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KEY INFORMATION
Weighting 70%
Relevant chapters 1 → 9
Assessment format Analysis (.doc/.docx)
Length 3,500 words (10% allowable either way, does not include title page, table of
contents, appendix and references)
Specific requirements Use a minimum of 18 references including chapter content, academic
journals, papers, books sourced from the university library or other
academic resources.
Use APA 7th Style Guide
Use either Times New Roman (12 pt), Arial (11 pt), Calibri (11 pt)
Set page margins to 2.54 cm
Double-space text including headings
Include page number on every page
LEARNING OUTCOMES
On completion of this unit, students will be able to:
a. Critically analyse the role of operations management and the interaction with the other functions of
the organisation.
b. Appraise and choose the tools and concepts necessary to perform analysis of business processes.
c. Evaluate operation processes from various perspectives including efficiency, responsiveness, quality and
productivity.
d. Hypothesise operational processes that foster and support competitive advantage.
BRIEF
Prepare analysis (3,500 words) based on your industry project by selecting to analyse the project management process or
project management knowledge areas.

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ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
During the course of your MBA studies, you will be undertaking an industry project with one of Ducere’s industry partners.
In order for your group to be successful and meet the outcomes set in the Request for Service, it is important to
understand some of the practical challenges you and your group may face and what techniques you may use to create
innovative solutions. For this assignment research and write an analysis based on one of the options presented below.
Option 1: Project Management Process
Prepare a written analysis on the project management process (initiating, planning, executing, monitoring & control, and
closing) you and your group will develop and manage. Your analysis should include:
1. Discuss your understanding of how each area of the project management process will contribute to the success
of your group’s project.
2. Discuss several of the potential challenges you may face throughout the project management process.
3. Provide potential strategies or suggestions to maximize your successes and overcome the challenges.
4. Connect any relevant theories, concepts or findings to support your explanations and reasoning.
Option 2: Project Management Knowledge Areas
Prepare a written analysis on the project management knowledge areas (time, costs, quality, risk, people, and
procurement) you and your group will identify and manage. Your analysis may include:
1. Discuss your understanding of how each project management knowledge area will contribute to the success of
your group’s project.
2. Describe if any knowledge areas are more important than others in the context of your group’s project.
3. Discuss several of the potential challenges you may face regarding any of the knowledge areas.
4. Provide potential strategies or suggestions to maximize your successes and overcome the challenges.
5. Connect any relevant theories, concepts or findings to support your explanations and reasoning.
SUGGESTED STRUCTURE
You may use the following suggested structure to guide the organisation of your academic analysis.
Option 1: Project Management Process
1. Cover or Title Page
2. Introduction Paragraph
a. Introduce the topic to the reader
b. Identify the focus/purpose of your analysis
c. Include a thesis statement

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3. Body of Analysis
a. Project Management Successes
b. Project Management Challenges
c. Strategies and Suggestions
4. Conclusion
a. Briefly summarise your points and restate your thesis statement.
5. Reference Page (list in alphabetical order)
6. Appendix, if needed
Option 2: Project Management Knowledge Areas
1. Cover or Title Page
2. Introduction Paragraph
a. Introduce the topic to the reader
b. Identify the focus/purpose of your analysis
c. Include a thesis statement
3. Body of Analysis
a. Project Management Knowledge Areas Successes
b. Importance of Project Management Knowledge Areas
c. Project Management Knowledge Area Challenges
d. Strategies and Suggestions
4. Conclusion Paragraph
a. Briefly summarise your points and restate your thesis statement.
5. Reference Page (list in alphabetical order)
6. Appendix, if needed

CONSIDERATIONS
Upon review of your analysis consider how you have demonstrated the following:
Have I identified and defined the academic concepts related to the reflective tasks using current academic
literature?
Have I demonstrated the ability to apply and integrate relevant salient findings, concepts or theories?
Have I provided sufficient evidence and examples to support my reasoning?
Have I made a connection between digital projects and initiatives and my own professional experience,
knowledge and skills?
Have I developed an argument and demonstrated understanding of differing points of view?
Have I demonstrated understanding of the relevance of the chosen experiences to the overall concept of digital
operations and project management and knowledge?
Did I produce a quality analysis? Consider the balance between academic and industry sources.

