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UNIT DESCRIPTION

This unit specifies the competencies required to apply principles of management. It involves demonstrate understanding management thought, planning business function, organizing business function, performing staffing function, directing business function and controlling business function.

ELEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

ELEMENT

These describe the key outcomes which make up workplace function.

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

These are assessable statements which specify the required level of performance for each of the elements.

Bold and italicized terms are elaborated in the range.

  1. Demonstrate understanding management thought

  1. Scientific approach is identified as per the SOPs

  2. General administrative approach is established as per the SOPs 

  3. Behavioral approach is established as per the SOPs

  4. Business environment is identified as per the industry

  1. Plan business function

  1. Planning process is established as the organizational requirements.

  2. Types of planning are determined as SOPs. 

  3. Decision making process are established as per the SOPs

  1. Organize business function

  1. Principles of organizing are established as per the SOPs.

  2. Process of organizing is determined as per the SOPs

  3. Organizational structures are developed as per the work place requirements

  4. Authority, responsibility and power is established as per the organizational requirement.

  5. Delegation process is established as per the SOPs

  6. Coordination process is determined.

  1. Perform Staffing function

  1. Recruitment and selection are carried out as per the organizational requirements. 

  2. Training and development are carried out as per the work place procedures 

  3. Performance appraisal is conducted as per the work place objectives.

  4. Reward and compensation are administered as per the work place requirements.

  5. Separation process is carried out as per the work place requirements.

  1. Direct business function

  1. Directing process is identified and established as per the SOPs.

  2. Leadership styles are determined as per the work place needs.

  3. Supervision is carried out par the work place requirements

  4. Motivation process is determined as per the work place requirements.

  5. Communication structure is developed as per SOPs.

  1. Control business function 

  1. Control processes are identified as per the work place procedures.

  2. Types of control systems are developed as per the work place requirements

  3. Effective control systems are established as per the work place procedures.

 

RANGE 

This section provides work environments and conditions to which the performance criteria apply. It allows for different work environment and situations that will affect performance.

 

Variable

Range

  1. Leadership styles may include but not limited to:

  • Bureaucratic leadership

  • Charismatic leadership

  • Situational leadership

  • Autocratic leadership

 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit of competency.

 

Required skills

The individual needs to demonstrate the following skills:

  • Analytical

  • Critical thinking

  • Decision making

  • Communication

  • Time management

  • Planning

  • Organizing

  • Directing 

Required knowledge 

The individual needs to demonstrate knowledge of:

  • Information technology and management 

  • Globalization 

  • Business ethics and integrity   

  • Corporate Social responsibility 

EVIDENCE GUIDE

This provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and range.

 

  1. Critical Aspects of Competency

Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:

  1. Demonstrated understanding management thought

  2. Demonstrated the ability to plan business function

  3. Demonstrated the ability to organize business function

  4. Demonstrated the ability to perform Staffing function

  5. Demonstrated the ability to direct business function.

  6. Demonstrated the ability to control business function.

  1. Resource Implications

The following resources should be provided:

  1. Access to relevant workplace where assessment can take place

  2. Appropriately simulated environment where assessment can take place

  1. Methods of Assessment 

Competency may be accessed through:

  1. Observation

  2. Written tests

  3. Oral questioning

  4. Third party report

  1. Context of Assessment

Competency may be assessed:

  1. On-the- job

  2. Off the job

  3. During industrial attachment

  1. Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job roles is recommended. 

 

 

This unit specifies the competencies required to apply principles of business law; It involves demonstrating the understanding law, applying law of Persons, law of tort, law of contract, law of sale of goods, hire purchase contracts, law of agency, law of negotiable instruments, the law of insurance and the law of property.

ELEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

ELEMENT

These describe the key outcomes which make up workplace function.

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

These are assessable statements which specify the required level of performance for each of the elements.

Bold and italicized terms are elaborated in the range.

