TRADING

 

post contains three assignments

Download and analyse the J-TRADING case applying insights from the module to multiple aspects of J-TRADING’s outsourcing journey including the sourcing strategy and motives for each type of service (help desk and data centre), vendor strategy, contracting, cost/benefit analysis, transition management, governance, and ongoing management practices.
Question:
Assess the suitability of the vendor selected for each task, given the data in the case .What evaluation criteria for vendors would you recommend in sourcing decisions like this

2:Scope management plan

The aim of this assignment is for you to put into practice the skills and knowledge that you have learnt in the module. You are provided on the KLE with an initial outline from the client of what they require. Based on that information and the information you gain from interviewing the client you are required to provide the following:-

A scope statement
A work breakdown structure
A scope management plan
A list of the stakeholders for this project
An initial stakeholder communication management analysis

The Scenario

You are being asked to undertake the entire conference organisation for a two day conference to be held at Keele in the School of Computing and Mathematics. You will be given access to an experienced conference organiser who will be able to provide you with information relevant to your undertaking this project.

You need to concern yourself with the actual running of the conference, but not with paper management.

You will need to liaise with Keele Hospitality in terms of numbers attending, booking refreshments for during the conference and specifically for a conference dinner on day 1 of the conference.

You have been asked to undertake this activity but the client requires that you have approval for your project plans before any further project activities occur. In order to give their approval the client requires the following information:

A scope statement
A work breakdown structure (high level)
A scope management plan
A list of the stakeholders for this project
An initial stakeholder communication management analysis
You also need to supply
1. An outline of the process you would use to manage risks to the
successful completion of the study [10%]
2. A reflection on how the errors were addressed and how they occurred [10%]

Marking Scheme
The detailed guidelines are provided under marking criteria. The percentage breakdown within topics is detailed below
Area Percentage of total mark
scope statement 30
work breakdown structure 15
scope management plan 20
list of stakeholders
stakeholder analysis 5
10
Risk Process 10
Reflection 10

Submission Details
Individually submit a single word or PDF document via the drop box on the KLE. The document must be submitted by 1300 on June 8th 2017.
If you are unsure on the quantity of work to be completed, please consult the lecturers in the tutorial sessions.
Marking Criteria
Scope Statement
The scope document will be assessed against its coverage, clarity, consistency and realism.

An excellent scope statement will be consistent with itself and show an understanding of all elements.
A merit scope statement will have all elements there but will have a small level of inconsistency and error.
A passing scope statement will have all elements there but will have a higher level of inconsistency and error when compared to a merit level scope statement.
A failing scope statement will be missing elements and/or contain significant inconsistencies and errors.

Work Breakdown Structure
The work breakdown structure will be assessed on the basis of the completeness and logical structure.

An excellent work breakdown structure (WBS) will have elements to the appropriate level of abstraction and will provide a complete coverage of all the activities involved in the potential process.
A merit WBS will have all elements there but will have a small level of inconsistency and error
A passing WBS will have all elements there but will have a higher level of inconsistency and error than was present in a merit level response.
A failing WBS will be missing elements and/or contain significant inconsistencies and errors.

Scope Management Plan
The scope management plan will be assessed on the basis of how well it addresses the elements of the scope management plan other than scope statement.

An excellent scope management plan will cover all the elements with a reasonable level of detail and applicable approaches to the main activities documented in the scope management plan.
A merit scope management plan will have all elements there but will have a small level of inconsistency and error.
A passing scope management plan will have the majority of the elements, but there will be a higher degree of inconsistency when compared to a merit plan
A failing scope management plan will be missing a majority of elements and/or contain significant inconsistencies and errors.

Stakeholder Communication Management List and Analysis
The list of stakeholders is marked on completeness.
The Stakeholder Analysis is assessed on your evaluation of the different stakeholders and your chosen methods for communication.

