PROJ6004 Assessment 2 Brief .docxPage 1 of 7 ASSESSMENT BRIEF – Assessment 2Subject Code and TitlePROJ6004: Contracts and ProcurementAssessmentAssessment 2: Contracts and Procurement Review ofthe case study and associated Learning Resources,including detailed analysis of findings.Individual/GroupIndividual ReportLength2400 wordsLearning Outcomes1. Critically evaluate the risks associatedwith contract and procurementmanagement approaches and makerecommendations to global projectsponsors with regard to ‘best practice’ inthis area.2. Apply judgement and initiative in thedevelopment of ‘best practice’ contract andprocurement process for global projectmanagement, identifying the external factorsthat need to be considered and mitigated forin every instance.3. Analyse the responsibilities of theprocurement manager and project managernecessary to ensure stakeholder satisfactionand successful project outcomes.SubmissionBy 11:55pm end of Module 4Weighting40% There are 3 parts to Assessment 2Total Marks40 marks PROJ6004 Assessment 2 Brief .docxPage 2 of 7Context:GeneralProcurement and contracts are integral to successful project management. Planning forpurchases and acquisitions, requests for proposal, vendor selection, contractadministration, and contract closure are integral parts of the process. Learning fromcasestudies and benchmarking against better practices, standards and excellence is vital tounderstand complexity of issues and successful strategies for procurement and contractmanagement. It will also ensure improved responsiveness to key issues, promote supplierclient relationships through proactive management of risks and ultimately deliver higherlevel of focus on performance-based outcomes.Specific (Assessment 2 Context)Assessment 2 is about uncovering complexities in the procurement context generally,identifying key issues, looking at leadership, governance and key themes that will allowimproved focus, and learning.Assessment 2 is based on understanding the case study and other module LearningResources. Students are encouraged to look at the Essential and Highly Recommended LearningResources and other public documents associated with the case study. However, a careful thorough review of the report is required to understand thecontracts and procurement issues that have arisen during the project execution,ongoing risks mitigations and lessons learnt that can be applied to other largeinfrastructure projects. Assessment 2 aims to encourage a deeper understanding of the challenges faced in largecomplex projects – particularly with procurement methods that involve private-sectorfinance to deliver complex projects – which is a significant method of procurementbecause it can mobilise global financial and procurement capability to innovatively buildpublic infrastructure and facilities to meet the needs of the growing population. Students are also encouraged to understand and explore the related organisationalissues, stakeholders and the funding and finance aspects associated with the project.PROJ6004 Assessment 2 Brief .docxPage 3 of 7Instructions:Assessment 2 Individual Report (overall 2,400 Words) is designed around analyzing theprocurement in the case study project. This assessment comprises of three parts: Part A: Introduce and summarise the procurement context and scope (life cyclejourneyof the case study project). Identify the project procurement components and tenderevaluation that may have been used in the case study (according to your knowledgefrom the theory you have studied). Part B: Describe the complexities (and key issues/risks), discuss the project environmentand organisation aspects, leadership and governance and how these have influencedoutcomes. Part C: Identify or suggest key mitigations and possible learnings. Explain how thoselearnings may require changes to roles and responsibilities of key project resources,changes to procurement briefs or specifications, scope and the procurement processitself. Identify dependencies and common themes.Learning Activities and Output:The learning process will involve the deconstruction of the case study material toanswerquestions, examine lessons learnt and highlight issues for further discussion. You will beencouraged to reflect on your case study findings in order to identify contracts andprocurement management best practices which can be applied in the future to significantprojects that you may lead as project manager or oversee in a senior role.PROJ6004 Assessment 2 Brief .docxPage 4 of 7Learning Resources: Resource on APA style:The URL/page for the TUA referencing guides is http://onlinelibrary.tua.edu.au/skills/referencing Resource on report writing:Victoria University of Wellington (2013). How to write a business report. School ofMarketing and Internal Business and Student Learning Support Service, Wellington,New Zealand.http://www.victoria.ac.nz/vbs/teaching/publications/VBS-report-writing-guide-2013-July.pdf Resource on writing case study reportsMonash University (2015). Case study report (sample). Learning Support, Languageand Learning