Management Project. The completed management project report that includes ALL the chapters. The final report MUST BE SUBMITED thr
PART A: Management Project. The completed management project report that includes ALL the chapters. The final report MUST BE SUBMITED through the VLE link for GRADING. Prior of submitting make sure that the document includes the following:
1) Cover Page and List of Contents
2) Chapter 1: Introduction – Background and Objectives.
3) Chapter 2: Supportive Evidence.
4) Chapter 3: Study of Gantt chart.
5) Chapter 4: Contribution.
6) Chapter 5: Concluding Remarks. 7) References. 8) Appendices (if there are any) Please acknowledge and cite all the relevant sources. The formatting of your citation and references must align with the Harvard referencing system. Word limit 8.400 (+/- 10%)
PART B: Reflective Portfolio. The completed Reflective Portfolio that includes ALL the sections MUST BE SUBMITED through the VLE link for GRADING. Prior of submitting make sure that the document includes the following:
1) Cover Page and List of Contents
2) Assumptions
3) Ethics and Values
4) Time Management
5) Learning from Experience and Moving Forward
6) References (if you are using text-citations and theoretical viewpoints)
Word limit 3.600 (+/- 10%)
BS4D03 Schedule/ Weekly Breakdown
Week 1: The Nature of Consulting Projects
Summary: During this week, students are required to participate in the Peer discussion forum where they will introduce themselves to their instructor and peers as well as submit an individual assignment on the role of consultants. Activities: Task 1: Welcome and Discussion of Module' Expectations Forum Task 2: Individual Task – The Role of Business Consultants and Their Duties
Week 2: Selection of Client's Project
Summary: During this week, students are required to read carefully each client’s project and select one that is related to their interest. Once the selection of client’s project is made, students need to post a response in the news forum, where they will inform their tutor about the selected case of client' project, establish reasons to justify their selection of the specific client, and explain how this case attracted their research interest, as well as establish the requirements of the selected client' project. It is important that students must be able to communicate the scope of the select client’s project which basically is reflecting the scope of the module i.e. its consulting capacity.
Activities: Task 1: Discuss Reasons of Selected Client's Project Task 2: Individual Task – Topic Selection of Client' Project
Week 3: Preparing for a Good Start
Summary: During this week, students are required to read carefully each different quality example of A3 maps and critically assess the strengths and weaknesses of a number of different A3 maps’ qualities as well as participate in the Peer discussion forum where they will inform peers and instructor for any difficulties or challenges they have faced while assessing the different quality A3 maps.
Activities: Task 1: Discussion for the Assessment of A3 maps Task 2: Individual Task – Strengths and Weaknesses of A3 Maps Assignment
Week 4: Setting Aims and Objectives based on Client’s requirements
Summary: During this week, a certain range of reading materials will be included to enable students to identify and articulate the structural, functional, and
resources requirement objectives based on the selected client’s project. Bear in mind that the structural, functional, and resources requirement objectives which will be submitted as this week’s task will be copy and pasted in the final report followed by a more analytical content.
Activities: Task 1: Discussion for the importance of clearly stated aims and objectives Task 2: Individual Task: Project Requirements and Objectives
Week 5: Supportive Evidence
Summary: During this week, students are required to identify the supportive evidence that is related to their selected client’s project. The specific task will enable students to identity relevant business’ models and industry’s related information that are associated with the selected client’s project in order to justify how they will meet the aforementioned objectives (stated as a previous week task). Students will be mainly focusing on the provision of a critical explanation of how the aforementioned objectives will be met. Bear in mind that this task’s written content will be copy and pasted in the final report therefore, please follow carefully the instructions of the individual written task’ requirements.
Activity: Task 1: Individual Task – Identifying Supportive Evidence
Week 6: Summarizing ALL the necessary elements for client’s project
Summary: During this week, students are required to complete an A3 map template based on the selected client’s project requirements. This task will enable students to identify the critical sections which will compile the final dissertation report later on. As this task is very critical, students will be submitting twice the A3 map towards the seventh week. As per the sixth week’s submission a detailed feedback will be provided to enable students to correct mistakes and re-submit the revised A3 map during the seventh week.
Activity: Task 1: Individual Task – Initial Submission of A3 map for feedback
Week 7: Re-submission of A3 map
Summary: During this week and based on the feedback that students received from previous week’s initial A3 map submission, students are required to re- submit the A3 map with revised content.
Activities: Task 1: Discussion on the Process of Learning from feedback Task 2: Individual Task – Final submission of A3 map (revised).
