Project Planning and Control Assignment 1

Module title	Project Management, Leadership and Skills: Planning and Control
CRN	53406 / 53411 / 53413
Programmes
MSc Digital Business
MSc International Events Management
MSc Operations Management
Level	7
Assessment title  Assignment 1 : Project Planning and Control

Overall report presentation including spelling and grammar

Word processed (letter size 12, times new roman, 1.5 space), fully referenced (Harvard Referencing System)

You are required to follow the University’s regulations regarding plagiarism and citing sources and references used. Assignments may not be submitted late. Marking penalties for late submission will follow the University regulations for PMC and late submission. Lecturers are not able to give extension.

NB:

Please add the course name and your student identity number to the title page.

Ensure you put your word count on your title page as well.

University lateness and plagiarism rules apply.

Please follow a report format. Therefore, you should have a title page, contents page, sections and sub sections, page numbers, appendix section etc. Please note if you are uncertain on how to present and structure a report then visit the university library website or ask for assistance.

Please do use diagrams, illustrations, tables, graphics etc. wherever these are helpful, and remember that these do not count towards your word limit. If you do use these, please do not put them in the appendices if they are part of your discussion. Appendices are the appropriate places to put supporting material, however, remember if the reader is satisfied with the main points of your discussion, the supporting information within the appendices may not even be reviewed.

Please try to use theory explicitly at all stages, but do not spend too much time describing a theory. While you must be explicit about the theories, models, techniques etc. that you use, you can assume that the reader is familiar with them. What the reader requires is evidence of your ability to understand and apply the theory and learn from in order to support the development of your findings and/or ideas.

You must cite all sources on which you have relied, for example textbooks, journal articles, web pages etc. using the Harvard Bibliographic referencing system. If you do not cite all sources, then you may be accused of plagiarism, and that may endanger your success in passing the module. If you are in any doubt about how to reference your work, please obtain guidance from the library and/or your academic librarian(s) for this module.

Assessed intended learning outcomes: Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of the module the student will be able to:

1. Apply knowledge of the theory and practice of project planning and control and the use of Project Management methods and techniques.

2. Critically evaluate the use of techniques in leading, planning, control and process management.

3. Demonstrate a sound understanding of the importance of Project Management in the development and maintenance of sustainable and global organisations operating in complex market environments

4. Develop knowledge and application of the techniques of estimating, forecasting and resource management

5. Critically appraise project outcomes for the purpose of improvement

Assessed intended learning outcomes: Practical, Professional or Subject Specific Skills

1. Leads by example - as high levels of self-awareness, emotional and social intelligence, empathy and compassion, and able to identify mental well-being in others. Work collaboratively enabling empowerment and delegation - acts with humility and authenticity, is credible, confident and resilient.

2. Judgement and Challenge - Takes personal accountability aligned to clear values. Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to challenge when making decisions and solving problems - instils confidence demonstrating honesty, integrity, openness, and trust.

3. Courage & Curiosity - is confident and brave, willing to innovate, seeks new ideas and looks for contingencies. Manages complexity and ambiguity, comfortable in uncertainty, and is pragmatic.

4. Valuing Difference - engaging with all, is ethical and demonstrates inclusivity, recognizing diversity, championing, and enabling cultural inclusion. Empowers and motivates to inspire and support others.

5. Professional Reflects on own performance, demonstrates professional standards in relation behaviour and ongoing development. Advocates the use of good practice within and outside the organisation.

Assessed intended learning outcomes: Transferable Skills and other Attributes

1. Work independently and with others in analysing and presenting solutions to Project Management planning, control and process problems.

2. Locate, synthesise and critically evaluate recent/current information from a wide range of published literature in Project Management

3. Communicate effectively through a variety of media to different audiences.

4. Make decisions in complex and unpredictable situations using tools and techniques appropriate to the module.

5. Use terminology associated with the subject area accurately and in a way, which demonstrates sophisticated knowledge and understanding.

