Project Management (COMP 1009.

1)–FALL-2020–CW (Assignment1)–ALL–QP

IN SEMESTER INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT

Module Code: COMP 1009.1 Module Name: Project Management

Level: 6 Max. Marks: 100

Instructions to Student
 Answer all questions.
 Deadline of submission: 01/12/2020, 23:59
 The marks received on the assignment will be scaled down to the actual weightage
of the assignment which is 50 marks
 Formative feedback on the complete assignment draft will be provided if the draft is
submitted at least 10 days before the final submission date.
 Feedback after final evaluation will be provided by 15/12/2020

Module Learning Outcomes

The following LOs are achieved by the student by completing the assignment successfully

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) Appraise the oragnisational and social changes which affect both individuals and society of,
technology and information systems projects.

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 Tasks
Read the following scenario and tasks, understand and present your response in a document not more
than 10 to 12 pages.
Within the broader perspective of business information systems you are required to choose an
information systems project, which you planned to undertake as part of your final year bachelors project,
and complete the below tasks. The selected information systems project must be based on your pathway
specialization: Human Resource or Accounts and Finance or Supply Chain and Logistics. (You can refer
Moodle for list of sample projects).

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1) Task1 - Submit assignment work proposal for this assignment on or before 29/10/2020, 23:59 which
must include: (10 Marks)
 Understanding of deliverables – a detail description of deliverables. [4 marks]
 General overview of proposed plan - initial understanding of solution to task3 and task4. [4 marks]
 Timeline for completion of the given tasks. [2 marks]
The assignment work proposal must be submitted in a word file through the link available in Moodle.

2) Task2 - Research and Literature for selecting project and solving task3 and task4. The following is
expected:
You should perform a comprehensive Literature review, at least 10 resources in total, which can
include: books - research articles - popular websites, and must be coherently presented for selected
information systems project and for task3 of this assignment. You must also critic the selected
references. Review must be well written using reflective sentences and must not be simple ‘cut and
paste’. Must follow CU-Harvard referencing style. (10 Marks)

3) Task3 - For the selected information systems project submit the project initiation report (PIR). The PIR
must include the following: (70 Marks)
a. Study and analysis the requirements/needs of the project. Clearly mentioning the reasons for
undertaking the project. Minimum ten project requirements/needs are expected. [10 marks]
b. For the selected information system project write the project scope statement. This must include:
 Specific objectives of project
 Select and justify the proposed technology that will be used to complete the project [20 marks]
c. Stakeholder analysis. This must include:
 Stakeholder identification and categorizing them into internal and external. Minimum five
stakeholders are expected.
 Role(s) of stakeholders
 Stakeholder communication plan [20 marks]
d. Non-Functional (resource) requirements and detailing when the resources are needed during the
project. [10 marks]

e. As a project manager, for the selected project, analyze the factors that is needed to maintain High
Quality Management throughout project development. [10 marks]

4) Task4 - Recognize the influence of the selected information systems project on the society or on any
organization. Also how does ethical standards will be achieved in the selected information systems
project? (10 Marks)

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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.
 If needed Viva will be conducted after the assignment submission via MS TEAMS.
 Read and understand the “important policies” mentioned in this assignment and also in students
handbook.

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.

 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 E-Library 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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Assessment Evaluation Criteria

Classification Reflection and critical analysis. Knowledge and Understanding/ Evidence of Reading Referencing and Bibliography Presentation, Grammar and
Spelling
And % Range <to be given Application of Theory
as per requirement>

Outstanding Highly competent analytical skills Extensive knowledge and depth Evidence of reading an Accurate referencing and Excellent presentation, logically
and reflective practice, of understanding of principles extensive range of educational bibliography correctly using structured, using correct grammar
demonstrating personal learning and and concepts and /or literature/research and where appropriate referencing style and spelling, excellent cross-
growth, insight into required outstanding application of applicable workplace referencing and links to
professional values and principles theory in practice. strategies, policies and supporting evidence
and professional development procedures.
planning.

