Prepare a management report of 3,500 to 4,000 words* on an organization within one of the following industry-sectors**:
- land transport,
- water transport
- air transport
- warehousing
- postal and courier services
This report should assess the impact of external business environmental factors on the organization and evaluate the organization's position and responses. In the case of a large organization it is permissible to confine your report to part of the organization. An organization's activities may range beyond the designated industrial sector in which case the focus of your report must be on the organization's activities within the designated sector.
* This word limit does not include the executive summary, organization profile, tables, diagrams, appendices or references. (Include a word count on your title page.)
** Sectors: H49, H50, H51, H52 and H53 respectively in the UK standard industrial classification (SIC) system or country equivalent. See https://www.ons.gov.uk/ons/guide-method/classifications/current-standard-classifications/standard-industrial-classification/sic2007---explanatory-notes.pdf >>.
Task 1
Give a brief overview of the primary external influences to which the organization is subject and briefly explain the particular importance of each to the organization. This first task should contribute no more than one third of your overall report.
Task 2
Choose one of the following themes:
- National and/or international politics
- Legal Environment
- Barriers to globalization
- Migration
In relation to your chosen theme
i. analyse its relevance to your chosen organization and how it influences policies and decision-making within your chosen organization or industry-sector.
ii. critically evaluate the effectiveness of the organization's response.
iii. (if possible and appropriate) demonstrate some areas for improvement in the response of the organization.