  1. Demonstrate understanding of law

  1. Nature of law is determined as per common law of England

  2. The sources of law are identified as per common law of England

  3. The purpose the law is identified as per common law of England

  4. Laws are classified as per common law of England.

  1. Apply law of Persons

  1. Functions of law of tort are determined as per company Act

  2. Nature of tortuous law liability is explained as per company Act 

  3. Tortuous liability is determined as per company Act

  4. Tort, crime, breach of contract and malice are differentiated as per company Act

  5. Capacity to sue or be sued is determined as per company Act

  6. General defense methods are identified as per company Act

  1. Apply law of tort

  1. Features of valid contract are identified as per company Act

  2. Methods of forming contract are determined as per company Act

  3. Terms of contract are identified as per company Act

  4. Methods of discharging contract are identified as per company Act

  5. Remedies of breach of contract are determined as per company Act

  1. Apply law of contract

  1. Agents are classified as per company Act

  2. Methods of creating agents are identified as per company act

  3. Events of agents’ authority are identified as per company Act

  4. Duties and rights of agents are identified as per company Act

  5. Methods of terminating agency are identified as per company Act

  1. Apply law of sale of goods

  1. Sale agreement to sell are differentiated as per sale of goods Act

  2. Capacity to buy and sell is determined as per sale of goods Act

  3. Implied conditions and warranties are identified as per sale of goods Act

  4. Doctrine of caveat emptor 

  5. Factors affecting transfer of title are determined as per sale of goods Act

  6. Rights of buyer and unpaid seller are identified as per sale of goods Act

  7. Auction process is determined as per the sale of goods Act

  1. Apply hire purchase contracts

  1. Nature of hire purchase is determined as per hire purchase law

  2. Hire purchase agreement are registered as per hire purchase law

  3. Terms of terminating hire purchase agreement are determined as per hire purchase law

  4. Completion of hire purchase agreement is determined as per hire purchase law

  1. Apply law of 

agency

  1. Agents are identified as per the organizational policies and procedures

  2. Rights and duties of the parties are determined based on the contract

  3. Authority of an agent is defined as per the organizational requirements

  4. Termination of agency procedures are determined based on the contract 

  1. Apply law of negotiable instruments

  1. Negotiable instruments are identified as per the company Act

  2. Characteristics of negotiable instrument are identified as per the company Act

  1. Apply law of insurance

  1. Insurance contract are identified and selected

  2. Insurance principles are formulated based on the contract

  3. Contract are formed as per the organizational requirement

  1. Apply law of property

  1. Property is classified based on their properties

  2. Land interests are determined as per the organizational requirements

  3. Intellectual property is determined as per the SOPs.

 

RANGE 

This section provides work environments and conditions to which the performance criteria apply. It allows for different work environment and situations that will affect performance.



Variable

Range 

  1. Negotiable instrument may include but not limited to:

  • Cheques

  • Bill of exchange

  • Promissory note

  1. Property may include but not limited to:

  • Real and personal 

  • Movable 

  •  immovable

  •  tangible

  • And intangible

  •  
  1. Intellectual property may include but not limited to:

  • Plant breeder’s patents

  •  trademarks, 

  • Copyrights

  • Industrial designs



REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

The individual needs to demonstrate knowledge of:

  • Business & Economic cycles in a diverse range of sectors.

  • Financial Accounting.

  • Risk management.

 

SKILLS 

The individual needs to demonstrate the following skills:

  • Evaluation.

  • Communication

  • Analysis.

  • Numeracy.

  • Report writing.

  • Negotiation

  • Inter-personal.

 

EVIDENCE GUIDE

This provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and range.

