The document outlines instructions for a group project in operations management, including format requirements, project objectives, and grading criteria. Students are to analyze an international company's operations management and propose solutions to any identified problems. The report includes various sections like a cover page, executive summary, company description, quality assessment, and recommendations, with specific details on presentation and submission guidelines.

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2014/15, Semester 141
GROUP PROJECT
PROJECT INSTRUCTION:
DUE DATE
Week 14
03 May 2015 (Sunday).
WARNING:
Late submission will incur the following mark deduction:-
10% from overall mark obtained - PER DAY of late submission
REPORTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER 05 MAY 2015.
PROJECT FORMAT
The cover page should carry the
following: –
- Name of the University College
- Program title
- Subject code and title

2. - Name of lecturer
- Name and ID of every member
of your group
- Date of submission
The assignment must be: –
- Type written
- Include all Headings
- Edited for typo and
grammatical errors
- Left and right alignment of 2 cm
- 1.5 spacing
- Font size - 11
- Lettering – Times New Roman
- Paragraphing – 2 spaces
PROJECT MODE Group work (5-6 students)
DUTIES
1) Each member of the group will be responsible for a portion
of the
report and all group members should involve in the presentation
2) The report MUST contain a workload table indicating the
workload of
each member.
3) Grading will vary depending on workload allocation. Group
leader is
to ensure that work is divided equally.

3. 4) This project carries 20% of your total mark.
MANAGEMENT SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
MGT214 OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
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Project Objectives:
The objective of the group project is to analyze an international
company’s operations management
and recommend solutions and suggestions for any problem that
this company is facing based on OM
concepts.
The project aims to achieve the following:
functions of the selected company
referencing style.
Project Description:
Working in groups of 5-6 students, select any international
company. First, you have to read about the

4. selected company and analyze their operations management. As
an operations manager, you are
requested to propose and suggest how could they solve
problems (if they have) and improve the
process.
Your report should include the following sections:
1. COVER PAGE (Please refer to page 5)
2. TABLE OF CONTENTS
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
o The executive summary is an abstract that gives a broad
picture of the contents of the
report.
o It should not start off by “In this report you are going to….”
It should summarize the
report to the extent that if this is the only page the reader reads,
he/she will know what
is in the full report.
o This summary shouldn’t be more than ONE page.
4. COMPANY & PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
o Give a background of the chosen company – name, logo,
mission, and SWOT analysis.
o Identify the goods and/or services the company provides.
o Is this a global company? Which global operations strategy
does it follow?
o What is the competitive strategy that they follow?
o It shouldn’t be more than THREE pages
5. QUALITY

5. o How does the company define the quality of its
product/service?
o How do they measure quality – any tools?
o You are expected to gather information regarding company
quality and then determine
and analyze what TQM tools (Continuous Improvement, Bench-
marking, JIT …etc.) are
used by the company. When you explain that you should support
your explanation with
details from whatever information you gathered. Avoid
including general information.
6. PROCESS STRATEGY
o Explain in details what processes are used in production of
concerned goods or services?
o You need to determine what is the company process strategy
(product focus, process
focus…etc.) and explain all related points i.e. input and output,
equipment
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utilization…etc. Make sure that your explanation should not be
general, but it must be
based on the company itself. For example: when we analyzed
YUC process strategy, we

6. don’t say only that equipment utilization is low because of high
variety, we said that it is
low because at YUC there are different programs (MIS, HR,
ACCT, CS, CE…etc.) and each
level of the specialization program has different requirements to
suit its learning
outcomes and objective. Meaning, only CE, CS , ELCY and MIS
students are using
computer labs, but they are not using the same software and
hardware …etc.
o It shouldn’t be more than THREE pages
7. LAYOUT STRATEGY
o How is the facility arranged?
o You should gather different photos for your company layout
such as: office, warehouse,
retail layout…etc. and analyze their layout based on what we
learnt in class. You should
have at least 8-10 photographs with analysis.
8. INVENTORY & MATERIALS REQUIREMENT
o What techniques does the company use for inventory?
o You are expected to explain how the company is managing
their inventory? What are
the strategies, techniques, tools, or software are used for that
purpose?
9. RECOMMENDATIONS AND SUGGESTIONS
a. How could they solve their problems? (if any)

