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PROJ6010_Assessment_2_Brief_Update_2018 PROJ6010_Assessment_2_Brief_Update_2018.Docx Page 1 of 6 ASSESSMENT BRIEF Subject Code and Title PROJ 6010 Project Management Application: Construction Assessment 2 Case Study: Case Study 1 - Project influences, viability and planning Individual/Group Individual Report Length 2000 word report Learning Outcomes 1. Critically analyse the construction sector, market and environment to identify the critical factors that impact on global project management process and practice in this market specifically, and develop strategies for addressing these sectoral specificities. 2. Demonstrate mastery in the application of project management tools and techniques within a range of complex construction project management situations. Submission End of Module 4 Weighting 40% Total Marks 40 marks Context: As you read in this module’s Learning Resources, note that nearly every project operates in an environment that provides both opportunities and threats. Project managers often enter into early project design phases by analysing the most significant of these potential influences, referred to collectively as PESTLE (Political, Economic, Social, Technical, Legal, and Environmental). These can be of significant importance in public construction projects, such as the one presented in the case study in this Module’s Learning Resources. In this Assignment, you will begin an analysis of this case study that you will revisit in other modules throughout this course. PROJ6010_Assessment_2_Brief_Update_2018.Docx Page 2 of 6 Instructions: To prepare for this assignment: • Read the case study in this module’s Learning Resources. • Review this module’s readings, particularly the topic of PESTLE. Consider the PESTLE influences that might impact a project. • Consider the following construction project areas: o Technical o Financial o Ecological o Market With these thoughts in mind, write an - 2000 word paper that addresses the following: Part A: Project Influences (Module 1) • Analyse the case study from PESTLE perspective. Include in your analysis the impact (if any) of each PESTLE element. • As the Project Manager for the project, what steps might you have taken to prepare for these influences? Explain how each of these steps would have positively impacted the project’s success. • Evaluate the decision to build. In your opinion, was the decision to build a good one? Explain your position. Part B: Assessing Project Viability (Module 2) • Describe the decisions you would need to focus on first regarding project feasibility. • Assess how you might approach the size and scale of the construction project. • Analyse the need for estimations of project cost and profitability. • Explain how you would decide whether the decisions were effective and the recommendations you would make for those that were not effective. PROJ6010_Assessment_2_Brief_Update_2018.Docx Page 3 of 6 Part C: Project Planning (Module 2) • Analyse the role of each of the following plans that need to be implemented in the construction project: o Value Management o Risk Management o Quality Management o Change Management o Environmental Management o Health & Safety Management o Resources Management • Describe the impact these plans might have on the project. Complete Part 1: Project Influences in Module 1. Complete Part 2: Assessing Project Viability and Part 3: Project Planning in Module 2. At the end of Module 4, you will submit the entire Assignment (including Parts 1-3). You will be marked on the completed final report that comprises of all three parts according to the rubric below. PROJ6010_Assessment_2_Brief_Update_2018.docx Page 4 of 6 Learning Rubrics - Assessment 1 (Parts A, B and C inclusive ) Assessment Attributes Fail (0-49) Pass (50-64) Credit (65-74) Distinction (75-84) High Distinction (85-100) Critically analyse the construction sector, market and environment to identify the critical factors that impact on global project management process and practice in this market specifically, and develop strategies for addressing these sectoral specificities. Points for this criteria 30 • Does not critically analyse the construction sector and /or factors that impact the global project management process • Provides an analysis of the construction sector, market and the factors that impact a global project management process • Critically analyses the construction sector-specific global project management process • Critically analyses and elaborates each step in the construction sector-specific global project management process • Shows innovation / superior insight in the process of analysing issues of the construction sector-specific global project management process Demonstrate mastery in the application of project management tools and techniques within a range of complex construction project management situations. Points for this criteria Does not succeed in applying appropriate PM tools and techniques within the construction PM approach. Applies appropriate PM tools and techniques within the construction PM approach to at least two construction PM situations. Successfully applies PM tools and techniques within the construction PM approach to a range of construction PM situations Demonstrates advanced and integrated understanding in applying PM tools and techniques within a range of construction PM situations. • Elaborates key considerations for each step in the application of PM tools and techniques within the construction PM approach. • Demonstrates a systematic and PROJ6010_Assessment_2_Brief_Update_2018.docx Page 5 of 6 30 critical understanding of PM tools and techniques within a wide range of construction PM situations Use of academic and discipline conventions and sources of evidence Points for this criteria 20 Poorly written with errors in spelling, grammar. Demonstrates inconsistent use of good quality, credible and relevant research sources to support and develop ideas. There are mistakes in using the APA style. Is written according to academic genre (e.g. with introduction, conclusion or summary) and has accurate spelling, grammar, sentence and paragraph construction. Demonstrates consistent use of credible and relevant research sources to support and develop ideas, but these are not always explicit or well developed. There are no mistakes in using the APA style. Is well-written and adheres to the academic genre (e.g. with introduction, conclusion or summary). Demonstrates consistent use of high quality, credible and relevant research sources to support and develop ideas. There are no mistakes in using the APA style. Is very well-written and adheres to the academic genre. Consistently demonstrates expert use of good quality, credible and relevant research sources to support and develop appropriate arguments and statements. Shows evidence of reading beyond the key reading There are no mistakes in using the APA style. Expertly written and adheres to the academic genre. Demonstrates expert use of high-quality, credible and relevant research sources to support and develop arguments and position statements. Shows extensive evidence of reading beyond the key reading There are no mistakes in using the APA Style. PROJ6010_Assessment_2_Brief_Update_2018.docx Page 6 of 6 Effective communication Points for this criteria 20 Difficult to understand for audience, no logical/clear structure, poor flow of ideas, argument lacks supporting evidence. No effort is made to keep audience engaged, audience cannot follow the line of reasoning. Little use of presentation aids, or the presentation aids and material used are irrelevant. Information, arguments and evidence are presented in a way that is not always clear and logical. Attempts are made to keep the audience engaged, but not always successful. Line of reasoning is often difficult to follow. Presentation aids are used more for effect than relevance. Information, arguments and evidence are well presented, mostly clear flow of ideas and arguments. The audience is mostly engaged, line of reasoning is easy to follow. Effective use of presentation aids. Information, arguments and evidence are very well presented, the presentation is logical, clear and well supported by evidence. Engages the audience, demonstrates cultural sensitivity. Carefully and well prepared presentations aids are used. Expertly presented; the presentation is logical, persuasive, and well supported