As a common form of risk transfer, what are the economic and risk benefits of fixed-price contracts bring to the construction companies and clients?

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Other the requirements are below:

(1) Make the proposal more critically and add some data.

(2) The end of (back ground of study), I have no idea to write continuedly, please write more. The aim is giving some effective policies to improve fixed-price contract.

(3) Write more of (research questions) and (research objectives)

My supervisor was very strict and kept asking me to be critical and specific.

The risk transferring: a critical approach to discuss the fixed-price contract plays a common role in the construction projects

 

Introduction

The purpose of this paper is to discuss some problems occurred in fixed-price contracts which applied by the corporation between client and construction companies in the risk transferring methods, meanwhile it will give some effective contracts’ policies which could help to reduce the legal disputes between construction companies and clients. In the complex environment, the construction companies tend to cannot change the nature of the risk itself through the risk avoidance or risk mitigation method. In this situation, risk transferring method is the choice because it can transfer the result of the project risk to the other party together with the rights corresponding to the risk to reduce the loss of the cost.

 

Background of the study

Normally, risk is transferred for a fee. Thus, risk transfer in principle amounts to the “sale” of risk. It is fair to say that the fixed-price contracts are the common way for construction companies to transfer risk, especially in the construction industry. The construction companies will establish a set price for each client regardless of the actual time and materials used for a project.

The fixed-price contracts are attractive to both construction firms and clients, which firms have detailed project budgets before construction, and clients who prefer contracts with transparent prices to avoid open-ended timing contracts. From the negative side, the disadvantages of fixed-price contracts are often the trigger for legal disputes between construction companies and customer service. First, risk transfer breaks the principle of personal responsibility, because risk transfer leads to injustice as it imposes responsibility for the failure of the project on the party that did not perform the action in the first place. Secondary, not only does the customer have to pay more than a flexible contract, but a sudden drop in service and quality during the period puts the customer at a disadvantage. Furthermore, when the price of services or materials increases sharply, the construction company may not be able to fulfill the contract so that the clients need to take useful legal action. For the construction company side, the design process should be completed before the contract is signed so that the later design changes to the project will reduce the revenue of the profit. Finally, delays in the client’s finance will delay the project because the break of capital chain can affect procurement. Therefore, how to minimize the problems arising from fixed contracts is another argument to be discussed in this paper. For example, how to specify problem solutions and policies in a fixed contract…………………………

Research aim

The long-term goal of the research discusses the problems occurred in the fixed-price contracts in risk transferring and state some effective methods or policies which could help to reduce the legal disputes between construction companies and clients.

 

Research objectives

1.Explain the benefits of the contract to the construction company and the client.

  1. To find out the problems caused by the fixed-price contracts.

3.Give some useful methods and policies to improve fixed-price contract’s practicability.

Research questions

  1. As a common form of risk transfer, what are the economic and risk benefits of fixed-price contracts bring to the construction companies and clients?
  2. Do fixed-price contracts cause legal disputes between construction companies and clients under special circumstances?
  3. What policies can improve the fixed-price contract?

WHAT ARE THE KEY ELEMENTS IN THE STRUCTURE OF THE FINAL MANAGEMENT PROJECT?