Week 8: Managing Project Report/ Content Writing
Summary: During this week students are required to start the content writing of the final project report. At the end of this week, students will have to complete the first two chapters (chapter 1/Introduction that includes the background and objectives approximately 1200 words, as well the chapter 2/Supportive evidence approximately 3400 words of the final report and submit them through the VLE link for constructive feedback. In addition, students are required to participate in the News Forum. Activities:
Task 1: Discussion on the Content Writing Progress Task 2: Individual Task – Dissertation Project Check Point
Week 9: Managing Project Report/ Content Writing
Summary: During this week students are required to continue the content writing of the final project report. At the end of this students will have to complete the chapters 3 & 4 (Chapter 3: Gantt Chart Method approximately 1400 words & Chapter 4: Contribution approximately 1600 words) of the final report and submit them through the VLE link for constructive feedback. In addition, students are required to participate in the News Forum. Activities:
Task 1: Discussion on the Content Writing Progress Forum Task 2: Individual Task – Dissertation Project Check Point
Week 10: Managing Project Report/ Content Writing
Summary: During this week students are required to continue the content writing of the final project report. At the end of this week students will have to complete the chapter 5 (Chapter 5: Concluding Remarks approximately 800 words) of the final report and submit them through the VLE link for constructive feedback. In addition, students are required to participate in the News Forum.
Activities:
Task 1: Discussion on the Content Writing Progress Forum Task 2: Individual Task – Dissertation Project Check Point
Week 11: "Selling" the Consultant's approach to the Client
Summary: During this week, students will have to create a power-point presentation that summarizes the Key elements of the management project. This presentation will be designed and presented to the selected client as an attempt to convince them that your approach is the best while meeting their requirements. In addition, students are required to participate in the News Forum.
Activities:
Task 1: Discuss the challenges while creating a power-point presentation Task 2: Individual Task – Power-point-presentation submission link
Week 12: Reflective Portfolio – Current Thinking and Practice
Summary: During this week students, will start thinking the second Part of their overall assessment known as your Reflective Portfolio. In this week students will start thinking how the process of completing their dissertation/project empowered their business thinking as well how this process will assist them to apply this knowledge to business' future operations and developed their skills as future business leader. In addition, students are required to participate in the News Forum. Activity:
Task 1: Discussion on Kolb's Experiential Learning Cycle
Week 13 & 14:
Summary: During the weeks 13 and 14, students will start and complete the content writing of the reflective portfolio in order to reach the 3,600 required words. Additionally, during these weeks students will have the opportunity to solve questions that may arise while writing reflectively your portfolio through the News Forum. Finally, by the end of the 14th week the reflective portfolio must be submitted in the VLE for constructive feedback. Activities:
Task 1: Discussion on the progress of Reflective Writing
Task 2: Individual Task – Reflective Portfolio Content Writing Check Point
Week 15: Assessment Point – Project Submission for Grading
Summary: During this week students are required submit for Grading the TWO parts of the Module Assessment (100% final marks). The deadline for the summative assessment is due by the end of Week 15, Sunday 11 pm (23:00 hours) VLE (UTC) time. Prior of Submitting students need to make sure the following:
PART A: Management Project. The completed management project report that includes ALL the chapters. The final report MUST BE SUBMITED through the VLE link for GRADING. Prior of submitting make sure that the document includes the following: 1) Cover Page and List of Contents 2) Chapter 1: Introduction – Background and Objectives. 3) Chapter 2: Supportive Evidence. 4) Chapter 3: Study of Gantt chart. 5) Chapter 4: Contribution. 6) Chapter 5: Concluding Remarks. 7) References. 8) Appendices (if there are any) Please acknowledge and cite all the relevant sources. The formatting of your citation and references must align with the Harvard referencing system. Word limit 8.400 (+/- 10%) PART B: Reflective Portfolio. The completed Reflective Portfolio that includes ALL the sections MUST BE SUBMITED through the VLE link for GRADING. Prior of submitting make sure that the document includes the following: 1) Cover Page and List of Contents 2) Assumptions 3) Ethics and Values 4) Time Management 5) Learning from Experience and Moving Forward 6) References (if you are using text-citations and theoretical viewpoints) Word limit 3.600 (+/- 10%)
Activity:
Task 1: SUBMISSION LINK: MANAGEMENT PROJECT & REFLECTIVE PORTFOLIO
Week 16: Final Thoughts/Module Evaluation
Summary: While students are waiting for their grades, this week is designed to enable students thoughts’ sharing of the process of Dissertation as well provide personal opinions that will assist module evaluation and improvement.
Activity 1: News Forum Post Discussion
Activity 2: Complete Module evaluation Survey
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Dear Students,
During the last week you are required submit for Grading the TWO parts of the Module Assessment.
PART A: Management Project. The completed management project report that includes ALL the chapters.