 

  1. Critical Aspects of Competency

Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:

  1. Demonstrated the ability to understand law

  2. Demonstrated the ability to apply law of Persons

  3. Demonstrated the ability to apply law of tort

  4. Demonstrated the ability to apply law of contract

  5. Demonstrated the ability to apply law of sale of goods

  6. Demonstrated the ability to apply hire purchase contracts

  7. Demonstrated the ability to apply law of agency

  8. Demonstrated the ability to apply law of negotiable instruments

  9. Demonstrated the ability to apply the law of insurance

  10. Demonstrated the ability to apply the law of property

  1. Resource Implications

The following resources should be provided:

  1. Access to relevant workplace where assessment can take place

  2. Appropriately simulated environment where assessment can take place

  1. Methods of Assessment 

Competency may be accessed through:

  1. Written tests

  2. Oral questioning

  3. Third party reports

  4. Case studies

  1. Context of Assessment

Competency may be assessed:

  1. On the job

  2. Off the job

  3. During industrial attachment 

  1. Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.



UNIT CODE: BUS/OS/AC/BC/02/6/A

 

UNIT DESCRIPTION

This unit describes the competencies required to demonstrate numeracy skills. It involves; applying a wide range of mathematical calculations for work; applying ratios, rates and proportions to solve problems; estimating, measuring and calculating measurement for work; using detailed maps to plan travel routes for work; using geometry to draw and construct 2D and 3D shapes for work; collecting, organizing and interpreting statistical data; using routine formula and algebraic expressions for work and using common functions of a scientific calculator.

 

ELEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

ELEMENT 

These describe the key outcomes which make up workplace function.

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

These are assessable statements which specify the required level of performance for each of the elements.

Bold and italicized terms are elaborated in the Range.

  1. Apply a wide range of mathematical calculations for work

  1. Mathematical information embedded in a range of workplace tasks and texts is extracted as per workplace procedures.

  2. Mathematical information is interpreted and comprehended as per job specifications

  3. A range of mathematical and problem solving processes are selected and used as per job specification

  4. Different forms of fractions, decimals and percentages are flexibly used as per SOPs

  5. Calculation performed with positive and negative numbers as per SOPs

  6. Numbers are expressed as powers and roots and are used in calculations as per SOPs

  7. Calculations done using routine formulas as per SOPs

  8. Estimation and assessment processes are used to check outcome as per workplace procedures

  9. Mathematical language is used to discuss and explain the processes, results and implications of the task as  per workplace procedures

  1. Use and apply ratios, rates and proportions for work

  1. Information regarding ratios, rates and proportions extracted from a range of workplace tasks and texts  as per SOPs

  2. Mathematical information related to ratios, rate and proportions is analyzed as per SOPs

  3. Problem solving processes are used to undertake the task as per workplace procedures

  4. Equivalent ratios and rates are simplified as per SOPs

  5. Quantities are calculated using ratios, rates and proportions as per SOPS

  6. Graphs, charts or tables are constructed to represent ratios, rates and proportions as per SOPs

  7. The outcomes reviewed and checked as per job specifications

  8. Information is record using mathematical language and symbols as per workplace procedures

  1. Estimate, measure and calculate measurement for work

  1. Measurement information embedded in workplace texts and tasks are extracted and interpreted as per job specifications

  2. Appropriate workplace measuring equipment are identified and selected as per job specifications

  3. Accurate measurements are estimated and made as per SOPs

  4. The area of 2D shapes including compound shapes is calculated as per SOPs

  5. The volume of 3D shapes is calculated using relevant formulas as per SOPs

  6. Sides of right-angled triangles are calculated using Pythagoras’ theorem as per SOPs

  7. conversions are performed between units of measurement as per job specification

  8. Problem solving processes are used to undertake the task as per workplace Procedures

  9. The measurement outcomes are reviewed and checked as per workplace procedures

  10. Information is recorded using mathematical language and symbols appropriate for the task as per workplace procedures

  1. Use detailed maps to plan travel routes for work

  1. Different types of maps are identified and interpreted as per job requirements

  2. Key features of maps are identified as per job requirements

  3. Scales are identified and interpreted as per job requirements

  4. Scales are applied to calculate actual distances

  5. Positions or locations are determined using directional information as per job requirements

  6. Routes are planned by determining directions and calculating distances, speeds and times as per job requirements

  7. Information is gathered and identified and relevant factors related to planning a route checked as per job requirements

