CAPELLA Project Management Procurement Contracts And Statement Of Work Develop a decision matrix, select a contract for your turnaround project, and provid

CAPELLA Project Management Procurement Contracts And Statement Of Work Develop a decision matrix, select a contract for your turnaround project, and provide a rationale and a statement of work (SOW) for the turnaround project.

This portfolio work, procurement contract analysis, selection and administration, is based on your selected business or IT project. You may choose to base your assessment on the Revive LLC case study, for the development of a new online employee orientation module, or you may select an organization of your own choosing. Business and information technology (IT) employees as well as contractors will be utilized in this project.

Through the project procurement process, various types of contractual agreements between the seller and buyer should be reviewed and analyzed, with the most appropriate contract type being selected. Contracts are legal agreements that bind both parties to specific deliverable, time, and costs obligations. There are three types of contracts: fixed-price contracts; cost-reimbursable contracts; and time and material contracts. Each type has advantages and disadvantages. You will find out and decide the best type of contract after considering the circumstances, timing requirements, budget availability, and market conditions that suit your organization.

Contract administration is the process that ensures the supplier or vendor meets the contractual requirements. It is simply a matter of monitoring the performance against the agreed upon plan (contract). It is essential that project managers involve the contracting (legal) and procurement (purchasing) experts in the administration of the contract.

As part of the contract evaluation and selection process, a detailed description of the work required, including (but not limited to) scope, time, and quality, is defined in a document called the statement of work (SOW). The types of SOW documents and their associated components will be evaluated in this assessment.

SCENARIO

For this assessment, choose either Option A or Option B. You do not need to do both. Both options will be graded using the same scoring guide.

Option A: Project Revive LLC Scenario:

At this point in the process, you need to help NearlyFree.com recognize different contract types and make the right selection for the turnaround project. As the consultant for Project Revive LLC, your final task will be to create the statement of work (SOW) that describes the expectations for the new employee orientation product the third-party vendor will provide. Note: the various resources needed for this assessment are linked below.

Although you have a lot of experience preparing statements of work, NearlyFree.com has not completed this part of the procurement process before. So, as part of your services, you will guide NearlyFree.com through this process. Your task is to help your client recognize the benefits of a good SOW and the risks associated with a “poor” SOW.

YOUR ROLE

You are the project manager.

REQUIREMENTS

Use the PMBOK® Guide as the model for developing the deliverables.

Part 1: Project Contract Analysis

Deliverable: Develop a decision matrix, select a contract for your turnaround project, and provide a rationale

Develop a decision matrix to determine the best type of contract for the project considering the circumstances, timing requirements, budget availability, market conditions, and availability.
Select a contract for this project and explain your selection.
Part 2: Statement of Work (SOW) Analysis

Deliverable: Create a statement of work (SOW) for the turnaround project.

Prepare a contract statement of work (SOW) describing the product or service to be supplied by a third-party vendor.

The statement of work is your opportunity to clearly communicate your requirements and expectations. Refer to similar products on the Internet for realistic information to use in your statement of work.
You may wish to use this optional Statement of Work Template [DOC] to complete this task.
You may use other formats, if the information thoroughly addresses the expectations and requirements of the product or service.

The SOW should address the following aspects related to the product or service to be procured:

Specifications.
Approach.
Scope.
Roles and responsibilities.
Product and deliverables schedule.
Deliverables and costs.
Change control.
Acceptance management.
Quantity.
Quality standards.
Performance data.
Work location.
Period of performance.
Contract to be used.
PREPARATION

Use the software of your choice to develop the deliverables for this assessment.

This assessment has two deliverables:

Develop a decision matrix, select a contract for your turnaround project, and provide a rationale.
Create a statement of work (SOW) for the turnaround project.
DELIVERABLE FORMAT
References: There is no set number of references required for this assessment. Use scholarly or academic sources where applicable.
Format:
Microsoft Project is not required for this assessment. This assessment has two parts and two deliverables.
Use your choice of MS Word, MS Visio, or MS PowerPoint to develop the comprehensive analyses
These analyses are professional documents and should therefore follow the corresponding Academic and Professional Document Guidelines [PDF], including single-spaced paragraphs.
Use APA style and format for references and in-text citations.
EVALUATION

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies through corresponding scoring guide criteria:

