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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 | ||||
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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: |
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 |
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 |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
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 | Passed the End Date - Status was "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 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | CATHSSETA |
Elective | 58761 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Early Childhood Development | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | ETDP SETA |
Elective | 57612 | National Certificate: Arts and Culture Enterprise | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | CATHSSETA |
Elective | 50060 | National Certificate: Public Administration | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Passed the End Date - Status was "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 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MERSETA |
PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here. |
1. | 3 At Work Recruitment Agency |
2. | A4 Consultancy CC |
3. | Accreditation & Training Services |
4. | Africa Rising Advisory Services Pty Ltd |
5. | Amabamba Recruitment |
6. | Amogelang Marketing and Training |
7. | Aubrey Nyiko Business Enterprise cc |
8. | AVAX SA 481 CC. T/A Mandisa Development Services |
9. | Axolemahle Business Enterprise |
10. | B T Group of Companies Pty Ltd |
11. | Bephaswana Skills Development (Pty) Ltd |
12. | Boitjhorisong Resource Centre |
13. | BOLAND COLLEGE |
14. | Brain Boosters Business Education (PTY) LTD |
15. | Brainwave Projects 1997 CC |
16. | CC PROTECTION AND INVESTIGATION SERVICE PTY LTD |
17. | Centre for Creative Education/Iziko La Bantu Be Afrika NPC |
18. | College of Cape Town - Athlone Campus |
19. | Compass Academy of Learning |
20. | Concepts of Sustainable Management (CSM) |
21. | Custoda Trust |
22. | D M Management and Consulting |
23. | Damelin Correspondence College (Pty) Ltd |
24. | Dee s Training PTY LTD |
25. | Dee's Training (PTY) LTD |
26. | DEVELO CC |
27. | Dintshang Trading |
28. | Directflo |
29. | DM Training Consultants |
30. | Dotcentre Business Consulting (Pty) Ltd |
31. | Dru A Professional Further Education and Training College DAPFETC PT |
32. | Early Inspiration |
33. | Early Learning Resource Unit (ELRU) |
34. | EASTCAPE MIDLANDS COLLEGE BUSINESS UNIT (Uitenhage) (WA) |
35. | EBENEZER TRAINING HOUSE FOR EARLY LEARNING |
36. | Edu Experts SA |
37. | EDU-Bless College |
38. | Edu-Build Institute |
39. | EDUTAK PRE-SCHOOL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT |
40. | Enjo Consultants (Pty) Ltd |
41. | Environment and Language Education Trust |
42. | Excellent Minds Institute (Pty) Ltd |
43. | FALSE BAY TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING COLLEGE |
44. | Faranang Marketing |
45. | Fire Protection Association of Southern Africa |
46. | FLAVIUS MAREKA FET COLLEGE |
47. | Furniture World Training Centre |
48. | Future Performance Training and Development |
49. | Future-Teacher (Pty) Ltd |
50. | Gauteng Baobab Early Learning Training Programme |
51. | Giamanje TVET College |
52. | Goldfields TVET College |
53. | Grassroots Adult Education and Training Trust |
54. | Growth Management Consulting |
55. | GWALA TRAINING SERVICES |
56. | HDPSA |
57. | HOPE ACADEMIC AND SKILL CENTRE |
58. | ICM t/a Institute for Career Management |
59. | Igugu Training and Investments |
60. | Ikusasa Lothisha t/a ECD Training Provider |
61. | Inkqubeko Investment (Pty) Ltd |
62. | Institute of Professional Studies and Services |
63. | IQ Skills Academy (PTY) LTD. |
64. | Isamon Vocational College of Excellence Pty Ltd |
65. | Isibani Skills Academy |
66. | Isibani Soluntu Development Trust |
67. | Itireleng Bokamoso Trading Development Services and Associates |
68. | Jabulani Training & Development |
69. | Jobafrik Consulting |
70. | Josmap Training Institute |
71. | Katehong Early Learning Resourse Unit (KELRU ) |
72. | Keletsong Community Training & Resource Centre |
73. | Kgang-Kgolo Consulting |
74. | KHANIMAMBA TRAINING AND RESOURCE CENTRE |
75. | Khululeka Community Education Centre |
76. | Kids Academy |
77. | Kitso Bokamoso Training Solution |
78. | KITSO TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT |
79. | Klein Karoo Resource Centre |
80. | KOKANO PROJECTS PTY LTD |
81. | Kwa Nxamalala Computer College |
82. | Leronsa Trading Enterprise |
83. | LESEDI EDUCARE ASSOCIATION |
84. | Lewerb Holdings (PTY) Ltd |
85. | Li Lichule Trading cc |
86. | Limadi Industrial Projects |
87. | Loago Business Consulting |
88. | Lynne Hobbs cc |
89. | Madingoane and Family Construction |
