EBUS614: Project and Portfolio Management in Organizations

EBUS614: Project and Portfolio Management in Organizations

Instructions/Descriptions

EBUS614: Project and Portfolio Management in Organizations

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Instructions

Weighting:

This assignment counts for 100% of the final module mark.

Word limit:

Maximum 3,000 words.

Presentation of your work:

In order to avoid Academic Integrity (plagiarism) issues, please ensure you use an appropriate referencing method when citing material from other sources to support your points. The Management School usually recommends the Harvard Referencing Style; more information on referencing can be found on the Library webpages (

This assignment must be word-processed. Please use the Tahoma font and a minimum size of 12

Please use double-line spacing

Online Submission procedure:

You must submit your assignment to Turnitin (a plagiarism and collusion detection system) via Canvas. If you do not submit to Turnitin your work will not be marked.

To submit via TurnItIn, log-in to Canvas and upload your Word-processed coursework using the TurnItIn link in the Assessment folder. Note that Turnitin does not permit multiple submission attempts – your submission is accepted as first and final.

Cheating:

You are permitted to discuss your general understanding of the assignment with peers on the course but you must write up your assignment alone. University regulations about cheating – especially Academic Integrity issues such as COLLUSION and PLAGIARISM (copying from sources without sufficient acknowledgement) – apply.

Legitimate Late Submission:

If your work is likely to be late for medical or other unforeseen causes, please contact the student support office (in particular the Learning and Teaching Support Officers – ulmsltso@liverpool.ac.uk) for guidance and support.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please view a list of frequently asked questions about this assignment in Appendix B at the end of this document.

Coursework Requirements

In the following pages you will be given details of a case study. You must use the information given within the case study to produce a report that would be delivered to your line-manager. The report must include the following elements.

NOTE: The suggested wordcount for each section is only a suggestion; you do not have to stick to these wordcounts.

Introduction

Suggested wordcount: approximately 500 words

Write a short background on the importance of using project management to manage this particular project. You should cite academic literature to support your points.

Feasibility Study

Suggested wordcount: approximately 1,000 words

Your line manager has asked you to produce a feasibility study for the project. Your feasibility study should include the following elements:

Use the Net Present Value (NPV) estimating technique to explain if the project is acceptable or not. The table below shows the cash flow for the project over the next 5 years. The Interest rate (r) for this project is 10%. Make sure you show your calculations in your explanation.

Produce a SWOT Analysis for the project and explain whether you believe the project is worthwhile pursuing. Use citations to academic literature to support your points.

Project Plan

Suggested wordcount: approximately 500 words

Use details from Appendix A below to create a project plan for the project. Your plan should include the following elements:

The completed Work Breakdown Structure

i.e. you should reproduce the entire table shown in Appendix A and fill in all of the blank fields

The Network Diagram

To draw the Network Diagram you can either:

Use a computer application such as Microsoft Word / PowerPoint / Excel, or

Manually draw the network on a piece of paper, take a photograph of this and then place this photograph in your assignment. If you use this method, please ensure that your writing is legible (i.e. clear and easy to read)

The Critical Path

i.e. Explain which tasks are / are not on the Critical Path

Personal Reflection

Suggested wordcount: approximately 1,000 words

Using what you have learned from the module’s Workshops, write a personal reflection on why you feel you would make a good project manager. You can write this section in the first person, but remember to cite academic literature to support your points.

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Word Limit: Maximum 3,000 words

Grading

Your report will be marked based on the 4 sections given above, together with your use of academic literature throughout your report.

Therefore, the weighting for each section is as follows:

Introduction – 20%

Feasibility Study – 20%

Project Plan – 20%

Personal Reflection – 20%

Use of Academic Literature (i.e. the quality of your Reading and Referencing throughout your report) – 20%

More information is contained within the Marking Criteria section located in Appendix C of this document.

EBUS614: Project and Portfolio Management in Organizations

RUBRIC Excellent Quality 95-100%   Introduction 45-41 points The context and relevance of the issue, as well as a clear description of the study aim, are presented. The history of searches is discussed. Literature Support 91-84  points The context and relevance of the issue, as well as a clear description of the study aim, are presented. The history of searches is discussed. Methodology 58-53 points With titles for each slide as well as bulleted sections to group relevant information as required, the content is well-organized. Excellent use of typeface, color, images, effects, and so on to improve readability and presenting content. The minimum length criterion of 10 slides/pages is reached. Average Score 50-85% 40-38 points More depth/information is required for the context and importance, otherwise the study detail will be unclear. There is no search history information supplied. 83-76  points There is a review of important theoretical literature, however there is limited integration of research into problem-related ideas. The review is just partly focused and arranged. There is research that both supports and opposes. A summary of the material given is provided. The conclusion may or may not include a biblical integration. 52-49  points The content is somewhat ordered, but there is no discernible organization. The use of typeface, color, graphics, effects, and so on may sometimes distract from the presenting substance. It is possible that the length criteria will not be reached. Poor Quality 0-45% 37-1 points The context and/or importance are lacking. There is no search history information supplied. 75-1 points There has been an examination of relevant theoretical literature, but still no research concerning problem-related concepts has been synthesized. The review is just somewhat focused and organized. The provided overview of content does not include any supporting or opposing research. The conclusion has no scriptural references. 48-1 points There is no logical or apparent organizational structure. There is no discernible logical sequence. The use of typeface, color, graphics, effects, and so on often detracts from the presenting substance. It is possible that the length criteria will not be reached. EBUS614: Project and Portfolio Management in Organizations Place the Order Here: https://standardwriter.com/orders/ordernow / https://standardwriter.com/

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