ENGG 0004 Middle East College Project Costs Project Control & Productivity HW All requirements in the file attached Similarity less than 5%plagrisim report
ENGG 0004 Middle East College Project Costs Project Control & Productivity HW All requirements in the file attached Similarity less than 5%plagrisim report is needed For any clarification please please ask Project Management (ENGG 0004) Spring 2020 Assignment # 2 Sessions A&B QP
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IN SEMESTER (INDIVIDUAL) ASSIGNMENT
Module Code:
ENGG 0004
Level: 2
Module Name: Project Management
Max. Marks: 100 (Scaled down to 50 marks)
Instructions to Student
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Answer all questions.
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Deadline of submission: 05/07/2020 23:59
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The marks received on the assignment will be scaled down to the actual
weightage of the assignment which is 50 marks
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Formative feedback on the complete assignment draft will be provided if the
draft is submitted at least 10 days before the final submission date.
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Feedback after final evaluation will be provided by 20/07/2020
Module Learning Outcomes
The following LOs are achieved by the student by completing the assignment successfully
1. Apply basic principles of management to the use of materials, plant and labour on
construction projects.
2. Identify the issues involved in securing productivity gains in construction.
Assignment Objective
The fundamental objectives of this assignment are to demonstrate the student ability to:
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Apply the sets of skills and knowledge that was accumulated to demonstrate his/her
ability in basic principles of management
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Identify the issues in securing productivity of labors or crews in construction
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Assignment Tasks
The following project case is exercise that can be solved individually. In the project, students
will have hands-on experience in developing an integrated framework for the resource
management, project costs, project control and productivity.
Data:
In the following project (Figure 1), a simple warehouse is to be constructed. The building
consists of a receiving area, shipping, order picking, order assembly area, storage,
miscellaneous area and office. After 10 weeks of starting the construction, the project
planner has reviewed the work progress of the activities in the project. The objectives are to
follow the project plan, monitor actual site execution and keep track of resources, compare
actual versus planned progress and take corrective actions at any stage. The resource bank
involves crane, excavator, material, and labor resources are given in the attached ENGG
0004_Assessment 2-Data_Spring 2020 Excel sheet. List of project activities, durations,
logical relationships, and list of required resources are given in Table 1 and the actual data
obtained from the site is given in Table 2. On the other hand, tables 3 and 4 for the
Excavator and labors productivity data.
Receiving
Order
picking
Storage
Miscellaneous
Shipping
Order
Assem
bly
Office
Figure 1: Warehouse Plan
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Requirements:
1. By using the data provided in Table 1, Find the project duration after constructing the
network diagram.
2. According to the project data, only 8 cranes are available for the work and each activity
has to be completed without break. Manually allocate resources and find the minimum
project duration (for crane resource only and neglect others). Also, identify in details the
main problems associated with resources.
3. Calculate BCWS, BCWP, ACWP, CV, and SV for the project manually, comment on the
progress of the project.
4. Evaluate cost and schedule performance ratios for materials and excavator only.
Comment on progress of the contract.
5. Calculate the total cost per hour for the excavator which is powered by a 200-hp engine
based on the data provided in Table 3.
6. Assume that a Team of workers can install X square yards of carpeting in Y hours. If the
number of workers and man-hours stay the same but the output (Productivity) increases
by P%, find the number square yards installs after the increase in productivity? (Use
Table 4)
7. Discuss the reasons behind and the effect of lowering of crews production rate along
with the suggested procedure to improve the production rate.
Notes:
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The project start date must be 2nd August 2020.
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Update the information of the project resources as follows:
Resource
Crane
Labor
Excavator
Material
Type
Work
Work
Work
Material
Max.
6
8
2
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Project tracking date is 15th September 2020.
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Any missing data can be reasonably assumed.
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Rate
$ 350/day
$ 40/day
$ 400/day
$ 250
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Please keep in mind following facts while writing your report:
The report is often used to present, analyze and summarize your data.
