BRIEF:
You are required to select one of two options presented below to complete your academic analysis. Whilst the analysis will require you to apply insights from all nine chapters, some options will require specific focus on named chapters (to be provided).
It is important that you understand some of the practical challenges you and your group may potentially face in undertaking the project, and some of the techniques used to solve these challenges.
Option 1: Project Management Process Groups Reflect on the Project Management Process Groups (initiating, planning, executing, monitoring & control and closing) and discuss some of the potential challenges you may face from these groups. Also, suggest some mitigating strategies to overcome these challenges.
LENGTH:
3,000 words (10% allowable either way, does not include title page, table of contents, appendix and references)
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:
Includes journals, papers and books sourced from the library or other university resources, Harvard or APA 6th version system, Journal Articles. General rule of one resource per 150 words.
STRUCTURE:
You may want to use the following structure to format your Subject Reflection.
• Introduction
• Discussion
• Conclusions and recommendations
• References*
*excluded from word count
MBA – Digital Operations and Project Management (Assignment due date: 30 Jan 2021) – Academic Analysis
GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES
1. Define the problem: graduates will be able to understand the broad context and complexity of an industry and the resultant challenges faced by its constituents. Students will be able to frame complex industry problems and effectively communicate them to others possessing both specialist and no specialist expertise.
2. Gather and analyse evidence: graduates will develop and refine skills of efficiently collecting, analysing and synthesising data required to identify and illuminate the roots of complex industry challenges though both qualitative and quantitative approaches.
3. Demonstrate management: graduates will develop project management knowledge and skills and then administer projects by drawing on practical experience and theoretical approaches to management. They will be able to critically apply leading management theories to specific project contexts in order to effectively achieve project goals.
4. Develop strategic vision: graduates will develop frameworks for achieving organisational change drawing on innovative and entrepreneurial solutions. They will develop strategic visions that identify business opportunities and appropriately incorporate relevant risk reasoning into proposed business solutions.
5. Demonstrate leadership: graduates will be able to communicate vision effectively and mitigate implementation risks to achieve effective change management through both creative and pragmatic approaches. Graduates will be prepared for leading organisational change.
6. Develop knowledge and skills applicable for business and industry. They will have advanced understanding of the rapidly changing business world and will be able to critically analyse business problems, apply theory to identify and implement solutions.
BRIEF:
You are required to select one of two options presented below to complete your academic analysis. Whilst the analysis will require you to apply insights from all nine chapters, some options will require specific focus on named chapters (to be provided).
It is important that you understand some of the practical challenges you and your group may potentially face in undertaking the project, and some of the techniques used to solve these challenges.
Option 1: Project Management Process Groups Reflect on the Project Management Process Groups (initiating, planning, executing, monitoring & control and closing) and discuss some of the potential challenges you may face from these groups. Also, suggest some mitigating strategies to overcome these challenges.
LENGTH:
3,000 words (10% allowable either way, does not include title page, table of contents, appendix and references)
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:
Includes journals, papers and books sourced from the library or other university resources, Harvard or APA 6th version system, Journal Articles. General rule of one resource per 150 words.
STRUCTURE:
You may want to use the following structure to format your Subject Reflection.
• Introduction
• Discussion
• Conclusions and recommendations
• References*
*excluded from word count
CONSIDERATIONS
Upon review of my essay, have I demonstrated critical thinking aligned with my chosen analysis task option? Specifically:
• Have I Identified and defined the academic concepts related to the analysis task using current academic literature?
• Have I demonstrated an analysis of these relevant concepts and topics?
• Have I demonstrated an ability to apply and integrate the relevant concepts and topics in the analysis; have I provide evidence or examples?
• Have I developed an argument and demonstrated understanding of differing points of view?
• Have I demonstrated understandings of the relevance of the chosen concepts to the overall concept of management?
• Have I demonstrated understandings of considerations and implications for contemporary management practice?
• Did I produce a quality submission? Consider presentation, referencing and a balance between academic and industry sources. Consult with your academic regarding appropriate formatting and styling.