Individual Assignment
Hand in date: 7th July 2017, 13:00pm
Learning Outcomes assessed by this assignment
- Apply and evaluate risk assessment techniques to the selection and evaluation of international projects
- Develop a critical understanding of cultural frameworks
- Apply and evaluate cultural frameworks to a specific project
- Analyse and appraise implementation concepts for international projects
Assessment Weighting
This assignment represents 75% of the module overall mark.
The task: Answer all three questions below using the Vestas Case study available on BB. You are expected to read more about the case from material available in public domain. Please ensure that you start the answer to each question on a new page.
Answers should be between 900 and 1100 words per question and not more than 3000 words in total (excluding references and appendices), typed and in an essay format. All questions have equal weighting.
Question 1: Discuss what went wrong in terms of stakeholder management in the case study. Using your own analysis of the case study and material found in the literature, what would be your recommendation to improve the current situation with the stakeholders, particularly, the indigenous community?
Question 2: Discuss the communication challenges of managing international projects with particular reference to the case. Using your own analysis of the case study and material found in the literature, discuss the negotiation patterns used by the different parties in the case study and how negotiations as a special communication situation could have been more effective from Vestas perspective.
Question 3: Discuss what type of leadership style would be most appropriate in the context of the Vestas project in Mexico. Using your own analysis of the case study and material found in the literature, discuss the importance of trust in international projects with particular reference to the situation in the case study between Vestas on one hand and the local stakeholders including the indigenous communities on the other hand.
Appendix 1: Submission of Coursework
Unless explicitly stated otherwise in writing by the module leader, all coursework on this module is submitted via Blackboard only. It will automatically be scanned through a text matching system (designed to check for possible plagiarism).
Plagiarism is the practice of presenting thoughts, writings or other output of another or others as original, without acknowledgement of their source(s). All material used to support a piece of work, whether a printed publication or from electronic media, should be appropriately identified and referenced and should not normally be copied directly unless as an acknowledged quote. Text translated into the words of the individual student should in all cases acknowledge the source.
- DO NOT attach a CA1 form or any other form of cover sheet;
- YOU MUST include your name and student ID on the first page of your assignment.
To submit your assignment:
- Log on to Blackboard at http://learning.westminster.ac.uk;
- Go to the relevant module Blackboard site;
- Click on the ‘Submit Coursework’ link in the navigation menu on the left-hand side, as advised by the module teaching team;
- Click on the link for the relevant assignment;
- Follow the instructions.
You will be given details by the module teaching team about how and when you will receive your marks and feedback on your work.
REMEMBER:
It is a requirement that you submit your work in this way. All coursework must be submitted by 13.00 (pm) on the due date.
If you submit your coursework late but within 24 hours or one working day of the specified deadline, 10% of the overall marks available for that element of assessment will be deducted, as a penalty for late submission, except for work which is marked in the range 50 – 59%, in which case the mark will be capped at the pass mark (50%).
If you submit your coursework more than 24 hours or more than one working day after the specified deadline you will be given a mark of zero for the work in question.
The University’s mitigating circumstances procedures relating to the non-submission or late submission of coursework apply to all coursework.
Please note the conditions listed below:
q You should use the same software versions as those running in the computer labs of Marylebone campus. If you use different version or different software, you will be doing so at your own risk and technical support will not be available.
q There should be no zipped files.
q Your university email address must be included in the documentation, in the event the lecturer marking the work needs to contact you.
q You should always keep a copy of the submitted work
APPENDIX 2
MARKING SCHEME (OUT OF 100%)
Specific criteria for marking
To achieve a Pass with a mark of 50% to 59% for this element, you must satisfy these criteria:
(i) REPORT
Report Structure
- Write a coherent report
- Demonstrate in writing a basic understanding of the organisation, people, and technology issues that relate to the questions; this will be done through analysis and discussion in your text.
