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

Develop a business vision and strategy 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
115446  Develop a business vision and strategy 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Building Construction 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction Physical Planning, Design and Management 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  20 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 		 2004-08-11  2007-08-11  SAQA 1055/04 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2008-08-11   2011-08-11  

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 does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
The qualifying learner is capable of:
Developing a business vision and strategy for an organisation and rolling the strategy out according to an implementation plan.
This unit standard will contribute to the full development of a professional community of Construction Managers
The skills, knowledge and understanding demonstrated within this unit standard are essential for social and economic transformation and upliftment within the construction environment 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
The following knowledge, skills attitude and / or equivalent:

FETC Language & Communication 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
The typical scope of this unit standard:
  • The visions, missions and strategies described in this unit standard are developed for a stable, as well as unstable environment with multiple unforeseen changes in external environments e.g. major restructuring, new products, services and major changes in customers.

    External analysis includes but is not limited to: an analysis of industry segmentation, product and / or market segmentation, customer segmentation, and available and emerging technologies.
  • Internal analysis includes but is not limited to: analysis of core competencies, business strength, critical success factors and competitive advantage
  • Environmental factors include but are not limited to: economic and business conditions, emergent or new trends, technological change, turbulence or unpredictability of change, threats and opportunities for business decline or growth, changes to competitive stance and market share
  • Information sources include but are not limited to: internal and external technical experts, subject matter publications, newspapers, documents, reports and employee inputs
  • Scenarios include but are not limited to: high, middle and low road.
  • Resource analysis includes but is not limited to: identification, classification deployment and valuation of resource required. Capability analysis includes but is not limited to: functional, value chain, benchmarking and a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats) analysis
  • Strategies include but are not limited to: scenarios which caters for product, market or market share expansion, diversification options on horizontal, concentric and conglomerate basis, and alternative integration / merger and acquisition options
  • Communication includes but is not limited to: road show, promotional material or additional training. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Identify and analyse factors contributing to business purpose, direction and values. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Current or projected business identity and purpose are identified by effective use of external and internal analysis 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Environmental scanning techniques are identified and changes to environmental factors in relation to their potential to affect the present and future vision and strategy are made. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Different sources of information are used to gather information. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Information strengths and weaknesses of the current position or opportunity are highlighted and analysed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Several scenarios are considered in the analysis 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Resources and capability analysis are done in relation to the organisations position and sustainability 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Develop the vision and strategy. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Proposed strategy is developed in consultation with stakeholders, experts and key informants and remains focused on customer, market and stakeholder needs. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Consultation processes are adequate, open, conducted in a manner, which allows for contribution and commitment from stakeholders and allow effective screening of the quality of inputs. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Realistic and rational compromises are found where conflict of interest amongst stakeholders exists. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The vision for future growth and direction of the organisation is exhibited using a strategic long-term perspective. It clarifies organisational specific behaviours, philosophy, beliefs, and values and is based on key stakeholder values. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The mission statements clearly define challenging and realistic goals. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Different, equal in value, strategies that enables the accomplishment of the development vision are developed to cater for the researched high, low and middle of the road scenarios. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    Alternative strategies are assessed in relation to each other regarding their competitive advantage, and to the creation of desired synergies 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    The final strategy clearly defines the organisation's goals and values, constraints, resources and capabilities, structures and systems and environmental factors and is formulated in such a manner that different division or departments can derive their individual goals and objectives from it. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Develop implementation plan. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Clear, realistic and measurable implementation goals and objectives are identified. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Potential problems and opportunities are identified and addressed by contingency plans. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Clear systematic chronological action steps, resources required and delivery dates are recorded in action plans. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Responsibilities and authorities, with lines of accountability for quality performance, control and improvement, are defined and documented for all affected persons. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Plans are ensured to be sufficiently communicated to all interested and affected parties before actual implementation date. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Communicate and promote vision and strategy. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The strategy is rolled out according to the implementation plan. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Deviations from the implementation plan are justified by the roll out circumstances, and facilitate the successful initiation of the strategy. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The effectiveness of the vision and the strategy are continuously audited and all recommendations and possible improvements are recorded. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Roles and responsibilities, resources, critical outcomes and milestones are clearly defined and communicated to all interested and affected parties. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Responsibilities and authority are cascaded to the next level of management in a manner, which is unambiguous, explicit, and allows for sufficient time for action to be carried out. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Different methods of communication are used to ensure understanding, commitment, creative thinking and enthusiasm with all employees. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA for The Bachelors Degree in Construction Management, NQF Level 6
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA
  • The relevant ETQA or other ETQA's, who have a Memorandum of Understanding in place with the relevant ETQA, would be responsible for moderation of learner achievements of learners who meet the requirements of this qualification 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • External and internal analysis methods and principles
  • Environmental scanning techniques
  • Strategic thinking techniques and development methods
  • Strategy communication techniques 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems

    Specific outcome
    Identify and analyse factors contributing to business purpose, direction and values

    Assessment criteria
  • Deviations from the implementation plan are justified by the roll out circumstances, and facilitate the successful initiation of the strategy
  • Potential problems and opportunities are identified and addressed by contingency plan 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others

    Specific outcome
  • Communicate and promote vision and strategy
  • Develop implementation plan

    Assessment criteria
  • Different methods of communication are used to ensure understanding, commitment, creative thinking and enthusiasm with all employees
  • Roles and responsibilities, resources, critical outcomes and milestones are clearly defined and communicated to all interested and affected parties
  • Consultation processes are adequate, open, conducted in a manner, which allows for contribution and commitment from stakeholders and allow effective screening of the quality of inputs 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Employ self management

    Specific outcome
    Develop implementation plan

    Assessment criteria
    The strategy is rolled out according to the implementation plan. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Manage information

    Specific outcome
    Identify and analyse factors contributing to business purpose, direction and values

    Assessment criteria
    Different sources of information are used to gather information 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively

    Specific outcome:
    Communicate and promote vision and strategy

    Assessment criteria
  • Different methods of communication are used to ensure understanding, commitment, creative thinking and enthusiasm with all employees.
  • Consultation processes are adequate, open, conducted in a manner, which allows for contribution and commitment from stakeholders and allow effective screening of the quality of inputs 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Demonstrate scientific and technological competence

    Specific outcome:
    Identify and analyse factors contributing to business purpose, direction and values

    Assessment criteria
    Environmental scanning techniques are identified and changes to environmental factors in relation to their potential to affect the present and future vision and strategy are made 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Understand Contextual world-systems

    Specific outcome:
    Identify and analyse factors contributing to business purpose, direction and values

    Assessment criteria
  • Alternative strategies are assessed in relation to each other regarding their competitive advantage, and to the creation of desired synergies
  • Environmental scanning techniques are identified and changes to environmental factors in relation to their potential to affect the present and future vision and strategy are made. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    Supplementary information:
  • "Strategy" in this standard refers to a plan that defines key tasks required to achieve a business goal or objective. Strategies in this standard refer to new and / or improved strategies.
  • "Strategic direction" refers to direction as stated in organisational vision, mission statement, values, strategic business objectives, business goals and objectives.
  • "Vision" refers to the broad statement of long-term purpose for which the organisation is established.
  • "Culture" refers to the values and principles, which the organisation expects to demonstrate internally and externally in staff behaviour.
  • "Strategic objectives and goals" refers to medium term (3 - 5 years) performance objectives in identified achievement areas, which directly support the achievement of vision and value statements.
  • "Business goal or objective" refers to a short-term (1 year) performance target, which directly support strategic objectives.
  • "Stakeholders" are individuals or groups which have some direct interest in the organisation and its products or services. Stakeholders typically include customers, providers, owners, shareholders, managers, employees, employee organisations and regulatory bodies. 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  58246   Bachelor of Human Settlements Development  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2018-06-30   
    Elective  48700   Bachelor of Construction Management: Built Environment  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2012-06-30  CHE 


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