PSPMGT008 — Formulate business strategies

1 Define and implement business strategies

• 1.1Formulate business unit objectives in accordance with strategic priorities.
• 1.2Develop strategies that relate to the business unit’s strategic objectives.
• 1.3Develop strategies in consultation with key stakeholders including other business units and organisations.
• 1.4Delegate strategies and associated objectives to operational levels within the business unit.
• 1.5Provide information on business strategies that specifies output targets and performance standards to individuals, teams and groups.
• 1.6Develop a system which includes key performance indicators to monitor the implementation and effectiveness of strategies.

2 Review the effectiveness of business strategies

• 2.1Review strategies in relation to attainment of key objectives, budgets, resources and timelines.
• 2.2Consider multiple perspectives and sources of information in determining the effectiveness of strategies.
• 2.3Review effectiveness of the strategy against key performance indicators.
• 2.4Formulate and act upon recommendations on appropriate enhancements to the strategies and plans.

3 Manage risk associated with business strategies

• 3.1Identify and evaluate risks associated with the implementation of the business unit’s strategies.
• 3.2Assess risk levels as acceptable or unacceptable and balance against opportunities afforded by taking risks.
• 3.3Use information sources to assess levels of identified risks.
• 3.4Select, implement risk, monitor and review risk treatments.

What does an assessment tool for PSPMGT008 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for PSPMGT008 needs to address all 25 unit components: 3 elements with 14 performance criteria, 5 performance evidence requirements, 6 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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