Unit 42 Project Management for Business edexcel Assessment Activity Front Sheet This front sheet must be completed by the learner (where appropriate) and included with the work submitted for assessment. Learner Name | Date Issued ~ —THandin Date ~—~—~—~—~—~«| Submitted on 06. = lua = oe = Qualification | Level § Edexcel BTEC Higher Nation: (QcF) | "Unit 42 | | Project Management for Business ~ 15 credits } Assignment 4 will give learners the opportunity to achieve: Learning Outcome 1 ~ understand project management principles Learning Outcome 2 — be able to manage a project's human resources Learning Outcome 3 - be able to apply project processes and procedures [ No__| numbers fq | a) describe the background and principles of | project management \ | b) appraise the viability of projects and develop | success/failure criteria | | c) explain the principlés behind project | management systems and procedures | | | d) explain the key elements involved in | terminating projects and conducting post- project appraisals a) identify the most appropriate organisational _ ! | structure, roles and responsibilities of participants within a project b) control and coordinate a project ¢) assess project leadership requirements and qualities d) plan and specify human resources and tequirements for a projectUnit 42 Project Management for Business 3 a) prepare project plans and establish the | | project organisation | i _ b) apply project scheduling, estimating and cost i | control techniques | |) analyse the methods used to measure project | i | performance | | | d) explain project change control procedures and evaluate the completed project | Learner’s Declaration | | certify that the work submitted for this assignment is my own Learner signature: Date:Unit 42 Project Management for Business Level 5 Edexcel BTEC Higher National in Business (QCF) Unit 42: Project Management for Business | Assignment 1 - Project Management for Business | Purpose 5, i ich the | | The purpose of this assignment is to provide a framework within which | learner can: + understand project management principles * be able to manage a project’s human resources [ be able to apply project processes and procedures | Scenario | You work in the training section of a large financial institution. AS part ot sidan, | | role your function is to assist your line manager and help eee pte ba | | for both new and existing staff A’ou have been asked to help pro lie Cee | | training sessions on project management and to prepare project p ae pase | | project people, processes and procedures which an organisation cot pe | Task 1 — Project management principles | | You will need to prepare a 10-15 minute presentation which illustrates project | | management principles | | | Select one organisation - this could be your own organisation, one you are familiar | with, oF a case study provided by your tutor. | \ ‘in your presentation include copies of slides, presenter notes and handouts. \ | Drawing on appropriate theory ensure you cover the following: | \ a) provide a description of the background and principles of project | management, systems and procedures | | b) appraise the viability of projects showing how success/failure criteria of projects are developed c) explain the principles behind project management systems and procedures 4) explain the key elements involved in terminatin i : i rojects Post-project appraisals Ig projects and conducting This provides evidence for 1a, b,c, dunit 42 Project Management for Business task 2 ~ Project organisation and people your manager is very pleased with the material you have produced and has asked Your Minclude some additional slides on the organisation and people required for a Zuccesstul project identify the most appropriate organisational structure, roles, responsibilities and participants including resources for controlling and coordinating the project. Assess project leadership requirements and qualities and plan and specify human Proftirees and requirements for a project in a brief report This provides evidence for 2a, b,c, d Task 3 - Project processes and procedures | On the basis of an organisation with which you are familiar or a case study given to \ you for consideration it is suggested that you prepare a briefing paper which outlines \ “the relevant factors to be addressed in respect to project processes and procedures | including: | | a) preparing project plans and establishing the project organisation \ b) applying project scheduling, estimating and cost control techniques | | c) ananalysis of the methods used to measure project performance d) explain project change control procedures and how the completed project is | evaluated This provides evidence for 3a, b, c,d * Your work should be handed in by (insert date) | + Assessment feedback will be provided by (insert date)unit 42 Project Management for Business GRADE DESCRIPTORS — Ul [GRADE DESCRIPTORS ant The learner must: 2 Select/design and apply ‘appropriate ethods/techniques. a2 M3 Present and communicate appropriate dings INIT 42 [ The learner's evidence shows: — PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR BUSINESS “INDICATIVE CHARACTERISTICS Identify appropriate project management strategies and apply these well to the business environment Reflect clear insight into appropriate solutions in respect to project resourcing and organisation ‘Select and apply appropriate techniques for evaluating the completed project and applying project scheduling, estimating and cost contro! techniques Display a clear and logical structure Use appropriate media and present work ina business formatunit 42 Project Management for B (DISTINCTION: “pt Use eritical reflection Yo evaluate and justify ¥ lid conclusions jusiness : a 2 ‘own work Evaluate the impact of project management techniques on businesses in a justified and critical manner L lity for managing and organising activities ‘Autonomy and independence have been used when completing the tasks All activities have been planned ‘Minimal tutor guidance and advice has been sought | D3 Demonstrate convergentllateral/creative thinking | Refiects lateral and creative thinking In discussing the relationship between project management and performance reflect convergentlateral/creative thinking