  8. Relevant equipment is select and checked for accuracy and operational effectiveness as per job requirements

  9. Task is planned and recorded using specialized mathematical language and symbols appropriate for the task as per job requirements

  1. Use geometry to draw 2D shapes and construct 3D shapes for work

  1. A range of 2D shapes and 3D shapes and their uses in work contexts is identified as per job specifications

  2. Features of 2D and 3D shapes are named and described as per job specifications

  3. Types of angles in 2D and 3D shapes are identified as per job specifications

  4. Angles are drawn, estimated and measured using geometric instruments as per job requirements

  5. Angle properties of 2D shapes are named and identified as per SOPs

  6. Angle properties are used to evaluate unknown angles in shapes as per SOPs

  7. Properties of perpendicular and parallel lines are applied to shapes as per SOPs

  8. Understanding and use of symmetry is demonstrated as per SOPs

  9. Understanding and use of similarity is demonstrated as per SOPs

  10. The workplace tasks and mathematical processes required are identified as per workplace procedures

  11. 2D shapes is drawn for work as per job specification

  12. 3D shapes is constructed for work as per job specification

  13. The outcomes are reviewed and checked as per workplace procedures

  14. Specialized mathematical language and symbols appropriate for the task are used as per SOPs

  1. Collect, organize, and interpret statistical data for work

  1. Workplace issue requiring investigation are identified as per workplace procedures

  2. Audience / population / sample unit is determined as per workplace procedures as per workplace procedures

  3. Data to be collected is identified as per workplace procedures

  4. Data collection method is selected as per workplace procedures

  5. Appropriate statistical data is collected and organized as per SOPs

  6. Data is illustrated in appropriate formats as per SOPs

  7. The effectiveness of different types of graphs are compared as per SOPs

  8. The summary statistics for collected data is calculated as per SOPs

  9. The results / findings are interpreted as per SOPs

  10. Data is checked to ensure that it meets the expected results and content as per workplace procedures

  11. Information from the results including tables, graphs and summary statistics is extracted and interpreted as per workplace procedure

  12. Mathematical language and symbols are used to report results of investigation as per workplace procedure

  1. Use routine formula and algebraic expressions for work

  1. Understanding of informal and symbolic notation, representation and conventions of algebraic expressions is demonstrated as per SOPs

  2. Simple algebraic expressions and equations are developed as per job specification

  3. Operate on algebraic expressions as per job requirement

  4. Algebraic expressions are simplified as per job requirement 

  5. Substitution into simple routine equations is done as per SOPs

  6. Routine formulas used for work tasks are identified and comprehended as per SOPs

  7. Routine formulas are evaluated by substitution as per SOPs

  8. Routine formulas transposed as per SOPs

  9. Appropriate formulas are identified and used for work related tasks as per workplace procedures

  10. Outcomes are checked and result of calculation used as per workplace procedures

  1. Use common functions of a scientific calculator for work

  1. Required numerical information to perform tasks is located as per job specification

  2. The order of operations and function keys necessary to solve mathematical calculation are determined as per job specification

  3. Function keys on a scientific calculator are identified and used as per SOPs

  4. Estimations are referred to check reasonableness of problem-solving process as per workplace procedures 

  5. Appropriate mathematical language, symbols and conventions are used to report results as per workplace procedures

 

RANGE

This section provides work environments and conditions to which the performance criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance. 

 

Variable

Range

  1. 2D shapes may include but not limited may include but not limited to:

  • Triangles

  • Square

  • Rectangle

  • Triangle



REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit of competency.

