Coursework Assignment Brief Module Title: Logistics and Operations Management Programme BSc (Hons) Oil & Gas Management Format: Report Presentation: No Any special requirements: All work should be submitted on the Student Portal along with a Turnitin Report Word Limit: 2,000 words (with 10% plus or minus leeway) Deadline date for submission: Tuesday 14th July, 2015 Learning outcomes to be examined in this assessment (please note that this is NOT the assessment task) • Critically evaluate methods of planning and organising efficient operations and networking. • Analyse the problems of controlling component activities and of controlling quality • Critically discuss methods of project evaluation and of scheduling resources Percentage of marks awarded for module: This assignment is worth 50% of the total marks for the module Assessment criteria Explanatory comments on the assessment criteria Maximum marks for each section Content, style, relevance, originality Clear demonstration of rigorous research from recognised authoritative sources. Audience focus. 50% Format, referencing, bibliography Rigorous use of the Harvard Methodology for citation and referencing; page numbering; correct display of direct quotations. 10 % Constructive critical analysis, introduction, conclusion Demonstration of a clear understanding of the issues. Use of academic models. 40% Assignment Task As the Operations Manager for any of the listed companies below, you are tasked with the decision to outsource part of their products or services for added value to the customer. Using the decision logic of outsourcing, provide a detailed Logic map to indicate what should be outsourced and what is to be kept in-house. Analyse the factors that influence your decision to outsource or to remain in-house using the 5 Performance objectives. Evaluate the risks involved in the process of decision making and recommend mitigating strategies to the risks. Chose any one of the companies below for your analysis • Google • Shell • BP • Starbucks • Costa Total marks for assignment: 100