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FORMAT: The project should be word processed in an A4 format and 12 point type (Century Schoolbook, Times New Roman or Bookman Old Style) Pages should be numbered consecutively through the document; page numbers should be located centrally at the bottom of the page. Appendices should follow the main text and precede an index (if provided). Appendices may consist of supporting material of considerable length or of lists, publications, tables or other evidence which, if included in the main text, would interrupt its flow.
Referencing and Citations: Harvard Style
PROPOSAL:
The PROJECT PROPOSAL should be used as a working document for the FMP. It should be word processed, and approximately 2,000 words in length, excluding bibliography.
Irrespective of the choice of the kind of project undertaken as the FMP, each student is required to provide evidence of scientific rigor and credibility. Each FMP should have a section on identifying the research problem(s), a relevant literature review, hypotheses (where the methodology demands it), identification of dependent and independent variables (where suitable), justification of methodological choice, primary and secondary data collection, data analysis, results and conclusions, suggestions for future research, limitations, and managerial and theoretical implications.
WHAT ARE THE KEY ELEMENTS IN THE STRUCTURE OF THE FINAL MANAGEMENT PROJECT? An abstract or executive summary (summary of the essential points of the project) An introduction (including the objectives of the project, identification of the research problem being addressed) Key definitions, identification of the key variables (independent, dependent, confounding) if necessary A section demonstrating the significance of the research and how the knowledge gap is being addressed A literature review (a review of the most important pieces of literature in the student’s domain) A section on methodology including students’ arguments supporting their choice of methodology among the different options available to them A section on how students collected data in the field. This section may also include a discussion of the challenges encountered in collecting data and how students overcame them A section on data analysis A section on the results obtained from their data analysis. This section needs to be elaborated to include a discussion of their findings A section on students’ theoretical and managerial implications A section on the limitations of their work, both theoretical and methodological Bibliography (in alphabetical order and fully referenced) Appendices
STRUCTURE GUIDELINES
I. An abstract or executive summary (summary of the essential points of the project) II. An introduction (including the objectives of the project, identification of the research problem being addressed) III. Key definitions, identification of the key variables (independent, dependent, confounding) if necessary IV. A section demonstrating the significance of the research and the how the knowledge gap is being addressed V. A literature review (a review of the most important pieces of literature in the student’s domain) VI. A section on methodology including the students’ arguments supporting their choice of methodology among the different options available to them VII. A section on how students collected data in the field. This section may also include a discussion of the challenges encountered in collecting data and how they overcame them
Viii. A section on data analysis IX. A section on the results obtained from their data analysis. This section needs to be elaborated to include a discussion of their findings X. A section on their theoretical and managerial implications XI. A section on the limitations of their work, both theoretical and methodological XII. Bibliography (in alphabetical order and fully referenced) XIII. Appendices
LENGTH GUIDELINES (word count) Introductory 5 – 10% (750 – 1500 words) Secondary Research 20 – 25% (3000 – 3750 words) Primary Research Methodology 25 – 30% (3750 – 4500 words) Primary Research Analysis 15 – 20% (2250 – 3000 words) Discussion, Conclusions and contributions 20 – 25% (3000 – 3750 words) Limitations and reliability/validity 5% (750 words) Student/Tutor flexibility (Variance within agreed wordcount between tutor and student) +/-10% (1500 word

Prepare an outline for a “pitch,” i.e., a short 20-30 minute business plan presentation that will be made to lenders or investors.

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“One of the most important steps in launching a new business venture is fashioning a well-designed, practical, realistic financial plan.” (Scarborough & Cornwall, 2015, p. 454).

With this assignment, you are creating two important elements of a financial plan: an Income Statement and Balance Sheet. You also are preparing an outline of a presentation of your business plan to potential investors or lenders.

Using the business you created from Assignments 2 and 3, write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you:
Prepare a simple pro forma (projected) income statement and balance sheet for the first two years of operation, using income projections and incorporating an advertising plan.
Outline a plan for hiring and retaining competent, motivated employees for your business.
Prepare an outline for a “pitch,” i.e., a short 20-30 minute business plan presentation that will be made to lenders or investors.
Include at least two (2) references outside the textbook.

Identify at least three ways in which HRM/L&D activities support an organization in meeting its goals and business objectives.

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Assessment for Understanding Organizations and the Role of Human Resources.
Understanding Organizations and the Role of HR (3HRC)

This assignment is designed to assess the following learning outcomes:

Understand the purpose of an organization and its operating environment.
Understand the structure, culture and functions of an organization.
Understand how HR/L&D activities support an organization.
This unit is assessed by three short assessments. Please complete ALL THREE TASKS and only then send to your tutor for marking.

