Help me with my HNC civil engineering, production management principles homework

Question - Moulton College Higher Education Course Assessment Front SheetCourse: FdSc/HNS Construction Management FdSc/HNS Civil EngineeringModule: Production Management Principles Name:UON Student No: Management Theory, Communication and Organisational Structure Assignment Code: LEM2025AS1 Full and part time studentsSet & Assessed by David Eaton Moderator: Georgina Burton SignatureDate: 08-10-2012Assessment Set and issued on:Date: 04-11-2012Assessment due in no later than:Date: 16-12-2013Assessment returned to learner:Date: Re-sit final submission date (This will be a different assignment)Date: 28-03-2013Specific objectives and elements being assessedRef:DescriptionaExamine the principles of ...Read More management and assess how these have evolved to inform current construction industry practicebOutline methods of procurement and contractingfMake, justify and implement decisions following careful evaluation of optionsOverall CommentsOverall Grade!

CriteriaAssessor’s CommentsGrade (Where tasks separated in assignment)

Introduction This assignment forms part of the continuous assessment for the module Production Management Principles. It is worth 40% of the marks for this module. It is to be completed individually and submitted via moodle no later than 11.55pm on 16 December 2013 Scenario You have been appointed as the Site Manager for an emerging construction firm. Effective communication is part of the changes you want to introduce to the organisation but senior management needs to be convinced. Also, you are thinking of suggesting modifications to the organisational structure. Your report should not be more than 2000 words. Keep a record from your working environment for an appropriate period (minimum 1 day - maximum 1 week). Use this record to produce the following: Identify situations where each of the forms of communication has been utilised (written/visual/oral) b)Identify where information and communication technology has been used. c)Identify areas where barriers to communication (physical, psychological/ intellectual) have occurred due to the medium of communication used. 2.Review and evaluate the emergent use of integrated software on construction projects b)Using the examples you have identified in 1(c) explain how ICT could have helped remove the barrier, or why you do not feel that ICT could have helped. 3.Critically evaluate the role that management theory has to play in informing the practice of management in today’s construction industry. 4.Consider your company’s organisation chart, and suggest any changes to the structure which you would recommend. Fully explain the reasons for your choice of action, or inaction. Make specific reference to the effects of the following: a)Span of Control b)Centralised v Decentralised

5.To what extent do you feel that management of your organisation/ company fulfils the principles and processes of management i.e. 1.forecasting, 2.planning, 3.organising, 4.motivating, 5.controlling, 6.coordinating 7.communicating You will be graded against the outcomes on the front sheet as follows: Analyse how different forms or media for communication could have overcome the barrier referred to ❑Select a range of construction software, which is relevant to the situation described, and show evidence of substantive research into its application and use in practise. ❑The organisation is described graphically ❑The advantages and disadvantages of a range of organisation structures are identified ❑A well-referenced description is presented of different management theories and these are linked with present management practices in the construction industry ❑A fluent use of language will be evident ❑A high degree of autonomy will be shown, with minimal supervision required The award of this grade will reflect work that has obviously been carefully and independently researched. It will contain a synthesis of ideas from theoretical and industrial backgrounds, and be written and presented in a coherent and professional manner.

Grading Criteria To achieve an A grade, the work should be of distinguished quality which is based on a rigorous and broad knowledge base, and demonstrating sustained ability to analyse, synthesise, evaluate and interpret concepts, principles and data within field of study, using defined principles, techniques and/or standard formats and applications. This will form the basis for the development of sound arguments and judgements appropriate to the field of study/ assessment task. There will be strong evidence of competence across a range of specialised skills, using them to plan, develop and evaluate problem solving strategies, and of the capability to operate autonomously and self-evaluate with guidance in varied structured contexts. Outputs will be communicated effectively, accurately and reliably. strong factual/conceptual knowledge base for the field of study, including an assured grasp of concepts and principles, together with effective deployment of skills relevant to the discipline and assessment task. There will be clear evidence of analysis, synthesis, evaluation and application, and the ability to work effectively within defined guidelines to meet defined objectives. There will be consistent evidence of capability in all relevant subject based and key skills, including the ability to self-evaluate and work autonomously under guidance and to use effectively specified standard techniques in appropriate contexts. factual/ conceptual knowledge base for the field of study, demonstrating a good grasp of relevant principles/concepts, together with the ability to organise and communicate effectively. The work may be rather standard, but will be mostly accurate and provide some evidence of the ability to analyse, synthesise, evaluate and apply standard methods/techniques, under guidance. There will be no serious omissions or inaccuracies. There will be good evidence of ability to take responsibility for own learning, to operate with limited autonomy in predictable defined contexts, selecting and using relevant techniques, and to demonstrate competence in relevant key skills. adequately the factual and/or conceptual knowledge base of the field of study and appropriately presented and organised, but is primarily descriptive or derivative, with only occasional evidence of analysis, synthesis, evaluation or application. There will be evidence of ability to operate with limited autonomy in predictable defined contexts, using standard techniques, and to meet threshold standards in relevant key skills. standards in relation to one or more area of knowledge, intellectual, subject based or key skills. It may address the assessment task to some extent, or include evidence of successful engagement with some of the subject matter, but such satisfactory characteristics will be clearly outweighed by major deficiencies across remaining areas.

NUPADPlease add in comments in response to the following prompts to initiate personal development opportunities:Make, justify and implement decisions following careful evaluation of options Thank you for your comments – bring them along to tutorials for discussion at a later date. ...Read Less

Solution Preview - GEREF _Toc373962238 \h 1Working environment in the construction firm PAGEREF _Toc373962239 \h 1Use of integrated software in construction project PAGEREF _Toc373962240 \h 3How ICT does not help in removing the barriers of communication PAGEREF _Toc373962241 \h 3Critically evaluate the role that management theory has to play in informing the practic

Original Question Documents

N/A