The final report MUST BE SUBMITED through the VLE link for GRADING. Prior of submitting make sure
that the document includes the following:
1) Cover Page and List of Contents
2) Chapter 1: Introduction – Background and Objectives.
3) Chapter 2: Supportive Evidence.
4) Chapter 3: Study of Gantt chart.
5) Chapter 4: Contribution.
6) Chapter 5: Concluding Remarks.
7) References.
8) Appendices (if there are any)
Please acknowledge and cite all the relevant sources. The formatting of your citation and references must
align with the Harvard referencing system.
Word limit 8.400 (+/- 10%)
PART B: Reflective Portfolio. The completed Reflective Portfolio that includes ALL the sections MUST
BE SUBMITED through the VLE link for GRADING. Prior of submitting make sure that the document
includes the following:
1) Cover Page and List of Contents
2) Assumptions
3) Ethics and Values
4) Time Management
5) Learning from Experience and Moving Forward
6) References (if you are using text-citations and theoretical viewpoints)
Word limit 3.600 (+/- 10%)
Should you need further clarifications please do not hesitate to contact your instructor through the VLE’s
messaging service.
Good Luck!
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Project:- Airline Start up
Project Brief
AirAustralsia is a company looking to establish a low cost airline to cater for the Australasian market and is seeking a feasibility study to determine the feasibility of a supply chain being set up to support the business venture.
Background Context
“The global airline industry continues to grow rapidly, but consistent and robust profitability is elusive. Measured by revenue, the industry has doubled over the past decade, from US$369 billion in 2004 to a projected $746 billion in 2014, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Much of that growth has been driven by low-cost carriers (LCCs), which now control some 25 percent of the worldwide market and which have been expanding rapidly in emerging markets; growth also came from continued gains by carriers in developed markets, the IATA reported. Yet profit margins are razor thin, less than 3 percent overall.
In the commercial aviation sector, just about every player in the value chain — airports, airplane manufacturers, jet engine makers, travel agents, and service companies, to name a few — turns a tidy profit. Yet it’s one of the enduring ironies of the industry that the companies that actually move passengers from one place to another, the most crucial link in the chain, struggle to break even.
Airlines need to make large and ongoing improvements to operate more efficiently. With few exceptions, the most successful airlines are those with the strictest cost controls. The biggest (albeit cash-intensive) lever to reduce costs lies in fuel efficiency, as jet fuel typically accounts for 40 to 55 percent of operating expenses.
Cost reduction can also be achieved through enhancements in organizational structure, operating model, and work practices. In particular, legacy airlines have often built up complex processes over decades that cost far more than the streamlined processes of the LCCs.” (Price Waterhouse Coopers, 2015)
“The aviation industry in Australia has a long history and currently it has a number of airlines operating within the country and all over the world. The importance of airlines in Australia has grown very rapidly because the country is an island and also has a thriving economy. Defunct airlines and planned airlines are the two types of airlines which are in operation in this country. The main sectors of the Australian civil aviation industry are the international airlines sector, general aviation sector and its safety and the domestic regional airlines sector. The aviation industry of Australia also comprises of some small segments like hand gliding, gliding, autogyros and ultra-light aircraft. “The international airlines in Australia carry cargo and passengers to and from various parts of the world. The total number of international airlines which provides services to Australia is 49. As Australia is an island more than 90% of the visitors to this country come by air. The total annual average of passengers who come to Australia from around the world is about sixteen million. Though airlines are the main carrier of passengers in Australia the freights are mostly carried by the ships to various destinations”. (Australia Net, 2007)
The potential growth of the business and commercial markets within China suggest a growth in demand for air travel around the region. As part of any business development there are a number of areas that need to be explored in order to establish the business case for the venture. An essential part of the business being considered is the logistics and supply chain that is required to ensure the continuity of business. This is even more the case as the model that the company is looking to adopts is one of low cost and this inevitably puts greater pressure on the margins that the company is looking to pay for goods and services. The company have a range of areas to consider in relation to supply chain and are looking for a consultancy to provide an independent feasibility study within this area. The two main aspects that have emerged from initial investigation are a need to understand two factors:
· The current local supply chain to support the business and its capacity
· Current logistics infrastructure to support the airline growth
AirAustralasia understand the highly competitive nature of the modern airline industry and so are keen to ensure that they have a clear examination of the issues that will inform the supply chain requirements to run the business.
Client Requirement
The client is looking for consultants to provide a report bid critically discussing how they would produce a study that achieves the following:
A feasibility study providing a clear analysis of the supply chain required to support the setting up of a low cost airline within the Australasian market, meeting the aims and objectives identified.
Project Timescale
The duration of the project is 6 Months.
