lack of application of Project Management concepts

ASSESSMENT 1 BRIEF
Subject Code and Title PROJ6003 – Project Execution and Control
Assessment Integrated Change Control Report
Individual/Group Individual
Length 2000 words (+/- 10%)
Learning Outcomes The Subject Learning Outcomes demonstrated by successful completion of the task below include:
a) Critically evaluate, justify and apply project management tools and techniques to execute, manage change and control local and global projects.
Weighting 35%
Total Marks 100 marks
Assessment Task
Write an Individual Report on the assigned Case Study with a critical evaluation outlining a change to be implemented. Identify the Integrated Change Control Complexities (change impact analysis, tools and techniques to manage the change, integrated change control process), proposed mitigations and possible Learnings; they all must be incorporated in the Report.
The Case Study is available at the Key Learning Resources link or will be sent to you as an announcement by your Learning Facilitator via the Announcement link in the main navigation menu of PROJ6003: Project Execution and Control. To be successful in this assessment, please read Modules 1 to 3.
Context
During project execution, project managers ensure that project work is completed as specified in the Project Management Plan and according to project requirements. However, requirements may change throughout the course of a project. Changes thus need to be controlled, ensuring that all of their impacts upon the project are managed effectively and are incorporated into existing management plans and project baselines.
The process of directing and managing project work requires project managers to take on numerous responsibilities and to exhibit characteristics such as attention to detail, constant communication and effective leadership.
Assessment 1 is an individual report, which will provide you the opportunity to apply insights formed from your review of the assigned Case Study.
These insights encourage a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by the project team in managing large or complex projects, particularly when adopting global project management methodologies such as PMI and Axelos standards.
Instructions
To complete this assessment task, you must:

Read and analyse the given Case Study.
• Refer to your subject notes, lecture slides and any additional research you may conduct that may add value to your report.
Complete the report addressing the following requirements:
a) Identify one change you believe is required for the Case Study.
b) Justify this proposed change by applying the tools and techniques from quality management in identifying the root cause(s) for the issues found in the Case Study.
c) Critically analyse the impacts of your change proposal on scope, time, cost and quality of the project.
d) Propose and justify tools and techniques used to manage the change.
e) Explain what processes are involved in submitting your change request, given the scale of your change proposal, and address responsibilities, considering the stakeholders from your Case Study.
f) Identify and discuss options (at least 2) to satisfy the proposed change and any risks associated with each of these options.
g) Complete the Change Request Form (CRF) provided in the Assessments menu of PROJ6003:
Project Execution and Control subject site on Blackboard or one that is used from a workplace.
The report should consist of the following structure:
• A Title Page with subject code and name, assignment title, student’s name, student ID, lecturer’s name, word count and date submitted.
? An Executive Summary (150–200 words) providing a summary of your report, containing key findings, tools and techniques used, methodology, constraints and recommendations. This section allows the reader to rapidly become acquainted with a large portion of your material. It is usually around 10% of your report and written last.
? A Table of Contents with the structure of the report, including page numbers and headings.
? An Introduction (150–200 words) that will also serve as your statement of purpose for the report — this means that you will tell the reader what you are going to cover in your report as well as provide:

Background of the Case Study and context of the report
What the reader can expect to find in the body of the report

? The Body of the Report (1350–1600 words) in which you will cover the seven (7) requirements listed in point 2 above (a – f). This section of your report will contain the information that is required to demonstrate your understanding of the Case Study and key Project Management concepts under discussion by applying them into your report.