You will find in the following some basic instructions on how to prepare the report.
Sections of the Report
The Report should contain the following sections:
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Introduction
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Discussion
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Conclusions
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References
1. Introduction (maximum 150 words)
? Summarize the brief history and theory on that topic.
? Outline the case and focus on its significance (problem statement).
? Introduce the project with objectives
2. Discussion (maximum 1000 words)
? Constructing the Gantt chart and finding requirements.
? Assigning the required resources (materials, labor, crane, and excavator).
? Leveling the resources and solve the problem associated with a limited resource.
? Tracking the progress of the project during the construction.
? Manual calculations
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3. Conclusions (maximum 150 words)
State briefly what are the major achievements of your work?
4. References (5 references)
Use CU-Harvard referencing system as per our college rules.
Here is an example of what a Reference List looks like in the CU-Harvard Style:
Moriarty, D. (2012) Funding models for Irish film makers. Dublin: Collins Press.
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Hayes, B. C., McAllister, I. and Dowds, L. (2011) ‘Depicting Ireland on Film, what
are we really saying?’, Social Cinema Journal, 54(4), pp. 454-482.
An example of referencing a web-page in the CU-Harvard Style:
Middle East College (2018) MEC Campus [online] available from
[7 October 2018]
5. Appendix
For any additional figures, tables, and photos
A report not exceeding 20 pages
Guidelines:
Follow the guidelines mentioned below for your assignment.
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Assignment should have a Title Page. Title Page should contain the following
information.
? Assignment Name
? Class
? Student name
? Student ID
Use page numbers
Assignment should be typed in your own words and computer typed using Times
New Roman font size 12.
Heading should be with Font Size 14, Bold, Underline
Explain with suitable diagrams wherever required. Diagrams must be drawn
using suitable software or by pencil.
You can refer books in e-Library or use internet resource. But you should not cut
and paste material from internet nor provide photocopied material from books.
The assignment answers should be in your own words after understanding the
matter from the above resources.
Softcopy in word format is to be submitted through Turnitin link on Moodle.
All assessments should be marked out of 100 marks and scaled down to the corresponding
assessment weightage as given in the assessment matrix; however the complexity of the
assessment shall remain as per that weightage. For e.g. coursework have a weightage of 50
will be set out of 100 and the corresponding answers will be evaluated out of 100 marks. If the
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student scores 80 marks for this test, then his/her actual mark component for this assessment
will be 40 out of 50.
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The course work (Internal Assessment) marks are provisional until the Exam Board has approved
the same at the end of the semester.
Important Policies to be followed
1. Student Academic Integrity Policy*:
MEC upholds the spirit of academic integrity in all forms of academic work and any form of
violation of academic integrity shall invite severe penalty. Any benefit obtained by
indulging in the act of violation of academic integrity shall be cancelled.
All cases of violation of academic integrity on the part of the student shall fall under any of
the below mentioned categories:
1.
Plagiarism
2.
Malpractice
3.
Ghost Writing
4.
Collusion
5.
Other cases
If the student fails a module and has a proven case of academic integrity violation in this
module, the student is required to re-register the module. This is applicable to first and
second offenders of plagiarism.
1. Plagiarism
A. First offence of plagiarism
I.
If a student is caught first time in an act of plagiarism during his/her course of
study in any assignment other than project work, the student will be allowed to
re-submit the assignment once, within a maximum period of one week.
However, a penalty of deduction of 25% of the marks obtained for the
resubmitted work will be imposed.
II.
Period of re-submission: The student will have to re-submit the work one week
from the date he or she is advised to re-submit.
III.
If the re-submitted work is also found to be plagiarized, then that assessment
will be awarded a zero mark. Re-submission of the work beyond the maximum
period of one week will not be accepted and the assessment will be awarded a
zero mark.