Task 1
Choose an organization of interest to you and answer the following (500 words): TESCO’S

Identify the organization and give a brief description of it.
Describe the products/services of that organization.
Identify the customers and define their needs.
Describe the purpose, goals, targets and financial structure of the organization.

Use the PESTLE approach to identify a minimum of 4 external factors, including legal and regulatory frameworks, and explain their impact on that organization.

Task 2
Answer the following for the organization you have chosen (500 words):

Describe the structure and at least 4 functions of the organization.
Explain how the different functions work together to optimize performance.
Explain the culture of the organization and at least two ways in which it affects its operation.

Task 3
Now answer the following (500 words):

Identify at least three ways in which HRM/L&D activities support an organisation in meeting its goals and business objectives.
Identify at least three ways in which HRM and L&D professionals support line managers and their staff.

* The assignment is not an essay.
*It needs to be in a report format.
*Clearly number headings and sub-headings.
* Can use a few quotes, but needs to be mainly in my own words.

Suggested format:
1.0 Introduction to Organization.
1.1 Organizational Overview.
1.2 Products and Services.
1.3 Customers and Their Needs.
1.4 Purpose, Goals and Financial Structure.
1.4.1 Financial Structure & Decision Maker(s)
1.4.2 Previous Financial Performance.
1.4.3 Future Financial Goals.
1.5 PESTLE Analysis.

2.0 Structure of the Organization.
2.1 Organizational Structure and Four Functions.
2.2 Functions Working Together.
2.3 Organizational Culture.

3.0 The HRM/L&D Function
3.1 HRM/L&D Activities Supporting the Organization.
3.2 HRM/L&D Professionals Supporting Managers and Employees.

Assess your knowledge and understanding of the interrelationships of the key components of brand management.

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Main Objective of the assessment
The individual report aims to:
* Assess your knowledge and understanding of the interrelationships of the key components of brand management
* Assess your ability to analyze and evaluate any challenges managers face throughout the course of strategic brand management.
* Challenge your knowledge and understanding of brand management theories to provide a creative, appropriate course of actions on a business idea. * Develop your writing skills to effectively present your analysis and arguments in a professional and persuasive manner.
Approved BBS Coursework Brief Template 2019/20 1 of 6

Brunel Business School
Description of the Assessment
You are required to examine a sector of your choice in-depth and suggest ways to develop a new brand to enter that sector. You need to select a specific sector from the following list and write a brand audit report:
Beverage
Fashion product or service Fitness related product or service E-commerce platform
Car
Delivery service
A touristic destination
An online personality
The project should be entirely based on secondary information such as reliable public sources, trade magazines and business publications, company websites, library databases etc. as well as your professional experiences, insights and expertise. Primary research is not essential. Your report must include the following components and fully address these questions:
An executive summary of your project
1. Sector analysis (30%)
a. Describe the consumption trend and discuss the major opportunities in your sector. b. Profile major competitive brands and market situation.
c. Analyze the major brands in the sector and produce a positioning map.
2. Develop a new brand to enter the market (50%)
a. Develop a new brand and justify your decisions. You should identify gaps in the market and opportunities for the new brand as well as explain
why the new brand is needed.
b. Detail and explain your brand graphics (names, logos, slogan and packages).
c. Develop a new communication strategy for your new brand.
d. Discuss the four components of the new brand that you aim to achieve: brand identity, brand image, brand positioning and brand equity.
3. Make recommendations on how the brand should be managed in the next 3 years. (20%)
You may consider suggesting a marketing plan and discuss the details of development and implementation. For example, you might wish to discuss your competitive reactions and how you will respond through appropriate actions to build a strong brand.
Approved BBS Coursework Brief Template 2019/20 2 of 6
Brunel Business School
A conclusion of your report
The report (accounts for 100% of your overall mark of the course)

When consulting with relevant managers, what methods can be used? What should you inform them about?

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Assessment 2 – Written Responses

1. What is human resource strategic planning? What may the objectives and targets of the plan relate to?

2. In order to identify emerging practices and trends, you may need to undertake environmental analysis. How can you do this? What is involved in the process?

