Module & Assignment Guide PDISM (Unit 17) Ebenezer

Guildhall College

Module

Project Development and Implementation for Strategic Managers

(Unit 17)

Programme

Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership

Module Tutor

Mohammad Tashfeen Khan

Programme Leader

Jawad Hassan

Module and Assignment Guide

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July 2011

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Summary____________________________________

Unit aim and purpose 1

Unit introduction 1

Learning outcomes and Assessment criteria 2

Unit content 4

Delivery of module 7

Assessment 8

Essential resources 9

Assignment brief 11

Review and feedback 15

Guidance for assignment submission 18

Class routine timetable (batch 1) 21

Unit aim and purpose

This unit provides learners with an opportunity to develop their project management and research skills by developing a project where they plan and implement a new product, service or process.

Unit introduction

Unit 17: Project Development and Implementation for Strategic ManagersUnit code: H/602/2425, QCF Level 7: BTEC Professional, Credit value: 20

The purpose of this unit is to provide learners with an opportunity to integrate all the learning from the programme by developing a project in which they plan and implement a new product, service or process.

This unit could follow on from Unit 16: Research Methods for Strategic Managers, where a research question is formulated and researched. The fact that there are two units on research and project development and implementation recognises the scale of work that is required to develop and implement a sound project. Learners can take either unit without the other, but may find it necessary to start with Unit 16 if they have no experience of research methodology.

As the rate of change escalates, it is important for organisations to not just hold their place in the market but to plan to move ahead. This unit recognises the importance for managers to have project management skills and expertise to enable this to happen. In effect, this unit requires managers to plan and implement a new product, service or process.

Learners need to take a full and active role in all aspects of the project and the selection of an appropriate management issue is crucial to success. Learners will cover a full range of management activities and roles including resource and people management and implementation of change. The result needs to be a substantial report of a style appropriate for consideration by senior management.


Learning outcomes and assessment criteria

In order to pass this unit, the evidence that the learner presents for assessment needs to demonstrate that they can meet all the learning outcomes for the unit. The assessment criteria determine the standard required to achieve the unit.

On completion of this unit a learner should:

Learning outcomes Assessment criteria

1 Be able to develop a project specification 1 Analyse the factors that contribute to the process of project selection

2 Develop outline project specifications for the implementation of a new product, service or process

1.3 Produce a specification for an agreed project to implement a new product, service or process

2 Be able to plan for the implementation of a project to implement a new product, service or process

2.1 Produce a project plan for an agreed project

2.2 Match appropriate resources to the project

2.3 Cost all resources required for implementing a project

2.4 Agree timescales for the management and implementation of a project

2.5 Plan an appropriate strategy for the implementation of a project

3 Be able to implement a project 3.1 Implement a project in accordance with an agreed specification

3.2 Develop appropriate measures to monitor and evaluate progress and outcomes

3.3 Monitor the implementation of the project

4 Be able to evaluate the outcomes of a project 4.1 Analyse the outcomes of a project in terms of the original project specification

4.2 Evaluate the outcomes of a project

4.3 Make justified recommendations for improvements to the project

5 Be able to present the outcomes of a project 5.1 Produce a report of all project procedures used



5.2 Present the outcomes of the project to an audience using an agreed format and appropriate



Unit content

1 Be able to develop a project specification

Development: defining the product, service or process; research; methods of evaluating feasibility of projects; initial critical analysis of the outline specification; selection of project option; initiating a project log-book/diary; estimating costs and resource implications; identifying goals and limitations; value of project; rationale for selection; agree roles and allocate responsibilities; developing a business case, case justification; primary and secondary sources, official sources; tacit knowledge; political dimensions, environmental scanning, market research, market segmentation

Specification: developing a list of requirements relevant to project specifications e.g. costs, time scales, scale of operation, standards, legislation, ethics, sustainability, quality, fitness-for-purpose, business data, resource implications; project lifecycle; added value of product, service or process; market and customer expectations; profit margins and vulnerability; market analysis; benchmarking; stakeholder analysis; scoping process; informal contacts and networking; relationship to corporate strategy and planning; sustainability; MIS (market intelligence systems)