An excellent list of stakeholders will identify all relevant stakeholders
An excellent analysis will correctly position these within the matrix and identify appropriate approaches to communication.
A merit list of stakeholders will be missing no more than 1 of the potential stakeholders.
A merit analysis will have only 1 or 2 stakeholders missing or incorrectly positioned on the matrix and will have an appropriate approach to communication taking due account of any mis-positioning.
A passing list of stakeholders will have the majority of stakeholders identified.
A passing analysis will have several missing or mis-positioned stakeholders on the matrix and only some appropriate communication approaches taking due account of any mis-positioning.
A failing list of stakeholders will only have a minority of stakeholders identified.
A failing analysis will have the majority of stakeholders missing and/or mis-positioned and communication approaches will be inappropriate having taken due account of any mis-positioning

Risk Process
An excellent description of the approach to managing risk will demonstrate a sound understanding of the Risk, Cost and Time Management elements of project management.

A passing description of the approach to managing risk will demonstrate a reasonable understanding of the Risk, Cost and Time Management elements of project management.

A failing description of the approach to managing risk will demonstrate no clear understanding of the Risk, Cost and Time Management elements of project management.

Reflection on Errors

An excellent reflection on the error will consider all elements of the feedback, identify root causes of the problem and address these with the changes made to the submission

A merit reflection whilst still addressing all elements of the feedback will not identify all root causes but will address those they have identified fully

A passing level reflection will not address all elements of the feedback nor identify all root causes but will address those they have identified

A failing reflection will fail to meet any of the above criteria.

Introduction

Scope Statement

• Scope Objectives

• Acceptance Criteria

• Project Milestones

• Deliverables

• Technical Requirements

• Project Exclusions

• Constraint

• Assumptions

High Level Work Breakdown Structure

Key date to be included in the Work Breakdown Structure
28/10/16: Meeting with Client
14/11/16: Start Date
10/4/17: Hand in the project
17/4/17: Training Session
24/4/17: Day 1 0f Conference
25/4/17: Day 2 of Conference (The End)
8/5/17: Assets handover (2 weeks after the Conference)

Scope Management Plan

Scope Management Roles and Responsibilities

Scope Management Planning

Scope Control

Scope Verification

Approvals

List of Stakeholder holders for this project

Client, Project Managers, Suppliers, Keele Hospitality, Keynote Speakers, Guests, Keele Staff, Volunteer, 24 Hour Receptionist, Security, On Campus Drivers, Doctors, Administrator, Accommodation and Hotel, Technical Team, Organisational Experts, Keele Office Staff.

Stakeholder Analysis Part 1
Stakeholders Name Roles Within The Project
Client
Project Managers
Suppliers
Keele Hospitality
Keynote Speakers
Guests
Keele Staff
Volunteer
24 Hour Receptionist
Security
On Campus Drivers
Doctors
Administrator
Accommodation and Hotel
Technical Team
Organisational Experts
Keele Office Staff

Stakeholder Analysis Part 2
Stakeholders Name
Client
Project Managers
Suppliers
Keele Hospitality
Keynote Speakers
Guests
Keele Staff
Volunteer
24 Hour Receptionist
Security
On Campus Drivers
Doctors
Administrator
Accommodation and Hotel
Technical Team
Organisational Experts
Keele Office Staff

Risk Process

Project Risk Management Paradigm
Communicate Steps
Identify
Analyse
Plan
Implement
Track/Control

3:Research proposal

Order Description

Task Description:
Write a research report of approx. 2500 words, explaining the proposed design of your research project.
An Introduction clearly stating the research topic and establishing the relevance of the research. Organisation of the paper should be clearly specified.
A Literature Review (body) whose structure is apparent and appropriate for the material. Transitions should be clearly indicated. There should be demonstrated mastery of important concepts and findings, covered in sufficient detail.
A clear statement of the Research Question, motivated by the literature review. Key terms should be clearly defined.
Methodology should be clear and appropriate for the research question. Participants, data collection method and analysis should be given.
Use of proper APA format.
English expression should be of a high standard.

Criteria & Marking:
· Introduction: statement of the research topic. Establishing the relevance of research. Organisation of the paper specified: 15%

· Literature review (body): Structure is apparent and appropriate for the material; transitions are clearly indicated: 15%

· Literature review (content): Mastery of concepts and findings, covered in sufficient detail: 30%

· Research question: Motivated by the literature review; key terms clearly defined: 10%

· Methodology: Appropriate for the research question. Explained clearly. Participants, data collection method and analysis given: 20%

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