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OTHER INFORMATION
Below are some important information and documents you will need for your assessment task:
Assessment Policy
Assignment Extension Policy – This is an approved variation to Torrens Assessment Policy.
Assignment Extension Application Form – This is an approved variation to Torrens’s form.
Please note that assessment results are released on the Learning Management System within 14 days of submission.
These results are indicative only and official results can be viewed on My Torrens one (1) week from the last day of the
teaching period.

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RUBRIC
CRITERIA HIGH DISTINCTION:
85%+
DISTINCTION:
75-84%
CREDIT:
65-74%
PASS:
50-64%
FAIL:
< 50%
Define the problem 1
(15%)
Academic concepts
are the subject of
analysis have been
clearly outlined and
extensive, relevant
and current reading
on the topic has been
demonstrated.
Academic concepts
are the subject of
analysis have been
clearly outlined and
relevant and current
reading on the topic
has been
demonstrated.
Most of the academic
concepts that are the
subject of analysis
have been outlined
and relevant and
current reading on the
topic has been
demonstrated.
Some of the academic
concepts that are the
subject of analysis
have been outlined
and relevant reading
on the topic has been
demonstrated.
Few relevant
academic concepts or
readings have been
presented.
Define the problem 2
(15%)
All aspects of the
analysis task have
been addressed in
depth and evidence
has been applied and
integrated
convincingly.
Most aspects of the
analysis task have
been addressed and
evidence has been
applied and
integrated
convincingly.
Most aspects of the
analysis task have
been addressed and
evidence has been
applied.
Some aspects of the
analysis task have
been addressed and
some evidence has
been applied.
Few aspects of the
analysis task have
been addressed and
evidence has been
applied in an
inconsistent manner.
Gather & Analyse
Evidence 1
(15%)
Demonstrated a
detailed and insightful
analysis of the topic.
Demonstrated a
detailed analysis of
the topic.
Demonstrated a
thoughtful analysis of
the topic.
Demonstrated some
analysis of the topic.
No analysis of the
topic.
Gather & Analyse
Evidence 2
(15%)
Developed a
sophisticated
argument that shows
a high level of
understanding and
analysis of the
differing points of
view and the
implications of these.
Developed an
argument that shows
a high level of
understanding and
analysis of the
different points of
view.
Developed an
argument that shows
an understanding and
analysis of the
differing points of
view.
Developed an
argument that shows
an understanding of
the differing points of
view – there is some
evidence of analysis.
The argument shows
limited understanding,
or analysis of differing
points of view.
Gather & Analyse
Evidence 3
(10%)
All sources are
appropriately
acknowledged using
the correct
referencing style.
All sources are
appropriately
acknowledged – minor
errors in the
referencing style.
Most sources are
appropriately
acknowledged -some
errors in the
referencing
style.
Most sources are
appropriately
acknowledged with
consistent errors.
Some sources are
appropriately
acknowledged with
consistent errors.
Demonstrate
management
(15%)
Related the chosen
division concept to
the overall concept of
management in a
highly effective and
comprehensive
manner.
Related the chosen
division concept to
the overall concept of
management in a
comprehensive
manner.
Related the chosen
division concept to
the overall concept of
management in a
consistent manner.
Related the chosen
division concept to
the overall concept of
management.
The chosen division
concept has been
poorly related to the
overall concept of
management.
Demonstrate
management
(15%)
Considered how the
differing values and
approaches within
management have
implications on
everyday operations
and provided
insightful thought on
this.
Considered how the
differing values and
approaches within
management have
implications on
everyday operations
and provided
reasoned thought on
this.
Considered how the
differing values and
approaches within
management have
implications on
everyday operations in
a consistent manner.
Considered how some
of the differing values
and approaches within
management have
implications on
everyday operations.
Have not considered
how the differing
values and
approaches within
management have
implications on
everyday operations.