Project management: principles; role of the project manager eg management of change, understanding of project management system elements and their integration, management of multiple projects; project environment and the impact of external influences on projects; identification of the major project phases and why required; understanding of the work in each phase; the nature of work in the lifecycles of projects in various industries

Success/failure criteria: need to meet operational, time and cost criteria, measure success eg develop the project scope; product breakdown structure (PBS); work breakdown structure (WBS); project execution strategy and therole of the project team; consideration of investment appraisal eg use of discount cash flow (DCF) and net present value (NPV); benefit analysis and viability of projects; determine success/failure criteria; preparation of project definition report, acceptance tests; requirements for termination eg audit trails, punch lists, close-out reports and post-project appraisals, comparison of project outcome with business objectives.

Project management systems: procedures and processes; knowledge of project information support (IS) systems; how to integrate human and material resources for success

2 Be able to plan for the implementation of a project to implement a newproduct, service or process

Procedures: planning and monitoring methods; operating methods; lines of communication; risk analysis; structure of groups and collaborative working; targets and aims

Project plan: production of a plan for the project including timescales, deliverables, milestones, quality assurance systems and quality plans; monitoring progress

Resources: economy, efficiency and effectiveness; sources and evaluation of training and development; workforce planning; contingency factors Cost: cost dimensions eg labour, training and development, materials, supplies, their sources, equipment hire, accommodation or space, deliver



y, accessing funds, overheads, administration, budgeting and cash flow, cost margins; cost benefit analysis

Planning: identify and select product, service or process; scope and feasibility; agreeing the process; plan time line; action plan; timetable and procedure; task dates; targets; milestones; review dates; monitoring/reviewing process; strategy

Methodology: research eg library, internet, sector data sources, pure and applied research, developmental, longitudinal, interviews, questionnaires, survey, case study; research and development; concepts and theories; terminology; validity and reliability

Organisational structure: functional, project and matrix structures eg consideration of cultural and environmental influences; organisational evolution during the project lifecycle; job descriptions and key roles eg the project sponsor, champion, manager, integrators; other participants eg the project owner, user, supporters, stakeholders

Control and coordination: the need for monitoring and control eg preparation of project plans, planning, scheduling and resourcing techniques; use of work breakdown structure to develop monitoring and control systems; monitoring performance and progress measurement against established targets and plans; project reporting; change control procedures

Leadership requirements: team roles, motivation and the need for team building; project leadership styles and attributes; delegation of work and responsibility; techniques for dealing with conflict; negotiation skills Human resources and requirements: calculation, specification and optimisation of human resource requirements; job descriptions

3 Be able to implement a project

Implementation: market or pilot testing; leadership, delegation and motivation, teambuilding, roles; stages breakdown; developing specifications, Gantt chart, PERT/CPA modelling, quality control and analysis, total quality management, quality chain, milestone charting, auditing; feedback systems, communication systems; time management, progress meetings, corrective measures, variance analysis, bottlenecks; contracting; pricing policy; differentiation; market positioning and strategy; packaging, promotion and advertising; distribution costs; branding

Project management plans: the why, what, how, when, where and by whom of project management eg contract terms, document distribution schedules, procurement, establishing the baseline for the project

Implement: proper use of resources, working within agreed time scale, use of appropriate techniques for generating solutions, monitoring development against the agreed project plan, maintaining and adapting project plan where appropriate

Record: systematic recording of relevant outcomes of all aspects and stages of the project to agreed standards



Project organisation: the product breakdown structure (PBS) and the work breakdown structure (WBS), project execution strategy and the organisation breakdown structure (OBS) eg preparation of organisation charts, task responsibility matrix, statement of work (SOW) for project tasks

Scheduling techniques: relationship between schedules, OBS and WBS, bar charts, milestone schedules, network techniques, resourcing techniques, computer-based scheduling and resourcing packages, project progress measurement and reporting techniques, staff-hours earned value and progress ‘S’ curves, critical path analysis and reporting, milestone trending Cost control: cost breakdown structure eg types of project estimate, resources needed, estimating techniques, estimating accuracy, contingency and estimation, bid estimates, whole-life cost estimates, sources of information, cost information sensitivity, computer-based estimating

Techniques: allocation of budgets to packages of work, committed costs, actual costs, cash flow, contingency management