3. Give examples of the different options for sourcing labour supply.

4. When considering the impact of new technology, what should you think about?

5. You should be aware of recent and potential changes to industrial and legal requirements. Give two examples of changes that you are aware of.

6. When consulting with relevant managers, what methods can be used? What should you inform them about?

7. What are human resource philosophies and values?

8. What should the objectives and targets of your plan set out? What will this enable?

9. Give two examples of the different options for the provisions of human resource services.

10. What may technology be used to support?

11. What are the key ingredients of a strategic HR plan?

12. When developing a risk management plan, what should you ask yourself?

13. In order to see that the plan is implemented, you will need to work with others. Who may these be?

14. Why should you monitor and review the plan? What questions will you need to answer in order to this?

15. Give two examples of changes in circumstances that may result in your plan needing to be adapted.

16. What does an evaluation of performance enable you to do?

This project must be completed by 12/24 because we don’t want to work on Christmas. How many days can we take off for Thanksgiving and still get the project competed on time?

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You have been asked to take over the creation of a customer database for the Lynn Ice Hockey team. The previous team dropped the ball, so you must take over and fix the mistakes. To properly lay this out, you will split the project into four phases; System Design, Programming, Testing, Integration. To implement a measure of security, each team will have a code name; Able, Bake, Charlie, Delta. The parameters of the project are as follows:

The tasks, team, percentage of completion, and duration are all you need to input. The Start date has been calculated for you as the date of the project start. The end date is calculated for you as the task start date plus duration.

TASK TEAM ASSIGNED TO PROGRESS
(% OF COMPLETION)		 Duration
System Design      
Assign ID Numbers Able 50% 3
Gather Data Able 60% 2
Develop Structure Able 50% 4
Normalize Design Able 25% 5
Finalize Design Able   2
Programming      
Partition Disk Space Baker 0% 1
Program Database Baker 0% 10
Secure Database Baker   3
Implement Structure Baker   5
Create Forms Baker   3
Testing      
Input Test Data Charlie   5
Penetration Testing Charlie   1
Input Real Data Charlie   15
Verify Data Charlie   3
Secure Data Charlie   1
Integration      
Integrate Database Delta   1
Integrate Data Structure Delta   2
Alpha Test Delta   3
Beta Test Delta   3
Train data entry specialists Delta   15

 

Questions

  1. What is the absolute earliest you can complete this project using the traditional waterfall technique? That is, each task must be completed before the next one can begin.
  2. What is the duration for each of the phases of the project?
  3. What is the total duration if we use the waterfall technique?
  4. Are there tasks that can be completed while others are in progress? If so, which ones?
  5. This project must be completed by 12/24 because we don’t want to work on Christmas. How many days can we take off for Thanksgiving and still get the project competed on time?

Evaluate sustainability as applied to the functions, systems and reporting structure of organizations.

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B: Learning Outcomes
On successfully completing this module, students should be able to:

· Assess and evaluate the role of sustainability as applied to organizations.

·  Evaluate sustainability as applied to the functions, systems and reporting structure of organizations.

 

 

C: Assessment Task
Task 1: (As part of a team)

Working as part of a team, you are required to plan, prepare and deliver a 20 minute oral presentation. You must select and assemble your own group please. (ie A maximum of 5 team members and a minimum of 3 team members)

Then, as a team please negotiate and agree on one topic only from the list further below, on which to base the content of your presentation. It is expected you will plan hold a sufficient number of team meetings to enable you plan, research and prepare well for your presentation.  Further it is advised that you rehearse your presentation several times to maximize the opportunity for a high mark.  (In the interests of fairness, the team will be awarded one mark only for the whole team’s performance. However, should it be obvious that any individual team member has not contributed equally, then that individual’s mark can be adjusted accordingly)

As applicable to all assessed group work, it is very important that all members fully understand the task, and the requirements of the assignment brief. Each team member must contribute equally and appropriately.

