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RQF Unit 6 Managing a Successful Business Project

Unit level 4

RQF Unit code D/508/0491

Term Start Date 26 th February 2018

Hand out date w/c 26/02/2018

Submission Deadlines 5 th August 2018 11.59 pm

Lectures & Formative Assessments 20 Weeks

Guided learning hours 60

Module Leader Jonathan Sandling

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Assignment title The Impact of Digital Technology on Business Activity

Word count 3000 words approximately

Assignment Summary:

This is a Pearson-set assignment.

Prior to your final summative assignment submission you are required to submit this assignment in

three parts:

Part 1 - Project Management Plan – w/c 13/05/2018 (Formative Assessment)

Part 2 - Project Log Book – w/c 25/06/2018 (Formative Assessment)

Part 3 - Performance Review – w/c 23/07/2018 (Formative Assessment)

Once you have received feedback from your lecturer you will be able to submit all three parts together

for your final summative assessment.

Final Submission Deadline –05/08/2018

Assignment should contain three sections:

1. The Project Management Plan: This will allow you to define how the project is to be planned,

executed and monitored. It should also include the actions that are to be taken to achieve the

project objectives.

2. The Project Log Book: This will allow you to provide evidence of the project development

process and an ongoing reflection. It should show how you have thought about the direction of

the project and in particular, what problems you have encountered and how you have resolved

them.

3. The Performance Review: This will allow you to provide evidence of reflection and evaluation of

the project management process and your own individual performance.

When completing the tasks provided please ensure you directly address each assessment criterion

paying particular attention to the command verb requirements. To support you in this process the

relevant command verbs have been underlined within each task.

Pearson-set theme and topic:

You are required to undertake an independent research project which focuses on the theme and topic

outlined below. You should discuss your project scope and aims with your lecturer to ensure it is

achievable and suitable for meeting the requirements of this unit.

Theme: The impact of digital technology on business activity

Topic: How digital technology has transformed business activities, e.g. operations, marketing,

accounting and HR.

Digital technology has revolutionised the way we conduct business. Over the last decade is has

dramatically changed traditional business models and transformed business activities. The use of

digital mobile technology had provided businesses with a wealth of choice and opportunity. This has

enabled existing products to become more profitable and innovative new products to be developed,

leading to increasingly diverse product portfolios. Its impact is evident at the core of all key business

systems:

 Administration – cloud technology enables effective filing, storage and sharing of information.

 Communication – social media and mobile technology allows businesses to connect,

communicate, collaborate and build relationships on a global scale.

 Storage and Distribution – ‘The Internet of Things’ is connecting and integrating systems

throughout business structures.

 Production – artificial intelligence and big data analytics are driving innovation and product

growth.

However, changes in the way we work are not without their challenges as businesses have to adopt and

deal with change management, recruit and sustain creative talent, invest in new technologies and

respond to an ever increasing competitive environment.

This unit will enable students to examine the impact of digital technology on how we conduct business

through the context of a given project. This will provide the opportunity for students to contextualise

the implications of digital technology in the workplace and how it is shaping the future workforce. It

will also enable them to explore both the challenges and opportunities that rapid technological

advances represents for businesses.

Part 1

Evidence: Project Management Plan

You are required to use the ‘Project Management Plan’ template to complete this task.

Pass: This task provides you with the opportunity to achieve: P1, P2 and P3.

P1: Devise clear aims and objectives for your project.

P2: Produce a project management plan incorporating: costs, scope, time, quality, communication, risk

and resources.

P3: Produce a work breakdown structure and a Gantt chart to provide timeframes and stages for

completion.

Merit: This task provides you with the opportunity to achieve: M1.

M1: To achieve M1 you are required to produce a comprehensive project management plan with

clearly planned milestones and a schedule for monitoring and completing the aims and objectives of

the project. You are not required to produce an additional document but rather incorporate this level of

detail into the ‘Project Management Plan’ you completed for P1, P2 and P3. .

Formative Submission closes on 20/05/2018

Part 2

Evidence: Project Log Book

You are required to use the ‘Project Log Book’ template to complete this task.