Online, Melbourne, Australia.http://www.monash.edu.au/lls/llonline/writing/general/report/1.xml Refer to the subject planner and Modules readings for other learningresources specific to Assessment 2.Assessment Criteria:Assessment 2 (Parts A, B, C) Individual Report (40%) Content, audience and purpose (30%) Knowledge and understanding (30%) Correct citation of key resources and evidence (20%) Effective communication (20%)The Reflection Journal will also be assessed and has a weight of 10% out of 40%. In addition,students may wish to consider that the audience for the Reflection Journal is the LearningFacilitator and or the student’s employer or sponsor. Therefore, effective communication ofideas is vital recognising the audience too. See learning rubrics in the following pages fordetails.PROJ6004 Assessment 2 Brief 2019.docx Page 5 of 7Learning Rubrics –Assessment 2 (Part A, B, C) AssessmentAttributesFail(0-49)Pass(50-64)Credit(65-74)Distinction(75-84)High Distinction(85-100)Content,Audience andPurpose(30%)Does not meetminimum standardDemonstrates noawareness of contextand/or purpose of theassignment.Meets minimumstandardDemonstrates limitedawareness of contextand/or purpose of theassignmentMoves beyondminimum standardDemonstratesconsistent awarenessof context and/orpurpose of theassignment.Exceeds minimumstandardDemonstrates anadvanced andintegratedunderstanding ofcontext and/orpurpose of theassignment.Exceeds minimumstandard and exhibitshigh levels ofindependenceConsistentlydemonstrates asystematic and criticalunderstanding ofcontext and purposeof the assignment.Knowledge andunderstanding(30%)Limitedunderstanding ofrequired conceptsand knowledgeKey components ofthe assignment arenot addressed.Knowledge orunderstanding ofthe field ordiscipline.Resembles a recallor summary of keyideas.Oftenconflates/confusesassertion ofpersonal opinionwith informationsubstantiated byevidence from theThorough knowledgeor understanding ofthe field ordiscipline/s. Supportspersonal opinion andinformationsubstantiated byevidence from theresearch/coursematerials.Demonstrates acapacity to explainand apply relevantconcepts.Highly developedunderstanding of thefield or discipline/s.Discriminatesbetween assertion ofpersonal opinion andinformationsubstantiated byrobust evidencefrom theresearch/coursematerials andextended reading.A sophisticatedunderstanding of thefield or discipline/s.Systematically andcriticallydiscriminatesbetween assertion ofpersonal opinion andinformationsubstantiated byrobust evidencefrom theresearch/coursematerials andextended reading. PROJ6004 Assessment 2 Brief 2019.docx Page 6 of 7 research/coursematerials.Well demonstratedcapacity to explainand apply relevantconcepts.Mastery of conceptsand application tonewsituations/furtherlearning.Correct citation ofkey resources andevidence(20%)Demonstratesinconsistent use ofgood quality,credible andrelevant resourcesto support anddevelop ideas.There are mistakes inusing the APA style.Demonstrates use ofcredible andrelevant resourcesto support anddevelop ideas, butthese are not alwaysexplicit or welldeveloped.There are no mistakesin using the APA style.Demonstrates use ofhigh quality, credibleand relevantresources to supportand develop ideas.There are no mistakesin using the APA style.Demonstrates use ofgood quality,credible and relevantresources to supportand developarguments andstatements. Showsevidence of widescope within theorganisation forsourcing evidenceThere are no mistakesin using the APA style.Demonstrates use ofhigh-quality, credibleand relevantresources to supportand developarguments andposition statements.Shows evidence ofwide scope withinand without theorganisation forsourcing evidenceThere are no mistakesin using the APA style.Effectivecommunication(20%)Difficult to understandfor audience, nological/clear structure,poor flow of ideas,argument lackssupporting evidence.No effort is made tokeep audienceengaged, audienceInformation,arguments andevidence arepresented in a waythat is not alwaysclear and logical.Attempts are made tokeep the audienceengaged, but notInformation,arguments andevidence are wellpresented, mostlyclear flow of ideas andarguments.The audience is mostlyengaged, line ofInformation,arguments andevidence are very wellpresented, thepresentation is logical,clear and wellsupported byevidence.Expertly presented;the presentation islogical, persuasive, andwell supported byevidence,demonstrating a clearflow of ideas andarguments. PROJ6004 Assessment 2 Brief 2019.docx Page 7 of 7 cannot follow the lineof reasoning.Little use ofpresentation aids, orthe presentation aidsand material used areirrelevant.always successful. Lineof reasoning is oftendifficult to follow.Presentation aids areused more for effectthan relevance.reasoning is easy tofollow.Effective use ofpresentation aids.Engages the audience,demonstrates culturalsensitivity.Carefully and wellpreparedpresentations aids areused.Engages and sustainsaudience’s interest inthe topic,demonstrates highlevels of culturalsensitivityEffective use of diversepresentation aids,including graphics andmulti-media.
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