OPMGT Assignment
(A) Learning Outcomes:
This assignment requires you to draw on several areas of study within the module. You are expected to demonstrate and will be evaluated on your ability to:
Module Learning Outcomes
Coverage
Analyse and evaluate operations management case studies using the language and ideas of the subject.
All
Evaluation and demonstrate competence in selecting appropriate solutions and implementation plans.
All
Explore the interaction between operations decisions and other functions.
All
Use a range of established techniques to initiate critical evaluation of the planning and control of resources.
All
(B) Assignment Requirement:
You are required to read the following narrative and answer the following questions:
(B)(i) Narrative
A group of investors are planning to venture into a soft drink-based manufacturing business with a cumulative contribution of RM 5 million. Recently they have had a series of meetings to discuss on the operationalisation of the business plan. Their discussions were centred to some key areas as follows:
To agree on the decision that one or more of the investors will assume key positions in the company.
To identify a suitable process strategy.
To determine the level of technology in the process.
To identify a suitable location for the factory.
To draw a layout plan for the factory.
To identify the work design.
To determine the incorporation of quality management system
To determine a suitable inventory management system
To outline the supply chain management.
(B)(ii) Required
Write a 2000 words-long report on how the business plans can be operationalized, incorporating all the key areas mentioned in the narrative.
(C) Marking Scheme
No
Areas
Allocated marks
1
Layout plan
20
2
Roles played by key personnel
Process strategy decision
Technology decision
Location decision
Work design
Quality decision
Inventory decision
Supply chain management decision
7 – 9 each
3
Others: Introduction, conclusion, references, citations,
This assignment requires you to draw on several areas of study within the module. You are expected to demonstrate and will be evaluated on your ability to:
Module Learning Outcomes
Coverage
Analyse and evaluate operations management case studies using the language and ideas of the subject.
All
Evaluation and demonstrate competence in selecting appropriate solutions and implementation plans.
All
Explore the interaction between operations decisions and other functions.
All
Use a range of established techniques to initiate critical evaluation of the planning and control of resources.
All
(B) Assignment Requirement:
You are required to read the following narrative and answer the following questions:
(B)(i) Narrative
A group of investors are planning to venture into a soft drink-based manufacturing business with a cumulative contribution of RM 5 million. Recently they have had a series of meetings to discuss on the operationalisation of the business plan. Their discussions were centred to some key areas as follows:
To agree on the decision that one or more of the investors will assume key positions in the company.
To identify a suitable process strategy.
To determine the level of technology in the process.
To identify a suitable location for the factory.
To draw a layout plan for the factory.
To identify the work design.
To determine the incorporation of quality management system
To determine a suitable inventory management system
To outline the supply chain management.
(B)(ii) Required
Write a 2000 words-long report on how the business plans can be operationalized, incorporating all the key areas mentioned in the narrative.
(C) Marking Scheme
No
Areas
Allocated marks
1
Layout plan
20
2
Roles played by key personnel
Process strategy decision
Technology decision
Location decision
Work design
Quality decision
Inventory decision
Supply chain management decision
7 – 9 each
3
Others: Introduction, conclusion, references, citations,