COIT12203Workflow Analysis and Management
Case Study Report Assessment Details Term 1, 2017
Due date: Sunday, 21 May 2017, 8:00 PM ASSESSMENT
Weighting: 50% 3
Length: 1500 Words For My Allocated Portion
You are required (as a group with twoto four members) to write a report based Boeing Global Mobility Systems (BGMS) case study.This case study is timeless as it describes essential elements of the workflow and process management journey undertaken by an organisation, which holds true a decade later.
For this report, you are to critically evaluate and write about BGMS’s focus on process changes in order to achieve growth and productivity. In doing so, you will emphasise its problems, strategies, process improvement framework, process management, technology, people aspects and lessons learnt as depicted in the case study and other relevant sources.For the main body of the report, you are advised to incorporate the four part structureas outlined below:
Part 1: The Organisational/Divisional Strategy
Some points to consider are:
Vision and strategy
Need for process improvement
Process framework
Leadership system - organisational leadership, structure and design
Part 2: Process Management
Some points to consider are:
The PBM paradigm
Core process areas
Process flows
Part 3: TechnologyConsiderations
Some points to consider are:
Process Based Management System
Corrective/Preventive Action System
Process detail
Capability Maturity Model Integration
Part 4: People Issues and Lessons Learned
Some points to consider are:
Enablers and barriers of process changes
Process of managing change
Lessons learned
The above points are provided as examples and should not limit you in your reasoning and critical analysis. However, please be mindful that you may find that all these points may not be relevant so please exercise your own discretion.
Improvements, based on any identified shortcomings, should be provided in the Conclusion section of your report.
Assessment Format, Criteria and Marking Guide
Format
Your document should be presented in a report format, and incorporate the four part structure outlined above. In addition, your report should also contain a title page, executive summary, table of contents, introduction and conclusion of your evaluation. It is important that your report demonstrates a logical flow of discussion.It should be prepared in Microsoft Word (or equivalent) using 12 point font, 1.5 line spacing and margins of 2.54 cm.
Use headings and sub-headings as appropriate. Your report must include in-text referencing and a correctly cited list of references ordered alphabetically by surname of first author, in accordance with the Harvard style of referencing as referred to in the Harvard Referencing Guide. The report must be written using your own words with any in text citations clearly acknowledged using the Harvard citation style.
You are encouraged to use figures, diagrams, models and tables to present your ideas.
Criteria
The report will be assessed according to the degree to which you demonstrate your capability in the following:
Selection& use of scholarly articles and books
A wide range of appropriate readings in the topic area (i.e. you have not just referred to the prescribed textbook and case study).
At least 12scholarly reference sources.All sources should be 2005 onwards.
Used references to support, extend, and inform, but not substitute writer’s own development of ideas.
Content and argument
An understanding of the material and concepts.
Critical consideration of the main issues involved.
An ability to construct logical, rational arguments to support your propositions, assertions or opinions.
An ability to use the theory and other material to support your arguments.
A capacity to critically evaluate the topic material and not just repeat information without analysing or comprehending it.
Communication, presentation and referencing skills
An ability to answer the assignment requirements in a clear, concise and comprehensive manner.
A capacity to completely answer the assignment topic within the word limits set.
Presentation skills, including correct grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Submission of work in the appropriate format.
Correct referencing style followed for both in-text citations and the reference list.
All assignments will be checked for plagiarism (material copied from other students and/or material copied from other sources) using Turn-It-In. If you are found to have plagiarised material or if you have used someone else’s words without appropriate referencing, you will be penalised for plagiarism which could result in zero marks for the whole assignment. In some circumstances a more severe penalty may be imposed as per University policy.
Case Study Marking Criteria
Criteria Marks Available
Selection of scholarly articles and books 10
Content and argument
Part 1: The Organisational/Divisional Strategy
Part 2: Process Management
Part 3: Technology Considerations
Part 4: People Issues and Lessons Learned
20
15
15
10
Title page, executive summary, table of contents, introduction and conclusion 10
Communication skills and presentation 10
Referencing and formatting 10
Assignment Total 100
Less Penalty(if any)
Overall assignment Total /100
Marks for this assignment will be awarded as above and scaled to 50%