Description:
Unit 5006 - Conducting a management project
Introduction
This unit is concerned with researching and producing a project and reviewing its impact on the work area.
Scenario
Your manager has requested a report on how your team can make savings. You have been asked to research the best options and submit your conclusions to include recommendations for action. You will be required to present your recommendations to your project sponsor.
Task 1:
Review an area of business activity and identify the aim, scope and objective of the project. Terms of reference should be included and, where applicable, a work based breakdown structure document . Produce a project plan which has a clear rationale with justification, to your project sponsor.
Guideline word count: 750 - 800 words
A.C. 1.1 - Determine a management area for investigation that has an implication for a work-related area
A.C. 1.2 - Identify the aim, scope and objective of the project
A.C.1.3 - Justify the aim and objective of the project
Task 2:
Explain the sources of data and information and the research methodology you will use in this project. You are required to fully explain the analytical tools used during the project to arrive at your conclusions.
You should explain how the option(s) or alternative course(s) of action meets the needs of the project sponsor.
Guideline word count: 650 - 700 words
A.C. 2.1 - Identify sources of data and information for the project Assignment Brief - Unit: 5006: Conducting a management project
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Click here to get more on this essay..... A.C. 2.2 - Analyse the data and information for options or alternatives that meet the project aim
A.C. 2.3 - Determine an option or alternative that meets the project aim
Task 3:
Explain the decision making process and the decision making model(s) used in determining the final recommendations.
You should also identify the stages involved in implementing your recommendations to improve your work area.
Guideline word count: 700 - 750 words
A.C. 3.1 - Evaluate the research to make conclusions
A.C. 3.2 - Recommend a course of action to meet the project aim Task 4:
Evaluate the impact of implementing your recommendations on your area of work and to the organisation as a whole. Explain the different types of communication methods available to you in presenting your project recommendations and the relative merits and pitfalls of each method. Select the most appropriate method of communication for your project recommendations and explain why you consider this method to be most appropriate. After presenting the results of your project to your project sponsor reflect on the presentation identifying areas of success and areas for development.
Guideline word count: 800 - 850 words
A.C. 3.3 - Assess the impact of the project recommendations
A.C. 4.1 - Determine the medium to be used to show the results of the project
A.C. 4.2 - Produce the results of the project
A.C. 4.3 - Discuss the impact of the project on the work-related area
