INFS6071 Project Management in Business
Project Management in Business
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INFS6071
Project Management in Business
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General instructions
In order to undertake the assignment, students should do the following:
• Submission: You should submit the assignment at the link provided on Canvas. You should
name the submission file as follows: SID.doc or SID.pdf, e.g., 123456.doc or 123456.pdf.
Please note that you SHOULD NOT provide your names (first names or family names) in the
assignment document.
• You are not permitted to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT etc. to
generate material that you will then evaluate and analyse. AI tools cannot be relied
upon to generate responses that will adequately address the requirements of the
assessment. Their undeclared use will be reported as a major breach of policy for
investigation.
• You can submit the assignment only once! Please make sure that the file that you
submit is the final version.
The following format details are suggested for the report
1. Cover page - including course name, title of report, and Student ID
2. Table of contents
3. Section headings of the report specified under “Requirements” for each part in the next page.
4. Use Portrait orientation
5. Use Arial font, size 11 points
6. Use 1.5 spacing
7. Use A4 paper
Word limit
Maximum 2500 words. Cover page, table of contents, executive summary and bibliography are
not included in word count. You may exceed the word count by 10%.
General Expectations:
• Clear, well-structured and written report that captures major aspects of the topic in a succinct
manner.
• Conduct your own research to support your arguments. Please carry out online searches at
the USYD library web site for relevant references.
• Proof-read and sense check your report before submitting it.
• Remember requirements of avoiding plagiarism and in-text referencing (please see slides in
the assignment section of Canvas).
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Topic
Weaknesses in managing quality is often a key reason for failure of many projects and
organisations not realising intended benefits. Rapidly changing business and technology
environments compound the complexities in successfully implementing projects. Based on your
research, this assignment asks you to explore challenges in project quality management and make
appropriate recommendations which organisations may adopt to accomplish successful project
outcomes. Your report need not be based on any particular project management methodology.
Requirements
The assignment must contain the following sections:
1. Executive summary - A summary of the key points of your report.
2. Introduction – Discuss the rationale of the research and provide an overview of how the report
is structured.
3. Body – You must use the following themes (headings) to organise the body of the report (you
may use subheadings within each of these themes). Please use research evidence (including
case study references) to support your discussion of these themes.
a) Explanation of the concept of project quality management
b) Analysis of the importance of effectively using quality management to achieve project
outcomes
c) Analysis of challenges in managing project quality
d) Evaluation of the implications of using the concept of ‘cost of quality’ to improve project
quality management
e) Well-argued recommendations to enhance effectiveness of quality management in
projects
4. Conclusion - This is not a summary, but a discussion of the key findings from your
research/analysis and their implications.
5. Bibliography: Use the Business School Referencing Guide (APA 6th or 7th edition).
Marking criteria are given in the next page.
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Marking criteria
Maximum
marks
Executive summary, introduction to the topic which includes the rationale for the
research and structure of the report
3
Effective use of research evidence to support arguments in the following areas of
analysis:
Explanation of the concept of project quality management 3
Analysis of the importance of effectively using quality management to achieve
project outcomes
5
Analysis of challenges in managing project quality 6
Evaluation of the implications of using the concept of ‘cost of quality’ to
improve project quality management
4
Well-argued recommendations to enhance effectiveness of quality
management in projects
5
Clear conclusions which are integrated with the content of the report including
discussion of key issues identified in the research and their implications
3
Logical development of the content and arguments 4
Clarity in writing and use of correct grammar, spelling, citations and references 2