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B. Second offence of plagiarism
If any student is caught second time in an act of plagiarism during his/her course of
study (in a subsequent semester), the student will directly be awarded zero for the work
in which plagiarism is detected. In such cases, the student will not be allowed to
resubmit the work. A warning of suspension shall be issued, and student has to sign an
undertaking and undergo counselling session in such cases.
2. Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion
A. First offence of Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion
If a student is caught in an act of Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion for an
assessment component irrespective of coursework or end semester, the student
shall fail the module and shall be required to re-register the module
B. Second Offence of Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion
If a student is caught a second time in an act of
Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion for an assessment component irrespective
of coursework or end semester, the student shall fail the module. A warning of
suspension shall be issued, and student has to sign an undertaking and undergo
counselling session in such cases.
3. Third Offence of Academic Integrity Violation
If a student is caught a third time in an act of Academic Integrity Violation for an
assessment component irrespective of coursework or end semester (in a subsequent
semester), the student shall fail the module and also shall be suspended for one semester
from the College, as recommended by institutional level academic committee, Chaired by
the Associate Dean, Academic Affairs.
4. Fourth Offence of Academic Integrity Violation:
If a student is caught a fourth time in an act of Academic Integrity Violation for an
assessment component irrespective of coursework or end semester (in a subsequent
semester), the student shall fail the module and also shall be expelled from the College, as
recommended by institutional level academic committee, Chaired by the Associate Dean,
Academic Affairs.
5. Other cases
If a student commits an act of academic integrity violation as per the definition of other
cases mentioned in the previous section or of a different nature, students case shall be
forwarded to an institutional level academic committee, Chaired by the Associate Dean,
Academic Affairs. The committee shall investigate the case by means of a viva and/or a
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disciplinary hearing and shall take appropriate decision. The penalty that can be granted to
a proven case of academic integrity violation which falls in this category of other cases
can be a warning/component zero/ module fail/suspension/expulsion depending on the
nature and gravity of the offence.
6. Types/Variations of Cases:
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II.
III.
IV.
If plagiarism is detected in any component of one assessment, the deduction in marks
will be applicable for the whole assessment, even if only the component or part
submission alone needs to be resubmitted.
If plagiarism is detected in a group assessment, all students of the group will be
considered as having committed an act of plagiarism and the policy will then be applied
to all students
If plagiarism is detected in any component of a group assessment, the deduction in
marks will be applicable for the whole assessment even if only the component or part
submission alone needs to be resubmitted.
All students of the group would be considered as having committed an act of plagiarism
and the policy will then be applied to all the students of the group.
If the assessment consists of components or part submissions that could be a group
assessment component (e.g. group assignment) and an individual assessment
component (e.g. individual reflection), the following will be applicable:
a. If plagiarism is detected in the group assessment component, all students of the
group will be considered as having committed an act of plagiarism, The policy
will then be applied to all students of the group. Group assessment component
will be resubmitted as per the policy.
b. If plagiarism is detected in the individual assessment component, the individual
assessment component will be resubmitted and the policy will then be applied to
that student alone.
c.
For both (a) and/or (b), the deduction in marks will be applicable for the whole
assessment.
* for further details Refer to MEC Student Academic Integrity Policy in Student Handbook.
2. Late Submission Regulations:
It is the students responsibility to check all relevant timelines related to assessments.
As per the Assessment Policy at MEC, late submissions are allowed for one week (5
working days) for all UG modules with a penalty. In such cases, a deduction of 5% of the
marks obtained for the submitted work shall be imposed for each working day
following the last date of submission till the date of actual submission.
Assessment documents submitted beyond a period of one week (5 working days) after
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the last date of submission will not be accepted and will be awarded a zero for that
assessment. In cases where the submission has been delayed due to extenuating
circumstances, the student may be permitted to submit the work without imposing the
late submission policy stated above. The extended period of submission will be one
week from the original last date of submission. In such cases, the student is expected to
submit the supporting certificates on or before the original last date of submission of
the assessment and the decision of extension rests with faculty responsible for the
assessment .The late submission policy shall be applied if the student fails to submit the
work within one week of the original last date of submission.