Performance: cost performance analysis eg budgeted cost for work scheduled (BCWS) budgeted cost for work performed (BCWP); concept of earned value, actual cost of work performed (ACWP), cost performance indicators

Change control: the need for formal control of changes eg impact of changes on the project, principles of change control and configuration management; changes to scope, specification, cost or schedule; change reviews and authorisation, the formation of project teams, project initiation and start-up procedures

4 Be able to evaluate the outcomes of a project

Criteria: purpose; targets and achievement; sequencing success or problems; critical analysis; feedback from stakeholders; significance of project; application of project results; implications; limitations of the project; improvements; recommendations for further consideration

Evaluation: planning; objectives; focus; benefits; successes; difficulties; recommendations; analysis of results and planned procedures; use of appropriate evaluation techniques; application of project evaluation and review techniques (PERT); opportunities for further studies and developments

Interpretation: use of appropriate techniques to justify project progress and outcomes in terms of the original agreed project specification

5 Be able to present the outcomes of a project

Presentation: eg formal written format, by viva voce or oral presentation, diagrammatic or graphical figures

Record of procedures and results: relevant documentation of all aspects and stages of the project

Format: professional delivery format appropriate to the audience; appropriate Media



Methodology: presentation, eg IT, audio, visual aids, time, pace; delivery critique of the methods used in the project; recommendations, eg using the findings, recommendations for the future; areas for future research



Delivery of module

All the outcomes lend themselves to flexible delivery. Formal teaching sessions could have input from the tutor to identify some of the theoretical material but learners can work individually researching and gathering information about their projects. Research, investigation, case studies and discussions all offer involving approaches to learning. Using senior managers from organizations as guest speakers provides a practical insight into the management of business.

The choice of the project itself is the crucial factor for success in this unit and considerable attention needs to be paid to learners’ choice of project. They need to take an active part, if not the lead. The integration of learning from across the programme is the basis of this unit so ensuring that the project will draw on other units is essential.

While it is possible for the project to be based on a case study, if there is no possible alternative, a real workplace issue is much more valuable as a learning opportunity. Learners currently not in employment, or in employment where such project work is not available, could be seconded to an organisation where a suitable project can be agreed.

This unit needs little teaching in-put, as such, but does need ongoing one-to-one supervision by a suitable project supervisor, as well as opportunities for regular discussion with appropriate workplace personnel.



Assessment

In order to pass this unit, learners must achieve all the criteria. Learners will also provide

• a completed management project report, which also reflects on the learning from the whole process.

• the presentation and its visual aids

For AC1.1, 1.2 and 1.3, learners will analyse the factors that contribute to the process of project selection then develop outline project specifications followed by the production of a specification for an agreed project to implement a new product, service or process. There needs to be a thorough analysis of the relevant factors together with suggested outline specifications, from which one is selected and agreed with the tutor, with reasons for final choice being given.

For AC2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 and 2.5, learners have to produce a project plan for an agreed project, match appropriate resources to the project, cost all resources required for implementation and agree timescales for management and implementation of the plan and an appropriate strategy. There will be detailed planning evident with appropriate resources selected and costed and evidence of a workable strategy.

For AC3.1, 3.2 and 3.3, learners have to implement a project in accordance with an agreed specification then develop appropriate measures to monitor and evaluate progress and outcomes and finally monitor the implementation of the project. Implementation will matchthe planning and specification. There will be appropriate measures in place to monitor and evaluate progress and evidence of detailed monitoring.

For AC4.1, 4.2 and 4.3, learners have to analyse the outcomes of a project in terms of the original project specification then evaluate the outcomes of a project making justified recommendations for improvements to the project. There will be a professional and critical analysis and evaluation of the project outcomes in relation to the specification together with justified recommendations.

For AC5.1 and 5.2, learners have to produce a report of all project procedures used, and present the outcomes of the project to an audience using an agreed format and appropriate media. The written report will be individual and in an appropriate format and the verbal presentation will be completed in a professional manner appropriate to the audience.

It is possible to assess work orally with learners explaining and describing things to the assessor in discussion or in a presentation. If oral assessments are used then the work must be directly attributable to the individual learner, and needs in this unit to be backed up by a written report. The assessor must provide a signed statement that includes detail of the oral evidence presented that is aligned to the criteria.



