Assignment 2: ABS Homes case study
Assignment 2: ABS Homes case study
ABS Homes, which is headquartered in Melbourne, is a medium-sized, fast-growing construction company. Due to its significant growth and good reputation for building quality single-family homes and townhouses, the company decided to expand its business to Adelaide. For this purpose, the company will develop three projects in 2023 as follows:
Project 1: Building a new office and 5 display homes on Block X, Cross Road, Urrbrae SA 5064. Single-family homes in suburban areas can be one of the best strategic directions for ABS Homes. Most of the clients who are interested in a quality life and view their home as an investment prefer buying single-family homes; they realise that it is easy to rent, sell, and finance.
Project 2: Constructing a 20 storey-apartment at the corner of Regency Road and Churchill Road, Prospect SA 5082. This type of building is more popular among those who prefer urban areas and a busy social life. Clients are usually unmarried or married with no children.
Project 3: Launching a marketing campaign promoting new home designs (Project 1) and the apartment (Project 2).
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Requirements: Choose one of the above projects and prepare a project management plan (following the provided template). Groups of 4 members need to cover all four topics, whereas groups of 3 only include Project charter, Stakeholder management plan and Communication management plan. The marking criteria for Assignment 2 are as follows:
Introduction & conclusion 10
Appendices 10
Format 10
References 10
Project management plan 60
Total 100
Note:
1. This is a hypothetical case study; please do not bother the real owners of those properties.
2. Please feel to make any assumptions or add more details to the case study when preparing your group report; such assumptions/details should be presented in the Project charter.
3. Each topic in Section 2 consists of two different parts:
3.1 the first part in italics is theory-oriented, e.g. Discuss the importance of project charters in project management. You may not need to relate to the case study when preparing it.
3.2 the other part is practice-oriented, e.g. Identify project stakeholders. You should write this part with regard to the context of the selected project.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN
GROUP XXX
Prepared by: XXX, XXX, XXX & XXX.-7469756670040
Content
Introduction (~200 words)
[A summary of the key points to be made in the assignment; introduce the selected project]
Project management plan (~5100-6800 words)
2.1 Project charter
Discuss the importance of project charters in project management.
Identify project assumptions if necessary.
Identify project stakeholders.
2.2 Project organisation Consider functional, matrix and projectised structure and discuss which structure best supports having a project management office?
Suggest an organisational structure for the selected project.
2.3 Stakeholder management plan
Explain why understanding stakeholders is important to successful project management.
Propose stakeholder engagement strategies.
2.4 Communication management plan
Discuss why verbal communication is important to project success and describe several ways of enhancing such communication.
Develop the Communication management plan.
Conclusion (~200-400 words)
[A summary of the closing arguments and recommendations for ABS Homes]
References
[References (Harvard) for any referenced text in the assignment]
[Dont forget to spell and grammar check the assignment before submission]
Appendix 1 Group contract
[Describe the responsibility of each team member]
GROUP: Date:______________________
Name: Signature:
Name: Signature:
Name: Signature:
Name: Signature:
Appendix 2 Milestones of assignment 2
[Identify main parts of the group report and key milestones]
Assessment 2: Group Report 2
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Due30.05.2023
Points100
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Assessment 2:Project Fundamentals (Group)Weighting:30%Task:This assignment will assess your understanding of a project management plan. You should form a group of 3-4 students for Assignment 2. Please use the case study and the template of Assignment 2 below:
Assignment 2_Case study.docxDownload Assignment 2_Case study.docxAssignment 2 template_R2.docxDownload Assignment 2 template_R2.docx
Submission Details:Submit through TurnItInTheIntroductionshould be used to describe the project and the assignment themes in relation to the project. Please do not re-write the assignment question.
Part A
Project charter.
Part B
Project organisation. My Part 1500 words
Part C
Stakeholder management plan.
Part D
Communication management plan.
TheConclusionis asummary of the closing arguments, and shows concepts you have learned orunderstood.
Criteria by which your assignment will be marked:
The standards by which the assignment will be assessed include an understanding of principles and referencing these.