Excellent Strong analytical skills and reflective Excellent knowledge and Evidence of reading a wide Appropriate referencing and Good presentation, competently
practice used, demonstrating understanding of principles and range of educational bibliography correctly using structured, using correct grammar
personal learning and growth, insight concepts and /or excellent literature/research and where appropriate referencing style and spelling, clear and easy to use
into required professional values, knowledge and understanding applicable, workplace links to supporting evidence
principles and competencies and of the application of theory in strategies, policies and
professional. development planning practice procedures.

Very Good Quality Good use of analytical skills and Good knowledge or key Evidence of reading a good Generally well referenced with Reasonable presentation,
reflective practice demonstrating principles and concepts and/or range of educational correct use of the appropriate completely structured, acceptable
personal learning and growth, insight good knowledge of the literature/research and where referencing style grammar and spelling, acceptable
into required professional values, application of theory in practice applicable workplace links to supporting evidence
principles and competencies and strategies, policies and
professional development planning. procedures.

Good (Acceptable) Acceptable use of analytical skills Acceptable knowledge of key Evidence of reading an Adequate referencing. Generally Adequate presentation and
and reflective practice demonstrating principles and concepts and/or appropriate range of accurate use of appropriate structure, acceptable grammar and
personal learning and growth, insight knowledge of the application of educational literature/research referencing style spelling, adequate links to
into required professional values, theory in practice and where applicable, relevant supporting evidence
principles and competencies and workplace policies and
professional development planning. procedures

Adequate/ Satisfactory Adequate use of analytical skills and Adequate knowledge of key Evidence of minimal reading Adequate referencing. Weak presentation , satisfactory
reflective practice demonstrating principles and concepts and/or of educational appropriate referencing style structure, grammar and spelling,
personal learning and growth, insight satisfactory evidence of the literature/research and where used but may contain some links to supporting evidence
into required professional values, application of theory in practice applicable relevant workplace inaccuracies.
principles and competencies and policies and procedures
professional development planning.

Weak /Poor Little use of analytical skills and Little evidence of knowledge of Little or no evidence of Little or no referencing, Poor presentation, grammar and
reflective practice demonstrating key principles or concepts reading outside of the course incorrect style, or very spelling, links to supporting
(all learning outcomes not personal learning and growth, insight and/or little evidence of the textbook and/or reference to inaccurate use of appropriate evidence
adequately met) into required competencies and/or application of theory in practice relevant work place policies referencing style
professional development planning. and procedures
Professional values and principles and/or
not reflected in the submission. and/or and/or
And/or
No evidence of knowledge of
Insufficient/no use of analytical
key principles or concepts No evidence of reading outside
skills and reflective practice
and/or no evidence of of the course textbook and/or
demonstrating personal learning and
application of theory in practice reference to relevant
growth, insight into required Unacceptable presentation,
workplace policies and
competencies and professional grammar and spelling, structure is
procedures
development planning very poor, links to supporting
evidence

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MODULE NAME: Project Management (COMP 1009.1)

Fall 2020
Assessment Grid/Sheet – Basic Assignment Analysis:
Deliverables Aspects 0 – 10 Mark
Submission of  Objectives of the Assignment clearly identified
Task 1
work proposal  Initial understanding of Task3 and Task4
 Sources of data are clearly identified -credibility of the research sources are established
Deliverables Aspects 0 1-3 4-10 Mark
Research and No attempt Only providing the citations and A comprehensive and coherent literature review
Literature / Irrelevant references without actually using is presented for selected information system
work the cited literature in solving the project and for assignment task3. Done smart
Task 2 critic of the identified literature by clearly
tasks. Also not using the CU-
mentioning the positives and negatives.
Harvard referencing style Presented the literature review as reflective
completely. summary. Followed CU Harvard referencing style.