Students may contact their teachers for clarification on specific details of the submission
time if required.
3. Research Ethics and Biosafety Policy
To protect and respect the rights, dignity, health, safety, and privacy of research
subjects involved including the welfare of animals and the integrity of environment, all
student projects are expected to be undertaken as per the MEC Research Ethics and
Biosafety Policy. Accordingly the following shall apply.
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Research and other enterprise activities shall be conducted by maintaining the high
ethical standards consistent with national and international standards and conventions.
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Any research at MEC that is categorized as high-risk research shall be subject to review
and approval by the Research Ethics and Biosafety Committee.
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Research activities involving collection of human or animal tissues and manipulation of
microbial, animal or plant cells shall be subject to review and approval by the Research
Ethics and Biosafety Committee.
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Participants involved in research must be informed about the purpose of research and
intended uses of research findings. Written consent must be obtained from people
involved prior to the commencement of research.
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Data obtained from participants must be treated with high confidence and should be
used only for the intended purpose of research.
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Assessment Evaluation Criteria
Outstanding
(84-90%)
(77-83%)
(70-76%)
(50-69%)
(< 50%)
(? 91%)
Excellent
Very Good
Good
(Acceptable)
Adequate/
Satisfactory
Weak /Poor
(all
learning
outcomes not
adequately met)
Information
is engaging;
clearly state
the
main
idea covering
major
concepts
with
supporting
details, wellconstructive
paragraphs
with outset
introduction.
Information is
fairly
formulaic,
very
well
organized
with
key
scientific
concepts,
wellconstructive
paragraphs.
Information is
very
clear,
organized with
wellconstructed
paragraphs.
Objectives of
assignment
and structure
of report are
clearly
provided.
General
introduction
with
some
related details
are provided.
Objectives
and structure
of the report
evidently
mentioned.
Information
is organized,
but
paragraphs
are not wellconstructed.
The information
appears to be
disorganized.
Efforts
have
been made to
give objectives
and structure of
the report.
Highly
competent
analytical
skills
and
reflective
practice,
demonstratin
g
personal
learning and
growth,
insight into
required
Reflection
professional
and
critical
values and
analysis
of
principles
report
related
to
using
Ms
project and
comparing
Strong
analytical
skills
and
reflective,
demonstratin
g
personal
learning and
growth,
insight
into
required
professional
values,
principles
related
to
using
Ms
project
and
comparing
results
between Ms
Good use of
analytical skills
and reflective
practice
demonstrating
personal
learning
and
growth, insight
into required
professional
values,
principles
related to using
Ms project and
comparing
results
between
Ms
project and the
manual part.
Acceptable
use
of
analytical
skills
and
reflective
practice
demonstratin
g
personal
learning and
growth,
insight
into
required
professional
values,
principles
related
to
using
Ms
project
and
comparing
Adequate
use
of
analytical
skills
and
reflective
practice
demonstrati
ng personal
learning and
growth,
insight into
required
professional
values,
principles
related to
using
Ms
project and
comparing
Insufficient/no
use of analytical
skills
and
reflective
practice
demonstrating
personal
learning
and
growth, insight
into
required
competencies
and professional
related to using
Ms project and
comparing
results between
Ms project and
the manual part.
Introduction
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results
project
and
between Ms the
manual
project and part.
the manual
part.
Conclusion
Reference
results
between Ms
project
and
the
manual
part.
results
between Ms
project and
the manual
part.
Conclusion
reflects on
findings of
the
study
and involves
some
information
related to
findings.
Conclusion does
not reflect on
findings of the
study
and
information
related
to
findings is not
up
to
the
requirements.
Some
repeated
errors
in
referencing
or grammar
or syntax as
appropriate.
Contain
some
CU inaccuracies
in CU
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