- Include in your report appropriately selected and arranged reference material, and produce an appropriate reference section
- Occasional errors in grammar/spelling
Report Content
- Answer the questions set and discuss the issues, as required on the question page.
- Relate your final conclusions to your findings
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To achieve a mark of 60% to 69% or over for this element, you must:
Satisfy all the pass criteria plus:
(i) REPORT
Report Structure
- Write a structured, clear, comprehensive report
- Discuss the required issues, demonstrating a depth of understanding of the project management environment
- Critically analyse, evaluate, and select current, relevant source material
- Quote sources to an accepted standard
- Good grammar/spelling (occasional slip)
Report Content
- Critically review the practical issues against the theory and literature
- Show clear relationships between:
- the task set
- your findings
- your conclusions
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To achieve a mark of 70-79% for this element you must:
Satisfy all of the ’60-69%’ criteria, and also:
(i) REPORT
Report Structure
- Bring most of the elements of the report together into a coherent and critical whole.
- Excellent grammar/spelling
Report Content
- Show clear evidence of how your own ideas and critical thinking contribute to understanding of the topic, built on appropriate research.
- Develop a flow of arguments that progress logically from the introduction, through the discussion and analysis, into the conclusions.
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To achieve a mark of over 80% for this element you must:
Satisfy all of the ’70-79% or over’ criteria, and also:
(i) REPORT
Report Structure
- All of the elements must form an appropriately and well-presented coherent and critical whole.
Report Content
- Show real insight into the issues, with clear evidence of analytical thinking.
- You may find that the Case studies do not answer all your questions and you may need additional information which is not adequately covered. Therefore, make intelligent but realistic assumptions if necessary.
- Please do not overuse bullet points as you are required to evaluate for the purpose of this assignment.
- In all cases, you are expected to consult and cite appropriate references to validate your work and create synthesis (include at least 3 Journal articles and other academic sources per answer).
- Use the Harvard referencing style. All references should be clearly cited within the text and summarised in a Reference section.
6PJMN001W International Project Management
Individual Assignment
Hand in date: 7th July 2017, 13:00pm
Learning Outcomes assessed by this assignment
- Apply and evaluate risk assessment techniques to the selection and evaluation of international projects
- Develop a critical understanding of cultural frameworks
- Apply and evaluate cultural frameworks to a specific project
- Analyse and appraise implementation concepts for international projects
Assessment Weighting
This assignment represents 75% of the module overall mark.
The task: Answer all three questions below using the Vestas Case study available on BB. You are expected to read more about the case from material available in public domain. Please ensure that you start the answer to each question on a new page.
Answers should be between 900 and 1100 words per question and not more than 3000 words in total (excluding references and appendices), typed and in an essay format. All questions have equal weighting.
Question 1: Discuss what went wrong in terms of stakeholder management in the case study. Using your own analysis of the case study and material found in the literature, what would be your recommendation to improve the current situation with the stakeholders, particularly, the indigenous community?
Question 2: Discuss the communication challenges of managing international projects with particular reference to the case. Using your own analysis of the case study and material found in the literature, discuss the negotiation patterns used by the different parties in the case study and how negotiations as a special communication situation could have been more effective from Vestas perspective.
Question 3: Discuss what type of leadership style would be most appropriate in the context of the Vestas project in Mexico. Using your own analysis of the case study and material found in the literature, discuss the importance of trust in international projects with particular reference to the situation in the case study between Vestas on one hand and the local stakeholders including the indigenous communities on the other hand.
Appendix 1: Submission of Coursework
Unless explicitly stated otherwise in writing by the module leader, all coursework on this module is submitted via Blackboard only. It will automatically be scanned through a text matching system (designed to check for possible plagiarism).
Plagiarism is the practice of presenting thoughts, writings or other output of another or others as original, without acknowledgement of their source(s). All material used to support a piece of work, whether a printed publication or from electronic media, should be appropriately identified and referenced and should not normally be copied directly unless as an acknowledged quote. Text translated into the words of the individual student should in all cases acknowledge the source.