Essential resources

For this unit the learner needs to have access to a suitable business teaching environment with access to the internet to carry out research and to appropriate organisations and case studies for learning and comparison.

Sufficient library facilities need to be available to enable learners to achieve this unit. In addition, learners need to regularly read the broadsheet press and weekly business magazines.

Indicative resource materials

Textbooks

Coghlan, D and Brannick, T. (2005). Doing Action Research in Your Own Organization. London: Sage Publications, ISBN 1412902479.

Drucker P F (editor) — Harvard Business Review on Decision Making (Harvard Business School, 2000) ISBN: 1578515572

Hart, C. (1998) Doing a Literature Review. London: Sage Publications, ISBN: 0761959750

Kovacic B — New Approaches to Organizational Communication (State University of New York Press, 1994) ISBN: 0791419185

Little S, Quintas P and Ray T — Managing Knowledge: An Essential Reader (Sage Publications, 2001) ISBN: 0761972137

March J G — Primer on Decision Making; How Decisions Happen (Free Press, 1994) ISBN: 0029200350

McKenzie J and van Winkelen C — Understanding the Knowledgeable Organisation (Thomson Learning, 2003) ISBN: 1861528957

Murray, R. (2006) How to Write a Thesis. Buckingham: Open University Press, ISBN 0335207189.

Naoum, S. G. (2007) Dissertation Research and WritingPreston P — Reshaping Communications (Sage Publications, 2001) ISBN: 0803985630

Quirke B — Communicating Corporate Change (McGraw-Hill, 1996) ISBN: 0077093119

Stewart T A — Intellectual Capital: The New Wealth of Organisations (Nicholas Brearley Publishing Ltd, 1998) ISBN: 1857881834

Welch D — Decisions, Decisions: The Art of Decision Making (Prometheus, 2001) ISBN: 1573929341

Journals/magazines



Most general management journals contain relevant articles and these have been included in the list below along with specialist journals.

Academy of Management Journal (Academy of Management) British Journal of Management (Blackwell)California Management Review (University of California, Berkeley) Harvard Business Review (Harvard Business School)Information Management (Elsevier) Information Technology and People (Emerald, Bradford)International Journal of Information Management (Pergamon Press)Journal of Information Technology (Association of Information Technology Trust/Routledge)Journal of Management Studies (Blackwell)Knowledge Management (Arkgroup)Management Today (Chartered Institute of Management)MIT Sloan Management Review (MIT Sloan School of Management)Organisation Studies (Sage Publications)Organisations (Sage Publications)

Videos

BBC and The Centre for Tomorrow’s Company ‘Communications’ from the ‘BuildingTomorrow’s Company’ series (1999), available from:235 Blackfriars RoadLondon SE1 8NWTelephone: 020 7021 0550Fax: 020 7021 0549Email: [email protected]: www.tomorrowscompany.com

Websites

The range of appropriate websites available will depend on the sector, market and organisation chosen. However, an indicative range of more general websites is given below.

www.bbc.co.uk British Broadcasting Corporation

www.bized.co.uk business case studies for educational purposes

www.business.com business search engine on business background

www.cipd.uk Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development

www.enterprisenetworks.co.uk Sunday Times Archive

www.findarticles.com Looksmart — search for articles from more than 500 publications



www.ft.com Financial Times Archive

www.gov.uk/www.direct.gov.uk UK Online, Office of the e-Envoy

www.i-l-m.com Institute of Leadership and Management

www.kmmagazine.com Knowledge Management magazine

www.managers.org.uk Chartered Institute of Management

www.mintel.co.uk Mintel International on consumer markets

www.statistics.gov.uk UK National Government Statistics

Assignment Brief

Programme: Edexcel BTEC Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership (QCF)

Unit Number and Title: Unit 17: Project Development & Implementation for Strategic Mangers

Unit Level: OptionalAssignment Ref Number: 17.1 Module Tutor: Mohammad Tashfeen KhanEmail: [email protected] Set: 18/07/2011

Learning Outcomes and Criteria covered by this Assignment:

In order to pass this unit, the evidence that the learner presents for assessment needs to demonstrate that they can meet all the learning outcomes for the unit. The assessment criteria determine the standard required to achieve the unit.

