Assessment 1 Information
Subject Code: MBA642
Subject Name: Project Initiation, Planning and Execution
Assessment Title: Project Analysis
Assessment Type: Length: Individual, Written Report
1600 words (+/- 10% allowable range)
Weighting: 30%
Total Marks:
Submission: 100
Online
Due Date: Week 5
Your task
Individually, you are required to prepare a 1600 word report in which you are to analyse the success and failure factors of a major Australian project by considering its ethical compromises.
Assessment Description.
In this individual assessment, students will be given an opportunity to analyse the organisational factors that promote effective project management. The success and failure factors, along with ethical considerations for each of the 5 IPECC phases, will need to be considered.
Assessment Instructions
Please choose one of the following projects as the basis for your research (For your chosen project you are to focus on the construction and implementation of the project, following the IPECC phases, and not its current operations beyond what is required in closure).
Design and Implementation of My Health Record
Establishing the MacArthur Wind Farm
Construction of the Adelaide Desalination Plant
Wille Creek Mine Regeneration Project
Construction of Optus Stadium
Please note that the above links are provided to give only an initial outline of what the project delivered, and substantial additional research will be required to complete your assessment successfully.
Once you have conducted thorough research about your chosen project, you are then required to prepare a 1600 word report in which you are to:
• Analyse in detail both the steps critical for your chosen project’s success and the critical pitfalls that could have lead to its failure. Relate the specific success and fail factors to your nominated project and do not just describe a generic theory or simple definitions.
• For each of 5 IPECC stages, you are to analyse the success and failure factors for each of those stages. You are required to analyse at least one success criteria and at least one failure criteria for each stage. If you are unable to identify success or fail criteria for a particular stage, you are required to postulate at least one criteria; but it must be based on sound theory and your knowledge of the case study.
• Integrate the ethical considerations into each of these steps and show how ethical considerations may impact the success or failure of the chosen project.
In preparing this report, you will need to use at least 10 sources of information and reference these in accordance with the Kaplan Harvard Referencing Style. These may include websites, government publications, industry reports, census data, journal articles, and newspaper articles. These references should be presented as in-text citations and a reference list at the end of your proposal. Wikipedia and other ‘popular’ sites are not to be used.
Assessment Submission
This file must be submitted as a ‘Word’ document to avoid any technical issues that may occur from incorrect file format upload. Uploaded files with a virus will not be considered as a legitimate submission. Turnitin will notify you if there is an issue with the submitted file. In this case, you must contact your workshop facilitator via email and provide a brief description of the problem and a screenshot of the Turnitin error message. You are also encouraged to submit your work well in advance of the deadline to avoid any possible delay with the Turnitin similarity report or any other technical difficulties.
Late assignment submission penalties
Penalties will be imposed on late assignment submissions in accordance with Kaplan Business School “late assignment submission penalties” Policy.
Number of days Penalty
1* - 9 days 5% per day for each calendar day late deducted from the total marks available
10 - 14 days 50% deducted from the total marks available.
After 14 days Assignments that are submitted more than 14 calendar days after the due date will not be accepted, and the student will receive a mark of zero for the assignment(s).
Note Notwithstanding the above penalty rules, assignments will also be given a mark of zero if they are submitted after assignments have been returned to students
*Assignments submitted at any stage within the first 24 hours after the deadline will be considered to be one day late and therefore subject to the associated penalty
For more information, please read the full policy via https://www.kbs.edu.au/about-us/school-policies
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Word Limits for Written Assessments
Submissions that exceed the word limit by more than 10% will cease to be marked from the point at which that limit is exceeded.
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MBA642 Assessment 1 Marking Rubric – Project Analysis 30%
Marking
Criteria (__/100) F (Fail)
0 – 49% P (Pass) 50 – 64% C (Credit) 65 – 74% D (Distinction) 75 – 84% HD (High Distinction) 85 – 100%
Analysis of the
success factors
__/20 marks You have provided an unclear or incoherent analysis of the success
factors that do not consider each of
IPECC stages and/or does not relate to the chosen project. You have provided a generic analysis of the success factors in each of 5 IPECC stages
which somewhat relates to the chosen project. You have provided a mostly detailed analysis of the success factors in each of 5 IPECC
stages which mostly relates to the chosen project. You have provided a detailed analysis of the success factors in each of 5 IPECC stages
which specifically relates to the chosen project. You have provided a comprehensive analysis of the success factors in each of 5
IPECC stages which specifically relates to the chosen project.
Analysis of the fail factors
__/20 marks You have provided an unclear or incoherent analysis of the fail
factors that do not consider each of
IPECC stages and/or does not relate to the chosen project. You have provided a generic analysis of the fail factors in
each of 5 IPECC stages which somewhat relates to the chosen project. You have provided a mostly detailed analysis of the fail
factors in each of 5 IPECC
stages which mostly relates to the chosen project. You have provided a detailed analysis of the fail factors in
each of 5 IPECC stages which specifically relates to the chosen project. You have provided a comprehensive analysis of the fail factors in each of 5 IPECC
stages which specifically relates to the chosen project.
Ethical
Considerations
__/20 marks You have provided an unclear or incoherent analysis of the ethical
considerations that do not consider each of IPECC stages and/or does not relate to the chosen project. You have provided a generic analysis of the ethical
considerations in each of 5
IPECC stages which somewhat relates to the chosen project. You have provided a mostly detailed analysis of the ethical considerations in each of 5
IPECC stages which mostly relates to the chosen project. You have provided a detailed analysis of the ethical
considerations in each of 5
IPECC stages which specifically relates to the chosen project. You have provided a comprehensive analysis of the
ethical considerations in each of
5 IPECC stages which specifically relates to the chosen project.
Research
__/10 marks Your research lacks focus and/or you have chosen unsuitable or
bogus sources, which do not link to the required assessment task. You have demonstrated a basic level of research, which is
supported by a reasonable selection of primary and/or secondary sources. You have demonstrated substantial research, which is
supported by a reasonable selection of primary and secondary sources. You have demonstrated substantial research, which is supported by an appropriate
selection and range of primary and secondary sources. You have demonstrated extensive research, which is supported by an appropriate
selection and range of primary and secondary sources.
Grammar/Spelling
__/10 marks Spelling and/or grammar is consistently incorrect. It impacts on the flow and readability of your analysis. Though there are some errors in grammar and spelling, these do not detract from the readability and flow of your analysis. Mostly correct grammar and spelling but any errors do not impact on the readability and flow of your analysis. Errors in grammar and spelling are rare, which enhances the readability and flow of your analysis. Perfect grammar and spelling throughout, which enhances the readability and flow of your analysis.
Format
__/10 marks The format chosen for your report is inappropriate and/or lacks thought and consideration for the intended audience. The format chosen for your report is appropriate, but further
attention to detail would improve its presentation. The format chosen for your report is appropriate, but minor changes would enhance its presentation. Your report is professionally presented and has been
submitted in the appropriate format. Your report is professionally presented and exceeds
expectations for what is suitable for a business environment.
In-text Citations and
Referencing
__/10 marks Neither in-text referencing and reference list adhere to Kaplan Harvard Referencing Style. In-text referencing or the resultant reference list adheres to Kaplan Harvard Referencing Style, with some errors. Both, in-text referencing and the resultant reference list adhere to Kaplan Harvard Referencing Style, with some errors. Both, in-text referencing and the resultant reference list adhere to Kaplan Harvard Referencing
Style, with only occasional minor errors. Both, in-text referencing and the resultant reference list adhere strictly to Kaplan Harvard
Referencing Style, with no errors.
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