Task 2: (As an individual)

You are required, in an individual capacity, to submit a 1000 word informal report that critically analyses and evaluates the process of working towards the delivery of your team’s   presentation.

Important Guidance:

Within your report you should carefully consider what went well and what did not go well, with regard to the planning, preparation, rehearsal(s) and delivery of your presentation. This could include reference to your series of team meetings leading up to your presentation date. You should also briefly report on how your team reacted to questions at the end of your presentation.

 

Within your informal report, you are further required to “apply” theory, as appropriate, relating to team building (eg Belbin, Tuckman and so on) and conflict management (eg Kilmann- Thomas). Do consider including appendices.

You should also include reference to the feedback you received from your tutors and peers after the delivery of your presentation. Further please reflect upon the content of your presentation, identifying anything you would change or add if you were to deliver the same presentation again.

Note: You need to ensure, please, that you include a copy of any presentation slides or Handouts used for the delivery of your presentation along with the submission of your individual report.

Select ONE of the following topics for your presentation content:

1.It is argued that ‘recycling, reusing, reducing and rethinking’ are key attributes of successful sustainable entrepreneurs. Evaluate and assess to what degree you consider this statement to be correct.

1.  Discuss the activities and processes an enterprise can consider in an effort to convince its stakeholders that it behaves ethically and responsibly.

2. “Sustainable Entrepreneurship versus Sustainable Development and protecting future generations” – the debate! Critically analyse this debate and present your views!

3.Evaluate and present key issues relating to social costs and social benefits that entrepreneurs must consider.

4. “Price, quality, service levels and ‘green’ issues“.  Please examine to what degree successful sustainable development requires a holistic approach from all functions (departments) operating within an enterprise.

5.Discuss what is meant by ‘stakeholder mapping’ and analyse why stakeholder care is an important aspect of successful sustainable entrepreneurship.

Important please:

There must be reference to real life enterprises. Also, you are required to make reference to appropriate concepts, tools and techniques that have been discussed and addressed within the content of this module, in addition to your own research.
D: Specific Criteria/Guidance
 

1.Critical analysis of process leading to the group presentation 20%
2. Evidence of relevant research, wider reading and team work 20%
3. Use of appropriate illustrations and examples 10%
4. Evidence of group coordination planning and preparation 20%
5. Level of effectiveness of communication and engagement 20%
6. Discussion and handling of Q&A 10%

 

1.  The tutor will provide an example of the required layout for your informal business report.

2. Note that an example of the mark/feedback sheet that will be used for your presentation is shown below.

BU 6019    Sustainable Entrepreneurship            

Group Oral Presentation Assessment Criteria and Feedback Form

  Max marks Marks awarded Comments

 
Understanding of subject/ topic

 

 

 20    
Evidence of relevant research and study

 

 20    
Use of appropriate illustrations and examples

 

 10    
Group coordination and preparation

 

 20    
Effectiveness of communication and engagement

 

 20    
Discussion  and

Question handling

 10    
   

100

 

    

No

 

E: Key Resources
 

You should refer to your PowerPoint slides, module seminar notes and handouts and refer to the module reading list in your student handbook.

In addition, links to websites, journals and specific business case studies will support you further. You should also visit the library to seek further materials.

 

 

F: Submission Guidance
·         You must submit assessments in Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint or PDF format.

·         The file must be no larger than 40MB.

·         Your writing is expected to conform to Standard English in terms of spelling, syntax and grammar.

·         You must include your Assessment Number (J Number) in the header or footer.

·         Include your word count at the end of the assignment or the front cover.

·         Set up your page for A4 paper in portrait style.

·         The font size must be a minimum of point 12 Calibri (or equivalent) for the body of the assessment and footnotes must be 2 points smaller.

·         Line spacing in the body of the assessment must be 1.5 lines.

·         Number the pages consecutively.