Competency 2: Apply project procurement tools and techniques to ensure project success.
Develop a matrix to analyze project procurement requirements for selecting a contract.
Justify procurement contract selection for the procurement situation.
Competency 4: Communicate effectively in a professional manner consistent with the standards of project management.
Prepare a contract statement of work (SOW) describing the product or service to be supplied by a third-party vendor. MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE
ASSESSMENT
WMKT101 MARKETING FUNDAMENTALS
ASSESSMENT DETAILS
Unit Name:
Assessment Task:
Total # Pages:
Due:
3
Marketing Fundamentals
Marketing Portfolio
Total Marks:
100 marks
5pm Monday, Week 5
Unit Code:
Term & Year:
Weighting:
WMKT101
Term 6, 2018
30%
NATURE OF THE TASK
This is an individual assessment task.
INSTRUCTIONS
Students are required to collect a portfolio of evidence from the world around them that represents
marketing objectives, strategies and tactics. Students will then be required to write a 300 word critique
on each of 6 topics, given below, (total 1,800 words):
Your task is to collect a total of 7 different examples relating to the specific topics, listed below, that
illustrate and provide evidence of ‘marketing in action.’
Your examples must be current (from 2016, 2017, and 2018) and should come from sources such as
newspapers, magazines, websites, social media (e.g. consumer blogs), personal experience, etc. If
you are not sure if the source of the evidence/ example is appropriate, please ask your teacher.
You need to find one example from each of the following topics/concepts. Please note that the last
topic/concept requires 2 examples:
1. Market Research and its use in a marketing plan. This means sourcing an example that
demonstrates the use of market/marketing research to determine marketing objectives, strategies or
tactics.
2. Who are the competition for your favourite product? This means sourcing an example that
demonstrates the impact competition (an external factor) has on your favourite product and thus
influences marketing objectives and strategies.
3. PESTL and how this affects the introduction of a new product or service. This means sourcing an
example of a new product or service first, and then explaining how each factor in PESTL affects entry
into the market.
4. SWOT analysis and its use in the marketing plan. This means sourcing an example that
demonstrates how SWOT is used by a company to guide decisions related to the marketing mix or
other elements of the marketing plan.
5. Segmentation, targeting and positioning in marketing (STP): Current trends in the industry of your
choice. This means first choosing an industry that you are familiar with or interested in. Source an
example that describes a current trend in that industry. Explain how STP could be used to take
advantage of the trend.
6. New product/services launches or brand management: A success and failure. This means
sourcing 1 example of a new product/service success and 1 example of a new product/service failure;
OR 1 example of successful management of a brand and 1 example of failed management of a brand.
Whichever option chosen, you need to consider how internal and external factors may have impacted
the success or failure.
1
HOW TO PRESENT YOUR ASSIGNMENT
A copy of the marking criteria rubric for this assessment will be placed in iLearn under the Assessment
Section.
You must write a 300 word critique for each topic. Each critique should include:
•
The topic (from above) should be stated and the relevant headings and pages numbers from
the textbook associated with the topic.
•
An explanation IN YOUR OWN WORDS of the theory/topic that demonstrates sound and
thorough understanding of the theory/topic.
•
A brief description of the example, including sources using Harvard (AGPS) referencing. You
may use multiple sources for the example, such as personal experience and an article in a
business publication.
•
Link between theory and practice. Your task is to evaluate and analyse how the example bridges
theory and practice, and how well it relates to the chosen topic (from the list above). Suggest
future recommendations, your opinions, limitations, implications or consequences associated
with the example – these will vary depending upon the example and topic. Write clearly and
succinctly in your evaluation and analysis.
Overall Length: You should not exceed the 1,800 word limit (this limit does not include tables,
figures, the reference list, or title page).
Formatting: standard 12 point font, 1.5 line spacing, and side margins 2.5 wide.
Referencing: all sources (i.e. the work and ideas of others) must be cited and referenced using the
Harvard (AGPS) referencing system. You need to provide both in-text references and the reference
list.
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
This assessment must be submitted via Turnitin in iLearn. Hard copies will not be accepted or marked.
Guidance on how to submit a Turnitin assignment
http://mq.edu.au/iLearn/student_info/assignments.htm#turnitin.
may
be
accessed
from
If you cannot access or view your submission via Turnitin in iLearn, you have not correctly submitted
your work and will need to do so prior to the due date. (If you require assistance submitting through
Turnitin, you may lodge a OneHelp Ticket or refer to the IT help page.)
You may make several submissions via Turnitin to check your work for plagiarism and make adjustments
accordingly up until the due date. If you submit again after the due date your submission will be counted
as a late submission and penalties will apply (see below).
Please note that for a first time submission the similarity report will be available immediately but for any
subsequent submissions it will take 24 hours for the similarity report to be generated in Turnitin.
Please note that it is your responsibility to:
•
allow sufficient time for submission of your work and any uploading of documents so
try to avoid submitting your work just prior to the deadline.
•
ensure that you make the correct submission and that your document can be viewed in
Turnitin.
Please also note that technical issues such as an internet outage or computer failure are not
considered grounds for special consideration. For further details please check the Special
Consideration Policy.
2
LATE SUBMISSIONS
Late submissions are possible and will be penalised at 20% per day up to 4 days (weekend inclusive).
If a student submits an assessment task 5 or more days a after the due date without grounds for special
consideration (See Special Consideration Policy) record or submission will be made but the student will
receive zero marks for the assessment task.
RETENTION OF RECORDS
Student are required to keep a copy of all items submitted or completed for the purpose of assessment
or evaluation until the end of the grade appeal period.
FEEDBACK
Feedback will be provided in Feedback Studio via iLearn before the end of Term. Marks will be available
in Gradebook.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
Using the work or ideas of another person, whether intentionally or not, and presenting them as your
own without clear acknowledgement of the source is called Plagiarism.
Macquarie University promotes awareness of information ethics through its Academic Integrity Policy.
This means that:
•
•
•
•
all academic work claimed as original must be the work of the person making the claim
all academic collaborations of any kind must be acknowledged
academic work must not be falsified in any way
when the ideas of others are used, these ideas must be acknowledged appropriately.
All breaches of the Academic Integrity Policy are serious and penalties apply. Students should be aware
that they may fail an assessment task, a unit or even be excluded from the University for breaching the
Academic Integrity Policy.
EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS
Students are responsible for their learning and are expected to:
•
•
•
•
•
•
actively engage with assessment tasks, including carefully reading the guidance provided,
understanding criteria, spending sufficient time on the task and submitting work on time;
Read, reflect and act on feedback provided;
Actively engage in activities designed to develop assessment literacy, including taking the
initiative where appropriate (e.g. seeking clarification or advice, negotiating learning contracts,
developing grading criteria and rubrics);
Provide constructive feedback on assessment processes and tasks through student feedback
mechanisms (e.g. student surveys, suggestions for future offerings, student representation on
committees);
Ensure that their work is their own; and
Be familiar with University policy and faculty procedures and act in accordance with those policy
and procedures.
MARKING CRITERIA
Please refer to the marking rubric on iLearn.
3

Purchase answer to see full
attachment