developing business environment

The following LOs are achieved once you complete this assignment
1) Adapt to a developing business environment and be able to manage and implement change towards
strategic objectives while critically evaluating the quality of their contribution
2) Assess key aspects of a given computer-related project within the scope of the indicative content
Assignment Objective
You are encouraged to see the role of a project manager within the broader perspective of
strategic business management, understanding where projects come from and why they are
selected.
Assignment Task
Read the following tasks, understand and present your response in a document not more than
12 to 14 pages.
Assume that you are a project manager in Muscat Information Systems LLC which is located in
KOM. Muscat Information Systems LLC undertakes projects based on specific client
requirements. These projects typically include development of:
 Transaction Processing Systems
 Business Intelligence Systems
 Management information Systems
 HR Systems
 Hospital Management Systems
 Banking Information Systems

	Inventory Management Systems
	Payroll Systems
	CRM Systems
	Knowledge Management Systems
	Logistic Management software

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IN SEMESTER INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT
Module Code: COMP 1009 Module Name: Project Management
Level: 6 Max. Marks: 100
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Choose any one of the above or any other systems development project or a research based
project of your liking (if you are choosing any other system/project, prior approval from your
faculty need to be taken) which you would like to head and complete the tasks given:

Task 1	(10 marks)
Submit a work proposal for this assignment or before 06/05/2020, 23:59 which must include:
  	Understanding of deliverables – a detail description of deliverables. General overview of proposed plan – initial understanding of solution to task2. Timeline for completion of the given tasks.

The work proposal must be submitted in a word file through the link available in Moodle.

Task 2. : Write the scope statement for the selected project.

(50 marks)

You can read a research paper “Significance of Scope in Project Success” by Muhammad Nabeel
Mirza, available at https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221201731300234X, and
an article “Improve Project Success with Better Scope Management” by Avneet Mathur,
available at https://www.projectsmart.co.uk/pdf/improve-project-success-with-better-scopemanagement.pdf, which highlights the key aspects needed to consider while capturing the scope
of the project.
Note: It is very important that you consider and completely mention the factors needed to write
scope statement. The above links can help you to identify the factors needed to write the scope
statement. Marks will be awarded for writing in detail factors needed for writing the scope
statement, minimum four factors expected [10 x 4 = 40marks]. Scope statement by itself have 10
marks.
Task 3: (40 marks)
For the project selected in task 2 conduct a feasibility study – Technical, Operational and
Economical feasibility studies, to access whether this project can be taken up or not.
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Rules & Regulations:

 	All resources should be cited using CU Harvard style. The final assignment must have a Title page, Table of Contents, References/ bibliography using CU Harvard Style and page numbers. Title Page must have Assignment Name, Module name, Session, your name, ID, and the name of the faculty. Softcopy in word format is to be submitted through Turnitin link on Moodle. Viva will be conducted after the assignment submission as per the dates informed earlier. If needed VIVA will be conducted using MS TEAMS
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Guidelines:

	Assignment must be computer typed.
    	Font – Times New Roman Font – Style – Regular Font – Size – 12 Heading should be with Font Size 14, Bold, Capital and Underline. Avoid Wikis’ as references.

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Explain with suitable diagrams wherever required. Diagrams must be drawn using suitable software or by pencil. Each student has to do the assignment individually You can refer books in eLibrary or use internet resource. But you should not cut and paste material from internet nor provide photocopied material from books. The assignment answers should be in your own words after understanding the matter from the above resources.

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Important Policies to be followed
1. Student Academic Integrity Policy*:
MEC upholds the spirit of academic integrity in all forms of academic work and any form of violation
of academic integrity shall invite severe penalty. Any benefit obtained by indulging in the act of
violation of academic integrity shall be cancelled.
All cases of violation of academic integrity on the part of the student shall fall under any of the below
mentioned categories:
1. Plagiarism
2. Malpractice
3. Ghost Writing
4. Collusion
5. Other cases
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If the student fails a module and has a proven case of academic integrity violation in this module, the
student is required to re-register the module. This is applicable to first and second offenders of
plagiarism.
1. Plagiarism
A. First offence of plagiarism
I. If a student is caught first time in an act of plagiarism during his/her course of study in
any assignment other than project work, the student will be allowed to re-submit the
assignment once, within a maximum period of one week. However, a penalty of
deduction of 25% of the marks obtained for the resubmitted work will be imposed.

