Coursework Assignment Brief Semester: C16 Summer 2016 Module Code: PM206 Module Title: Logistics and Operations Management Programme BSc (Hons) Oil & Gas Management; BSc (Hons) Business Management; BSc (Hons) Management with Human Resource Management; BSc (Hons) Business Management & Information Technology; BSc (Hons) Human Resource Management with Information Systems; BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Information Systems. Level: Level 5 Awarding Body: Plymouth University Module Leader Jonathan Lawal Format: Report Presentation: No Any special requirements: ï‚· All work should be submitted on the Student Portal. ï‚· Work to be submitted in a professional manner, and as directed by the Module Leader. Word Limit: 2,000 words (with 10% plus or minus leeway) Deadline date for submission: Thursday, 12th August 2016 Learning outcomes to be examined in this assessment ï‚· Critically evaluate methods of planning and organising efficient operations and networking. ï‚· Analyse the problems of controlling component activities and of controlling quality ï‚· Critically discuss methods of project evaluation and of scheduling resources Page 1 of 5 Percentage of marks awarded for module: This assignment is worth 50% of the total marks for the module Assessment criteria Explanatory comments on the assessment criteria Maximum marks for each section Knowledge and Research (content, relevance, and originality) Clear demonstration of rigorous research from recognised authoritative sources. Audience focus. Meeting the deliverables. 55% Writing and Presentation (format, references or bibliography, and style) Rigorous use of the Harvard Methodology for citation and referencing; page numbering; correct display of direct quotations. 10% Argument and Analysis (critical analysis, evaluation, and application) Constructive critical analysis, introduction, conclusion. Demonstration of a clear understanding of the issues. Use of academic models. Full articulation of ideas developed. Offering well- argued solutions and/or alternatives if and where appropriate. 35% Page 2 of 5 Background As a consultant to an international organisation, you are required to review the organisation’s operations strategy and provide a detailed report on your findings. Assignment Task 1. Show how will your chosen organisation compete within its business area. 2. Start your report using the four processes of operations strategy stages, and how these apply to your chosen organisation. a. Operations strategy formulation b. Operations strategy implementation c. Operations strategy monitoring d. Operations strategy control 3. Analyse the different business/competitive strategies the organisation might employ using the different operations objectives. 4. Detail the operations management contributions to the organisations’ strategy improvement. 5. Conclude your report and provide recommendations Total Marks for Assignment: 100 Page 3 of 5

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