[SOLVED] 38004 Organisational Decision Making and Operations Management Matlab

Assignment/Coursework Remit

Assignment:

Each student is required to complete an essay to address the following task-

•   Choose a specific company and critically analyse its OM processes against the four general  topic   areas   of   operations   management:   Direct,   Design,   Delivery   and Development. Apply appropriate operations theories, concepts and case examples to support your arguments. Highlight recommendations to improve the performance of the company based on your learning from this module

Note:  You  may  choose  any  company  in  different  industries  to  complete  the  essay.  The company information can be gathered from various sources (e.g., reliable websites, business reports, books and journal articles). The essay should be well structured into different logical sections (e.g.,  Introduction – 6%,  background of the selected company – 8%, analysis and recommendation – 30%, conclusion – 6%), and you should  make sure that you write in a focused manner.

The guidance regarding the inclusion of word count for each section is as follows:

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*Appendices can be utilized to provide supplementary information, evidence, or support for the arguments presented in the main body of the essay. This might include details such as theory descriptions, company profiles, and operations data.

Font and style. Arial, 11pt, 1.5 line spaced. All pages must be numbered and each page should contain the student ID. All margins should be 25.4 mm (not including footers or headers). You should submit your essay in one document in format of Microsoft word.

Module Learning Outcomes:

In this assessment, the following learning outcomes will be covered:

•    LO1. understand the characteristics of operations systems and the various approaches that maybe adopted in their design.

•    LO2.  understand the  main features of the supply chain  management systems that support effective operations.

•    LO3.  apply  techniques  and  technologies  available  for  the  design  and  control  of operations.

•    LO4. select and implement appropriate strategies and methods for the management and improvement of operations.

•    LO5. use the frameworks and techniques presented to develop strategies, design, plan and control manufacturing and servicing operations.

Grading Criteria:

Generic evaluation criteria include:

•    Understanding – Your work should demonstrate an understanding of operations and operations management issues.

•   Substantiation  –  The  work  should   be  underpinned  by  the  course   material  and additional reading around the topic chosen and tools employed. In the first instance you should consult the course reading list – this is given out at the beginning of the course and is also available on Canvas. You will be given credit for going beyond the sources suggested on the reading. (Please only reference material you have read!)

•    Insight  –  Your   work   must  demonstrate  critical  evaluation  and  insight  into  the operation, situation and topic.

•   Clarity and structure – The report should be well structured and clearly presented.

These criteria are translated into a detailed rubric which is available for you to view in Canvas. You  can  see  the  rubric  if  you  go  to  the  “Assignments”  pages.  At  the  top  right  of  each assessment submission page is a tiny button that says “view rubric”. Details see the canvas page for assessment.