II.	Period of re-submission: The student will have to re-submit the work one week from the date he or she is advised to re-submit. If the re-submitted work is also found to be plagiarized, then that assessment will be
III.

awarded a zero mark. Re-submission of the work beyond the maximum period of one
week will not be accepted and the assessment will be awarded a zero mark.
B. Second offence of plagiarism
If any student is caught second time in an act of plagiarism during his/her course of study (in a
subsequent semester), the student will directly be awarded zero for the work in which plagiarism
is detected. In such cases, the student will not be allowed to resubmit the work. A warning of
suspension shall be issued, and student has to sign an undertaking and undergo counselling
session in such cases.
2. Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion
A. First offence of Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion
If a student is caught in an act of Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion for an assessment
component irrespective of coursework or end semester, the student shall fail the module
and shall be required to re-register the module
B. Second Offence of Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion
If a student is caught a second time in an act of Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion for
an assessment component irrespective of coursework or end semester, the student
shall fail the module. A warning of suspension shall be issued, and student has to sign
an undertaking and undergo counselling session in such cases.
3. Third Offence of Academic Integrity Violation
If a student is caught a third time in an act of Academic Integrity Violation for an assessment
component irrespective of coursework or end semester (in a subsequent semester), the student
shall fail the module and also shall be suspended for one semester from the College, as
recommended by institutional level academic committee, Chaired by the Associate Dean, Academic
Affairs.
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4. Fourth Offence of Academic Integrity Violation:
If a student is caught a fourth time in an act of Academic Integrity Violation for an assessment
component irrespective of coursework or end semester (in a subsequent semester), the student shall
fail the module and also shall be expelled from the College, as recommended by institutional level
academic committee, Chaired by the Associate Dean, Academic Affairs.
5. Other cases
If a student commits an act of academic integrity violation as per the definition of “other cases”
mentioned in the previous section or of a different nature, student’s case shall be forwarded to an
institutional level academic committee, Chaired by the Associate Dean, Academic Affairs. The
committee shall investigate the case by means of a viva and/or a disciplinary hearing and shall take
appropriate decision. The penalty that can be granted to a proven case of academic integrity violation
which falls in this category of “other cases” can be a warning/component zero/ module
fail/suspension/expulsion depending on the nature and gravity of the offence.
6. Types/Variations of Cases:

I.	If plagiarism is detected in any component of one assessment, the deduction in marks will be applicable for the whole assessment, even if only the component or part submission alone needs to be resubmitted. If plagiarism is detected in a group assessment, all students of the group will be considered as having committed an act of plagiarism and the policy will then be applied to all students If plagiarism is detected in any component of a group assessment, the deduction in marks will be
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applicable for the whole assessment even if only the component or part submission alone needs
to be resubmitted.
All students of the group would be considered as having committed an act of plagiarism and the
policy will then be applied to all the students of the group.

IV.	If the assessment consists of components or part submissions that could be a group assessment component (e.g. group assignment) and an individual assessment component (e.g. individual reflection), the following will be applicable:
a.	If plagiarism is detected in the group assessment component, all students of the group