 

Required Skills

The individual needs to demonstrate the following skills:

  • Measuring

  • Logical thinking

  • Computing

  • Drawing of graphs

  • Applying mathematical formulas

  • Analytical 

 

Required knowledge

The individual needs to demonstrate knowledge of:

  • Types of common shapes

  • Differentiation between two dimensional shapes / objects

  • Formulae for calculating area and volume

  • Types and purpose of measuring instruments

  • Units of measurement and abbreviations

  • Fundamental operations (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication)

  • Rounding techniques

  • Types of fractions

  • Different types of tables and graphs

  • Meaning of graphs, such as increasing, decreasing, and constant value

  • Preparation of basic data, tables & graphs

EVIDENCE GUIDE

This provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and range.

  1. Critical aspects of Competency

Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:

  1. Developed communication strategies to meet the organization requirements and applied in the workplace

  2. Established and maintained communication pathways for effective communication in the workplace

  3.  Used communication strategies involving exchanges of complex oral information

  1. Resource Implications

The following resources should be provided:

  1. Access to relevant workplace or appropriately simulated environment where assessment can take place

  2. Materials relevant to the proposed activity or tasks

  1. Methods of Assessment

Competency in this unit may be assessed through:

  1. Observation

  2. Oral questioning 

  3. Written test

  4. Portfolio of Evidence

  5. Interview

  6. Third party report 

  1. Context of Assessment

Competency may be assessed:

  1. On-the-job

  2. Off-the –job

  3. During Industrial attachment

  1. Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.

UNIT CODE:  BUS/OS/AC/BC/01/6/A

 

UNIT DESCRIPTION

This unit covers the competencies required to demonstrate communication skills. It involves meeting communication needs of clients and colleagues, developing communication strategies, establishing and maintaining communication pathways, conducting interviews, facilitating group discussion and representing the organization.  

 

ELEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

ELEMENT 

These describe the key outcomes which make up workplace function

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

These are assessable statements which specify the required level of performance for each of the elements.

Bold and italicized terms are elaborated in the Range

  1. Meet communication needs of clients and colleagues

  1. Specific communication needs of clients and colleagues are identified and met based on workplace requirements 

  2. Different communication approaches are identified and applied according to clients’ needs 

  3. Conflict is identified and addressed as per the standards of the organization

  1. Develop communication strategies 

  1. Strategies for effective internal and external dissemination of information are developed as per organization’s requirements 

  2. Special communication needs are considered in developing strategies according workplace procedures

  3. Communication strategies are analyzed, evaluated and revised based the workplace needs 

  1. Establish and maintain communication pathways

  1. Pathways of communication are established as per organization policy 

  2. Pathways are maintained and reviewed according to organization procedures  

  1. Promote use of communication strategies

  1. Information is provided to all areas of the organization as per strategy requirements 

  2. Effective communication techniques are articulated and modeled according work requirements

  3. Personnel are given guidance about adapting communication strategies as per organization procedures

  1. Conduct interview

  1. A range of appropriate communication strategies are employed in interview situations based on the workplace requirements

  2. Records of interviews are made and maintained in accordance with organizational procedures 

  3. Effective questioning, listening and nonverbal communication techniques are used as per needs 

  1. Facilitate group discussion

  1. Mechanisms to enhance effective group interaction are identified and implemented according to workplace requirements

  2. Strategies to encourage group participation are identified and used as per organizations’ procedures 

  3. Meetings objectives and agenda are set and followed based on workplace requirements 

  4. Relevant information is provided and feedback obtained according to set protocols 

  5. Evaluation of group communication strategies is undertaken in accordance with workplace guidelines 

  6. Specific communication needs of individuals are identified and addressed as per individual needs

  1. Represent the organization

  1. 7Relevant presentation are researched and presented based on internal or external communication forums requirements 

  2. Presentation is delivered in a clear and sequential manner as per the predetermined time 

  3. Presentation is made as per appropriate media 

  4. Difference views are respected based on workplace procedures

  5. Written communication is done as per organizational standards

  6. Inquiries are responded according to organizational standard



RANGE

This section provides work environment and conditions to which the performance criteria apply. It allows for different work environment and situations that will affect performance. 

