Assignment Task:
Task:
You may include appendices to support your work, however appendices must only contain additional supporting information, and must be clearly referenced in your assignment.
You may also include tables, graphs, diagrams, Gantt chart and flowcharts that support the main report should be incorporated into the back of the assignment report that is submitted.
Any published secondary information such as annual reports and company literature, should be referenced in the main text of the assignment, in accordance of Harvard Style Referencing, and referenced at the end of the assignment.
Confidentiality
Where a learner is using organisational information that deals with sensitive material or issues, they must seek the advice and permission from that organisation about its inclusion.
Where confidentiality is an issue, learners are advised to anonymise their assignment report so that it cannot be attributed to that particular organisation.
Word Count Policy
Learners must comply with the required word count, within a margin of +10%. These rules exclude the index, headings, tables, images, footnotes, appendices and information contained within references and bibliographies.
When an assessment task requires learners to produce presentation slides with supporting notes, the word count applies to the supporting notes only.
Marking and Grades
Qualifi uses a standard marking rubric for all assignments, and you can find the details at the end of this document. Unless stated elsewhere, learners must answer all questions in the Final Assignment Structure & Format file available on the EGSM LMS.
You are requested to strictly follow the sequence of the marking rubric.
Required content for each part of the rubric must be written under its relevant heading.
Content found in irrelevant headings will not be considered for grading.
Few headings and information are required to be written twice during the sequence of the rubric. If you have not written it twice, it will not be considered for marking.
Passing Criteria
Students will not be able to pass their course if they have attained an overall passing grade of 40% but less than 50% grade on their final assignment.
Students are required to score a minimum of 50% in their final assignment in order to successfully complete their course.
Assignment Introduction
a) Background
This section sets the context for the report and provides the (brief) background information required for the reader to understand the report.
NOTE: Detailed company background should not be included here. It is best discussed in the body of the report
b) Aims/Objectives
This tells the reader what the aims/objectives of the report are. It indicates what key questions the report is trying to answer and what it is trying to achieve. Why was it written?
c) Scope
Tell the reader exactly what areas/ideas are covered in the report. This also helps to explain how the report is organized. Look at your plan and consider your headings and sub-headings.
Final Assignment Questions
Learners may use their own employment context, or that of another organisation with which they are very familiar, to base their assignment. However, in the case that they are not able to do so, please use the below scenario:
You are a senior manager at a medium sized organisation. You have been asked to conduct a project to investigate the high number of staff absences in your department. In order to understand key issues there are many factors you need to consider. Within the project you need to have clear aims and after your investigation consider options to support the aims and evaluate the impact of the course of action you wish to recommend.
Task 1 – 800 words
Create a project proposal document which aims to contribute to an organisational strategic objective. The proposal should include as a minimum:
1.1:Determination of a topic of investigation with justification for its contribution to strategic objective(s). (225 words)
1.2:Discussion of the aim, scope and objectives for the project with justification. (375 words)
1.3:Develop a suitable research methodology, to fully meet project and sponsor needs, research should consider the research bases suitability to provide the rich data needed to inform your proposals, or Project Initiation Document format, should you wish. (200 words)
The project proposal should clarify why this topic was selected and any strategic implications.
Assessment Criteria
1.1:Determine a topic of investigation that has a strategic implication.
1.2:Discuss the aim, scope and objectives of the project.
1.3:Take responsibility for and justify the topic of investigation and its aims, scope and objectives.
1.4:Formulate the project research methodology, including the project structure and research base.
Task 2 – 600 words
2.1:Assess via qualitative or quantitative means three valid sources which can be used to obtain data and information to support the aim of the project, both internal and external sources should be used. You may present valid criteria for data gathering to support your choice. (100 words)
2.2:Collate the data and information gathered and synthesise it to analyse relevancy to the project. Where possible use tools and techniques to support the identification of options and choices. Look for any clusters, stepping stones, patterns or trends. (300 words)
2.3:Determine two options or alternatives which may be selected to support the project aims. Justify why these two options are suitable from synthesising the data and information obtained. (100 words)
2.4:Analyse the two options and select one which will support the project aims stating why this choice was preferable to the other option. Where possible use a tool or technique to underpin your selection, or valid criteria for selection. (100 words)
Assessment Criteria
2.1:Assess sources of data and information that will support the aim of the project.
2.2:Synthesise the data and information for options or alternatives that support the project aims.
2.3:Critically evaluate an option or alternative that supports the project aims.
Task 3 – 400 words
3.1:Critically evaluate the research undertaken and evaluate the key features from the evaluation to draw relevant conclusions, to support positive and negative contributions to project direction and meeting project objectives and purpose. Ensure the evaluation processes are linked to the research analysis. State any constraints faced when analysing the information and how this may skew data. (200 words)
3.2:Create an action plan that will support achieving the project aim stating clear recommendations. Include any resource implication and timescales. Ensure your recommendations are linked to research analysis, evaluation and conclusions. (100 words)
3.3:Critically evaluate the impact of the project, you may wish to use san impact statement format for the purpose. The analysis should clearly critically judge any risks and the difference these will make to the identified project deliverables, and how these deliverables link to the project aims and objectives. (100 words)
Assessment Criteria
3.1:Critically evaluate the research analysis to enable conclusions to be made.
