UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE School of Engineering and Technology

COURSEWORK ASSIGNMENT Ref: MSc ASSIGNMENT(OM1).2012.docx

Module Title: Operations Management

Module Code: 7AAD0065 Individual Assignment

Assignment Title: Productivity Improvement

Tutor: Dr Les Mitchell

Internal Moderator: Dr David Pearce

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Penalties for Late Submissions y y Late submission of any item of coursework will be capped at a minimum pass mark if received up to one week late. Any submission received more than one week late will be awarded a mark of zero. Late submission of referred coursework will automatically be awarded a mark of zero.

Please refer to your student handbook for details about the grading schemes used by the School when assessing your work. Guidance on assessment will also be given in the Module Guide. If you are unable to complete this assignment by the required deadline then please ensure you understand the Universitys policy on Serious Adverse Circumstances that may have affected your assessment(s). Full guidance on making a claim can be found in either in your Programme Handbook or module guide. Information is also available on your Programme Website and in the A - Z of the University of Hertfordshire. The A-Z Guide can be found in the Student Support section on StudyNet. Guidance on avoiding academic assessment offences such as plagiarism and collusion is given at this URL: http://www.studynet.herts.ac.uk/ptl/common/LIS.nsf/lis/citing_menu

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UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE School of Engineering and Technology

ASSIGNMENT BRIEF

This Assignment assesses the following module Learning Outcomes: 1. 2. 3. 4. Acquire a broad understanding of the role of Operations Management within various organizations. Understand the framework and concepts of Operations Management. Develop an appreciation of operational processes, techniques, planning and control systems. Demonstrate the application of appropriate measures and techniques to plan and control production.

Assignment Brief: Describe and illustrate the main functions and objectives of five selected Production and Operations Management (POM) concepts and techniques that may be used in a medium manufacturing enterprise to help improve manufacturing performance measures? (Note: Select a particular case study from your own reading, research, or industrial experience to help answer this question).

Submission Requirements: Your report should not exceed 2000 words, and include any figures, tables or diagrams where appropriate, and be in the form of a business/technical report. (To be handed in at the E350 Foyer).

This assignment is worth 40 % of the overall in- course assessment for this module. Marks Awarded for: A TEACHING NOTES SOLUTION SHEET: will be attached to your marked assignment. Marks will include for: the amount of research and effort included, any thoughtful structure and examples, figures, tables or diagrams or similar, clear concise descriptions and discussions, distinct advantages and disadvantages, related recommendations/conclusions, references and bibliography used etc. A note to the Students: 1. 2. 3. For undergraduate modules, a score above 40% represent a pass performance at honours level. For postgraduate modules, a score of 50% or above represents a pass mark. Modules may have several components of assessment and may require a pass in all elements. For further details, please consult the relevant Module Guide or ask the Module Leader.

Typical (hours) required by the student(s) to complete the assignment: 35 hours Date Work handed out: 13 December 2011
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Date Work to be handed in: 10 January 2012

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Target Date for the return of the marked assignment: ASAP

Type of Feedback to be given for this assignment: A Teaching Notes and Solution Sheet with comments and suggestions will be attached to the report.

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