7. b. How could they improve their performance?
10. CONCLUSION
o Provide your final conclusions and opinions
o Workload table indicating the workload of each member.
(Please refer to page 6)
o It shouldn’t be more than one page
11. REFERENCES
Deliverables:
email) of the project report and
presentation slides.
Notes:
need to use information from any
source, make sure that you properly cite and include that
reference in reference page using APA
style. You may use this online APA reference generator:
http://www.citationmachine.net/apa/cite-a-website#
chance to re-do the project
will be given. You must include all websites, journals,
newspapers, or company annual
report in references page using APA style, and you should add a

8. “ “ double quotation
marks for whatever information you copy. Your work will be
checked by a software for
that purpose.
your project:
http://www.citationmachine.net/apa/cite-a-website
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o Caterpillar
o Nike
o WalMart
o PepsiCo
o Unilever
o Dell
o KFC
o H&M
o Johnson & Johnson
o Coca cola
o Samsung
o IKEA
o Apple
write your project company and
group members:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1QsxeWTQhJYmdiKXd
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have only 10- 15 minutes to present.
Objectives:
CLO PLO
2
CS3, PS5, AS6, IT3
3
4
5
6
7
8
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1QsxeWTQhJYmdiKXd
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https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1QsxeWTQhJYmdiKXd
N_r_3UWJK4J4oBHrrVCKIgrbbw4/edit?usp=sharing

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Report Rubric:
Categories
90-100%
(Level 4)
80 -89%
(Level 3)
70-79%
(Level 2)
60 - 69%
(Level 1)
Problem
Solving
(PS5)
Student demonstrates
a higher level of
problem solving.
Learner provides a
strategic approach in
presenting examples
of problem solving,
while drawing logical
conclusions which are
not immediately
obvious. Student

11. provides well-
supported ideas and
reflection with a
variety of current
and/or world views in
the project. Student
presents a genuine
intellectual
development of ideas
for all parts of the
project.
Student exhibits a good
command of problem
solving skills in the
presentation of material
and supporting
statements. The project
demonstrates the
student’s above average
use of relating concepts
by using a variety of
factors. Overall, student
provides all parts of the
report with adequate
conclusions.
Student takes a
common, conventional
approach in guiding the
reader through various
linkages and
connections presented
in the report. However,
student presents a
limited perspective on

12. key concepts of the
required parts
throughout the report.
Student appears to have
problems applying
information in a
problem-solving
manner.
Student demonstrates
beginning
understanding of key
concepts, but
overlooks critical
details. Learner is
unable to apply
information in a
problem-solving
fashion. Student
presents confusing
statements and facts
in the project. No
evidence or little
semblance of critical
thinking skills is
applied throughout
the report.
Analytical
Skills
(AS6)
Demonstrates a
sophisticated
understanding of the

13. topic(s) and issue(s).
Presents an insightful
and thorough analysis of
all issues identified and
demonstrates complete
command of the
strategic concepts and
tools studied.
Demonstrates an
accomplished
understanding of the
topic(s) and issue(s)
Presents a thorough
analysis of most issues
identified and
demonstrates good
command of the strategic
concepts and tools
studied.
Demonstrates an
acceptable understanding
of the topic(s) and issue(s)
Presents a superficial
analysis of some of the
issues identified and
demonstrates limited
command of the strategic
concepts and tools
studied.
Demonstrates an
inadequate
understanding of the
topic(s) and issue(s)

14. Presents an
incomplete analysis
of the issues
identified and makes
little or no
connection between
the issues identified
and the strategic
concepts studied in
the reading.
Information
Technology
(IT3)
Worked creatively to
craft a comprehensive
product using multiple
media and technologies
and thoughtfully
reflected on the
effectiveness and impact
of the product
Crafted a product using
multiple media and
technologies and
reflected on the
effectiveness and impact
of the product
Crafted a product using
multiple media and
technologies but did not

15. effectively reflect on the
effectiveness and impact
of the product
Attempted but did not
complete crafting a
product using multiple
media and
technologies and did
not effectively reflect
on the effectiveness
and impact of the
product
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Presentation Rubric (CS4):
Categories
90-100%
(Level 4)
80 -89%
(Level 3)
70-79%
(Level 2)