Learning Outcomes:

LO1 Be able to develop a project specification LO2 Be able to plan for the implementation of a project to implement a new product, service

or processLO3 Be able to implement a project LO4 Be able to evaluate the outcomes of a projectLO5 Be able to present the outcomes of a project

Pass Requirement:

AC (1.1) Analyse the factors that contribute to the process of project selectionAC (1.2) Develop outline project specifications for the implementation of a new product, s

ervice or process



AC (1.3) Produce a specification for an agreed project to implement a new product, service or process

AC (2.1) Produce a project plan for an agreed project AC (2.2) Match appropriate resources to the projectAC (2.3) Cost all resources required for implementing a projectAC (2.4) Agree timescales for the management and implementation of a projectAC (2.5)Plan an appropriate strategy for the implementation of a project

AC (3.1)Implement a project in accordance with an agreed specificationAC (3.2)Develop appropriate measures to monitor and evaluate progress and OutcomesAC (3.3)Monitor the implementation of the project

AC (4.1)Analyse the outcomes of a project in terms of the original project specificationAC (4.2)Evaluate the outcomes of a projectAC (4.3)Make justified recommendations for improvements to the project

AC (5.1)Produce a report of all project procedures usedAC (5.2)Present the outcomes of the project to an audience using an agreed format and appropri

ate

key dates

Module Guide Distribution Date: 21 July 2011Assignment Submission Date:]

Specification for Assessment

Students can use their own workplaces as a base for much of the assessment of the unit. However, if you are not in any suitable organisation, then other strategies may have to be used such as a work placement, a detailed investigation of an organisation, or the use of suitable case study material.

For this unit, where possible, learners should be using information, examples and research which involve their own organisations or those with which they are familiar. Learners will produce evidence of research into different approaches to forecasting, project appraisal and interpretation of summarised financial information as to cost control, participation in budgeting and capital budgeting processes, and analysis of specific approaches to cost reduction and cost management, and need to show competence in every learning outcome as they require the learner to be able to the use the techniques and interpretation of appraisal for budgeting.

For AC1.1, 1.2 and 1.3, learners will analyse the factors that contribute to the process of project selection then develop outline project specifications followed by the production of a specification for an agreed project to implement a new product, service or process. There needs to be a thorough analysis of the relevant factors together with suggested outline specifications, from which one is selected and agreed with the tutor, with reasons for final choice being given.



For AC2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 and 2.5, learners have to produce a project plan for an agreed project, match appropriate resources to the project, cost all resources required for implementation and agree timescales for management and implementation of the plan and an appropriate strategy. There will be detailed planning evident with appropriate resources selected and costed and evidence of a workable strategy.

For AC3.1, 3.2 and 3.3, learners have to implement a project in accordance with an agreed specification then develop appropriate measures to monitor and evaluate progress and outcomes and finally monitor the implementation of the project. Implementation will match the planning and specification. There will be appropriate measures in place to monitor and evaluate progress and evidence of detailed monitoring.

For AC4.1, 4.2 and 4.3, learners have to analyse the outcomes of a project in terms of the original project specification then evaluate the outcomes of a project making justified recommendations for improvements to the project. There will be a professional and critical analysis and evaluation of the project outcomes in relation to the specification together with justified recommendations.

For AC5.1 and 5.2, learners have to produce a report of all project procedures used, and present the outcomes of the project to an audience using an agreed format and appropriate media. The written report will be individual and in an appropriate format and the verbal presentation will be completed in a professional manner appropriate to the audience.

It is possible to assess work orally with learners explaining and describing things to the assessor in discussion or in a presentation. If oral assessments are used then the work must be directly attributable to the individual learner, and needs in this unit to be backed up by a written report. The assessor must provide a signed statement that includes detail of the oral evidence presented that is aligned to the criteria.

REPORT STructure and points to be covered in the report

Your assignment should have the following format and must process in line with the time frame given:

Assignment 1

Selecting a Project

Question 1.1 Analyse the factors that contribute to the process of project selection

Question 1.2 Develop outline project specifications for the implementation of a new product, s

ervice or process.

Question 1.3 Produce a specification for an agreed project to implement a new product, servic

e or process.



