The Participant assumes the role of a Regional Director of a Public Sector Agency responsible for the collation and ongoing analysis of demographic data within the UK. The In-Basket contains issues relating to staff, such as recruitment, staff development and the results of a recent Employee Opinion Survey, as well as some issues with direct reports. It also contains items regarding the use of new technology for data analysis, commercial opportunities for the use of their data and various other strategic initiatives.
Competencies: Problem Analysis
The Participant takes on the role of a recently recruited graduate who is on the company’s Management Trainee Scheme. The scheme is comprised of a series of 3-month placements working on a series of special projects, aimed at giving the individual a broad understanding of the organisation. The Exercise scenario involves the Participant managing a range of issues related to a new set of projects. Items within the In-Basket include emails, circulars and correspondence and the Participant has to process these items within the allotted time.
The participant works as a Grant Advisor for the government’s Environmental Unit, a publicly funded department. The Unit has received money from the government to spend across many regions around the country. The participant is asked to analyse local proposals for one of the regions in the country and advise Project Mangers on how the funding should be spend. They are provided with a mixture of qualitative and quantitative information about each of the proposals and information on each of the areas in the region.
The participant works as a Grant Advisor for the government’s Environmental Unit, a publicly funded department. The Unit has received money from the government to spend across many regions around the country. The participant is asked to analyse local proposals for one of the regions in the country and advise Project Mangers on how the funding should be spend. They are provided with a mixture of qualitative and quantitative information about each of the proposals and information on each of the areas in the region.
The Participant assumes the role of a Factory HR Manager of a leading motor components manufacturer. Supported by a small team, the Factory HR Manager is responsible for all HR matters at several sites and this entails managing a wide range of correspondence from various levels within the organisation. The issues raised relate to selection, appraisal, training & development, internal communications, rewards and disciplinary matters. Participants are not required to display specific knowledge of HR practices or legal principles, beyond what would be expected of any line manager.
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Participants assume the role of Graduates taking part in a Graduate Scheme at Greengates, a multinational supermarket retailer. The Graduates have been asked to form a working group by Camille Thomas, the Marketing Director. The purpose of the working group is to review and provide recommendations around a number of proposed initiatives for Greengates that relate to healthy living, whilst taking in new information about Greengates’ competitors and reacting to this.
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The Participant assumes the role of a Personal Assistant to the Senior Partner in the Law firm, Parker Woods LLP. They work closely with the Senior Partner providing administrative support for daily work requirements. The Participant is required to deal with issues relating to diary management, quality checking documents, dealing with internal and external requests and performance issues. This exercise is one of our more challenging Level A exercises due to the responsibilities of a Personal Assistant.
The participant assumes the role of a newly-appointed member of the County Council of Cantleland. The Council is eligible for a Development Grant and Promotional Grant from the UK Government. The participant must make recommendations about how the money from each grant should best be spent. They are provided with a mixture of qualitative and quantitative information about each of the potential development projects and promotional activities, the profile of the County and visitors to it, and the views of interest groups and the media for some of the projects under consideration.
The participant assumes the role of a newly-appointed member of the County Council of Cantleland. The Council is eligible for a Development Grant and Promotional Grant from the UK Government. The participant must make recommendations about how the money from each grant should best be spent. They are provided with a mixture of qualitative and quantitative information about each of the potential development projects and promotional activities, the profile of the County and visitors to it, and the views of interest groups and the media for some of the projects under consideration.
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Participants assume the role of Business Managers within Alpha Plastics; one of the UK’s most successful plastics manufacturing companies. The Business Managers are attending a Group Meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss some issues for Alpha Plastics and to provide recommendations to resolve each one. The issues to be discussed cover customer service, competitor activity and a production issue. Participants must respond to new information about each of the issues presented via the Business Simulation video during their discussion.
