Discuss the main features of project and operations management tools used to manage activities and various resources within the engineering industry.

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Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Engineering (RQF)

BBYH8 - BBYH9 - BBYJ1 - DBMT1 – DBMT4 DWTJ7 – DTJH8 – DTJH5 – DTJH6 -DTJH7

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Unit 12: Engineering Management (L4

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Project and Operational Tools and Techniques

Y/615/1486

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1^st September 2022

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Please append your answers to the end of this brief. Include ALL pages of this brief in your submission. Do not submit separate documents.

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A short word processed report of approximately 2000 words.

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Cover page - This should feature your name and assignment title – perhaps a nice graphic, if you like (no page number on this sheet). Discuss the main features of project and operations management tools used to manage activities and various resources within the engineering industry

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Relevant Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

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LO3

Investigate the theories and tools of project and operations management when managing activities and optimising resource allocation

LO3

P3

Identify project and operations management tools used when managing activities and resources within the engineering industry.

M3

Analyse the most effective project and operations management tools used when managing activities and optimising resource allocation.

D3

Analyse the relative merits of theories and tools of project and operations management, with a focus on their relevance when managing activities and optimising resource allocation.

LO4

Perform activities that improve current management strategies within an identified element of an engineering organisation

LO4

P4

Define the range of processes available to improve management processes within an engineering organisation.

M4

Explore activities that will improve management strategies within an engineering organisation.

D4

Conduct a full analysis of the Management processes within an Engineering organisation (or case study) and make fully justified recommendations for improvements to the management strategies.

Unit Learning Outcomes

LO3 Investigate the theories and tools of project and operations management when managing activities and optimising resource allocation

LO4 Perform activities that improve current management strategies within an identified element of an engineering organisation

Assignment Brief and Guidance

Scenario:

Impressed with your recent report entry for PartTechs monthly newsletter, your line manager Tracey Cham- bers has asked you to present a slideshow at the quarterly Managers Conference. The Slideshow will be on the topic of Engineering Management and will look investigate the theories and tools in practice within engi- neering organisations surrounding projects and operations. LO3 Investigate the theories and tools of project and operations management when managing activities and optimising resource allocation. The conclusion of your presentation will look to apply some of these theories within the context of 2 case study organisation.

Activity:

Your slideshow will aim to cover the below questions.

Tasks:

a) Discuss the main features of project and operations management tools used to manage activities and various resources within the engineering industry.

What are the most effective tools to employ when managing activities and optimising the allocation of re- sources? Present a table which compares the relative merits of such tools.

b) Compare what can be used to improve management processes within the engineering industry?

Which activities will improve management strategies? How do you think management strategies may be im- proved in certain circumstances or situations?

c) Using 2 researched case studies (found in Moodle resource labelled ‘Case Study 1’ and ‘Case Study 2’) analyse the management processes and present your findings in the form of justified recommendations to the management strategies used.

Consider how the organisational structure and leadership impacts on communication, culture, behaviour, and performance.