Topic: Engineering mangement project report:
Description:
Assignment instructions:
This assignment has two components: a Written report and an
Identify an organisation (each group to pick a different company) and establish contact with at least one senior person in that company if possible. Ask that person to assess their organisation against the 14 principles described in lecture. Additionally you should find out what sustainability and internationalisation means to this organisation and how are they managing these aspects of business. Discuss the assessments with that person in terms of the company’s strengths and weaknesses. Write a summary report interpreting these assessments and suggest how the organisation could improve its management principles, practices and performance in these terms. Finally; include main challenges faced in producing the requirements, how you overcame them and lessons learnt in the process.
The written report must include the following sections:
Company background/description:
Survey results (1 page survey form available from blackboard. one form for each survey, more is allowed)
Company’s strengths and weaknesses
Analysis/Discussion
Recommendation
Challenges faced and how you overcame them
Lessons learnt
Appendices: including names of the company representatives that you have dealt with and their contact details.
Anticipated length – 15-20 pages