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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Plan strategically to improve business performance 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
114585  Plan strategically to improve business performance 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Generic Management 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies Generic Management 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular-Fundamental  Level 4  NQF Level 04  4 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2008-05-13  2009-05-13  SAQA 0160/05 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2010-05-13   2013-05-13  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard is replaced by: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
263456  Plan strategically to improve new venture performance  Level 4  NQF Level 04  4   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
The qualifying learner will be able to define the concept of strategic planning: discuss and explain the role of the various organisational structures in business performance; supervise and monitor expenditure as a crucial aspect of business performance and analyse marketing objectives.

The learner will be able to identify and rectify problems occurring in a/own business and develop various attributes of a/own business venture to improve performance.

The qualifying learner will be able to:
  • Define and discuss the concept of strategic planning in managing business performance.
  • Discuss and explain the role of the various organisational structures in business performance.
  • Supervise and monitor expenditure as a crucial aspect of business performance.
  • Analyse marketing objectives related to business performance.
  • Identify and rectify performance problems occurring in own business.
  • Develop business attributes in a specific context to enhance performance. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Learners accessing this qualification should be competent in: Computer Literacy, Mathematical Literacy and Communication at NQF level 4 or equivalent. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • Identify and use appropriate organisational structures in setting up and running a business.
  • Need for strategic plans and changes in a venture to ensure performance leads to and is driven by the profit motive.
  • Advantages and disadvantages of organisational structures including: Finances, business marketing plans, problem identification, culture, politics, vision, ethics and business etiquette.
  • Factors that influence the South African economy. 
    		•

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Define and discuss the concept of strategic planning in managing business performance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The concept of strategic planning is defined and discussed using examples from a business venture. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Benefits of strategic planning for performance monitoring are listed using examples from a business venture. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Aspects of a good strategic plan are identified using examples from a business venture. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The relationship between the timing of a strategic plan and performance of a venture is determined and evaluated using examples from a business venture. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Discuss and explain the role of the various organisational strategies in business performance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The role of key elements - purpose, process, props, prototype - are determined in the strategy/plan. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Alternative organisational structures are identified and an explanation given of how key elements operate within each structure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Advantages and disadvantages of all organisational structures are explained using examples from a business venture. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Reasons for choosing particular organisational structures are described in terms of a particular business venture. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Examples of organisational structures are provided for own context. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Supervise and monitor expenditure as crucial aspect of business performance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Supervision practices, with reference to expenditure are evaluated in own business. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Marketing expenditure is analysed in accordance with the scope of the business. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Business progress is monitored and attributes needing development identified against project plan. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Workflow is organised to achieve minimal wastage and delay. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Maintenance management techniques and tools are utilised as a process for managing and anticipating expenditure. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Monitor, measure and report on business performance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Qualitative and quantitative performance indicators are considered for a particular business venture. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Financial indicators are measured and reported for a particular business venture. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Customer satisfaction is monitored and reported for a particular business venture. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    A variety of reporting lines are recognised and explained for a particular business venture. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Report priorities and requirements are described and documented for a particular business venture. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Progress is documented and reported in accordance with established procedures and agreed timeframe and format. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Decisions on the future of business are based on performance indicators. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Identify and rectify performance problems occurring in business. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Potential problems are identified, recorded and notified with a view to their resolution. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Symptoms of performance problems are identified and root causes determined. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Appropriate problem-solving methods and techniques are identified, selected and applied to solve the problem. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Performance problems are rectified within set timeframes. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • This Unit Standard will be assessed by an assessor and moderated by a moderator, registered with the relevant accredited ETQA responsible for the quality assurance of this Unit Standard.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this Unit Standard must be accredited as a provider through the appropriate quality assuring ETQA, or Learning Programme approval with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the quality assuring ETQA.
  • Verification (external moderation) of assessment and moderation by the provider, will be conducted by the relevant quality assuring ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant Qualification and the agreed ETQA policy and procedures.