 

Variable

Range

  1. Communication strategies may include but not limited to:

  • Language switch 

  • Comprehension check 

  • Repetition 

  • Asking confirmation 

  • Paraphrase 

  • Clarification request

  • Translation 

  • Restructuring 

  • Approximation 

  • Generalization

  1. Effective group interaction may include but not limited to:

  • Identifying and evaluating what is occurring within an interaction in a nonjudgmental way 

  • Using active listening 

  • Making decision about appropriate words, behavior 

  • Putting together response which is culturally appropriate

  • Expressing an individual perspective 

  • Expressing own philosophy, ideology and background and exploring impact with relevance to communication 

  1. Situations may include but not limited to:

  • Establishing rapport 

  • Eliciting facts and information 

  • Facilitating resolution of issues 

  • Developing action plans 

  • Diffusing potentially difficult situations

 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit of competency.

Required Skills

The individual needs to demonstrate the following skills:

  • Communication 

  • Active listening  

  • Interpretation 

  • Negotiation 

  • Writing 

 

Required Knowledge

The individual needs to demonstrate knowledge of:

 

  • Communication process 

  • Dynamics of groups 

  • Styles of group leadership 

  • Key elements of communications strategy 

 

EVIDENCE GUIDE

This provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and range.

  1. Critical aspects of Competency

Assessment requires evidence that the candidate: 

  1. Developed communication strategies to meet the organization requirements and applied in the workplace 

  2. Established and maintained communication pathways for effective communication in the workplace 

  3. Used communication strategies involving exchanges of complex oral information

  1. Resource Implications

The following resources should be provided: 

  1. Access to relevant workplace or appropriately simulated environment where assessment can take place 

  2. Materials relevant to the proposed activity or tasks

  1. Methods of Assessment

Competency in this unit may be assessed through: 

  1. Direct observation

  2. Oral questioning 

  3. Written texts 

  1. Context of Assessment

Competency may be assessed:

  1. On-the-job

  2. Off-the –job

  3. During Industrial attachment 

  1. Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.

 

BUSINESS RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT

UNIT CODE: BUS/CU/BM/CC/01/5/A

 

Relationship to Occupational Standards: 

This unit addresses the unit of competency: Conduct business research and development

 

Duration of Unit: 120 Hours

Unit Description

This unit specifies the competencies required to manage business research and development. It involves establishing research problems, developing research plan, conducting business research, analysing and documenting research findings. 

 

Summary of Learning Outcomes

  1. Establish research problem

  2. Develop research plan

  3. Conduct business research 

  4. Analyse business research finding

  5. Document business research findings

 

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

Learning Outcome

Content

Suggested Assessment Methods 

  1. Establish Research Problem

  • Carrying out business research needs

  • Gathering customer feedback

  • Establishing business research problem

  •  
  • Written

  • Oral 

  • Case studies

  1. Develop Research Plan

  • Identifying research geographical area and target population.

  • Determining research cost

  • Establishing research personnel.

  • Identifying research methods.

  • Identification research tools, equipment and materials.

  • Developing research hypothesis

  • Developing research schedule

  • Written 

  • Practical 

  • Case studies

  1. Conduct Business Research 

  • Identifying research tools, equipment and materials

  • Conducting reconnaissance

  • Collecting business research data

  • Adhering to research schedule

  • Written 

  • Practical 

  1. Analyse Business Research Finding

  • Collecting business research data

  • Establishing business data analysis tools.

  • Analysing business research data.

  • Written 

  • Practical 

  • Case studies

  1. Document Business Research Findings

  • Obtaining report writing tools

  • Developing business report

  • Implementation report.