90. | Makoti Skills Development Solutions |
91. | Mamuhle Academy |
92. | MANCOSA Pty (Ltd) |
93. | MARS Business Consulting |
94. | MASIKHULE EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTRE |
95. | MATEPE INVESTMENTS (PTY) LTD |
96. | MATHS CENTRE INCORPORATING SCIENCES |
97. | Mcebo Technologies |
98. | Mementos Training Pty Ltd |
99. | MENTORNET (PTY) LTD |
100. | Mnambithi FET College - Central Office |
101. | Mochochonono Training Solutions cc |
102. | Mortarboard Training Solutions |
103. | Motheo Training Institute Trust |
104. | MTK Corporate Solutions |
105. | NATAL EARLY LEARNING RESOURCE UNIT TRUST |
106. | Ndoma Mathodi Trading Enterprise |
107. | Nemalale Eagles Consultancy CC |
108. | Neopeo Trading & Projects |
109. | Netgrow Training Solutions |
110. | Networx for Career Development |
111. | New Beginnings Training and Development Organisation |
112. | Next Step Academy (Pty) Ltd |
113. | Nkinane Trading Enterprise |
114. | Nokusho M Consulting and Trading |
115. | Noni Community Development |
116. | Northern Cape Urban College: Kimberley Campus |
117. | Northlink College |
118. | Northshore Trading 19CC t/a Makakhaunye Training and Development Agency |
119. | NTATAISE TRUST |
120. | Ntevho-Ketso Training and Recruitement Consultancy cc |
121. | Ntsangalala Business Enterprise |
122. | Opelong Business Institute |
123. | OPELONG BUSINESS INSTITUTE (PT |
124. | Orbit FET College - Central Office |
125. | Pachedu Skills Solutions |
126. | Paramount Training Academy |
127. | Peddie Development Centre |
128. | People Upliftments t/a POPUP Upliftment |
129. | Petra Institute of Development |
130. | Petra institute of Development (PTY) Ltd |
131. | PFIM Trading (Pty) Ltd |
132. | PMA Holding (Pty) Ltd |
133. | PMA Holdings (PTY ) LTD. |
134. | PND Academy of Learning cc |
135. | Pro-Ed Training |
136. | PROFESSIONAL CHILD CARE COLLEGE PTY LTD |
137. | Professional Development and Training Institute (Pty) Ltd |
138. | Progressive School of Business and Engineering (Pty) |
139. | Rampadise Education Training & Development Centre |
140. | Read Educational Trust |
141. | Realeboga Development Services |
142. | Reflections Development Institute |
143. | Regent Business School (Pty) Ltd t/a Regent Business School |
144. | REGIONAL EDUCARE COUNCIL |
145. | Resonance Institue of Learning |
146. | Retshetse Training Project |
147. | Rhodes University |
148. | Right 4 u College |
149. | Safe and Sound Learning Association |
150. | SANTS College |
151. | Sebenzisanane Human Capital |
152. | Seqebo Training and Counselling |
153. | Silalele Consulting CC. |
154. | Siletha Consultant |
155. | Sisazi Consulting |
156. | SITHUTHUKILE TRUST |
157. | Siyahluma Education Institute |
158. | Siza Nesu Training and Consultants |
159. | South African Congress For Early Childhood Development |
160. | South African Corporate Training Association |
161. | South African Guide-Dogs Association for the Blind |
162. | South Cape Public FET College - George Campus |
163. | South West Gauteng College - Central Office |
164. | Southern African Youth Movement |
165. | Spotru Training Centre |
166. | SPS Consulting (Pty) Ltd |
167. | Starplex 489 cc |
168. | Sunshine Community Outreach Ministry of Youth With A Mission |
169. | Sustainability Institute Trust |
170. | T Mabuya & Associates (Pty) Ltd |
171. | Tachfin Holdings |
172. | Takatso Educare Training and Development Services |
173. | Tasc Business Consulting and Training |
174. | Tekollo Trading (Pty) Ltd |
175. | Tembe Service Providers |
176. | Thabelanang t/a Thabelanang Trading Enterprise |
177. | The Iscariota Group (Pty) Ltd |
178. | THE MATTHEW GONIWE SCHOOL OF LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE |
179. | The Port Elizabeth Early Learning Centre |
180. | Thembekile training consulting |
181. | Thinking Mind Trading |
182. | THUKAKGALADI INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT |
183. | THUSANANG TRUST |
184. | Thuto-Botshabelo Training and Projects (Pty) Ltd |
185. | Tiakeni Training Centre |
186. | Tloumogale Business Development & Consulting |
187. | Training and Resources in Early Education (TREE) |
188. | Tshepang Consulting & Project |
189. | TSHEPANG EDUCARE TRUST |
190. | TSHIROLOGO DISABILITY TRAINING SERVICES PTY TLD |
191. | Tshwane Training Institute (PTY) LTD. |
192. | Umgungundlovu FET College |
193. | Unathi Training |
194. | UNIVERSAL COLLEGE OUTCOMES SA |
195. | Vuselela TVET College |
196. | Water berg FET College |
197. | Waterberg TVET College |
198. | WEST COAST COLLEGE FET |
199. | WESTERN COLLEGE FOR FURTHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING |
200. | Winston Academy |
201. | World Wide Education Providers(Pty)Ltd |
202. | Woz'obona Early Childhood Community Service Group |
203. | Yellow Media Learning Institute (Pty) Ltd |
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