  • An individual wishing to be assessed through RPL against this Unit Standard, may apply to an assessment agency or provider institution accredited by the relevant quality assuring ETQA, or by an ETQA that has a formal agreement/accreditation with the relevant quality assuring ETQA. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Market systems, Demand and supply
  • Economic cycle
  • Growth sectors of RSA
  • Business organisational structures
  • Advantages and disadvantages of each type of organisational structure
  • Principles and techniques for general supervision of peoples
  • Comprehensive understanding of the nature and scope of business
  • Problem solving techniques 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as members of a team, group organisation and community. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively in order to understand the way organisational structures work in a business environment. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information in relevant sources and other written/spoken texts. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate and understand the world as a set of related systems through engaging in a number of tasks that require integration of information from different sources and from existing knowledge. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard has been replaced by the following unit standards ID 263456: Plan strategically to improve new venture performance, Level 4, 6 Credits. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  50081   Further Education and Training Certificate: Leadership Development  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  LG SETA 
    Core  23953   Further Education and Training Certificate: New Venture Creation (SMME)  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2009-05-13  Was SERVICES until Last Date for Achievement 
    Core  20884   National Certificate: New Venture Creation (SMME)  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2005-04-10   
    Core  49119   National Certificate: Craft Operational Management  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CATHSSETA 
    Elective  58761   Further Education and Training Certificate: Early Childhood Development  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  ETDP SETA 
    Elective  57612   National Certificate: Arts and Culture Enterprise  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CATHSSETA 
    Elective  50060   National Certificate: Public Administration  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  PSETA 
    Elective  49087   National Diploma: Orientation and Mobility Practice for Blind and Partially Sighted Persons  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2009-07-29  Was ETDP SETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  22774   National Diploma: Rubber Technology  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
