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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Plan strategically to improve business performance 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
114585  Plan strategically to improve business performance 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Generic Management 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies Generic Management 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular-Fundamental  Level 4  NQF Level 04  4 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2008-05-13  2009-05-13  SAQA 0160/05 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2010-05-13   2013-05-13  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard is replaced by: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
263456  Plan strategically to improve new venture performance  Level 4  NQF Level 04  4   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
The qualifying learner will be able to define the concept of strategic planning: discuss and explain the role of the various organisational structures in business performance; supervise and monitor expenditure as a crucial aspect of business performance and analyse marketing objectives.

The learner will be able to identify and rectify problems occurring in a/own business and develop various attributes of a/own business venture to improve performance.

The qualifying learner will be able to:
  • Define and discuss the concept of strategic planning in managing business performance.
  • Discuss and explain the role of the various organisational structures in business performance.
  • Supervise and monitor expenditure as a crucial aspect of business performance.
  • Analyse marketing objectives related to business performance.
  • Identify and rectify performance problems occurring in own business.
  • Develop business attributes in a specific context to enhance performance. 
    		•

    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Learners accessing this qualification should be competent in: Computer Literacy, Mathematical Literacy and Communication at NQF level 4 or equivalent. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • Identify and use appropriate organisational structures in setting up and running a business.
  • Need for strategic plans and changes in a venture to ensure performance leads to and is driven by the profit motive.
  • Advantages and disadvantages of organisational structures including: Finances, business marketing plans, problem identification, culture, politics, vision, ethics and business etiquette.
  • Factors that influence the South African economy. 
    		•

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Define and discuss the concept of strategic planning in managing business performance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The concept of strategic planning is defined and discussed using examples from a business venture. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Benefits of strategic planning for performance monitoring are listed using examples from a business venture. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Aspects of a good strategic plan are identified using examples from a business venture. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The relationship between the timing of a strategic plan and performance of a venture is determined and evaluated using examples from a business venture. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Discuss and explain the role of the various organisational strategies in business performance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The role of key elements - purpose, process, props, prototype - are determined in the strategy/plan. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Alternative organisational structures are identified and an explanation given of how key elements operate within each structure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Advantages and disadvantages of all organisational structures are explained using examples from a business venture. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Reasons for choosing particular organisational structures are described in terms of a particular business venture. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Examples of organisational structures are provided for own context. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Supervise and monitor expenditure as crucial aspect of business performance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Supervision practices, with reference to expenditure are evaluated in own business. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Marketing expenditure is analysed in accordance with the scope of the business. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Business progress is monitored and attributes needing development identified against project plan. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Workflow is organised to achieve minimal wastage and delay. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Maintenance management techniques and tools are utilised as a process for managing and anticipating expenditure. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Monitor, measure and report on business performance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Qualitative and quantitative performance indicators are considered for a particular business venture. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Financial indicators are measured and reported for a particular business venture. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Customer satisfaction is monitored and reported for a particular business venture. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    A variety of reporting lines are recognised and explained for a particular business venture. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Report priorities and requirements are described and documented for a particular business venture. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Progress is documented and reported in accordance with established procedures and agreed timeframe and format. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Decisions on the future of business are based on performance indicators. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Identify and rectify performance problems occurring in business. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Potential problems are identified, recorded and notified with a view to their resolution. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Symptoms of performance problems are identified and root causes determined. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Appropriate problem-solving methods and techniques are identified, selected and applied to solve the problem. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Performance problems are rectified within set timeframes. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • This Unit Standard will be assessed by an assessor and moderated by a moderator, registered with the relevant accredited ETQA responsible for the quality assurance of this Unit Standard.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this Unit Standard must be accredited as a provider through the appropriate quality assuring ETQA, or Learning Programme approval with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the quality assuring ETQA.
  • Verification (external moderation) of assessment and moderation by the provider, will be conducted by the relevant quality assuring ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant Qualification and the agreed ETQA policy and procedures.
  • An individual wishing to be assessed through RPL against this Unit Standard, may apply to an assessment agency or provider institution accredited by the relevant quality assuring ETQA, or by an ETQA that has a formal agreement/accreditation with the relevant quality assuring ETQA. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Market systems, Demand and supply
  • Economic cycle
  • Growth sectors of RSA
  • Business organisational structures
  • Advantages and disadvantages of each type of organisational structure
  • Principles and techniques for general supervision of peoples
  • Comprehensive understanding of the nature and scope of business
  • Problem solving techniques 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as members of a team, group organisation and community. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively in order to understand the way organisational structures work in a business environment. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information in relevant sources and other written/spoken texts. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate and understand the world as a set of related systems through engaging in a number of tasks that require integration of information from different sources and from existing knowledge. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard has been replaced by the following unit standards ID 263456: Plan strategically to improve new venture performance, Level 4, 6 Credits. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  50081   Further Education and Training Certificate: Leadership Development  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Reregistered  2023-06-30  LG SETA 
    Core  23953   Further Education and Training Certificate: New Venture Creation (SMME)  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2009-05-13  Was SERVICES until Last Date for Achievement 
    Core  20884   National Certificate: New Venture Creation (SMME)  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2005-04-10   
    Core  49119   National Certificate: Craft Operational Management  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Reregistered  2023-06-30  CATHSSETA 
    Elective  58761   Further Education and Training Certificate: Early Childhood Development  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Reregistered  2023-06-30  ETDP SETA 
    Elective  57612   National Certificate: Arts and Culture Enterprise  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Reregistered  2023-06-30  CATHSSETA 
    Elective  50060   National Certificate: Public Administration  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Reregistered  2023-06-30  PSETA 
    Elective  49087   National Diploma: Orientation and Mobility Practice for Blind and Partially Sighted Persons  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2009-07-29  Was ETDP SETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  22774   National Diploma: Rubber Technology  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Reregistered  2023-06-30  MERSETA 


