Assignment Brief HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE LEADERSHIP
                     OTHM LEVEL 7 DIPLOMA IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE MANAGEMENT | ASSIGNMENT BRIEFS
HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE LEADERSHIP
Unit Reference Number D/618/2710
Unit Title Health and Social Care Leadership.
Unit Level 7
Number of Credits 20
Total Qualification Time (TQT) 200
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 100
Mandatory / Optional Mandatory
Unit Grading Structure Pass / Fail
Unit Aims
The aim of this unit is to provide learners with an in depth understanding of theories in
relation to leadership,   and leadership styles, using these to appraise the leadership role,
selecting and applying appropriate leadership approaches.
Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
Learning Assessment 
Outcomes – the Criteria – the 
learner will: learner can:
1.   Understand theories of 1.1 Analyse key leadership theories.
leadership utilised in 1.2 Analyse how leadership theories can develop and
Health and Social Care maintain trust and  accountability.
settings. 1.3 Evaluate the challengesof leadership in the 
Health
and Social Care sector
1.4 Analyse how different leadership styles may
influence outcomes.
2.   Understand influences on 2.1 Assess the relevance of motivationaltheories to
motivation and organisational performance in Health and 
performance in the Social Care
Health and Social 2.2 Explore factors influencing motivation and
Care sector. performance in the Health and Social Care sector
2.3 Analyse the impact of performance management
on the success of Health and Social 
Care organisations.
2.4 Analyse how own practice supports a positive
culture in the organisation.
3.   Understand the features of 3.1 Explain the features of effective teams.
effective  team 3.2 Analyse the different models of team leadership
performance  within  the and their application to the Health and Social 
Health  and Social Care Care sector
sector. 3.3 Explain how challenges to effective team
performance can be overcome.
3.4 Analyse how different managementstyles may
influence outcomes of team performance.
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OTHM LEVEL 7 DIPLOMA IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE MANAGEMENT | ASSIGNMENT BRIEFS
Task 1of 1 - Health and Social Care Management Report
(LO1ACs 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, LO2ACs 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, LO3 ACs 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 
3.4)Instructions
You are carrying out an organisational review and need to analyse the challenges faced in
the current  Health  and  Social  Care  sector;     identifying  how  you  and  other   leaders
in  the organisation are responding.  In your report you will also make recommendations in
relation to practice and efficiency for leaders and their teams.
Prepare a report for stakeholders, in which you:
.Analyse how leadership theories can develop and maintain trust and  accountability.
.Evaluate the challenges of leadership in the Health and Social Care sector
.Analyse how different leadership styles may influence outcomes.
.Assess the relevance of motivational theories to organisational performance in health 
and social care.
.Explore factors influencing motivation and performance in the Health and Social Care 
sector
.Analyse the impact of performance management on the success of Health and Social 
Care organisations.
.Analyse how own practice supports a positive culture in the organisation.
.Explain the features of effective teams.
.Analyse the different models of team leadership andtheir application to the Health and 
Social Care sector
.Explain how challenges to effective team performance can be overcome.
.Analyse   how   different   management   styles   may    influence   outcomes   of   team 
performance.
Delivery:
.     1x Report
Submission:
.1x Report – 3000 words  excluding TOC, diagrams, references and appendices
Referencing:
.You should use and cite a range of academic and reliable sources.
.A comprehensive Harvard style reference list must be included at the end of thework.
Evidence to be submitted:
.Report – 3000 words
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