3.2:Recommend a course of action that achieves the strategic aims of the project.
3.3:Critically analyse then impact of the recommendations.
Task 4 – 700 words
4.1:Describe two possible mediums which could be used to present the results of the project. Evaluate and justify which of the two mediums should be selected. You may wish to consider the nature, category of project, conduct an audience profile, or a merits and demerits of each medium. (250 words)
4.2:Produce an action development statement, which includes a project responsibility matrix to present your accountabilities. You may wish to consider how this mergers with your Job Description, roles and responsibilities. (200 words)
4.3:Critically evaluate how the identified deliverables have contributed to the key elements of the project scoping. (250 words)
Assessment Criteria
4.1:Evaluate the medium to be used to present the result of the project and its contribution to strategic objectives.
4.2:Take responsibility for the results of the investigative project and the substantial changes and developments it brings about.
4.3:Critically evaluate the impact and success of the investigative project.
Assignment Conclusion
i) Stating the aim/ context of the assignment again
ii) Followed by a very brief summary of the main points
iii) Final comments often considering the future (for e.g.: what can be done to improve the implementation of a strategy in the future)
Marking Rubric
Excellent Good Average Needs Improv. Marks Allocated Marks Received
Executive Summary
Paragraph 1: Based on the Introduction (Introduce the topic of your report)
Paragraph 2: Summary of the body (Indicate main subjects examined in the discussion section of your report)
Paragraph 3: Summary of the conclusions
Paragraph 4: Outline recommendations, if any, in bullet points 5 Assignment Introduction
a) Background
This section sets the context for the report and provides the (brief) background information required for the reader to understand the report.
NOTE: Detailed company background should not be included here. It is best discussed in the body of the report
b) Aims/Objectives
This tells the reader what the aims/objectives of the report are. It indicates what key questions the report is trying to answer and what it is trying to achieve. Why was it written?
c) Scope
Tell the reader exactly what areas/ideas are covered in the report. This also helps to explain how the report is organized. Look at your plan and consider your headings and sub-headings.
5 1.1:Determination of a topic of investigation with justification for its contribution to strategic objective(s).
10
1.2:Discussion of the aim, scope and objectives for the project with justification.
10
1.3:Develop a suitable research methodology, to fully meet project and sponsor needs, research should consider the research bases suitability to provide the rich data needed to inform your proposals, or Project Initiation Document format, should you wish.
10
2.1:Assess via qualitative or quantitative means three valid sources which can be used to obtain data and information to support the aim of the project, both internal and external sources should be used. You may present valid criteria for data gathering to support your choice.
10 2.2:Collate the data and information gathered and synthesise it to analyse relevancy to the project. Where possible use tools and techniques to support the identification of options and choices. Look for any clusters, stepping stones, patterns or trends.
10
2.3:Determine two options or alternatives which may be selected to support the project aims. Justify why these two options are suitable from synthesising the data and information obtained.
10
2.4:Analyse the two options and select one which will support the project aims stating why this choice was preferable to the other option. Where possible use a tool or technique to underpin your selection, or valid criteria for selection.
10
3.1:Critically evaluate the research undertaken and evaluate the key features from the evaluation to draw relevant conclusions, to support positive and negative contributions to project direction and meeting project objectives and purpose. Ensure the evaluation processes are linked to the research analysis. State any constraints faced when analysing the information and how this may skew data. 10 3.2:Create an action plan that will support achieving the project aim stating clear recommendations. Include any resource implication and timescales. Ensure your recommendations are linked to research analysis, evaluation and conclusions.
10 3.3:Critically evaluate the impact of the project, you may wish to use san impact statement format for the purpose. The analysis should clearly critically judge any risks and the difference these will make to the identified project deliverables, and how these deliverables link to the project aims and objectives.
10 4.1:Describe two possible mediums which could be used to present the results of the project. Evaluate and justify which of the two mediums should be selected. You may wish to consider the nature, category of project, conduct an audience profile, or a merits and demerits of each medium.
10 4.2:Produce an action development statement, which includes a project responsibility matrix to present your accountabilities. You may wish to consider how this mergers with your Job Description, roles and responsibilities.
10 4.3:Critically evaluate how the identified deliverables have contributed to the key elements of the project scoping.
10 Assignment Conclusion
i) Stating the aim/ context of the assignment again
ii) Followed by a very brief summary of the main points
iii) Final comments often considering the future (for e.g.: what can be done to improve the implementation of a strategy in the future) 5
Harvard Style of References 10
Assignment Formatting (Page Numbering, Header, Footer, etc.) 5
Total 160
Assessment Criteria
Distinguished Excellent Good Proficient Basic Marginal Unacceptable
Criteria 80+ 70 60 50 40 30 0
Content (alignment with assessment criteria) Extensive evaluation and synthesis of ideas; includes substantial original thinking Comprehensive critical evaluation and synthesis of ideas; includes coherent original thinking Adequate evaluation and synthesis of key ideas beyond basic descriptions; includes original thinking Describes main ideas with evidence of evaluation; includes some original thinking Describes some of the main ideas but omits some concepts; limited evidence of evaluation; confused original thinking Largely incomplete description of main issues; misses key concepts; no original thinking Inadequate information or containing information not relevant to the topic
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