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For the full booklet please visit [https://hnglobal.highernationals.com/](https://hnglobal.highernationals.com/)  \nPearson  \nHigher Nationals in  \nPublic Services  \nEXAMPLE ASSESSMENT BRIEF  \nUnit: 1 Organisational Structures and Culture  \nFor use with the Higher National Certificate and Higher National Diploma in Public Services Brief Number: 1  \nFirst teaching from September 2018  \nIssue 1  \nEdexcel, BTEC and LCCI qualifications  \nEdexcel, BTEC and LCCI qualifications are awarded by Pearson, the UK’s largest awarding body offering academic and vocational qualifications that are globally recognised and benchmarked. For further information, please visit  \nour qualification websites [at www.edexcel.com](at www.edexcel.com), [www.btec.co.uk or www.lcci.org.uk. Alternatively](www.btec.co.uk or www.lcci.org.uk. 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All  \ninformation in this document is correct at time of publication. All the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2018  \nPlease note that this Example Assessment Brief is NOT an authorised assignment brief. It is provided as a reference only.  \nCentres must develop assignments and assessment materials that meet the needs of their students and align with their curriculum planning. This Example Assessment Brief may be used as a starting point for the development of an assignment, however Centres are expected to modify and revise the Example Assessment Brief to meet the specific needs of their students and curriculum. All assessment briefs must be Internally Verified.  \nHigher National Certificate/Diploma in  \nPublic Services  \nExample Assessment Brief  \n\n| Student Name/ID Number |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Unit Number and Title | 1 Organisational Structures and Culture |\n| Academic Year |  |\n| Unit Tutor |  |\n| Assignment Title | The Impact of Management Approaches, Motivation Theory and Organisational Behaviour on Performance |\n| Issue Date |  |\n| Submission Date |  |\n| IV Name & Date |  |\n\n\n| Submission Format |\n| --- |\n| Submission is in the form of an individual written report, written in a concise, formal academic style using 1.5 spacing and font size 12.\u003Cbr>You are required to make use of headings, paragraphs and subsections as appropriate. All work must be supported with research and referenced using the Harvard referencing system. Use appropriate case studies, organisational examples and academic theory to support your findings.\u003Cbr>The recommended word limit is 2000–3000 words, although you will not be penalised for exceeding the word limit. |\n\nPlease note that this Example Assessment Brief is NOT an authorised assignment brief. It is provided as a reference only.  \nCentres must develop assignments and assessment materials that meet the needs of their students and align with their curriculum planning. This Example Assessment Brief may be used as a starting point for the development of an assignment, however Centres are expected to modify and revise the Example Assessment Brief to meet the specific needs of their students and curriculum. 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