This assessment is to be completed and submitted INDIVIDUALLY.
This assessment is worth 40% of your total mark.

You will be given a case study scenario in which you are required to identify, analyse and explain lean project management concepts and project management practices that were taught through Weeks 1 - 5. You are expected to write a reply to a number of questions explaining in detail various project management best practices that were used to achieve the outcome described in the case scenario. Your understanding of the application of LEAN concepts and AGILE best practices will be tested in this assessment.
Your ability to provide coherent and relevant answers to the questions as per the marking criteria will be evaluated. These criteria support the achievement of the Unit Learning Outcomes stated in the assessment specification document.
It is crucial that you demonstrate critical reflection in linking theory to the case study.
All work must be properly referenced (Harvard Referencing style).
Word count is between 2000 and 2500 words for the total of the various parts of the assessment. 

Please refer to the Assessment 1 document available in your Moodle Assessment 1 tab for complete instructions and requirements of this assessment.

Assessment Due Date: Monday of the Mid-Term Break

• The student displays an understanding of a research paradigm and evidences competence in scholarly writing
• The student displays an understanding of the Lean transformation framework and demonstrates the ability to apply the concepts to the context of the case study
• The student relates the wastes of Lean to different PM methodologies and applies the concepts to the case study
• The student displays an understanding of teamwork as a pillar of the House of Lean and applies the concepts to the context of the case study
• The student demonstrates critical reflection and derives meaningful learning from this exercise
• The student displays competence in summarising findings and learning
• The student demonstrates ethical considerations in the use of AI, including Ethical AI Acknowledgment, Cross-Verification for Accuracy and Responsible Referencing

Please check the unit Moodle page for further details.

Group Work - Case study analysis
This assessment is worth 40% of your total mark.

This assessment is to be done in GROUPS of 3-4 members. Groups have to be formed by Week 5 in discussion with your tutor and all groups will be issued a unique group identifier. Individual submissions will not be marked unless with prior approval by the Unit Coordinator.
Distance mode (DST) students will also have to form into similar groups. Individual submission can be allowed to DST students by applying in writing to the Unit Coordinator by Week 6.
You will be given a case scenario and you are required to analyse the case and apply all your knowledge gained from Lectures 1 - 10 to structure your answers for each of the questions. This assessment will test your ability to propose and discuss solutions in a cohesive manner that will resolve the issues that are highlighted in the case scenario. It is crucial that you demonstrate critical reflection in linking theory to the case study.
All work must be properly referenced (Harvard Referencing style)
Word count between 2500 and 3000 words
Please refer to the Assessment 2 specification document available in your Moodle Assessment 2 tab for complete instructions and requirements of this assessment.

Assessment 2 is due in week 11.

Assessment 2 (Group - 30 marks): Case study analysis

• The students demonstrate an understanding of leadership styles and display the ability to apply the theories to the case study
• The students demonstrate an understanding of various aspects of PM competency and display the ability to apply the theories to the case study
• The students demonstrate an understanding of agile self-directed teams and their impact on centralised management control
• The students demonstrate an understanding of elements of project risk management and display the ability to identify risks and formulate responses
• The students display self reflection and identify areas for improvement
• The students demonstrate ethical considerations in the use of AI, including Ethical AI Acknowledgment, Cross-Verification for Accuracy and Responsible Referencing

The quiz will only be conducted in-class during the scheduled tutorial classes for on-campus students. A separate Zoom session will be scheduled for online students. This assessment is worth 20% of your total mark.

This assessment item involves an Invigilated quiz during your tutorial classes in Week 12 for on-campus students. A separate Zoom session will be scheduled for Distance/Online students.
Students will be required to answer a set of questions related to all the learning outcomes of this unit. The quiz will be based on the knowledge gained throughout the first 11 weeks. It is necessary for students to complete all learning activities prescribed in this unit to gain the knowledge to successfully complete the quiz.

• Only one attempt is allowed.
• The quiz is a closed-book and in-class test during tutorial classes in Week 12.
• The quiz must be completed within the given timeframe.
• There will be 40 questions (a combination of multiple-choice and true/false questions).
• There will be a time limit of 50 minutes to complete the quiz. Your quiz will automatically be submitted after 50 minutes.
• The quiz covers the content from Weeks 1 to 11 (lectures, tutorials, readings, etc.).
• Questions will be drawn from a pool of 450 questions. When you attempt the quiz, 40 questions will be randomly selected and displayed. It is very unlikely that two students will see the same questions.

Each question carries equal marks, and there are no penalties for wrong answers. If a Save option is available, remember to save while you are answering questions.