Locate, synthesise and critically evaluate recent/current information from a wide range of published literature in the area of Project Risk and Procurement Management.

Project Risk and Procurement Management

Assignment 1

This is an individual assignment worth 50% of the module mark. Word length 3000 words (do not exceed word limit). Do not include References in the word count. Submission: Electronically through RKC’s OnlineCampus

Relates to Learning Outcomes:

 Locate, synthesise and critically evaluate recent/current information from a wide range of published literature in the area of Project Risk and Procurement Management.

 Apply knowledge of the theory and practice of Project Risk and Procurement Management to develop insights into and solve current problems.

 Critically evaluate the use of complex models of Project Risk and Procurement Management; systematically and creatively making sound judgements based on the systematic analysis and creative synthesis of ideas.

 Critically and effectively assess the value of theories, concepts and models to the practice of Project Risk and Procurement Management

Assessment Housekeeping: You are required to follow the University’s regulations regarding plagiarism and citing sources and references used. Assignments may not be submitted late. Marking penalties for late submission will follow the University regulations for PMC and late submission. Please note that there are changes in the late submission process this year. Submission of Assessment: Please submit an electronic copy of your assessment via RKC’s OnlineCampus. The electronic copy may be in either Word or PDF, and you should ensure that the file is machine readable (check it through the TurnitIn Test area from your home page)

Assignment Brief

The management of risk is proving to be one of the most difficult tasks for the project management profession. How can risk be managed effectively and who should be responsible for this task? You are required to critically analyse the concept of risk; discuss how it can be measured and ranked and outline how a project risk management strategy may be constructed for a project of your own conception. In completing this assignment, you should address how appropriate practices can assist in minimising risk for your project.

Marking Scheme

Criteria

Marks

Use of theory 30

Examples 30

Quality of argument 10

Reference to course ideas 10

Citation and References 10

Conclusions 10