LOOG 5026 Coursework Debrief and plan/ A17 ***Please note that this is only indicative and should serve as guidance*** • Cover page • Table of content • List of figures • Executive summary • Introduction: • Provides a brief overview of your organisation in terms of o Vision, mission, goals and objectives o Key facts (staff, turnover, profit, MS, markets, etc.) o Competitive landscape and customer profile (B2B /B2C) o Briefly describe your organisation upstream, midstream and downstream operations. This shall also include a brief description of 2 of its main products and 2 key downstream services provided • Introduce the assignment o Its purpose o Reflecting on the coursework’s brief, define which topics will be covered and in which order. The number of paragraphs in the main body should reflect on the topics announced in this section • Main body: The sections (paragraphs) in the main body needs to be mapped against the stated topics in the introduction section above, with each paragraph covering one topic area For example: 1. 1st Paragraph: 1st topic enounced in the introduction section 2. 2nd Paragraph: 2nd topic enounced in the introduction section 3. 3rd Paragraph: 3rd topic enounced in the introduction section • Question 1: To critically evaluate your organisation's midstream value chain and assess the logistical and operational challenges it is facing alongside its midstream value chain. This section should cover 2 of its main products. (LO1) o Critically evaluate your chosen organisation’s midstream value chain in terms of its configuration and coordination and in relation to 2 of its main products (you could consider the 2 products mentioned in the introduction section above)o Next, you are required to identify specific logistics and operations challenges facing your organisation when moving both products. Please note, that depending on the adopted supply chain configuration, midstream O&G logistics and operations can also cut through the upstream and downstream part of the O&G industry. § The discussions could refer to • The 5 performance objectives • Supply chain management • Quality management • Sustainability issues • Inventory management • Effective Planning and control • Cost and productivity management • Question 2 To critically analyse the issues facing your organisation alongside its downstream sector. This section should cover at least 2 of the services provided to its B to B or B to C customers. (LO2) o If you did briefly describe the downstream value chain of your organisation in the introduction section above, next you need in this section/paragraph to expand on this by carrying a critical evaluation of your chosen organisation’s downstream service operations aimed at its B to B or B to C customers. The focus shall be on the 2 services announced in the introduction section. The list of issues to consider in not exhaustive and could include anything ranging from § The 5 performance objectives § Service quality management § Sustainability issues § Effective Planning and control § Cost and productivity management Human resources issues • Question 3: To conduct a review of the methods of planning and organising efficient Upstream, Midstream or Downstream operations. You are required to cover only one of the 3 sectors in this section. (LO3) o This section can be covered in a separate section or within both sections discussed above. o The focus shall be on Planning and Controlling efficient O&G operations. You could reflect on the logistics and operations discussions carried earlier in relation to the products and services outlined. In addition, you could factor your chosen organisation’s business environment constraints as well s its medium and long terms objectives in the planning andorganisation of its activities in relation to any one of its Upstream, Midstream or Downstream operations • Question 4: To assess potential human behavioural issues pertaining to the execution of their operations strategy in any of its 3 Oil and Gas sectors (Upstream, Midstream or Downstream sector). In addition, you are expected to recommend methods of mitigating the identified issues. (LO4) o Briefly describe the purpose of HR in general terms and critically evaluate specific issues facing employees operating in the Upstream, Midstream or Downstream part of your chosen organisation O&G sector when executing their operations strategies. o You could provide a brief overview of specific operations targets and related strategies. o The discussion should outline potential HR challenges your organisation is facing or might face during its operations, and discuss ways of mitigating them. • Conclusion Brief summary of the key findings for each of the paragrapghs / sections above • Need to be drawn from the discussions developed in the main body • Need to triangulate (reflect) with the introduction and the main body. •Recommendations • Need to be drawn from the investigations carried • Need to specifically target the issues / opportunities identified while covering the topics identified in the paragraphs above to ensure consistency • Should be logical and aligned with the introduction, the main body, and the conclusion sections •Add a bibliography section Finally: • Add a cover page with your name, ID number, and module code • Adopt a professional format with justified text among others • Pages should be numbered • Include numbered heading and subheadings • Add some figures and tables if appropriate • Avoid the use of too many bullet points within the work• Reference within the work and adequately use the Harvard conventions of referencing in the main body and in the bibliography section • Avoid being too descriptive – be critical – contrast different authors viewpoints for example • Check the work for spelling errors and wording before submission. Someone might help in this regard. • Support the content with sufficient relevant and varied sources such as books and academic journals. GOOD LUCK