The report layout should be logical and lead the reader through a story which identifies the key points being discussed and takes the reader to your conclusion.
? A Conclusion (150–200 words) summarising any findings or recommendations that the report puts forward regarding the concepts covered in the report.
There should not be any new information in the conclusion.
? A list of References providing every source cited within your report.
Only cited sources are listed in the References.
The number of references should be between 8 to 14 references.
The references should be relevant, reliable and reputable.
They should be listed alphabetically.
They need to be valid and linked with the topic/content provided within the report.
? An Appendix that consists of any additional tables or information that support your report. – Your Change Request Form (requirement f) should be contained in the Appendix.
Format of the report
The report should use Arial or Calibri 11-point font, be line-spaced at 1.5 for ease of reading, and have page numbers on the bottom of each page. If diagrams or tables are used, due attention should be given to pagination to avoid loss of meaning and continuity by unnecessarily splitting information over two pages. Diagrams must carry the appropriate captioning.
Referencing
It is essential that you use appropriate APA style for citing and referencing research. Please see more information on referencing here: Academic Skills webpage.
Submission Instructions
Submit Assessment 1, in Word document form, via the Assessments link in the main navigation menu in PROJ6003 – Project Execution and Control. Your Learning Facilitator will provide feedback via the Grade Centre in the LMS portal. Feedback can be viewed in My Grades.
If submitting more than one document:
Please note during the submission process that if you would like to include appendix items in your submission, once your first item has been attached, you need to click ‘Browse Your Computer’ to attach your extra documents as an appendix. Then click the Final Submit button.
Academic Integrity
All students are responsible for ensuring that all work submitted is their own and is appropriately referenced and academically written according to the Academic Writing Guide. Students also need to have read and be aware of Torrens University Australia Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure and subsequent penalties for academic misconduct. These are viewable online.
Students also must keep a copy of all submitted material and any assessment drafts.
Special Consideration
To apply for special consideration for a modification to an assessment or exam due to unexpected or extenuating circumstances, please consult the Assessment Policy for Higher Education Coursework and ELICOS and, if applicable to your circumstance, submit a completed Application for Assessment Special Consideration Form to your Learning Facilitator.
Assessment Rubric
Assessment Attributes Fail
(Yet to achieve minimum standard)
0-49% Pass
(Functional) 50-64% Credit
(Proficient)
65-74% Distinction
(Advanced)
75-84% High Distinction
(Exceptional) 85-100%
Analysis and
application of key
Project Management
concepts
Proposes and justifies the change proposal with critical analysis of its impacts on scope time, cost, quality of the given project.
Proposes and justifies tools and techniques used to manage the change.
Identifies and discusses options to satisfy the proposed change and any risks associated with each of these options.
Percentage for this
criterion = 50%
Demonstrates limited analysis of Case Study and
lack of application of Project Management concepts by:
• Lack of analysis and understanding of Case Study.
• Lack of application of key Project
Management
concepts to provide the change proposal.
• No analysis of change impact is provided.
• No tools and techniques to manage the change are provided.
• Key components of the assessment are not addressed.
Demonstrates functional knowledge of Integrated Change control by:
• Proposing a change
request that is not clear or ill-developed.
• Little analysis of the change impact is provided or is superficial.
• Tools and techniques are not fully addressed by identifying them without justification.
• Options to satisfy change are ill-developed with no risks associated with options identified.
Demonstrates proficient knowledge of Integrated Change Control by:
• Proposing a change
that is suitable to the project and clear.
• Analysis of the change impact is provided.
• Tools and techniques to manage the change are identified and justified.
• Options and risks associated are identified.
Demonstrates advanced knowledge of Integrated Change Control by:
• Proposing a change
that is suitable to the project, clear and with estimations of time to complete it.
• Presents a coherent impact analysis of the change.
• Tools and techniques to manage the change are identified, justified and application is demonstrated.
• Options and risks associated are identified and assessed their impact on project outcome and success.
Demonstrates exceptional knowledge of Integrated Change Control by:
• Proposing a change that is innovative and suitable to the project, clear and with project schedule and cost estimations to complete this task.
• Develops a critical analysis and evaluation of the impact of change.
• A diverse range of tools and techniques to manage the change are identified, justified and application is demonstrated.
• Options and risks associated are identified, assessed, and aligned with project outcomes and stakeholder wishes, to satisfy project outcomes.
Assessment Attributes Fail
(Yet to achieve minimum standard)
0-49% Pass
(Functional) 50-64% Credit
(Proficient)
65-74% Distinction
(Advanced)
75-84% High Distinction
(Exceptional) 85-100%
Knowledge and understanding of Integrated Change
Control process
