should be
written in a concise, formal business style using single spacing and font size 12. You are
required to make use of headings, paragraphs and subsections as appropriate, and all work must
be supported with research and referenced using the Harvard referencing system. Please also
provide a bibliography using the Harvard Referencing System. The recommended word limit is
3,500–4,500 words, although you will not be penalized for exceeding the total word limit.
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, Contents
1. Introduction of Organization
1.1. Types of organization
1.2. International Business
2. Dell Inc
2.1.1.1.Introduction
2.1.1.2.Product and service
2.1.1.3.Size and Scope
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Assignment Task
Organizational Types, Functions and Structures
and Business Environmental Analysis.
Assignment title
LO1: Explain the different types of organizations, including their size and scope.
LO2: Demonstrate the interrelationship of the various functions within an organization and
how they link to organizational structure.
LO3 Use contemporary examples to demonstrate both the positive and negative
influence/impact the macro environment has on business operations.
LO4 Determine the internal strengths and weaknesses of specific businesses and explain their
interrelationship with external macro factors.
1
,Scenario
You have been employed as a Business Analyst by a large multinational organization
[Choose any organization of your choice or an Organization you are currently working with], to
investigate different types and sizes of business they will have to compete with.
You are required to investigate and explain three different types of organizations, their size and
classification to highlight differences between them. This should include their legal structure, size
and scope, as well as their key stakeholders.
For one of the organizations, you must then explain the various functions within the business and
create an organizational chart to explain the interrelationships between different functions. You
must also explain how this would be different in the other two organizations.
You are expected to prepare a report and present it to the CEO and the report should include
the following:
1. Introduction to provide an overview of different types of organizations and the growth
of the international business environment.
2. An explanation of each of the chosen organizations, including: background details of
2
, the organization; the products and services they supply; the size and scope of the
organization; their vision, mission and business objectives; the organizational and
legal structure; and information about their stakeholders.
3. In detail, explain the functions for one of the chosen organizations, using an
organization chart to show how the functions interrelate and an explanation of how
they relate to structure.
4. Using PESTLE analysis identify and discuss the various macro environmental
factors that impact on the business, highlighting the positive and negative impacts.
5. Apply a SWOT analysis to your organization to identify their key strengths and
weaknesses. Explain the interrelationships these have with the external factors
previously discussed.
6. Present the internal and external analysis of key findings and explain how they
influence the decision-making process.
The submission on the LMS is in the form of an individual written report. This should be
written in a concise, formal business style using single spacing and font size 12. You are
required to make use of headings, paragraphs and subsections as appropriate, and all work must
be supported with research and referenced using the Harvard referencing system. Please also
provide a bibliography using the Harvard Referencing System. The recommended word limit is
3,500–4,500 words, although you will not be penalized for exceeding the total word limit.
3
, Contents
1. Introduction of Organization
1.1. Types of organization
1.2. International Business
2. Dell Inc
2.1.1.1.Introduction
2.1.1.2.Product and service
2.1.1.3.Size and Scope
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