will be considered as having committed an act of plagiarism, The policy will then be
applied to all students of the group. Group assessment component will be resubmitted
as per the policy.
b. If plagiarism is detected in the individual assessment component, the individual
assessment component will be resubmitted and the policy will then be applied to that
student alone.
c. For both (a) and/or (b), the deduction in marks will be applicable for the whole
assessment.
* for further details Refer to MEC Student Academic Integrity Policy in Student Handbook.
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2. Late Submission Regulations:
It is the students’ responsibility to check all relevant timelines related to assessments.
As per the Assessment Policy at MEC, late submissions are allowed for one week (5 working days)
for all UG modules with a penalty. In such cases, a deduction of 5% of the marks obtained for the
submitted work shall be imposed for each working day following the last date of submission
till the date of actual submission. Assessment documents submitted beyond a period of one
week (5 working days) after the last date of submission will not be accepted and will be awarded
a zero for that assessment. In cases where the submission has been delayed due to extenuating
circumstances, the student may be permitted to submit the work without imposing the late
submission policy stated above. The extended period of submission will be one week from the
original last date of submission. In such cases, the student is expected to submit the supporting
certificates on or before the original last date of submission of the assessment and the decision
of extension rests with faculty responsible for the assessment .The late submission policy shall be
applied if the student fails to submit the work within one week of the original last date of
submission.
Students may contact their teachers for clarification on specific details of the submission time if
required.
3. Research Ethics and Biosafety Policy
To protect and respect the rights, dignity, health, safety, and privacy of research subjects involved
including the welfare of animals and the integrity of environment, all student projects are
expected to be undertaken as per the MEC Research Ethics and Biosafety Policy. Accordingly the
following shall apply.
 Research and other enterprise activities shall be conducted by maintaining the high ethical
standards consistent with national and international standards and conventions.
 Any research at MEC that is categorized as high-risk research shall be subject to review and
approval by the Research Ethics and Biosafety Committee.
 Research activities involving collection of human or animal tissues and manipulation of microbial,
animal or plant cells shall be subject to review and approval by the Research Ethics and Biosafety
Committee.
 Participants involved in research must be informed about the purpose of research and intended
uses of research findings. Written consent must be obtained from people involved prior to the
commencement of research.
 Data obtained from participants must be treated with high confidence and should be used only
for the intended purpose of research.
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Feedback:
Detail feedback will be provided as follows:

Submission	Scheduled date feedback	Channel
Assignment work proposal: Detail feedback on the assignment work proposal will be provided. This feedback will help you to understand and reflect on your initial understanding of assignment tasks.	14/05/2020	MEC Moodle
Final Assignment Submission: Detail feedback on the assignment document will be provided. Feedback will help you to reflect on your work. Also you can carry forward the feedback comments in understanding and completing the other assessments: Case Study	24/06/2020	MEC Moodle

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Assessment Evaluation Criteria