- DO NOT attach a CA1 form or any other form of cover sheet;
- YOU MUST include your name and student ID on the first page of your assignment.
To submit your assignment:
- Log on to Blackboard at http://learning.westminster.ac.uk;
- Go to the relevant module Blackboard site;
- Click on the ‘Submit Coursework’ link in the navigation menu on the left-hand side, as advised by the module teaching team;
- Click on the link for the relevant assignment;
- Follow the instructions.
You will be given details by the module teaching team about how and when you will receive your marks and feedback on your work.
REMEMBER:
It is a requirement that you submit your work in this way. All coursework must be submitted by 13.00 (pm) on the due date.
If you submit your coursework late but within 24 hours or one working day of the specified deadline, 10% of the overall marks available for that element of assessment will be deducted, as a penalty for late submission, except for work which is marked in the range 50 – 59%, in which case the mark will be capped at the pass mark (50%).
If you submit your coursework more than 24 hours or more than one working day after the specified deadline you will be given a mark of zero for the work in question.
The University’s mitigating circumstances procedures relating to the non-submission or late submission of coursework apply to all coursework.
Please note the conditions listed below:
q You should use the same software versions as those running in the computer labs of Marylebone campus. If you use different version or different software, you will be doing so at your own risk and technical support will not be available.
q There should be no zipped files.
q Your university email address must be included in the documentation, in the event the lecturer marking the work needs to contact you.
q You should always keep a copy of the submitted work
APPENDIX 2
MARKING SCHEME (OUT OF 100%)
Specific criteria for marking
To achieve a Pass with a mark of 50% to 59% for this element, you must satisfy these criteria:
(i) REPORT
Report Structure
- Write a coherent report
- Demonstrate in writing a basic understanding of the organisation, people, and technology issues that relate to the questions; this will be done through analysis and discussion in your text.
- Include in your report appropriately selected and arranged reference material, and produce an appropriate reference section
- Occasional errors in grammar/spelling
Report Content
- Answer the questions set and discuss the issues, as required on the question page.
- Relate your final conclusions to your findings
————————————————————————————————-
To achieve a mark of 60% to 69% or over for this element, you must:
Satisfy all the pass criteria plus:
(i) REPORT
Report Structure
- Write a structured, clear, comprehensive report
- Discuss the required issues, demonstrating a depth of understanding of the project management environment
- Critically analyse, evaluate, and select current, relevant source material
- Quote sources to an accepted standard
- Good grammar/spelling (occasional slip)
Report Content
- Critically review the practical issues against the theory and literature
- Show clear relationships between:
- the task set
- your findings
- your conclusions
————————————————————————————————-
To achieve a mark of 70-79% for this element you must:
Satisfy all of the ’60-69%’ criteria, and also:
(i) REPORT
Report Structure
- Bring most of the elements of the report together into a coherent and critical whole.
- Excellent grammar/spelling
Report Content
- Show clear evidence of how your own ideas and critical thinking contribute to understanding of the topic, built on appropriate research.
- Develop a flow of arguments that progress logically from the introduction, through the discussion and analysis, into the conclusions.
————————————————————————————————-
To achieve a mark of over 80% for this element you must:
Satisfy all of the ’70-79% or over’ criteria, and also:
(i) REPORT
Report Structure
- All of the elements must form an appropriately and well-presented coherent and critical whole.
Report Content
- Show real insight into the issues, with clear evidence of analytical thinking.
- You may find that the Case studies do not answer all your questions and you may need additional information which is not adequately covered. Therefore, make intelligent but realistic assumptions if necessary.
- Please do not overuse bullet points as you are required to evaluate for the purpose of this assignment.
- In all cases, you are expected to consult and cite appropriate references to validate your work and create synthesis (include at least 3 Journal articles and other academic sources per answer).
- Use the Harvard referencing style. All references should be clearly cited within the text and summarised in a Reference section.