Given the word limit on these questions, the assessment will reward content included.Quotations do not count in the words counted.
The objective of these questions is for the participant to consider the theoretical materials supplied and attempt to apply it to a real project example. Therefore evidence of having read and understood the material is important.
Length and Presentation:
3 people: 4,500 words(maximum) (1,500 words per student) and excluding references.
4 people: 6,000 words(maximum) (1,500 words per student) and excluding references.
Marks will be given for the comprehensiveness of the content, evidence of additional reading, and references.
When preparing each section, please try and state principles as well as detail.Just reproducing PMBOK (especially cutting and pasting diagrams) is not enough!
Rubric
Individual project report: Marking rubric (1)
Individual project report: Marking rubric (1)
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDemonstrate comprehension and understanding of Project Management, terminology, principles, processes and practice. 45to >36.0pts
Above expected level
- Excellent coverage of core concepts covered in the course - Core concepts covered in the course correctly defined with no errors - Outstanding coverage of the core concepts covered in the course 36to >22.5pts
At expected level
- Core concepts covered in the course included - Core concepts covered in the course defined - Core concepts covered in the course correctly applied 22.5to >0pts
Below expected level- Core concepts covered in the course omitted - Core concepts covered in the course incorrectly defined - Core concepts covered in the course incorrectly applied
45pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDemonstrated quality and depth of analysis: Awareness of and insight with regard to this topic. Sound and high quality analysis to demonstrate practical ability to apply project management concepts. 45to >36.0pts
Full Marks
The project demonstrates understanding of the complex social and environmental challenges facing project managers, as well as excellent understanding of PMBOK tools and resources. Analysis is rigorous, nuanced, and transparent. The key argument is tied to the essay question and course foundations. A rigorous discussion is provided showing a high level of engagement 36to >21.0pts
At expected level
Sound understanding of social issues facing project managers, including PMBOK tools that can assist successful project management. The analysis connects back to the key concepts covered in class but may be weak. Evidence and examples are adequately considered but could be more thorough. Validity of the arguments is addressed but may lack depth. 21to >0pts
Below expected levelUnclear or vague project application. Poor understanding of the social issues and the application of project management tools, including PMBOK. The analysis may be incomplete and/or poorly organised and/or implemented. Key arguments may not be supported by the analysis.
45pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDemonstrated quality of writing. 10to >8.5pts
Above expected level
- The report is engaging and clear. - Provides a focused discussion of the key arguments, situating them in the literature to draw connections or point to differences with previous work. - Makes a compelling and interesting argument. - All cited works, references (Harvard style) are done in the correct format with no errors. - No errors in punctuation, capitalisation and spelling. 8.5to >5.0pts
At expected level
- The report is clear and easy to read. - Some cited works, some references missing and/or style with errors (Harvard style). - Almost no errors in punctuation, capitalisation and spelling. 5to >0pts
Below expected level- Incomplete and/or unfocused. - The connection between the arguments and research may not be established in a convincing way. - Little or no interpretation is provided or the interpretation may not fit the findings. - Few cited works, incorrect format. (Harvard style). - Many errors in punctuation, capitalisation and spelling.
10pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCLO 1
Understand and apply the basic content and techniques of the discipline of project management such that stakeholder needs, scope, time, cost, quality, risk, procurement, human resources, communications, and the integration of these are appropriately addressed.
threshold:2.0pts 5pts
Exceeds Expectations 3pts
Meets Expectations 0pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCLO 4
Competently work in teams to generate, and communicate, project outcomes that benefit project stakeholders.
threshold:3.0pts 5pts
Exceeds Expectations 3pts
Meets Expectations 0pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCLO 5
Demonstrate continued learning and personal development.
threshold:2.0pts 5pts
Exceeds Expectations 3pts
Meets Expectations 0pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCLO 6
Recognise ethical, social and cultural issues and their importance for project managers.
threshold:2.0pts 5pts
Exceeds Expectations 3pts
Meets Expectations 0pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
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Total Points:100