Classification And % Range <to be given as per requirement>	Reflection and critical analysis.	Knowledge and Understanding/ Application of Theory	Evidence of Reading	Referencing and Bibliography	Presentation, Grammar and Spelling
Outstanding	Highly competent analytical skills and reflective practice, demonstrating personal learning and growth, insight into required professional values and principles and professional development planning.	Extensive knowledge and depth of understanding of principles and concepts and /or outstanding application of theory in practice.	Evidence of reading an extensive range of educational literature/research and where applicable workplace strategies, policies and procedures.	Accurate referencing and bibliography correctly using appropriate referencing style	Excellent presentation, logically structured, using correct grammar and spelling, excellent cross-referencing and links to supporting evidence
Excellent	Strong analytical skills and reflective practice used, demonstrating personal learning and growth, insight into required professional values, principles and competencies and professional. development planning	Excellent knowledge and understanding of principles and concepts and /or excellent knowledge and understanding of the application of theory in practice	Evidence of reading a wide range of educational literature/research and where applicable, workplace strategies, policies and procedures.	Appropriate referencing and bibliography correctly using appropriate referencing style	Good presentation, competently structured, using correct grammar and spelling, clear and easy to use links to supporting evidence
Very Good Quality	Good use of analytical skills and reflective practice demonstrating personal learning and growth, insight into required professional values, principles and competencies and professional development planning.	Good knowledge or key principles and concepts and/or good knowledge of the application of theory in practice	Evidence of reading a good range of educational literature/research and where applicable workplace strategies, policies and procedures.	Generally well referenced with correct use of the appropriate referencing style	Reasonable presentation, completely structured, acceptable grammar and spelling, acceptable links to supporting evidence
Good (Acceptable)	Acceptable use of analytical skills and reflective practice demonstrating personal learning and growth, insight into required professional values, principles and competencies and professional development planning.	Acceptable knowledge of key principles and concepts and/or knowledge of the application of theory in practice	Evidence of reading an appropriate range of educational literature/research and where applicable, relevant workplace policies and procedures	Adequate referencing. Generally accurate use of appropriate referencing style	Adequate presentation and structure, acceptable grammar and spelling, adequate links to supporting evidence
Adequate/ Satisfactory	Adequate use of analytical skills and reflective practice demonstrating personal learning and growth, insight into required professional values, principles and competencies and professional development planning.	Adequate knowledge of key principles and concepts and/or satisfactory evidence of the application of theory in practice	Evidence of minimal reading of educational literature/research and where applicable relevant workplace policies and procedures	Adequate referencing. appropriate referencing style used but may contain some inaccuracies.	Weak presentation , satisfactory structure, grammar and spelling, links to supporting evidence
Weak /Poor (all learning outcomes not adequately met)	Little use of analytical skills and reflective practice demonstrating personal learning and growth, insight into required competencies and/or professional development planning. Professional values and principles not reflected in the submission. and/or Insufficient/no use of analytical skills and reflective practice demonstrating personal learning and growth, insight into required competencies and professional development planning	Little evidence of knowledge of key principles or concepts and/or little evidence of the application of theory in practice and/or No evidence of knowledge of key principles or concepts and/or no evidence of application of theory in practice	Little or no evidence of reading outside of the course textbook and/or reference to relevant work place policies and procedures and/or No evidence of reading outside of the course textbook and/or reference to relevant workplace policies and procedures	Little or no referencing, incorrect style, or very inaccurate use of appropriate referencing style	Poor presentation, grammar and spelling, links to supporting evidence and/or Unacceptable presentation, grammar and spelling, structure is very poor, links to supporting evidence

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MODULE NAME: Project Management (COMP 1009)
Spring 2020
Assessment Sheet – Basic Assignment Analysis:

Deliverables	Aspects	0 – 10	Mark
Task 1	 Objectives of the Assignment clearly identified  Initial understanding of Task2 and Task3  Sources of data are clearly identified -credibility of the research sources are established
Deliverables	Aspects	0	1-35	36-50	Mark
Task 2	Writing scope statement, Managing Stakeholders & its benefits, identifying stakeholders.	No attempt / Irrelevant work	Given only scope statement without considering the criteria or factors for writing the scope statement [max. 10 marks], and good provided the basic of stakeholder analysis without mentioning how to manage stakeholders and stakeholders communication. [max. of 25 marks]	Complete scope statement with relevant explanation of criteria used to define scope statement such as Introduction of project Need of project, clearly identification of customers or clients requirements [max. of 10 marks] Complete stakeholder analysis o Identifying stakeholders o Categorizing stakeholders as internal and external o Role of stakeholders o Managing the stakeholders o Stakeholders communication plan [max. of 20 marks Operation concepts and [max. of 5 marks] External interfaces for chosen project. [max. of 5 marks Provided the scope statement by considering all the above factors [max. 10 marks]
Deliverables	Aspects	0	1-15	16-40	Mark
Task 3	Conducting the feasibility analysis for the selected projected.	No attempt / Irrelevant work	Incomplete report, just mentioning the basic definitions and concepts of technical, operational and economic feasibility without relating to the selected project. [Max. of 15 marks]	Complete report clearing mentioning how for the selected project achieves business processes to be able to manage and implement change towards strategic needs of the organization. [max. 10 marks]. Provided the basic definitions and concepts of technical, operational and economic (cost benefit analysis) feasibility and also related them to the selected project. Also clearly concluding how this project is feasible? [max. marks 30]