16. 60 - 69%
(Level 1)
Overall Quality
of Project- 5
marks for each
level
Project was extremely
organized, interesting,
and easy to follow.
Project fully informed
audience about the
topic and showed
advanced critical
thinking and application
of knowledge from
within the program.
Project was extremely
organized. Information
presented was clear and
interesting. Project did
not fully answer all the
questions asked.
Project was fairly
organized. Information
presented was clear.
Project did not fully
answer all the questions
asked.
Project was not

17. organized. Information
presented was not
clear. Project did not
fully answer all the
questions asked.
Presentation
and Discussion-
5 marks for
each level
Presentation was
presented in a
professional way. Audio
and visual aspects were
perfect. Group
members were able to
answer all questions
posed by the other
students as well as the
instructor.
Presentation was
audible. Good tone of
voice when speaking.
Visual aspects of project
was organized and easy
to read. Group members
were able to answer
most questions posed by
instructor and other
students.
Presentation was
audible, but needs

18. improvement on tone of
voice when speaking.
Visual aspects of project
could be better
organized and easier to
read. Group members
were not able to answer
some questions when
asked by instructor or
other students.
Presentation was not
clearly audible and
hard to hear. Visual
presentation was very
disorganized and hard
to read. Group
members did not ask
for questions and
were unable to answer
questions asked by
other students or the
instructor.
Group
Presentation- 5
marks for each
level
All group members
participate and
knowledgeable of
material.
Most group members

19. participate equally, not
all demonstrate
knowledge of material.
Some group members
participate.
Some team members
have no role in
presentation.
Professionalism
on delivery- 5
marks for each
level
Students stand up
straight, look confident,
speak clearly and make
eye contact during the
entire presentation.
Students engages entire
audience through-out
presentation.
Cohesiveness between
presentation materials
demonstrate advanced
application of learning.
Students are well
groomed, in business
attire or a team
uniform.
Student displays
confidence and

20. competence in their
presentation.
Students make some
eye contact, but entire
room is not fully
engaged, with most
attention to the
instructor. Written
report standards meet
minimum standards.
Students are neatly
groomed
Little or no eye
contact. Body
language and posture
poor. Format for
presentation and/or
written report are
cohesive.
Grammatical,
language and format
errors. Team outward
appearance
sloppy/unkempt.
Total

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Evaluation Form:
Project Report:
Section Description Total Mark Mark Group Member
Executive
Summary
this report you are going to….”
It should summarize the report
page.
5
Company &
Product
Description
mission, goals, and SWOT
analysis.
company provides.

22. 10
Quality
techniques
10
Process Strategy
Utilization, Employees, Units
Movement, and Diagrams
10
Layout Strategy
-10 photographs with
analysis
10
Inventory &

23. Materials
Requirement
used for managing company’s
inventory
10
Recommendations
and Conclusion
problems? (if any)
performance?
5
Report Formatting
Cover Page
Name of the University College

24. of your group
5 ALL
Table of Contents 5 ALL
Team Work Skills 10 ALL
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Proper Format
typo and
grammatical errors
cm
– 11

25. – Times New Roman
– 2 spaces
10 ALL
Submission on
Time
10 ALL
Presentation 20
TOTAL
STUDENT DETAILS
Student ID Student Name

26. INSTRUCTION FOR SUBMISSION OF HARD COPY (PRINT)
REPORT
1. Read and sign your cover sheet.
2. Attach this sheet to the front of your report.
3. Your report should be submitted to the relevant lecturer.
ASSIGNMENET DETAILS
Project Title:
Lecturer’s Name
Program Name <Your degree>
Course Code Course Name
Due Date Date submitted
REQUEST FOR EXTENSION
All work must be submitted by the due date. An application to
extend the due date on the basis of special
consideration must be authorized by the course lecturer.
Extension granted until (date) Lecturer’s Signature
Remarks:

27. Cheating and assisting to cheat are offences under the Yanbu
University College’s policy.
STUDENT’S STATEMENT
I have read and understood the information provided on this
assignment cover sheet and in the college’s
policy relating to cheating and assisting to cheat, collaboration
and plagiarism. I certify that the attached
work is entirely my own except where work quoted is duly
acknowledged in the text; that I have not
worked with another person or persons except where
specifically permitted by the lecturer, and that this
work has not been submitted for assessment by myself or any
other person in any other time. I have
retained a copy of my work.
Students’ Signature
Mark/Grade Assessed by & Date
MANAGEMENT SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
Group Project Cover Sheet
STUDENT WORKLOAD DISTRIBUTION:
Student Name Workload / Delivery