Project Brief

Module Title: Project Management

Submission Instructions:

This project is to be submitted electronically

1. This project must be submitted electronically by 2pm on the submission date 2. To submit electronically you must upload your work to the e-submission area within the respective module on blackboard. Click Submit> Browse (find the correct file to upload) Upload> Submit 3. Multiple drafts can be submitted up to the submission date. 4. Please remember you must leave at least 24 hours between submissions if you make changes to your work. Each submission will overwrite the previous one until the due date and time has passed. 5. You will receive a digital receipt as proof of submission. This will be sent to your Bucks e-mail address; please keep this for reference. 6. You are reminded of the Universitys regulations on cheating and plagiarism. In submitting your project you are acknowledging that you have read and understood these regulations. 7. Late submission within 10 working days of the deadline will result in the mark being capped at a maximum of 40%. Beyond this time the work will not be marked. 8. You are reminded that it is your responsibility to keep an electronic copy of your project for future reference.

Instructions to Students: Scenario As the working owner of a decorating company, you have won a contract for implementing the repair and restoration work for a small local hall. After some careful planning, you have decided on the tasks which need to be undertaken in order to complete the contract. The tasks have been placed in Table A, but are in no particular order. In order to complete the project successfully, you need to purchase all the materials required; allocate the labour needed (you have three employees) and calculate how long the work will take. Points to consider: You are new in the area money is tight and you are seeking work for small and medium sized contracts - how about some marketing? No week-end work

You pay three people: Tom and Harry, 12 each per hour and Tina at a day rate of 110. You charge yourself out at 150 per day. 1. Customise the columns in order to display only the required information 2. The material costs as follows: Preparation materials 300 Undercoat 100 Paint 250 Floor varnish 335 Printing materials 100 (you are allocating the cost to this job) Administration 250 Storage is not a problem, as there is an outhouse nearby.

Remember, this project is defining the pure cost of the project, NOT the allocated of overheads nor the profit.

This project tests the following Learning Outcomes for the module: LO1. Critically analyse the major factors and performance requirements of project management. LO3.Evaluate the relationships between processes, deliverables, roles and the management using key project management techniques. LO4. Evaluate alternative strategies in order to meet stakeholder requirements. LO5. Evaluate the Risk Management issues and contingency planning techniques as applied to projects. The Project Task:

The Project Tasks: Task 1 After considering the projects requirements and using the blank table below, sort out the tasks and then fill in the dependencies (from Table A below) Give each task an alphabetical ID (A-L). Clearly explain why each activity depends on other(s). [10 marks] THE TASKS AS THIS STAGE ARE IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER TABLE A

Task Design of new marketing materials Printing of new marketing materials Hand over to clients Remove furnishings/curtains Replace furnishings/curtains Clean and prepare area Distribute marketing materials locally Undercoat walls/windows Painting walls/windows Repair/restore walls/windows Clean/varnish flooring Final Tidy

Time(days) 0.25 0.50 0.25 0.25 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 0.25

No People 2 1 1 3 3 2 1 3 2 2 1 3

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Dependencies

Task 2 Develop a network diagram manually, AS TAUGHT (activities on arrows) clearly showing the relationships between activities. Calculate the EST, LST and EFT,LFT for each node. Calculate the expected total project time for your project and show the possible paths through the network, explaining which one and why its the critical path. [30 marks] Task 3 Using Microsoft Project 2007 (available on most computers on campus), plan the project, taking into account your results from Tasks 1 and 2. Ensure that your plan covers all the requirements set out in the scenario. Marks will be awarded for correct costing, including sensible manpower and material allocation. The baseline design should look professional and include a title, a customised ID column; and correctly linked bars. [40 marks]

Note: Before uploading your project on BB, check that the Gantt chart is well presented and also check the cash flow to ensure that all costs have been accounted for.

Task 4 You are required to prepare a Risk Analysis for FIVE different risks that could affect your project. Analyse the risks involved and develop strategies for dealing with them. Present your Risk Analysis and Risk Management strategies/mitigations in the form of a table, AS TAUGHT, accompanied by a commentary of not more than 500 words. [20 marks]

Assessment Criteria:

Task Possible 1. Sort out the tasks and then fill in the dependencies (using the table provided). Clearly explain why each activity depends on 10 other(s). 2. Develop a network diagram manually, AS TAUGHT (activities on arrows) clearly showing the relationships between activities. Calculate the EET and LET for each node. Calculate the expected total project time for your project and show the possible paths through the network, explaining which one and why its the critical path. 3.Using Microsoft Project 2007, plan the project. Your Microsoft Project document should be uploaded online, on BB 4.Prepare a Risk Analysis for FIVE different risks that could affect your project. Analyse the risks involved and develop strategies for dealing with them. Present your Risk Analysis and Risk Management strategies/mitigations in the form of a table, AS TAUGHT, accompanied by a commentary of not more than 500 words TOTAL TOTAL MARK : 30

Achieved

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100

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA GRADE A the student has clearly covered all the tasks to an extremely high standard. The project is well thought out, with lots of detail and professionally presented in every aspect. The marking scheme indicates a percentage of 70 or over. GRADE B the student has covered all the tasks to a high standard although not quite to the level of Grade A. The project contains lot of information and detail although not all the tasks have been thoroughly undertaken. The marking scheme indicates a percentage of between 60 and 69

GRADE C - the student has made a reasonable attempt at this project. However, more thought and care could have been taken. The tasks contain some detail although the project has not been so professionally presented as Grades A and B. The marking scheme indicates a percentage of between 50 and 59. GRADE D the student has made some attempt at this project. However, much of the necessary detail is missing and some parts are incomplete. There is evidence to suggest that there is only a basic understanding of the subject. The marking scheme indicates a percentage of between 40 and 49. REFER the student has made a basic attempt at this project. Parts of the project are either missing or barely answered. This is evidence to suggest that there are areas of no understanding of the subject. The marking scheme indicates a percentage of between 35 and 39 FAIL little attempt has been made at this project. The work has been carelessly presented and little effort has been made to collate the tasks. There is clear evidence to suggest lack of skills and understanding of project management. Marking scheme indicates a percentage of less than 35

Quality Assurance Record

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