·         Students should submit work before 12 noon on the deadline date electronically via Moodle. Please follow the ‘Turnitin submission’ link on the module space and follow the on-screen instructions, paying particular attention to any specific instructions for each assignment.

·         You must submit your work with the following details written on the first page:

–       Title of your work

–       Module title and code

–       Module Leader and Seminar Tutor (if relevant)

–       Number of words

–       Your student assessment number (J Number)

 

Student work that does not have this information on will not be identifiable after marking has taken place and risks being recorded as a non-submission.

 

 

G: Document Format
 

·         The font size must be a minimum of point 12 Calibri (or equivalent)

·         Line spacing in the body of the assessment must be 1.5 lines

·         Include the following details written on the first page:

Title of your work

Module title and code

Your student assessment number (J Number). Do not write your name or your student number.

Word count (Please note penalties for excess word count)

Module Leader and Seminar Tutor (if relevant)

·         Number the pages consecutively

 

H: Academic Integrity and Penalties
 

It is your responsibility to ensure that you are familiar with all of the information contained in this brief as failure to do this may impact on your achievement.

Please refer to the various Assessment Guidance below for detailed information on:

 

I: Rubrics and Criteria

 

  Module Title: Sustainable Entrepreneurship Level: 6
  Assessment Title: Oral Presentation and Individual Report Weighted: 25% & 25% 1000 words
Criteria and weighting 90-100%

Highly Exceptional Work

 80 – 90%

Outstanding Work

 70 – 79%

Excellent Work

 60 – 69%

Very Good Quality Work

 50 – 59%

Good Quality Work

40 – 49%

Acceptable work with some good aspects

 20 – 39%

Work does not satisfy assessment criteria

 0-19%

Work fails to meet the assessment criteria
Critical analysis of process leading to the group presentation(20) All relevant theories/conceptual models accurately and extensively presented. Exceptional evidence and analysis of process leading to the delivery of the presentation All relevant theories/conceptual models accurately and extensively presented. Excellent evidence and analysis of process leading to the delivery of the presentation Virtually all relevant theories/conceptual models accurately and extensively presented. High level of evidence and analysis of process leading to the delivery of the presentation. Most of the relevant theories/conceptual models accurately presented.

Good level of evidence and analysis of the process leading to the delivery of the presentation

 Much of the relevant theories/conceptual models accurately presented.  Reasonable evidence and analysis of the process leading to the delivery of the presentation. No major omissions or inaccuracies in the presented theories/conceptual models. Some level of evidence and analysis of the process leading to the delivery of the presentation A number of deficiencies or omissions in theories/conceptual models. Evidence and analysis of the process leading to the delivery of the presentation is inadequate  or wholly absent Significant deficiencies or omissions in theories/conceptual models. Evidence and analysis of the process leading to the delivery of the presentation is wholly absent
Evidence of relevant research, wider reading and team work(20) Exceptional grasp of theoretical/conceptual and practical elements. Outstanding interpretative and team working skills Excellent grasp of theoretical/conceptual and practical elements. Excellent interpretative and  team working skills Very good grasp of theoretical/conceptual and practical elements. Very good interpretative and team working skills. Good grasp of theoretical/conceptual and practical elements. Good interpretative and team working skills. Adequate grasp of theoretical/conceptual and practical elements. Good interpretative and team working skills. Some grasp of theoretical/conceptual and practical elements. Reasonable interpretative and  team working skills. Major deficiencies in theoretical/conceptual and practical elements. Poor or absent interpretative and team working skills. Significant deficiencies in theoretical/conceptual and practical elements. Poor or absent  interpretative and team working skills.
Use of appropriate illustrations and examples(10) Exceptional and outstanding integration of cases and examples from industry to support and justify content. Excellent integration of cases and examples from industry to support and justify content. Very good integration of cases and examples from industry to support and justify  content. Good integration of  cases and examples from industry to support and justify  content. Adequate integration of cases and examples from industry to support  and justify content. Some integration of  cases and examples from industry to support and justify  content. Poor quality of integration of  cases and examples from industry to support and justify content No integration of cases and examples from industry to support and justify content
Group coordination planning and preparation(20) Evidence of outstanding planning, preparation and coordination .

