Unit 1: Business and the Business Environment Assignment Brief btec programme Title

Unit Learning Outcomes covered in this assignment

LO1 Explain the different types, size, and scope of organisations. LO2 Demonstrate the interrelationship of the various functions within an organisation and how they link to organisational structure.

Transferable skills and competencies developed

Analytical skills to conduct own analysis to draw conclusions. The ability to provide information based on collation, analysis, and interpretation of data. Creative thinking for presenting information and data in a simplified and informative manner. Digital skills, using different software applications to visually present information and data concisely. Communicating effectively in all forms, written, visual and oral, for operating efficiently in the international business environment.

Vocational scenario

Organisation WALMART company is one of the world’s largest food retailers, which operates approximately 10,500 stores and clubs under 48 banners in 24 countries and eCommerce websites. It employs 2.2 million associates worldwide — nearly 1.6 million in the U.S. alone. Embedded in teams across the company, strategy professionals explore complex business issues; conduct consumer, competitive, and market analyses; create financial models and develop action plans. The Strategic Planning teams help write the future of the food retail industry by charting the company’s path forward. Role You are employed as a Junior Insights Strategist for the Strategic Planning team. The team acts as a key partner to senior leaders, the executive team, and the CEO. It provides thought leadership and an external perspective on the most critical strategic initiatives and pressing challenges facing the company.