Objectives:
- Understand and apply research principles and methods applicable to MBA;
- Apply operations management knowledge to practise;
- Utilise creativity and initiative in the assessment;
- Utilise effective communication.
Instructions:
Part 1
Students will create an operations plan and a process map for a product or service, including finding a suitable mechanism/methodology by which to present it.
Students are expected to reflect the following learning outcomes in their plan and process map:
- Identify the critical components of operations management function in differing organisations and clearly demonstrate their relationship to decision making and value chain.
- Evaluate, apply and articulate the principles and quantitative methodologies to assist decision-making in operations process planning, scheduling and inventory management.
- Critically evaluate the role of operations management in the strategic management of organisations and supply chains
Output/Deliverable and parameters of the assessment
Students are expected to submit an individual operations plan and a process map for a product or service.
RESOURCES TO BE PROVIDED:
- An electronic library and reading guide is provided to all students including a range of e- textbooks and journals available through online journal databases including EBSCO.
Criteria
- Understanding of research principles and methods applicable to MBA
- Application of knowledge to practise
- Knowledge and skills demonstrating creativity and initiative
- Use of effective communication
Learning Outcomes
- Identify the critical components of operations management function in differing organisations and clearly demonstrate their relationship to decision making and value chain.
- Evaluate, apply and articulate the principles and quantitative methodologies to assist decision-making in operations process planning, scheduling and inventory management.
- Critically evaluate the role of operations management in the strategic management of organisations and supply chains.