Assignment 2

Planning a Project

Question 2.1 Produce a project plan for and agreed project

Question 2.2 Match appropriate resources to the project

Question 2.3 Cost all the resources required to the project

Question 2.4 Agree timescales for the management and implementation of a project

Question 2.5 Plan an appropriate strategy for the implementation of a project

Assignment 3

Implementing a Project

Question 3.1 Implement a project in accordance with an agreed specification

Question 3.2 Develop appropriate measures to monitor and evaluate progress and outcomes

Question 3.3 Monitor the implementation of the project

Assignment 4

Evaluating a Project

Question 4.1 Analyse the outcomes of a project in terms of the original project specification

Question 4.2 Evaluate the outcomes of a project

Question 4.3 Make justified recommendations for the improvements to the project

Assignment 5

Presenting a Project Report

Question 5.1 Produce a report of all the project procedures used



Question 5.2 Present the outcomes of the project to an audience using agreed format and appr

opriate media

Achievement of a pass grade

A pass grade is achieved by meeting all the requirements defined in the assessment criteria for each individual unit.

Assessment criteria

1.1 1.2 1.3 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 3.1 3.2 3.3 4.1

Requirements 01.01 01.02 01.03 02.01 02.02 02.03 02.04 02.05 03.01 03.02 03.03 04.01

4.2 4.3 5.1 5.2

04.02 04.03 05.01 05.02



Review and Feedback Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership BTEC level 7

Candidate Name: Edexcel Reg. No:______________

Assessor Name:

Unit Title: PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION FOR STRATEGIC MANAGERS Unit No.17

DateAC (1.1) Analyse the factors that contribute to the process of project selection

AC (1.2) Develop outline project specifications for the implementation of a new product, service or process

AC (1.3) Produce a specification for an agreed project to implement a new product, service or process

AC (2.1) Produce a project plan for an agreed project

AC (2.2) Match appropriate resources to the project

AC (2.3) Cost all resources required for implementing a project

Evidencereference



AC (2.4) Agree timescales for the management and implementation of a project

AC (2.5) Plan an appropriate strategy for the implementation of a project

AC (3.1) Implement a project in accordance with an agreed specification

AC (3.2) Develop appropriate measures to monitor and evaluate progress and Outcomes

AC (3.3) Monitor the implementation of the project

AC (4.1) Analyse the outcomes of a project in terms of the original project specification

AC (4.2) Evaluate the outcomes of a project



AC (4.3) Make justified recommendations for improvements to the project

AC (5.1) Produce a report of all project procedures used

AC (5.2) Present the outcomes of the project to an audience using an agreed format and appropriate

Any other comments

Assessor’s signature: Date:



Guidance & Policies for Assignment Submission

You must take this as an individual assignment. All parts of the assessment must be presented in a business style report, word processed with full citation and references using Harvard System. Each report should meet the required standard and word count set by the lecturer. The word count will exclude the following: Title Page, Tables, Diagrams and Appendices.

We strongly advice students to follow the structure below:

The preferred format by Guildhall College is Arial 12 or Times New Roman 12. An assignment cover sheet must be attached with every submitted assignment. These ar

e available in the college. All assignments must have clear headings and sub-headings where necessary. Contents page must be attached.(If applicable) Each assignment is given a guide word limit and there is a tolerance of ±10% only. You s

hould state the number of words on the title page of your assignment. The quality of the work must be maintained.

When submitting assignments students must assure they have the following:1. Stapler2. Plastic covers (Members of staff will not be providing any of the mentioned)3. Envelopes4. CDs

Assignments should be submitted in accordance with the submission deadline(s), mentioned on the assignment brief.

Assessment

The report will be assessed on the basis of:

Presentation and structure Content Application of concepts and theories References (variety and relevance) Critical thinking and analytical ability Students must pass all individual tasks and pass pointers provided in the assignmen

t brief in order to pass the entire unit.

Submission format

Students are not to submit any assignments to the lecturer – assignments can be submitted to Ms Lena or any other person authorised by the college.