Work produced could hardly be bettered when produced under parallel conditions.

 Excellent evidence of planning, preparation and coordination.

Work is evidenced by  extensive  and detailed research

 Evidence of comprehensive planning, preparation and coordination.

Work is evidenced by specific and detailed research

 Good evidence of planning, preparation and coordination.

Work is  evidenced by specific and relevant  research.

 

 Evidence of competent planning preparation and coordination.

Work is evidenced by some  relevant research.

 

 

 There  is some evidence of planning, preparation and coordination.

 

Work is evidenced by an attempt  to source  research.

 Negligible evidence of  planning, preparation and coordination.  There  is  evidence of research.. No evidence of planning, preparation and coordination.

 

Negligible evidence of research.
Level of effectiveness of communication and engagement(20) Exceptional presentation with clarity and coherence, highly sophisticated expression and use of language.

work produced could hardly be bettered when produced under parallel conditions. Near perfect spelling, punctuation and syntax.

 Extremely well presented  with accuracy and flair; Highly sophisticated, fluent and persuasive expression of ideas. Near perfect spelling, punctuation and syntax. Very clear, fluent, sophisticated and confident presentation and expression; highly effective vocabulary and style. Near perfect spelling, punctuation and syntax. Clear, fluent, confident presentation and expression; appropriate vocabulary and style. High standard of accuracy in spelling, punctuation and syntax. Clearly presented and , coherent expression;

reasonable  range of vocabulary and adequate style. Overall competence in spelling, punctuation and syntax, although there may be some errors.

 Expression, vocabulary and style reasonably clear but lack sophistication. Inaccuracies in spelling, punctuation and syntax do not usually interfere with meaning. Expression of ideas insufficient to convey clear meaning inpresentation; inaccurate or unprofessional terminology. Many errors in spelling, punctuation and syntax. Incoherent presentation and expression. Heavily inaccurate;  inappropriate use of language.
Discussion and handling of Q&A(10) Exceptional  responses to questions with high level  of confidence Also discussed extremely well in written work Outstanding responses to questions with high level of confidence. Discussed extremely well within written work. Excellent responses to questions with confidence.

Discussed well within written work.

 Very good responses to questions.

 

Discussed well within written work.

 Good responses to questions.

 

Discussed reasonably within written work

 Acceptable responses to questions.

 

Briefly discussed within written work

 Poor responses to questions.

 

No reference to responses within written work

 No attempt to respond to questions asked.

 

No effort to discuss Q&A in written work

 

 

 

What is your assessment of the relative health of the project given the information found in the dashboard?

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Answer the following questions for each dashboard view.

WBS 3.2 Dashboard

Minimum of 80 words per question

  1. What project information are you able to glean from the dashboard view?
  2. What is your assessment of the relative health of the project given the information found in the dashboard?
  3. What actions would you propose taking based on the information in the project dashboard? Propose at least three changes.
  4. What information would you prefer to see that is not found in the dashboard? Explain your rationale.

WBS 4.3 Dashboard

Minimum of 80 words per question

  1. What project information are you able to glean from the dashboard view?
  2. What is your assessment of the relative health of the project given the information found in the dashboard?
  3. What actions would you propose taking based on the information in the project dashboard? Propose at least three changes.
  4. What information would you prefer to see that is not found in the dashboard? Explain your rationale.

WBS 5.3 Dashboard

Minimum of 80 words per question

  1. What project information are you able to glean from the dashboard view?
  2. What is your assessment of the relative health of the project given the information found in the dashboard?
  3. What actions would you propose taking based on the information in the project dashboard? Propose at least three changes.
  4. What information would you prefer to see that is not found in the dashboard? Explain your rationale.

