Assessment Two: Report Due Date: 12 May 2017, 10:00 PM Weighting: 40% Word Count: Maximum of 1,500 (excluding the reference list) Learning Outcomes: 1, 2, and 4 Scenario overview: EGCM is a medium-sized, family-owned manufacturing company that wants to increase its prototyping capability. EGCM is considering two very different projects to achieve this goal. The first project builds on existing company practices around prototyping. This option is tried and tested and considered to be a low risk way of increasing EGCM’s prototyping capability. The project fits well with the company’s ethos, existing team based structure, and company culture. This project would not require a great deal of training for existing staff, and would require very little change to the existing traditional team-based processes at EGCM. It is very much a refinement of ‘business as usual.’ The second project is a significant step away from existing practice, whereby EGCM would use 3D printing to prototype at a high speed and low cost. This project requires a greater capital input and is considered to be high risk. This is because it moves away from the company’s traditional practices. The existing employees would require significant training to use this equipment, and it is also likely to result in the redundancy of experienced staff that would not fit with the new way of prototyping. However, if successful, it would provide a significant competitive advantage to EGCM and would be very profitable. Assignment brief: EGCM has employed you as an external consultant to facilitate their decision making. Your report needs to outline how this decision could be made using various project management selection methods. You will need to present at least four different selection methods, and discuss the assumptions, advantages, and disadvantages of these selection methods. Your report needs to state which selection model and project you would advise them to choose and why. You will need to include relevant justification and realistic assumptions while demonstrating the selection process for both selecting model and demonstrating the selected model. Once you have carried out your assessment submit your report to the Director of the company. What we expect from you: We will be looking for a clear, concise report, submitted to the company’s Director. Your report can be inductive or deductive. For report writing guidelines please visit http://owll.massey.ac.nz/assignment-types/business-report.php. The maximum word limit of 1500 includes the main body text, tables and in-text citations. It excludes the reference list. You do not need to attach a cover page with this assignment. You will be penalised if you exceed the word limit. We expect you to use at least one textbook and five peer-reviewed 152.252 Project Management Administration Guide 2017 14 articles, with clear referencing (APA style6). Marks will be given for structure, presentation, style, and referencing. 6 http://owll.massey.ac.nz/referencing/apa-interactive.php 152.252 Project Management Administration Guide 2017 15 Assessment Two Marking Schedule Content, Critical Analysis, Relevance (60%) • Demonstrated understanding of project selection techniques in relation to EGCM. • Critical analysis of selection techniques has been discussed with other project management concepts. • Dimensions of topic identified and clearly introduced. • Logical development of arguments (including assumption). • Depth of discussion. • Relevant conclusions. • Correct calculations/use of selection model. Style, Structure, and Presentation (20%) • Correct report structure has been used. • Correct format (i.e., 1.5 line spacing, Times New Roman, 2.5cm margins, justified text). • Integration of material - readability • Overall impact and persuasiveness • Correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar. • Clear, legible, and professional presentation. • Ability to use own words succinctly and elegantly. • Clarity, conciseness, fluency, and quality. References (20%) • Correct referencing of sources; At least one text book and five peer reviewed articles have been used. • Familiarity with related textbook chapters, journal articles, and evidence of additional research. i • Acknowledged sources (APA style) • Integration of a range of quality resources.