Assessment Type: Case Study
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS
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PM Assignment 2 – Case Study
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Indicative Assessment Requirements for the Module;-
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• The assessment weighting for this aspect is 50%. Max 2000 Words – Individual
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Module Learning Outcomes to be Assessed:-
This module is designed to give students an opportunity to be an individual contributor, working on a project team to define, plan and manage a project. Particular focus is given to hands-on practice of the processes, developing a project plan, and using project management software to build and then present the project team results in class with a debrief of key points.
This module introduces Project Management and identifies the tools and techniques to resolve problems associated with bringing projects in on time and within an established budget. Discussion will include topics such as project scheduling, PERT/CPM, resource levelling, team dynamics and cost estimates. The student will learn how to develop project proposals and project reports
The student will learn the primary elements of Project Management to such an extent that he/she is able to develop a detailed project plan for a small or large- scale project. Additionally, the student will become familiar with negotiation, team building and quantitative estimation skills.
This module also focuses on both the manufacturing and service businesses and the internal and external operations involved at all levels of the supply chain in a global environment. Students will learn how the coordination of all the functions within these operations impacts on the movement and delivery of goods and/or services to the right place at the right time. Emphasis is placed on the importance of adopting a “total systems” approach by the firm and its networks, which enhance the value adding activities of the supply chain and its logistical application to achieve customer satisfaction. The module also demonstrates the strategic importance of developing and implementing comprehensive operations for both these types of business.
1. Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of the module, the student should be able to:
LO1 – Understand the primary concepts and practices underpinning Project management
LO2 – Be able to devise and implement a project management plan
LO3 – Work effectively within a project team
LO4 – Understand the contexts for project management and project planning in a
localized and/or global context
Case Study
Johnsons is a major player in the UK dry cleaning industry. Management has decided to move operations to a new site. The new site will allow Johnsons to expand its operational base by 50% and bid for new public sector contracts.
Currently at its site, Johnsons has a capacity to deal with 20,000 kg of laundry. However, management prefers to work at 80% of its capacity. At a recent board meeting, the HR manager has been asked to explain the reason for poor workforce planning and lack of discipline which has reduced the working capacity to 60 %. Using information from the above case study:
QUESTION 1 (ABOUT 500 WORDS) LO4, LO1
(a) Explain and Calculate the following:
i. Designed Capacity
ii. Effective Capacity
iii. Actual Output
iv. Utilisation
v. Efficiency
(10 marks)
(b) You have just been employed as a project manager to work with the HR manager. Your first task is to provide options to manage:
(i) Actual Output,
(ii) Utilisation and
(iii) Efficiency of the resources available
(20 marks)
QUESTION 2 (ABOUT 1,500 WORDS) LO3, LO2, LO4
Devise and implement a brief project management plan to include the following:
• Scope Management
• Quality Management
• Risk Management
• Communication Strategy
• End Stage Report & Lessons Report
(60 marks)
Referencing, Structure & Presentation (10 marks)
Assessment Criteria & feedback Sheet
Question 1
(a)
1 mark for each correct calculation
1 mark for each correct explanation
(10 marks)
(b) Description of options available and the impact of each option selected (20 marks)
Weak Description 1 – 3 marks
Average description 4 – 7 marks
Excellent Description 8 – 10 marks
Weak or no justification of option suitability ( 1 – 3 marks)
Average or plausible justification of option suitability ( 4 – 7 marks)
Excellent justification of option suitability ( 8 – 10 marks)
Question 2
For each plan
Weak (lacks details, little or no knowledge): 0 – 3
Average Plan (basic knowledge & understanding with limited application: 4 – 7
Excellent Plan (very good knowledge, understanding and application): 8 – 12 marks
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