Deliverable
Consultants need to produce a 6,000 word report outlining the main objectives of the study and the methods that would be employed – following the structure provided. In addition, an ‘A3 Report’ summarising the approach to this project needs to be provided.
Date of submission – 30th September 2016
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( Reflection Highlights the need for further research, based on the economic impacts of renewable energy developments on the Welsh tourism industry (particularly industry based research) This Report contributes to raising awareness regarding the economic impacts that onshore wind energy has on the tourism sector in Wales . Further research into economically focused case studies is on going Further Development of Supporting Theory is ongoing Porter’s Diamond was taken out of V2 due to a difficulty in linking to the other models and relevance to the objectives. ) ( Contribution Will show a clear understanding of the size, growth, trends and success factors of the tourism industry in the 7 Strategic Search Areas by using market analysis to determine the size and future trends of the sector, using desk research from industry and government data and also using survey to capture survey from local stakeholders . To determine the economic impact of proposed developments on the tourism industry; by using number of analytical tools to look at the benefits and dis -benefits , such as a PEST analysis focusing on economic trends to measure potential economic impacts. Also using a Cost Benefit Analysis to see whether the potential benefits outweigh the potential dis benefits (particularly at an economic level) T o determine how Wind Farm developments could enable tourist activity in Wales , by using an input-output analysis to measure the relationship between wind farm development and the tourism industry and also by looking at the economic effects of this relationship in terms of multipliers. Shall provide complimentary support to the achievement of the key project aims, including; potential for positive economic impact in the Welsh tourism sector ) ( Supporting Theory Objective Based: Stakeholder Mapping Mendelow (1991) – to identify key stakeholders and to identify interests of stakeholders in relation to economic impacts of tourism in Wales. Also identifies possible conflict of interests and can be used to look deeply at the relationships between these stakeholders. Market Analysis Kress et al (1994) – mainly used to assess the size, growth and future trends of the tourism sector. Size will focus on volumes (turnover, visitors, GVA). Trends focuses on potential changes in sector (opportunities + threats )( could change market size). Also uses desk research for industry figures (Govt, trade etc) as well as attitude surveys. PEST Analysis Used to look at the political, economic, socio cultural, technological changes in the business environment . Helps to identify potential opportunities and threats (particular focus on economical side). Cost Benefit Analysis Depuit (1844) – used to measure the positive and negative consequences of a project over a period of time , while including s ocial and environmental impacts. Used to see if it is economically beneficial to the regions in terms of tourist activity. Can be a quantifiable way of comparing other projects. Input-Output Analysis Leontif (1966) – used to identify interrelationships in a regional economy which may lead to a multiplier effect , focusing on economic activities (output/GVA, employment, income). Looks for direct, indirect and induced economic effects from wind farm development into tourism. SWOT Summary Andrews et al (1969) – to summarise the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats of the project. Used as summary of an external analysis (stakeholder , market and PEST) and internal analysis (Cost Benefit and Input-Output) in order to show complete potential of the project. Industry Based: TAN-8 Welsh Assembly Government ( 2005 ) Economic Opportunities for Wales from future onshore wind developments RenewableUK ( 2013 ) Onshore Wind: Direct & wider economic impacts RenewableUK ( 2012 ) Community Commitment: The benefits of onshore wind RenewableUK ( 2011 ) Planning Policy Wales: Edition 5 Welsh Assembly Government ( 2012 ) Investigation into the potential impact of wind farms on tourism in Wales NFO World Group ( 2003 ) The Economic Impacts of wind farms on Scottish Tourism Moffat Centre 2008 ) Economic Impacts of Tourism Stynes D ( 2001 ) The Ontario Tourism Regional Economic Impact Model (TRIEM) Centre for Spatial Economics ( 2008 ) Assessing the Economic Impact of Wind Farms on Tourism in Scotland: GIS Riddington (2010) ) ( Deliverables Understand the size of the tourism industry in areas of current and potential wind farm development, by looking at: Stakeholder Mapping Market Analysis tools Determine the economic impact of proposed developments on tourism – using benefits and dis -benefits, by looking at: PEST Analysis Cost Benefit Analysis (Focusing on economic benefits and dis benefits) Determine how wind farms may enable tourism activity, by looking at: Input-Output Analysis (Focusing on the Multiplier Effect) SWOT Summary ) ( Client Requirements To Undertake a study to estimate the economic impact on the Welsh tourism industry from on shore wind farms and any of its associated infrastructure. This study shall strengthen the projects potential to : Increase Tourism activity in Wales Increase economic activity in the tourism sector in Wales Increase employment from wind farm developments Identify the adv antages and disadvantages of the s e project s on the tourism sector )
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