QUESTION
The table contains information for the development of a short course in Operations management
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Activity
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Description
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Preceding Activity
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Duration in week
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A
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Design course overview and publicity
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4 |
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B
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Identify potential staff to teach on course
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2
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C
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Construct detailed syllabus
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6
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D
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Advertise and send out application forms
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A |
10
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E
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Confirm staff availability
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B |
2
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F
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Select staff to teach the course
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C,E |
1
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G
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Acknowledge student applications
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D |
3
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H
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Identify course written material
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F |
2
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I
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Preparation of teaching material
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G,H |
20 |
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J
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Prepare room for the course
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G |
1
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1 Construct an AON network diagram.
2 Determine the different paths and highlight the critical path.
3 Define and explain the importance of the critical path.
4 Differentiate between tools and techniques are generally used to develop cost estimates.
5 Draw a Gantt chart.
Assignment Guidelines
• Word limit: Approximately 3500 - 4000 words
• The length of your answers to each question should be in line with the mark allocation.
• Your assignment should include a Table of Contents page.
• Text: Font: Arial or Times New Roman (12), Spacing: 1 and a half Lines
• All text must be justified at each margin.
• Your answers must include any theories, charts, tables or exhibits necessary to support your analysis and recommendations.
• Ensure that the readings are not merely reproduced in the assignment without original critical comments and views. Cohesive and logical
arguments reflecting original thinking is encouraged.
• You MUST use theory/literature to support your discussion/observation and opinions. Do not merely extract information from the Case Study.
• References - At least 5 sources of reference (textbooks, journals, press reports, internet, etc.) must be included in your bibliography. Information quoted/paraphrased from sources listed in your bibliography must be referenced in-text. The Harvard system of referencing must be used.
Students will be penalised up to 10% for poor referencing.
• It is imperative that students proof-read and edit their assignments prior to submitting it. Assignments must be free from errors and of a professional standard.