Module Aims

The overall aim of the module is to allow students to explore approaches and methods required to leading and manage complex projects.

To develop an understanding of the planning, control and other processes utilised in the effective operation of project management

To appreciate and develop leadership skills for the management of organisational projects and the change and resource processes required for effective project management

Word count

The maximum word count is 3000 words (+/- 10%). Your word count is from the introduction to conclusion sections. Therefore, it does not include title page, contents page, reference section, appendices etc. If the assignment exceeds these limits; the work in excess of 3000 is not marked.

Late submission:

All work submitted late will be capped at the pass mark of 50%, there is no sliding scale.

Feedback arrangements

You can expect to receive feedback

Two working weeks (excluding University Seasonal Closing) after the submission date.

Marks and written feedback will be available on the RKC campus

You will be informed per email about the availability of the feedback

Please email your RKC tutor should you require specific feedback following the release of your results.

Support arrangements

You can obtain support for this assessment by attending your module lectures, seminars and drop in sessions. The seminars and drop in session provide you with good opportunities to ask questions to provide clarity and direction on the subject and addressing the assessment brief.

You can e-mail the tutor and visit the module forum for the regular updates that can directly support your learning in the subject and in developing your assignment.

askUS

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Good Academic Conduct and Academic Misconduct

Students are expected to learn and demonstrate skills associated with good academic conduct (academic integrity). Good academic conduct includes the use of clear and correct referencing of source materials. Here is a link to where you can find out more about the skills which students require http://www.salford.ac.uk/skills-for-learning.

Academic Misconduct is an action which may give you an unfair advantage in your academic work. This includes plagiarism, asking someone else to write your assessment for you or taking notes into an exam. The University takes all forms of academic misconduct seriously. You can find out how to avoid academic misconduct here https://www.salford.ac.uk/skills-for-learning.

Assessment Information

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Personal Mitigating Circumstances

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Personal Tutor/Student Progression Administrator

If you have any concerns about your studies, contact your Personal Tutor or your Student Progression Administrator.

Level 7 undergraduate Generic Grade Descriptors for ‘Knowledge’

Outstanding - 100-90: Outstanding knowledge. Theory is linked to practice to an exceptional level and may be used to formulate new questions, ideas or challenges.

Excellent – 80-89: Integrates the complexity of a range of knowledge and excellent understanding of its relevance.
Excellent depth of knowledge in a variety of contexts. Coherent and systematic application of theory to practice

Very Good – 70-79: Comprehensive knowledge demonstrating very good depth and breadth. Clear insight into links between theory and practice. Demonstrates ability to transfer knowledge between different contexts appropriately. Consistently accurate level of knowledge in depth and breath.

Good – 60-69: Consistently relevant accurate knowledge with good depth and breadth. Clear and relevant application of theory to practice. Good identification of key themes. Good demonstration of depth and breadth of knowledge.

Fair – 50-59: Mostly accurate knowledge with satisfactory depth and breadth of knowledge. Sound integration of theory and practice with satisfactory identification of key themes. Fair demonstration of depth and breadth of knowledge.

Adequate – 40-49: Basic knowledge with occasional inaccuracies appropriate yet basic integration of theory and practice. Superficial depth or limited breadth with unsatisfactory identification of key themes. Basic knowledge demonstrated with some inaccuracies.

Unsatisfactory – 30-39: Limited evidence of knowledge. Inappropriate links between theory and practice.
Inadequate identification of key themes.

Poor – 20-29: Inconsistent or inaccurate knowledge. Limited and inappropriate or inaccurate links between theory and practice. Poor identification of key themes.

Very Poor – 10-19: Virtually no relevant knowledge demonstrated. Fails to adequately demonstrate links between theory and practice. Very poor identification of key themes.

Extremely Poor – 1-9: Totally inadequate demonstration of required knowledge. Not able to link theory to practice. No appropriate themes identified.