Explains processes involved in submitting the change request and addresses responsibilities.
Provides a Change
Request Form (CRF) that is aligned with the report analysis.
Percentage for this
criterion = 20%
Demonstrates lack of understanding of
Integrated Change Control process by:
• Providing information
that refers to Organisational Change
Management.
• Lack of analysis of scale of change proposal to propose an appropriate process to manage the change in the given Case Study.
• CRF was not
provided, or the information is not aligned with the content within the report.
• CRF is ill-developed.
Demonstrates a functional knowledge of Integrated Change Control process by:
• Providing information that resembles a recall or summary of key ideas and does not align with the Case Study.
• CRF provided aligns with content within the report with some errors in filling out the report.
Demonstrates proficient knowledge of Integrated Change Control process by:
• Demonstrating a
capacity to explain the change control process and apply it to the Case Study.
• Responsibilities are addressed but are generic and not well aligned with the stakeholders of the project.
• CRF provided aligns with content within the report.
Demonstrates advanced knowledge of Integrated Change Control process by:
• Well demonstrated
capacity to explain and justify the change control process and apply it to the Case Study.
• Addresses
responsibilities that are aligned with the stakeholders of the project.
• CRF provided aligns with content within the report and is well developed.
Demonstrates exceptional knowledge of Integrated Change Control process by:
• Highly sophisticated and creative explanation of a tailored change control process developed to suit the needs of the project in the given Case Study.
• Addresses responsibilities that are aligned with the stakeholders of the project, including exploring further stakeholders and providing assumptions of how these would fit into the process.
• CRF provided aligns with content within the report and is very well developed.
Assessment Attributes Fail
(Yet to achieve minimum standard)
0-49% Pass
(Functional) 50-64% Credit
(Proficient)
65-74% Distinction
(Advanced)
75-84% High Distinction
(Exceptional) 85-100%
Effective
Communication
Adheres to structure of report and word count requirements.
Appropriate use of terminology, paragraphs, sentence construction, spelling, and grammar.
Percentage for this
criterion = 20%
• Specialised language and terminology from Project Management
is rarely or inaccurately employed.
• Meaning is repeatedly obscured by errors in the communication of ideas, including errors in structure, sequence, spelling, grammar, punctuation and/or the acknowledgment of sources.
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Generally, employs specialised language and terminology from Project Management with accuracy.
Meaning is sometimes difficult to follow.
Information, arguments and evidence are structured and sequenced in a way that is not always clear and logical.
Some errors are evident in spelling, grammar and/or punctuation. •
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Accurately employs specialised language and terminology from Project
Management.
Meaning is easy to follow.
Information, arguments and evidence are structured and sequenced in a way that is clear and logical.
Occasional minor errors present in spelling, grammar and/or punctuation. •
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Accurately employs a wide range of specialised language and terminology from
Project Management.
Engages audience interest.
Information, arguments and evidence are structured and sequenced in a way that is clear and persuasive.
Spelling, grammar, and punctuation are free from errors. •
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Discerningly selects and precisely employs a wide range of specialised language and terminology
from Project
Management.
Engages and sustains audience’s interest.
Information, arguments and evidence are insightful, persuasive and expertly presented.
Spelling, grammar and punctuation are free from errors.
Assessment Attributes Fail
(Yet to achieve minimum standard)
0-49% Pass
(Functional) 50-64% Credit
(Proficient)
65-74% Distinction
(Advanced)
75-84% High Distinction
(Exceptional) 85-100%
Correct citation of key
resources and evidence
Appropriate use of credible resources and correct citation of key resources using APA.
Percentage for this criterion = 10%
• Demonstrates
inconsistent use of good quality, credible and relevant resources to support and develop ideas.
• Referencing is omitted or does not resemble APA.
• Different formats are provided, and references do not align with content. •
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Demonstrates use of credible and relevant resources to support and develop ideas, but these are not always explicit or well developed.
Referencing resembles APA, with frequent or repeated errors.
Different formats are provided and references do not fully align with content. •
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Demonstrates use of credible resources to support and develop ideas.
Referencing resembles APA, with occasional errors.
References align with content. •
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Demonstrates use of good quality, credible and relevant resources to support and develop arguments and statements.
Shows evidence of wide scope within the organisation for sourcing evidence.
APA referencing is free from errors.
References align with content. •
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Demonstrates use of high quality, credible and relevant resources to support and develop arguments and position statements.
Shows evidence of wide scope within and outside the organisation for sourcing evidence.
APA referencing is free from errors.
References align with content