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    5. AfroXpert Performance Developement cc 
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    7. ALL CONNECTIONS 
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    9. Amogelang Marketing and Training 
    10. Aubrey Nyiko Business Enterprise cc 
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    14. Boitjhorisong Resource Centre 
    15. Bojelong Consultancy (Pty) Ltd 
    16. BOLAND COLLEGE 
    17. Brain Boosters Business Education (PTY) LTD 
    18. Brainwave Projects 1997 CC 
    19. Bright Day Consultancy 
    20. CB Willemse Training 
    21. CC PROTECTION AND INVESTIGATION SERVICE PTY LTD 
    22. Centre for Creative Education/Iziko La Bantu Be Afrika NPC 
    23. Change Strategies Consulting Services CC 
    24. College of Cape Town - Athlone Campus 
    25. Compass Academy of Learning 
    26. Concepts of Sustainable Management (CSM) 
    27. Cradle Stars Trading Enterprise 
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    33. Directflo 
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    35. Dotcentre Business Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
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    37. Early Learning Resource Unit (ELRU) 
    38. EASTCAPE MIDLANDS COLLEGE BUSINESS UNIT (Uitenhage) (WA) 
    39. EBENEZER TRAINING HOUSE FOR EARLY LEARNING 
    40. Edu Experts SA 
    41. EDU-Bless College 
    42. Edu-Build Institute 
    43. EDUTAK PRE-SCHOOL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT 
    44. Elgin Community College 
    45. Elim Training and Project Management (Pty) Ltd 
    46. Enjo Consultants (Pty) Ltd 
    47. Environment and Language Education Trust 
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    49. Ethembeni Multi Service Enterprise (Pty) Ltd 
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    51. FALSE BAY TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING COLLEGE 
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    54. FURNITURE WORLD TRAINING CENTRE 
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    58. Gauteng Baobab Early Learning Training Programme 
    59. GOBELA CONSULTING 
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    62. Growth Management Consulting 
    63. GWALA TRAINING SERVICES 
    64. HDPSA 
    65. Heirs Training and Development 
    66. Hlombe and Associates 
    67. HOPE ACADEMIC AND SKILL CENTRE 
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    77. Isibani Soluntu Development Trust 
    78. Itireleng Bokamoso Trading Development Services and Associates 
    79. Izwelethu Black Diamond 
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    81. Josmap Training Institute 
    82. KAGISHO BUSINESS CONCEPTS (Pty) LTD 
    83. Katehong Early Learning Resourse Unit (KELRU ) 
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    87. Khululeka Community Education Centre 
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    90. KITSO TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT 
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    92. KOKANO PROJECTS PTY LTD 
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    106. Makaota Training Consultants 
    107. Mamuhle Academy 
    108. Management College of Southern Africa (MANCOSA) 
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    138. Northern Cape Rural TVET College 
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    140. Northlink College 
    141. Northshore Trading 19CC t/a Makakhaunye Training and Development Agency 
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    145. Onye - Mon Skills Development Institute 
    146. Onyx Training Support 
    147. OPELONG BUSINESS INSTITUTE (PT 
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    150. People Upliftments t/a POPUP Upliftment 
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    152. PHAKAMANI AGENCY CC 
    153. Pioneer Business Consulting 
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    156. PND Academy of Learning cc 
    157. Princetop Corporative Training (Pty) Ltd 
    158. Pro Jentibus Sports Development NPC 
    159. Pro-Ed Training 
    160. PROFESSIONAL CHILD CARE COLLEGE PTY LTD 
    161. Professional Development and Training Institute (Pty) Ltd 
    162. Rampadise Education Training & Development Centre 
    163. RCG Markets 
    164. Read Educational Trust 
    165. Realeboga Development Services 
    166. Regen Institute of Leadership and Management Education 
    167. Regent Business School (Pty) Ltd t/a Regent Business School 
    168. REGIONAL EDUCARE COUNCIL 
    169. Resonance Institue of Learning 
    170. Retshetse Training Project 
    171. Rhodes University 
    172. Right 4 u College 
    173. Safe and Sound Learning Association 
    174. SANTS College 
    175. Sebenzisanane Human Capital 
    176. Silalele Consulting CC. 
    177. Sino General Trading (Pty) Ltd 
    178. Sinokuhle Konke Trading Enterprise 
    179. Sisazi Consulting 
    180. SITHUTHUKILE TRUST 
    181. Siyahluma Education Institute 
    182. SIZA NESU TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT 
    183. South African ABET Development Agency SAADA 
    184. South African Congress For Early Childhood Development 
    185. South African Corporate Training Association 
    186. South African Governance and Business College 
    187. South African Guide-Dogs Association for the Blind 
    188. South Cape Public FET College - George Campus 
    189. South West Gauteng College - Molapo Campus 
    190. Southern African Youth Movement 
    191. Spotru Training Centre 
    192. SPS Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
    193. Star Choice Trading 407 (Pty) Ltd 
    194. STARPLEX 408 CC 
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    196. T Mabuya & Associates (Pty) Ltd 
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    198. Takatso Educare Training and Development Services 
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    208. The Iscariota Group (Pty) Ltd 
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    210. The Nal'ibali Trust 
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    227. Tshwane Training Institute (PTY) LTD. 
    228. Tumpu Trading and Projects 
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    231. Unathi Training 
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    233. Vala Nge Bhetshu Human Capital Development (Pty) Ltd 
    234. Vibra Skills CC. 
    235. Vicmat Consultants 
    236. VISIONARY SKILLS ACADEMY 
    237. Vuselela TVET College 
    238. Waterberg TVET College 
    239. Winston Academy 
    240. World Wide Education Providers(Pty)Ltd 
    241. Woz'obona Early Childhood Community Service Group 
    242. Yellow Media Learning Institute (Pty) Ltd 
    243. Zag Consultants 


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