What can the organizations do differently? – How can they improve? How can they better integrate the SDGS? – What are the distinguishing success factors/impeders? – What can other organizations learn? – Key recommendations

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Order: Report

Words count: 2 x 3150 words each => total: around: 6300 words

Order details:

Task Objective: The objectives of this task are to enable students to apply their learning on Business & Sustainability course notes, and wider reading, to develop skills which will enable them to assimilate a depth of literature which they can critically review and report on sustainable business practices in organizations. It will also develop deeper analytical and practical skills on the application and reporting of the Sustainable Development Goals in organizations.

Task Details: Literature Review and Organization Report Compare and contrast organizations in terms of their Sustainability/CSR activities, performance, reporting and communications. Make particular reference to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): are they identified by the organizations, if yes give details and review, and if not, where could they explicitly connect their activities to the SDGs.

Choose two or more organizations with plenty of information available. They may be very similar or very different in their business activities. You may include your own organization or ones which are in your area of work/interest/locality, if you wish. Use the organizations’ own sources e.g. a sustainability sections on websites, reports or similar, as well as publicly available information, trusted third party sources.

Write a report with a clear structure: – Introduction – Main Body – Conclusions and Recommendations – References

Introduction: Include in the introduction a brief explanation on why you selected these particular organizations. What do they have in common or how do they differ (sector/size/structure etc). Why is this theme/topic of special interest? Provide a link to the relevant pages on various the organizations’ websites.

Main Body: The main body of the report should be in three sections: 1. Literature review on theme of sustainability in organizations 2. Evaluation of activities and performance 3. Reporting and communications

1. Literature review: Write a review on the theme of Sustainability/CSR/SDG management in organizations. Introduce a topic/topics of particular interest to you and/or of relevance to the organizations you have chosen (environmental management, certification, CSR, communications, challenges/barriers, critical success factors, engagement etc).
Structure your review with an introduction, key headings, conclusions. Use course materials, textbooks and peer reviewed articles. Ensure that you reference all material correctly and use the Harvard Referencing System. References should be listed at the end of the report.

2. Evaluation of activities and performance: Outline and evaluate the CSR/Sustainability/SDG activities and performance in each of your chosen organizations. How do they define sustainability/corporate responsibility? What systems are employed? Who is responsible?

Provide a summary of the main activities; highlight strong points, weaknesses unusual or interesting activities. – How do they differ? What do they have in common? – What is successful and what is not? What are the strengths and weaknesses – What are the common or differing drivers of activities and the success factors? – Regarding the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): are they identified by the organizations, if yes give details and review, and if not, where could they explicitly connect their activities to the SDGs.

Link and connect this section to your literature review. Is it what you expect from the literature or different?

3. Reporting and communications: How are CSR/Sustainability/SDGs reported and communicated (reports, websites, social media, marketing)? Look at what information is, and is not, provided. Is it a true reflection of activities and performance? In order to aid your reading of reports, the following guidelines are useful: United Nations Global Compact Communication on Progress (COP) https://www.unglobalcompact.org/participation/report/cop Global Reporting Initiative (GRI): https://www.globalreporting.org Corporate Register Reporting Awards (CRRA): http://www.corporateregister.com/crra/help/crrahelp.html

Conclusions and Recommendations: Based on your evaluation of the different organizations, your reading on the subject including the course materials and your literature review, write conclusions and recommendations for organizations based on your analysis the success factors. – What can the organizations do differently? – How can they improve? How can they better integrate the SDGS? – What are the distinguishing success factors/impeders? – What can other organizations learn? – Key recommendations

References: Ensure that you reference all material and sources correctly including websites.

Appendices: You may use appendices to present large volumes of data, tables etc which are too cumbersome to include in the main body or which may unduly add to the word count but which provide useful and relevant information nonetheless.

Images, Figures and Tables: These add value to reports and aid reading and are not included in the word count.

Indicative Outline and Word Count: Approximate Words +/- Introduction 200 Main Body 1. Literature review 850 2. Evaluation of activities & performance 750 3. Reporting & communications 750 Conclusions & Recommendations 600 References Total 3150