Assignment Requirements
Assignment details:
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
TAKE AWAY EXAMINATION
Assessment Question:
Write a critical reflection on the knowledge you have achieved from studying the material on
this operations management module. In your answer make specific reference to the value that
this can now bring to the organisation where you are currently employed. If you are
unemployed at the moment make reference to the last organisation you worked in.
Assessment Instructions:
Ø This is an individual piece of work and it must not be communicated to other students in
any way whatsoever.
Ø This assessment makes up 50% of the overall grade for this course.
Ø The account of your selected organisation should not be too lengthy; of more
importance are relevant references to the literature, and demonstration of your critical
faculties in weighing theory against practice.
Ø Your assessment answer must be grounded in an appropriate theoretical
framework and show evidence of comprehensive original research (minimum 4
academic sources in addition to the core text book) into the subject matter. You
are expected to provide insight and argument and not simply provide a description of
the subject matter.
Ø You should draw on concepts and theories discussed in Operations and Process
Management, Principles and Practice for Strategic Impact, 3rd edition, 2012, Slack,
Brandon-Jones, Johnston, Betts, FT Prentice Hall, your module Study Guide, and from
your wider reading and research to support your analysis and justify your critical factors
and recommendations. You should only employ credible research sources. I suggest
you consult the MBS Library Service section in your Course Welcome Documents for
information on a wide range of information resources and services (e.g. Harvard
Business Review).
Ø The absolute maximum word count for this assessment is 2,000 words +/-10%
(excluding diagrams, figures, tables and references) and you may be penalised if you
exceed this limit. The assessment must be submitted in Microsoft Word format.
Submissions using pdf, etc. may be returned to students.
Ø Assessments should have a logical and coherent structure and be well presented. It is
essential that you properly attribute all quotes, ideas, models, frameworks etc. that you
include in your discussion and analysis. This includes any material that you may
download from internet sources. Full references must be given for all sources using only
the Harvard Referencing Convention.
Helpful Assessment Hints:
Ø To achieve a top grade of 70% plus an assessment must be well structured and
logically developed with concise and comprehensive identification of the issues. It will
express original reasoned arguments and demonstrate critical thinking based on clear
insight, knowledge, and understanding by reviewing and critiquing a wide range of
appropriate material.
Ø A very good assessment scoring between 60-69% will respond directly to the question
with a clear and convincing argument. Will demonstrate an awareness of the issues
involved in the question and blends conceptual awareness with reference to research
sources and appropriate examples. It will be coherently organised, contain discussion
and analysis rather than description or narration.
Ø A poorly developed assessment, scoring less than 50% could show some awareness of
the relevant material and subject matter but does not demonstrate a sufficient depth of
understanding and/or is limited in the extent to which assumptions, theories and beliefs
are challenged.
Helpful Assessment Hints:
Ø To achieve a top grade of 70% plus an assessment must be well structured and
logically developed with concise and comprehensive identification of the issues. It will
express original reasoned arguments and demonstrate critical thinking based on clear
insight, knowledge, and understanding by reviewing and critiquing a wide range of
appropriate material.
Ø A very good assessment scoring between 60-69% will respond directly to the question
with a clear and convincing argument. Will demonstrate an awareness of the issues
involved in the question and blends conceptual awareness with reference to research
sources and appropriate examples. It will be coherently organised, contain discussion
and analysis rather than description or narration.
Ø A poorly developed assessment, scoring less than 50% could show some awareness of
the relevant material and subject matter but does not demonstrate a sufficient depth of
understanding and/or is limited in the extent to which assumptions, theories and beliefs
are challenged.
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