    1. 3 At Work Recruitment Agency 
    2. A4 Consultancy CC 
    3. Accreditation & Training Services 
    4. Africa Rising Advisory Services Pty Ltd 
    5. Amabamba Recruitment 
    6. Amogelang Marketing and Training 
    7. Aubrey Nyiko Business Enterprise cc 
    8. AVAX SA 481 CC. T/A Mandisa Development Services 
    9. Axolemahle Business Enterprise 
    10. B T Group of Companies Pty Ltd 
    11. Bephaswana Skills Development (Pty) Ltd 
    12. Boitjhorisong Resource Centre 
    13. BOLAND COLLEGE 
    14. Brain Boosters Business Education (PTY) LTD 
    15. Brainwave Projects 1997 CC 
    16. CC PROTECTION AND INVESTIGATION SERVICE PTY LTD 
    17. Centre for Creative Education/Iziko La Bantu Be Afrika NPC 
    18. College of Cape Town - Athlone Campus 
    19. Compass Academy of Learning 
    20. Concepts of Sustainable Management (CSM) 
    21. Custoda Trust 
    22. D M Management and Consulting 
    23. Damelin Correspondence College (Pty) Ltd 
    24. Dee s Training PTY LTD 
    25. Dee's Training (PTY) LTD 
    26. DEVELO CC 
    27. Dintshang Trading 
    28. Directflo 
    29. DM Training Consultants 
    30. Dotcentre Business Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
    31. Dru A Professional Further Education and Training College DAPFETC PT 
    32. Early Inspiration 
    33. Early Learning Resource Unit (ELRU) 
    34. EASTCAPE MIDLANDS COLLEGE BUSINESS UNIT (Uitenhage) (WA) 
    35. EBENEZER TRAINING HOUSE FOR EARLY LEARNING 
    36. Edu Experts SA 
    37. EDU-Bless College 
    38. Edu-Build Institute 
    39. EDUTAK PRE-SCHOOL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT 
    40. Enjo Consultants (Pty) Ltd 
    41. Environment and Language Education Trust 
    42. Excellent Minds Institute (Pty) Ltd 
    43. FALSE BAY TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING COLLEGE 
    44. Faranang Marketing 
    45. Fire Protection Association of Southern Africa 
    46. FLAVIUS MAREKA FET COLLEGE 
    47. Furniture World Training Centre 
    48. Future Performance Training and Development 
    49. Future-Teacher (Pty) Ltd 
    50. Gauteng Baobab Early Learning Training Programme 
    51. Giamanje TVET College 
    52. Goldfields TVET College 
    53. Grassroots Adult Education and Training Trust 
    54. Growth Management Consulting 
    55. GWALA TRAINING SERVICES 
    56. HDPSA 
    57. HOPE ACADEMIC AND SKILL CENTRE 
    58. IALE School of Advanced Learning Education 
    59. ICM t/a Institute for Career Management 
    60. Igugu Training and Investments 
    61. Ikusasa Lothisha t/a ECD Training Provider 
    62. Inkqubeko Investment (Pty) Ltd 
    63. Institute of Professional Studies and Services 
    64. IQ Skills Academy (PTY) LTD. 
    65. Isamon Vocational College of Excellence Pty Ltd 
    66. Isibani Skills Academy 
    67. Isibani Soluntu Development Trust 
    68. Itireleng Bokamoso Trading Development Services and Associates 
    69. Jabulani Training & Development 
    70. Jobafrik Consulting 
    71. Josmap Training Institute 
    72. Katehong Early Learning Resourse Unit (KELRU ) 
    73. Keletsong Community Training & Resource Centre 
    74. Kgang-Kgolo Consulting 
    75. KHANIMAMBA TRAINING AND RESOURCE CENTRE 
    76. Khululeka Community Education Centre 
    77. Kids Academy 
    78. Kitso Bokamoso Training Solution 
    79. KITSO TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT 
    80. Klein Karoo Resource Centre 
    81. KOKANO PROJECTS PTY LTD 
    82. Kwa Nxamalala Computer College 
    83. Leronsa Trading Enterprise 
    84. LESEDI EDUCARE ASSOCIATION 
    85. Lewerb Holdings (PTY) Ltd 
    86. Li Lichule Trading cc 
    87. Limadi Industrial Projects 
    88. Loago Business Consulting 
    89. Lynne Hobbs cc 
    90. Madingoane and Family Construction 
    91. Makoti Skills Development Solutions 
    92. Mamuhle Academy 
    93. MANCOSA Pty (Ltd) 
    94. MARS Business Consulting 
    95. MASIKHULE EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTRE 
    96. MATEPE INVESTMENTS (PTY) LTD 
    97. MATHS CENTRE INCORPORATING SCIENCES 
    98. Mcebo Technologies 
    99. Mementos Training Pty Ltd 
    100. MENTORNET (PTY) LTD 
    101. Mnambithi FET College - Central Office 
    102. Mochochonono Training Solutions cc 
    103. Mortarboard Training Solutions 
    104. Motheo Training Institute Trust 
    105. MTK Corporate Solutions 
    106. NATAL EARLY LEARNING RESOURCE UNIT TRUST 
