Assessment Task Detail and Instructions:
Management innovations have changed the way we think about and do management, how we organise, solve problems, make strategy and lead people. Some innovations such as Total Quality Management (TQM), Six Sigma, Lean, and Agile are widely adopted to improve process management. There are some arguments that the use of such techniques may provide production benefits in the short term but will ultimately lead to long term failure due the inability of the organisation to innovate.
Task
Critically review one of the management innovations and discuss to what extent you believe the innovation would improve project effectiveness.
Intended Learning Outcomes for the Assessment
- Demonstrate a systematic understanding of a range of project management tools and techniques.
- Demonstrate the ability to critically analyse project situations and to evaluate, select and apply appropriate project management techniques.
- Communicate effectively in written, oral and graphic forms.
Submission
- Submissions must be typed A4, 12pt double-spaced.
- Work must be fully referenced in accordance with the Harvard system.
- The written submission should be in the order of 1200 words.