  • Written 

  • Practical 

  • Case studies

 

Suggested Methods of Instruction

  • Instructor led facilitation of theory 

  • Demonstration by trainer 

  • Practical work by trainee

  • Viewing of related videos

 

Recommended Resources 

  • Calculator

  • Computer

  • Stationeries

  • Camera

  • Internet

  • Tablets

  • Questionnaires

  • Mark pens

  • Safety Shoes, Gloves, Sunscreen lotions







 

This unit addresses the Unit of Competency: Demonstrate entrepreneurial skills

Duration of unit: 70 hours

Unit Description

This unit covers the competencies required to demonstrate entrepreneurial skills. It involves demonstrating understanding of an entrepreneur, entrepreneurship and self-employment. It also involves identifying entrepreneurship opportunities, creating entrepreneurial awareness, applying entrepreneurial motivation and developing business innovative strategies.

Summary of Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate understanding of  an entrepreneur

  2. Demonstrate knowledge of entrepreneurship and self-employment

  3. Identify entrepreneurship opportunities

  4. Create entrepreneurial awareness

  5. Apply entrepreneurial motivation

  6. Develop innovative business strategies

  7. Develop Business plan

 


Learning Outcome


Content

Suggested Assessment Methods

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of entrepreneurship and self-employment

  • Importance of self-employment

  • Requirements for entry into self-employment

  • Role of an Entrepreneur in business

  • Contributions of Entrepreneurs to National development

  • Entrepreneurship culture in Kenya

  • Born or made entrepreneurs



  • Individual/group assignments

  • Projects

  • Written tests

  • Oral questions




  • Third party report

  • Interviews

  1. Identify entrepreneurship opportunities

  • Business ideas and opportunities

  • Sources of business ideas

  • Business life cycle

  • Legal aspects of business

  • Assessment of product demand

  • Business environment

  • Factors to consider when evaluating business environment

  • Technology in business

  • Individual/group assignments

  • Projects

  • Written tests

  • Oral questions

  • Third party report

  • Interviews

  1. Create entrepreneurial awareness

  • Forms of businesses

  • Sources of business finance

  • Factors in selecting source of business finance

  • Governing policies on Small Scale Enterprises (SSEs)

  • Problems of starting and operating SSEs

  • Individual/group assignments

  • Projects

  • Written tests

  • Oral questions

  • Third party report

  • Interviews

  1. Apply entrepreneurial motivation

  • Internal and external motivation

  • Motivational theories

  • Self-assessment

  • Entrepreneurial orientation

  • Effective communications in entrepreneurship

  • Principles of communication

  • Entrepreneurial motivation

  • Case studies

  • Individual/group assignments

  • Projects

  • Written tests

  • Oral questions

  • Third party report

  • Interviews

  1. Develop business innovative strategies

  • Innovation in business

  • Small business Strategic Plan

  • Creativity in business development

  • Linkages with other entrepreneurs

  • ICT in business growth and development

  • Case studies

  • Individual/group assignments

  • Projects

  • Written tests

  • Oral questions

  • Third party report

  • Interviews

  1. Develop Business Plan

  • Business description

  • Marketing plan

  • Organizational/Management

  • plan

  • Production/operation plan

  • Financial plan

  • Executive summary

  • Presentation of Business Plan

  • Case studies

  • Individual/group assignments

  • Projects

  • Written tests

  • Oral questions

  • Third party report

  • Interviews

 

Suggested Methods of Instruction

  • Direct instruction

  • Project

  • Case studies

  • Field trips

  • Discussions

  • Demonstration

  • Question and answer

  • Problem solving

  • Experiential

  • Team training

 

Recommended Resources

  • Case studies

  • Business plan templates

  • Computers

  • Overhead projectors

  • Internet

  • Mobile phone

  • Video clips

  • Films

  • Newspapers and Handouts

  • Business Journals

  • Writing materials

 

This course introduces you to basic concepts of banking

This course is intended to introduce you to basic concepts and terms as used in economics

This course introduces you to basic concepts of Physical education

Welcome to Finance Course

As a trainee you will note that hard skills will give you or as given you job, but the soft skills that you gain from this course will help you to perform and keep the job. In addition, this course will equip you with appropriate social cohesion knowledge , skills and attitudes that are crucial at the work place