Deliverables Aspects 0 1-40 41-70 Mark

Preparing No attempt Provided a basic PIR: Provided an comprehensive PIR report:
project / Irrelevant  Written requirements/needs of  Written requirements/needs of project also
initiation work project without analysis. clearly done the analysis of each of the project
report (PIR).  Scope statement given, requirements/needs.
objectives are partially drawn  Scope statement given, objectives are drawn
from project requirements/needs from project requirements/needs also mentioned
and didn’t specified the proposed which technology will be used to complete the
technology that will be used to project.
complete the project but didn’t  Complete stakeholder analysis done: identified
Task 3 justified the proposed technology. the stakeholders for the proposed project and
 Basic stakeholder analysis done. categorized them as internal and external. Clearly
Included only list of stakeholders provided the specific role of stakeholders and
and their roles. Stakeholder given stakeholder communication plan.
communication plan not done.  Identified the non-functional resources clearly
 Identified the non-functional mentioning when these resources are needed
resources and didn’t mention during the project.
when these resources are needed.  Complete discussion on project influential
 Only defined the influential factors and control mechanisms which reflects
factors of project. excellent analytical skills and in depth
understanding of project management principles.
Deliverables Aspects 0 1-4 5-10 Mark
Benefit project No attempt Basic explanation of how this Detailed explanation, with proper citation and
on society/ / Irrelevant project will bring in benefit to the referencing, of how this project will bring in the
organization work organization and society and not benefit to the organization and society by
also achieving mentioning about ethical addressing the following key questions for
ethical standards. selected project.
Task 4 standards. o How this project can bring in the change to
society/organization for overall enhancing the
various business process of the organization?
And
o How does this project promote ethical
standards?
[max five marks each]

Total Marks
Name of the student : ______________________________
Penalty
ID no : ___________________
Final Marks
Section : ______________

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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.
 MEC also reserves the right to notify the appropriate law enforcement authorities of any
unlawful activity and to cooperate thereafter in any investigation of such activity.
 Faculty can conduct a viva to investigate and ascertain that the work submitted is student’s
own work as per the guidelines for the same. A student can be given a maximum of 2
chances to attend the viva in such cases. It is expected that the student attends the viva
during the first chance itself unless due to extenuating circumstances. If the student does
not attend the viva in spite of being given 2 chances and fails to submit valid reasons,
he/she will be awarded a fail in the module and this shall be counted as a case of academic
integrity violation.
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
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 offence of
academic integrity violation of plagiarism type
1.1. First Offence of Academic Integrity Violation:
1.1.1. Plagiarism
a. If a student is caught first time in an act of academic integrity violation during
his/her course of study in any assignment other than project work and if the type
of violation is plagiarism, then the student will be allowed to re-submit the
assignment once as per the period allowed for re submission However, a penalty
of deduction of 25% of the marks obtained for the resubmitted work will be
imposed.

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b. Period of re-submission: The student will have to re-submit the work within one
week (5 working days) from the date he or she is advised to re-submit.
c. Re-submission of the work beyond the allowed period of resubmission will not be
accepted and the assessment will be awarded a zero mark.
d. If the re-submitted work (within the allowed period of resubmission) is also found
to be plagiarized, then that assessment component will be awarded a zero mark.
It shall also contribute to the total count of academic integrity violation for that
student.
e. If plagiarism is detected in UG Project work (Project 1, Project Planning and Project
Design and Implementation), the above clauses do not apply, and the work will be
summarily rejected. In these cases the student will be awarded a fail (F) grade and
is required to reregister the module.
1.1.2. Malpractice / Ghostwriting / Collusion
If a student is caught first time in an act academic integrity violation during his/her course
of study for an assessment component irrespective of coursework or end semester and
if the type of violation is Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion, then the student shall fail
the module.

