PROJ6003 Project Plan and Success Criteria Evaluation Report

Project Plan (Individual)

Value:30%

Individual Assessment

Unit Learning Outcomes:

ULO 4 Analyse complex and unexpected project management problems and identify appropriate solutions

PGCLO 1.3. Demonstrate knowledge of relevant research principles and methods.

Introduction

How do we define project success or failure? What criteria[1]should organisations use to identify project success or failure? Each individual or group of people who are involved in a project interpret their projects success/failure in the context of their own way of understanding based on their needs and expectations.

One typical example is the Millennium Dome in London. Although the project was completed on time and on budget, the project was deemed a failure as it did not deliver the awe and glamour that it was supposed to generate. On one hand, this example clearly tells us that project quality requires both conformance to the specifications and fitness for use, but on the other hand, project success requires a combination of product success (service, result, or outcome) and project management success.

Another example is the Sydney Opera House. The project went 16 times over budget and took 4 times as long to finish as it was originally planned, but the project was a big success for the people involved. The final impact of the completed project was so big that no one remembers the project management failure. While a project may go over budget and schedule (and deemed a failure in terms of project management), its success may be measured by the response to the actual use of the project over time.

[1]Bear in mind, criteria are not the same as factors. According to the Cambridge Dictionary, a criterion is defined as a standard by which you judge, decide about, or deal with something whereas a factor is described as a fact or situation that influences the result of something. In other words, factors can lead to a series of events that ultimately meet the overall success criteria of the project, so they should not be used as synonymous terms.

Your Task

You are required to identify a real-world case: a successful project, then explain why the project is successful based on the criteria you identified (from the literature, either journal or conference papers). The report should include the following information:

Company background and the project that you have selected (about 200 words)

Identification (from the literature, either journal or conference papers), description and justification of the success criteria you think appropriate for your selected project (about 400-500 words)

Critical analysis of the case based on the criteria chosen (about 500-700 words)

Appropriate conclusions (about 200 words)

Provision of suggestions or recommendations in the event that the project should be re-run in the future (about 200 words)

Submit a single MS Word (or PDF) document (via Blackboard and Turnitin) to include the five items listed in Your Tasks. Your report shouldnt exceed 1800 words (excluding the case study (if provided), references and table of contents). Anything over the word limit will be ignored and will not be marked.

Supporting Documents

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Rubric

Assignment 1 Stage 1

Assignment 1 Stage 1

Criteria Ratings Pts

This criterion is linked to a learning outcomePresentation and writing style 15to >12.0Pts

High Distinction

With a strong professional layout, includes; Table of Contents, Headers / Footers, etc. Within word count. Very well written and error-free grammar, spelling and punctuation throughout. 12to >10.5Pts

Distinction

With a professional layout, includes; Table of Contents, etc. Within word count. Well written, some paraphrasing and error-free grammar and punctuation. Minor spelling mistakes. 10.5to >9.0Pts

Credit

Information is somewhat organized. Proper grammar and punctuation mostly used but overuse of direct quotes. 9to >7.5Pts

Pass

Information is not clearly organized. Proper grammar and punctuation not always used. Overuse of direct quotes. 7.5to >0Pts

Fail

Information is poorly organized. Excessive grammatical and punctuation errors. Excessive overuse of direct quotes.

15pts

This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeBackground of the company and the project case 5to >4.0Pts

High Distinction

Gives an exceptional and highly detailed background of the company and the project. 4to >3.5Pts

Distinction

Gives a highly detailed background of the company and the project. 3.5to >3.0Pts

Credit

Gives a general background of the company and the project. 3to >2.5Pts

Pass

Gives an inadequate background of the company and the project. 2.5to >0Pts

Fail

A poor / No background of the company and the project is provided.

5pts

This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeIdentification, description and justification of the criteria [PGCOL 1.3] 30to >24.0Pts

High Distinction

A clear indication of academic rigour and research. Criteria (>=4) for the success of a project is identified (from the literature, either journal or conference papers). Criteria are well-described and justified. 24to >21.0Pts

Distinction

Academic rigour and consistently high level of thinking are evident in the research that has been applied throughout the project. Criteria (3) for the success of a project is identified (from the literature, either journal or conference papers). Criteria are somewhat described and justified. 21to >18.0Pts

Credit

A high level of thinking is evident in the research that has been applied. A few appropriate criteria for the success of a project are identified (from the literature). Criteria are described but poorly justified. 18to >15.0Pts

Pass

A few criteria for the success of a project are identified. Criteria are described without justification. 15to >0Pts

Fail

Criteria are either poorly or not identified, described and justified.

30pts

This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeAnalysis of the case based on the criteria identified [ULO 4] 30to >24.0Pts

High Distinction

The report needs to demonstrate an understanding of the reasons for the projects success. Logical, insightful, original discussion. Evidence of full engagement with the literature was found, with relevant and detailed analysis. 24to >21.0Pts

Distinction

The report shows an understanding of the reasons for the projects success. Detailed and original discussion develops logically. Understanding of reading shown. Some relevant analysis. 21to >18.0Pts

Credit

The report adequately discusses the reasons for the projects success. Understanding of reading shown. Provides some relevant analysis. 18to >15.0Pts

Pass

Adequate discussion of issues. Demonstrated little understanding of reading. Insufficient discussion or analysis. 15to >0Pts

Fail

Inadequate discussion of issues and/or lacking in logical flow. Fail to demonstrate understanding of reading. Poor discussion or analysis.

30pts

This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeProvision of suggestions or recommendation [ULO 4] 10to >8.0Pts

High Distinction

The report contains a wide range of innovative or appropriate suggestions on how the project reviewed could have been handled differently / improved. 8to >7.0Pts

Distinction

The report contains several suggestions on how the project reviewed could have been handled differently. 7to >6.0Pts

Credit

The report suggests one or two ways the project could have been handled differently. 6to >5.0Pts

Pass

Only minor suggestions for improvement were supplied. 5to >0Pts

Fail

Provide only minor (or no) suggestions on improvement supplied. Most of them are irrelevant.

10pts

This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeCitation / Referencing [PGCOL 1.3] 10to >8.0Pts

High Distinction

Cited appropriately in the body of the report. No mistake in the reference list. Min. of 5 references from journal or conference papers. 8to >7.0Pts

Distinction

Most in-text citations are correct. A few mistakes in the reference list. Min. of 5 references from journal or conference papers. 7to >6.0Pts

Credit

Most in-text citations are correct. Some problems with the reference list. 6to >5.0Pts

Pass

Some in-text citations are not correct. Some problems with the reference list. 5to >0Pts

Fail

Most in-text citations are not correct. Lot of mistakes in the reference list.

10pts

Total points:100