Project Paper

ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Assessment Project plan
Assessment code: 010
Academic Year: 2019/20
Trimester: 2
Module Title: Undergraduate Major Project
Module Code: MOD003463
Level: 6

Submission Deadline :
This assignment must be received by no later than 14.00 on Tuesday, 3rd March 2020

WRITING YOUR ASSIGNMENT:
• This assignment must be completed individually.
• You must use the Harvard referencing system.
• Your work must indicate the number of words you have used. Written assignments must not exceed the specified maximum number of words. When a written assignment is marked, the excessive use of words beyond the word limit is reflected in the academic judgement of the piece of work which results in a lower mark being awarded for the piece of work (regulation 6.74).
• Assignment submissions are to be made anonymously. Do not write your name anywhere on your work.
• Write your student ID number at the top of every page.
• Where the assignment comprises more than one task, all tasks must be submitted in a single document.
• You must number all pages.
SUBMITTING YOUR ASSIGNMENT:
In order to achieve full marks, you must submit your work before the deadline. Work that is submitted late – up to five working days after the published submission deadline – will be accepted and marked. However, the element of the module’s assessment to which the work contributes will be capped with a maximum mark of 40%.
Work cannot be submitted if the period of 5 working days after the deadline has passed (unless there is an approved extension). Failure to submit within the relevant period will mean that you have failed the assessment.
Requests for short-term extensions will only be considered in the case of illness or other cause considered valid by the iCentre Adviser. Please contact iCentre@lca.anglia.ac.uk. A request must normally be received and agreed by the iCentre Adviser in writing at least 24 hours prior to the deadline. See rules 6.56-6.65: http://web.anglia.ac.uk/anet/academic/public/academic_regs.pdf

Mitigation: The deadline for submission of mitigation in relation to this assignment is no later than five working days after the submission date of this work. Please contact iCentre@lca.anglia.ac.uk
See rules 6.103 – 6.132: http://web.anglia.ac.uk/anet/academic/public/academic_regs.pdf

ASSIGNMENT QUESTION
Write a project plan for your Undergraduate Major Project using the approved project plan template. You should include details of how you intend to research your choice of one of the following companies or services (or a company/service agreed with the module lead):
• H&M Hennes & Mauritz UK Ltd
• Bet365 Group Ltd
• Rockstar North Ltd
• Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings PLC
• London Ambulance Service NHS Trust
• Learning Disability services
The project plan should provide an outline of how you intend to answer the four questions on the project plan template.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
To pass this assignment, you must satisfactorily complete all elements of the Project Plan Template.
You must show:
• Knowledge of theoretical/ethical issues relevant to your chosen company or service
• Ability to incorporate theory and to solve problems in the discipline
• Effective use of learning resources
• Accuracy of structure and expression
• Evidence of developing professional problem-solving skills

UMP Organisation or Service Project Plan Template
Student Number: Organisation or service:

Question 1. Identify and analyse three strategic issues facing the overall sector of your chosen business or service. (Total 300 words)
Point Strategic Issues Evidence (financial, reports, news etc.) Model(s)/Theory(ies)
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Question 2. Identify and analyse three challenges facing your chosen company or service. (Total 300 words)
Point Challenges Evidence (financial, reports, news etc.) Model(s)/Theory(ies)
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3

Question 3. Identify and analyse the three solutions to address the challenges facing your chosen company or service. (Total 300 words)
Point Solutions Evidence (financial, reports, news, best practice guidance, etc) Model(s)/Theory(ies)
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3

Question 4. Explain how your company or service could practically implement one solution from those listed in Question 3. (Total 300 words)
Specific objective Approach (marketing, HRM, Operations, Practice etc.) Stage 1: Inputs, financial, technological, material, human. Stage 2: Actions and timeline Stage 3: Delivery and Evaluation Model(s)