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PSPHR621A
Manage organisational design strategies

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Not applicable.

This unit covers the development and implementation of organisational design strategies in order to maximise effective use of resources to attain strategic goals. It includes identifying needs and opportunities to improve organisational design, as well as developing and implementing of design strategies.

In practice, managing organisational design strategies overlaps with other generalist and specialist workplace activities such as managing diversity, managing policy implementation, managing resources, managing risk etc.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The Evidence Guide specifies the evidence required to demonstrate achievement in the unit of competency as a whole. It must be read in conjunction with the Unit descriptor, Performance Criteria, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Public Sector Training Package.

Units to be assessed together

Pre-requisite units that must be achieved prior to this unit:Nil

Co-requisite units that must be assessed with this unit:Nil

Co-assessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include, but are not limited to:

PSPETHC601B Maintain and enhance confidence in public service

PSPGOV601B Apply government systems

PSPGOV602B Establish and maintain strategic networks

PSPGOV604A Foster leadership and innovation

PSPGOV605A Persuade and influence opinion

PSPHR603B Provide advisory and mediation services

PSPLEGN601B Manage compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPMNGT602B Manage resources

PSPMNGT604B Manage change

PSPMNGT608B Manage risk

PSPMNGT611A Manage evaluations

PSPMNGT612A Review and improve business performance

PSPPOL603A Manage policy implementation

Overview of evidence requirements

In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms:

the knowledge requirements of this unit

the skill requirements of this unit

application of the Employability Skills as they relate to this unit (see Employability Summaries in Qualifications Framework)

management of organisational design strategies in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)

Resources required to carry out assessment

These resources include:

legislation, policies, procedures and plans relating to organisational design

workplace scenarios and case studies to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when managing organisational design strategies

environmental factors and other relevant workplace materials that might influence organisational design decisions

Where and how to assess evidence

Valid assessment of this unit requires:

a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when managing organisational design strategies, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine

management of organisational design strategies in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)

Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, such as literacy, and the needs of particular groups, such as:

people with disabilities

people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

women

young people

older people

people in rural and remote locations

Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include, but are not limited to, a combination of 2 or more of:

case studies

portfolios

projects

questioning

scenarios

authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training courses

For consistency of assessment

Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Skill requirements

Look for evidence that confirms skills in:

undertaking effective consultation and negotiation with stakeholders

undertaking project management

using a variety of words and language structures to explain complex ideas to different audiences

interpreting and explaining complex, formal documents and assisting others to apply them in the workplace

preparing written advice requiring reasoning and precision of expression

responding to diversity, including gender and disability

applying occupational health and safety procedures in the context of organisational design, such as identifying and managing risks to health (eg stress)

Knowledge requirements

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of:

the main approaches to organisational design and the advantages and disadvantages

internal and external factors which impact upon choices of organisational structures and systems

the links between organisational design and attainment of an organisation's strategic goals

the impact of organisational structures on management style and employee motivation

industry trends that might impact on organisational design

national and/or international good practice models and conceptions of organisation design

change management strategies

employee involvement strategies

public sector legislation and standards

legislation directing the organisation's purpose, goals and requirements

organisational policies, procedures and guidelines

equal employment opportunity, equity and diversity principles

The Range Statement provides information about the context in which the unit of competency is carried out. The variables cater for differences between States and Territories and the Commonwealth, and between organisations and workplaces. They allow for different work requirements, work practices and knowledge. The Range Statement also provides a focus for assessment. It relates to the unit as a whole. Text in bold italics in the Performance Criteria is explained here.

Stakeholders may include:

all those individuals and groups both inside and outside the organisation that have some direct interest in the organisation's behaviour, actions, products and services such as:

users of the human resource service

employees at all levels of the organisation

other public sector organisations

inter-agency forums

union and association representatives

boards of management

government

Ministers

Organisational designrefers to:

the process of constructing and changing an organisation's structure, systems or work processes to maximise use of resources to achieve the organisation's strategic goals

Internal and external factorsmay include:

changes in stakeholder requirements

changes in technology

findings from internal data gathering exercises

reviews of organisational vision

industry trends

restructure

amalgamation

changes in government priorities

Legislation and policy may include:

Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation including equal employment opportunity, privacy legislation, anti-discrimination and employment law

national and international codes of practice and standards

organisational policies and practices

environmental and sustainability practices

government policy

codes of conduct

codes of ethics

public sector standards

security policies and procedures

Organisational design strategiesmay include:

flattening the organisational hierarchy, increasing the autonomy of individual business units

decentralisation

devolution of authority

outsourcing

work re-organisation

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Research and consultation with key stakeholders are undertaken to identify needs and opportunities for an improved or enhanced organisational design. 
Internal and external factors are analysed to identify trends and gauge the current and future impact of those trends on the organisation and the implications for the organisation's design. 
Results of workforce analyses and planning are analysed to determine the impact on organisational design. 
Changes to the organisation's design are considered in consultation with key stakeholders and recommended design options are forwarded to management. 
A design option which is consistent with organisational policy, legislation, and resource parameters is agreed with management and stakeholders. 
Design strategies are selected based on model/s of good practice in organisational design and are aligned to attaining organisational strategic goals. 
Information and advice are presented to facilitate effective implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the intervention strategies. 
Resources are obtained and deployed to implement design strategies. 
Facilitation and advice are provided to support implementation and reports on progress are provided on a regular basis to key stakeholders. 
The effectiveness of the design is monitored and feedback is used to determine necessary adjustments. 
Modifications are made in line with agreed corrective action. 
Legislative and policy requirements are complied with in implementing organisational design strategies. 

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