School of the Built Environment BSc (Hons) Construction Project Management Lean Organisational Management Coursework Submission Deadline: 01 March 2015 16:00hrs This assessment contributes 40% of the marks for the above module 1. BRIEF “Lean production...is ‘lean’ because it uses less of everything compared with mass production – half the human effort in the factory, half the manufacturing space, half the investment in tools, half the engineering hours to develop a new product in half the time.” (Womack, Jones and Ross, 1990, p13) Select a practical example of lean construction and demonstrate how it can be applied in the construction industry. Analyse the potential cost and time savings that may be achieved utilising this example. Marks will be awarded for the following: An essay that is approximately 2500 words in length (excluding references); Selection of a practical example and the identification of the key issues involved in the application of the example; Detailed analysis of the literature showing the potential savings in cost and time utilising this concept; 1 d. An essay that is grammatically correct and shows good use of English and is logical in its format and correctly referenced Harvard style. Please note the following: Students are required to acknowledge all sources from which they obtain information, by stating the references clearly using The Harvard Style of referencing (see Blackboard guidance). The main emphasis in referencing should be on high quality reference material such as peer reviewed journal articles, peer reviewed conference proceedings and recent text books. However, students can also refer to websites where relevant. Please note that each student is required to do, and submit work individually. 2. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS FORMAT All submissions should have a cover sheet identifying the module, the date and the student’s name and roll number. In addition to the in -text citations, all submissions shall have a reference list (and an optional bibliography), listing the sources used in the preparation of the report. The School has adopted the Harvard system (APA 6th) as standard. LENGTH Approximately 2500 words essay excluding references/bibliography and cover sheet. SUBMISSION This assignment MUST be submitted electronically through Turnitin® Further information and support for students using Turnitin can be found here: http://www.salford.ac.uk/library/help/blackboard-and-collaborate 3. ASSESSMENT CRITERIA Marks will be awarded for the following: Item Marks An essay that is grammatically correct and shows good use of 15% English and is logical in its format Depth of understanding of relevant theory and identification of key 40% issues in relation to lean construction Ability to research, analyse and précis the literature in respect of the 35% potential savings 2 Correct use of Harvard referencing 10% MARKING SCALE At Undergraduate Level 4, 5 and 6 the following markin.