MQM1AM05-Work-based Project: Assessing Organisational Effectiveness

Module Provider: Business Informatics, Systems and Accounting
Number of credits: 20 [10 ECTS credits]
Level:4
Terms in which taught: Autumn / Spring / Summer module
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Current from: 2023/4

Module Convenor: Mr Nigel Spinks
Email: nigel.spinks@henley.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

This module requires students to appraise and understand the effectiveness of their workplace. Through a work-based assignment, students will apply learning from the module to gain a better understanding of their organisation’s project management capability, its context and its ability to perform effectively within its context. Students will be required to assess an element of organisational effectiveness.

Aims:

The module aims to develop the students’ understanding of their organisations project management capability and consider how effective it is by applying learning gained from the module.

The module also aims to prepare students to:

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1. Apply knowledge and awareness of how a project moves through key stages.

2. Apply project management skills.

3. Develop a knowledge and awareness of how an investigative project moves through key stages of planning, design, development, deployment and evaluation; through the application of risk management models, reporting methodologies, risk benefit analysis and considering H&S implications.

4. Identify project outcomes and report these.

5. Utilise project findings to suggest solutions.

6. Evidence-based assessment of organisational context and effectiveness.Ìý

Assessable learning outcomes:

By the end of the module the student will be able to:

1. Have an awareness of academic theory and current technique’s relation to project management practice.

2. Be able to identify and select sources of data and information about their organisation and its context.

3. Work with data and people to demonstrate a capacity for problem solving.

4. Be able to create a robust argument supporting conclusions.

5. Evaluate risk management models and risk versus benefit

Additional outcomes:

Students should be able demonstrate how they have:

1. Gained an awareness of each step of the project management process.

2. Identify the components of project stages and lifecycle.

3. Construct a monitor and review strategy.

4. Develop and implement a project plan, identify and mitigate risks.

5. Present methods of reporting and monitoring risk, including health and safety, and the mitigation of identified risks.

Outline content:

The module we will introduce students to project management and provide an opportunity to try out the various tools and techniques used in the discipline. The various facets of project management will be explored, and consideration given as to how sector specific issues change the shape of the discipline help students to develop more effective practices for studying this course The module will support students in appraising and understanding the effectiveness of project management in their workplace so they can propose improvements.

Global context:

The module draws on examples of practice and case studies from operations and process management around the world.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

The module content is delivered through a combination of taught sessions, supported by key reading from texts and other sources, practical activities for each topic with group and cohort discussion. In addition, on-line support material will also be provided. The student will be required to prepare a reflective commentary on their personal learning and implications for future practice.

Summative assessment- Examinations:

N/A

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

The module content is delivered through a combination of taught sessions, supported by key reading from texts and other sources, practical activities for each topic with group and cohort discussion. In addition, on-line support material will also be provided. The student will be required to prepare a reflective commentary on their personal learning and implications for future practice.

Formative assessment methods:

Will be embedded in the learning path and workshop activities.

Penalties for late submission:

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Assessment requirements for a pass:

The assignment must achieve a minimum mark of 40% to achieve a pass.

Reassessment arrangements:

By resubmission of coursework to the same brief (capped to 40%).

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

Last updated: 30 March 2023