Please note that it is the responsibility of the student to sign and date the assignment submission form at the time of submission. We advice students to use Viper Program in order to estimate the Plagiarism percentage. Students must make sure to retain a copy of the submission proof sig



ned and dated as an evidence for the submission. Students should send an electronic copy of their assignments (Including the Plagiarism Report) to [email protected]

If a student fails to send the soft copy to the above mentioned email address, college reserves the right to refuse the marking of that particular assignment.

When sending an electronic copy to the email address, please supply the following information in the subject box in the order provided below:

Edexcel Registration Number, First Name, Last Name, Unit Number, Lecturer name.

Late submission of the assignment

At Guildhall we discourage the practice of late submissions. If due to any reason the student fails to submit the assignment on time or by the due date, he/she will be required to pay £25 per assignment submitted late.

The late fee can be reclaimed later by the student by completing an extenuating circumstances form, available with the Programme Admin staff. The late fee will only be repaid if the student can provide medical evidence or other evidence preventing him/her from submitting the assignment on time.

In all cases, assignments can only be accepted with a late fee up to one week i.e. 5 working days from the respective due date.

Non-submission of the assignment

If the student fails to submit the assignment even after one week after the assignment due date, the assignment will be considered as ‘Not Submitted’ and will lead the respective unit as ‘Failed’. In case a re-submission is allowed for non-submission cases, a fine of £75 per assignment shall be applied.

Re-submission of assignment

Students are able to receive feedback from the lecturer and take guidance about the areas of weakness so that the student is able to build upon the work of the first submission. The feedback supports the student in the management of re-submissions as well as the successful completion of the assessment. Please note that the assignments can only be re-submitted once. Such cases will be subject of a £25 fee.

If after re-submission the assignment is not up to the required standard, the assignment shall be graded as failed eventually resulting in the relevant unit to be taken all over again and full fee to be paid for that unit.

Extensions and extra ordinary circumstances



Lecturers are not permitted to change deadlines unless discussed.

Extensions are only granted for documented medical reasons or other documented unavoidable serious interruptions relevant to your ability to study. Extensions are not granted due to an inability to organise your time or work practices. Should there be extra ordinary circumstances; the college should be made aware of these in writing. If disallowed or the student fails to inform the college in time, the college reserves the right not to accept / mark the assignment.

Failed Units

If due to any reason a unit is graded as ‘Failed’ by the assessor, the student has to take the whole unit all over again by attending the full classes for that unit and paying additional tuition fee for that unit.

Plagiarism and Collusion

Plagiarism occurs when someone copies or reproduces another person’s words or ideas (journal articles, text books, web material or other student’s work) and presents them as their own with no proper acknowledgement via citation and referencing.

Collusion is when two students work together and submit an individual assessment that is not entirely their own work. All are forms of cheating and will be treated with severe penalties.

To ensure that you are not guilty of plagiarism, you must always declare all sources from which you have obtained material or ideas by citation in the text and an associated reference list at the end of your work. If unfair means are found, assignment shall be failed leading the entire unit to be taken again.

All assignments involving plagiarism and collusion shall be referred to the assessment board who will then decide about all such cases. Until a decision is reached by the board, ‘unfair means’ or ‘UFM’ shall be recorded as a grade.

Other Unfair Means

Students sometimes try to submit incomplete assignments i.e. less than 60 percent of the pass pointers attempted or irrelevant assignment or someone else work just to get some more time to complete their assignments and submit later during re-submission time allowed by the college.

All such practices will be dealt with severe punishment and shall be forwarded to the assessment board. Until a decision is reached by the board, ‘unfair means’ or ‘UFM’ shall be recorded as a grade. It is the prerogative of the Programme leader to decide which cases to be classed as UFM.

In case a re-submission is allowed for UFM cases, a fine of £75 per assignment shall be applied.



Class Routine Timetable

July 2011 Semester

Batch

Programme: EDSML Awarding Body: Edexcel Semester/ Level L7 Cohort: Oct 2010 Programme Leader: Jawad ([email protected]) Batch: 1 Programme Administrators: Mercy ([email protected]) Lena ([email protected])

Shaheen ([email protected])

WeekWeek Commen

cingMonday

9:00am-1:00pmMonday

2:00pm-6:00pmTuesday

9:00am-1:00pmTuesday

2:00pm-6:00pmWednesday

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Module & Assignment Guide PDISM (Unit 17) Ebenezer

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