1.2. Second Offence of Academic Integrity Violation:

1.2.1. Plagiarism
a. If any student is caught second time in an act of academic integrity violation during
his/her course of study and if the type of violation is plagiarism, then the student
will not be allowed to resubmit the work, and s/he will directly be awarded zero
for the work in which plagiarism is detected.
b. The student shall also receive a warning of suspension in such cases.
1.2.2. Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion
a. If a student is caught a second time in an act academic integrity violation for an
assessment component irrespective of coursework or end semester and if the type
of violation is Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion, then the student shall fail the
module.
b. The student shall also receive a warning of suspension in such cases.
1.3. Third Offence of Academic Integrity Violation:
a. 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 then the student
shall fail the module and also shall be suspended for one semester from the College,

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once the academic integrity violation case is confirmed by Institutional Assessment

Review Committee.
b. The student shall be suspended for the immediate subsequent semester and can
register for modules only after having served the suspension period fully. This is also
applicable for semesters offered in block mode.
c. During the suspension period, the student shall have to mandatorily complete a course
on academic integrity/writing before s/he can register for any modules.
d. During the period of suspension, the student shall be allowed to attempt
supplementary examinations if s/he is eligible for the same. S/he shall also be allowed
access to all college facilities permitted for a regular student except for registering the
modules.
1.4. Fourth Offence of Academic Integrity Violation:
a. 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, the student shall
fail the module and also shall be expelled from the College, once the case is confirmed
by Institutional Assessment Review Committee.
b. The student shall be expelled from the college and all access to the college facilities
and premises shall cease to exist. The documents shall be released only after getting
the NOC (No Objection Certificate) from Registration Office.
c. `On termination, the student shall not be refunded any fees paid for the academic
semester in which academic integrity violation was observed.
1.5. 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 Assessment Review Committee, Chaired by the Associate
Dean, Academic Affairs. The committee shall investigate the case by means of a viva and/or
a hearing of the parties concerned if required 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.
1.6. Types/Variations of cases of Plagiarism and associated actions
Type 1: In case plagiarism is detected in any component or part submission (submitted at
different times) of one assessment (assignment), the deduction in marks will be applicable
for the whole assessment (assignment), even if only the component or part submission alone
needs to be resubmitted.
Type 2: In case plagiarism is detected in a group assessment, all students of the group will be
considered as having committed an act of plagiarism irrespective of whether plagiarism is on
account of the act of all or a few or only one member. The policy will then be applied to all
students.
If some students in the group are eligible to re-submit (first offence) and others are not
eligible, only eligible students will be allowed to re-submit within a period of one week and

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the penalty will be applied as per the policy for each student according to his / her history of
violations.
Type 3: Combination of Type 1 and Type 2: In case plagiarism is detected in any component
or part submission (submitted at different times) of a group assessment (assignment), the
deduction in marks will be applicable for the whole assessment (assignment), 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 irrespective of whether
plagiarism is on account of the act of all or a few or only one member. The policy will then be
applied to all the students of the group.
If some students in the group are eligible to re-submit (first offence) and others are not
eligible, only eligible students will be allowed to re-submit within a period of one week and
the penalty will be applied as per the policy for each student according to his / her history of
violation.
Type 4: Variation of Type 1 and Type 2: In cases where 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, irrespective of whether plagiarism
is on account of the act of all or a few or only one member. The policy will then be applied to
all students of the group. In such cases the group assessment component will be resubmitted.
If some students in the group are eligible to re-submit (first offence) and others are not
eligible, only eligible students will be allowed to re-submit within a period of one week and
the penalty will be applied for each student according to his / her history of violation.

b. If plagiarism is detected in the individual assessment component, the individual assessment

component will be resubmitted - if the student is eligible for resubmission-. The policy will
then be applied to that student alone.
c. In both cases (a) and/or (b), the deduction in marks will be applicable for the whole
assessment (assignment).

1.7. Types/Variation of Cases of Multiple Offences

If student is caught with multiple violations of same or different nature in different modules
of the same semester, they will be considered as one offence and student will be penalized
for each violation according to the type of the offence.
If student is caught with multiple violations of same or different nature in the same module
of the same semester, then they will be considered as different offences and each will
contribute to the overall count of AIV. The student then shall be penalized for each violation
according to the count and type of each offence.
* 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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