Pass: This task provides you with the opportunity to achieve: P4.

P4: Carry out small-scale research by applying qualitative and quantitative research methods

appropriate for meeting project aims and objectives.

Merit: This task provides you with the opportunity to achieve: M2.

M2: To achieve M2 you are required to complete the M2 section of the ‘Project Log Book’. In this

section you are asked to evaluate the accuracy and reliability of the different research methods you

have applied to your project.

Distinction: This task provides you with the opportunity to achieve D1.

D1: To achieve D1 you are required to complete the D1 section of the ‘Project Log Book’. In this section

you are required to reflect on your Project Management Plan (completed in part 1) and your ‘Project

Log Book’ in order to critically evaluate the project management process and the research methods

used.

Formative submission closes on 02/07/2018

Part 3

Evidence: Performance Review

You are required to use the ‘Performance Review’ template to complete this task.

Pass: This task provides you with the opportunity to achieve: P5, P6 and P7.

P5: Analyse your research and data using appropriate tools and techniques.

P6: Communicate appropriate recommendations as a result of research and data analysis to draw valid

and meaningful conclusions.

P7: Reflect on the value of undertaking the research to meet stated objectives and own learning and

performance.

Merit: This task provides you with the opportunity to achieve: M3 and M4.

M3: To achieve M3 you are required to complete the M3 section of the ‘Performance Review’. In this

section you are required to evaluate your selection of appropriate tools and techniques for accuracy

and authenticity to support and justify recommendations.

M4: To achieve M4 you are required to complete the M4 section of the ‘Performance Review’. In this

section you are required to evaluate the value of the project management process and use of quality

research to meet stated objectives and support own learning and performance.

Distinction: This task provides you with the opportunity to achieve D2.

D2: To achieve D2 you are required to complete the D2 section of the ‘Performance Review’. In this

section you are required to review all aspects of Part 3 to critically evaluate and reflect on the project

outcomes, the decision-making process and changes or developments of the initial project management

plan to support justification of recommendations and learning during the project.

Formative submission closes on 29/07/2018

Submitting your final assignment

You will have obtained formative feedback from your lecturer for all three parts of this assignment. You

are required to review their feedback provided by your lecturer and make improvements accordingly.

Combine Parts 1, 2 and 3 of the assignment and submit the full assignment for summative assessment.

Final Submission Date: 05/08/2018

The assignment should be in a word document and preferably using Arial font size 12 and 1.5

spacing. Your assignment should be uploaded on the Turnitin Assignment submission section. It

is advisable to use the Turnitin Plagiarism checker before uploading the final piece of work.

Academic Misconduct’ Statement:

‘Academic Misconduct’ is a term used to describe a deliberate attempt by a student to take unfair

advantage over other students to undermine the quality, standards and credibility of the programmes

and qualifications offer by UKCBC. Academic Misconduct includes: plagiarism; collusion; falsification;

replication; cheating; bribery; and impersonation. A student suspected of Academic Misconduct will be

investigated by the College and appropriate action will be taken.

‘Contract Cheating’ Statement:

‘Contract Cheating’ is defined by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) as occurring when, “a third party

completes work for a student who then submits it to an education provider as their own, where such

input is not permitted.” Such third party companies have become known as ‘essay mills’, and it is the

responsibility of students to avoid contact and association with such third party companies throughout

their entire period of study. A student suspected of Contract Cheating will be investigated by the

College and appropriate action will be taken.

Glossary of relevant command verbs to support assessment

Analyse Examine something in very close detail and from a number of angles. Identify the important points and chief features, and understand their relationships.

Carry Out To undertake or perform a given task or action.

Communicate To convey information and meaning from one person or group to another.

Critically Evaluate

Weigh arguments for and against something, assess the strength of evidence on both sides.

Devise To plan and invent in association with a particular task.

Evaluate Assess the worth or usefulness of something. Use evidence to support your opinion.

Produce To make or manufacture or to bring into existence.

Reflect Look back upon and give a balanced account of the issue or action.

Adapted from Cottrell.S. (2003) The Study Skills Handbook. Basingstoke. Palgrave.