    107. Ndoma Mathodi Trading Enterprise 
    108. Nemalale Eagles Consultancy CC 
    109. Neopeo Trading & Projects 
    110. Netgrow Training Solutions 
    111. Networx for Career Development 
    112. New Beginnings Training and Development Organisation 
    113. Next Step Academy (Pty) Ltd 
    114. Nkinane Trading Enterprise 
    115. Nokusho M Consulting and Trading 
    116. Noni Community Development 
    117. Northern Cape Urban College: Kimberley Campus 
    118. Northlink College 
    119. Northshore Trading 19CC t/a Makakhaunye Training and Development Agency 
    120. NTATAISE TRUST 
    121. Ntevho-Ketso Training and Recruitement Consultancy cc 
    122. Ntsangalala Business Enterprise 
    123. Opelong Business Institute 
    124. OPELONG BUSINESS INSTITUTE (PT 
    125. Orbit FET College - Central Office 
    126. Pachedu Skills Solutions 
    127. Paramount Training Academy 
    128. Peddie Development Centre 
    129. People Upliftments t/a POPUP Upliftment 
    130. Petra Institute of Development 
    131. Petra institute of Development (PTY) Ltd 
    132. PFIM Trading (Pty) Ltd 
    133. PMA Holding (Pty) Ltd 
    134. PMA Holdings (PTY ) LTD. 
    135. PND Academy of Learning cc 
    136. Pro-Ed Training 
    137. PROFESSIONAL CHILD CARE COLLEGE PTY LTD 
    138. Professional Development and Training Institute (Pty) Ltd 
    139. Progressive School of Business and Engineering (Pty) 
    140. Rampadise Education Training & Development Centre 
    141. Read Educational Trust 
    142. Realeboga Development Services 
    143. Reflections Development Institute 
    144. Regent Business School (Pty) Ltd t/a Regent Business School 
    145. REGIONAL EDUCARE COUNCIL 
    146. Resonance Institue of Learning 
    147. Retshetse Training Project 
    148. Rhodes University 
    149. Right 4 u College 
    150. Safe and Sound Learning Association 
    151. SANTS College 
    152. Sebenzisanane Human Capital 
    153. Seqebo Training and Counselling 
    154. Silalele Consulting CC. 
    155. Siletha Consultant 
    156. Sisazi Consulting 
    157. SITHUTHUKILE TRUST 
    158. Siyahluma Education Institute 
    159. Siza Nesu Training and Consultants 
    160. South African Congress For Early Childhood Development 
    161. South African Corporate Training Association 
    162. South African Guide-Dogs Association for the Blind 
    163. South Cape Public FET College - George Campus 
    164. South West Gauteng College - Central Office 
    165. Southern African Youth Movement 
    166. Spotru Training Centre 
    167. SPS Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
    168. Starplex 489 cc 
    169. Sunshine Community Outreach Ministry of Youth With A Mission 
    170. Sustainability Institute Trust 
    171. T Mabuya & Associates (Pty) Ltd 
    172. Tachfin Holdings 
    173. Takatso Educare Training and Development Services 
    174. Tasc Business Consulting and Training 
    175. Teachers Learning Centre (Pty) Ltd 
    176. Tekollo Trading (Pty) Ltd 
    177. Tembe Service Providers 
    178. Thabelanang t/a Thabelanang Trading Enterprise 
    179. The Iscariota Group (Pty) Ltd 
    180. THE MATTHEW GONIWE SCHOOL OF LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE 
    181. The Port Elizabeth Early Learning Centre 
    182. Thembekile training consulting 
    183. Thinking Mind Trading 
    184. THUKAKGALADI INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT 
    185. THUSANANG TRUST 
    186. Thuto-Botshabelo Training and Projects (Pty) Ltd 
    187. Tiakeni Training Centre 
    188. Tloumogale Business Development & Consulting 
    189. Training and Resources in Early Education (TREE) 
    190. Tshepang Consulting & Project 
    191. TSHEPANG EDUCARE TRUST 
    192. TSHIROLOGO DISABILITY TRAINING SERVICES PTY TLD 
    193. Tshwane Training Institute (PTY) LTD. 
    194. Umgungundlovu FET College 
    195. Unathi Training 
    196. UNIVERSAL COLLEGE OUTCOMES SA 
    197. Vuselela TVET College 
    198. Water berg FET College 
    199. Waterberg TVET College 
    200. WEST COAST COLLEGE FET 
    201. WESTERN COLLEGE FOR FURTHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING 
    202. Winston Academy 
    203. World Wide Education Providers(Pty)Ltd 
    204. Woz'obona Early Childhood Community Service Group 
    205. Yellow Media Learning Institute (Pty) Ltd 


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