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You should use different examples from across all sectors, do not limit
yourself to the manufacturing sector, You should also include and
critically discuss relevant academic theory and models.
Your report should be in a business format in no more than 3000 words, (i.e., Executive
summary, introduction, sectional headings, discussion and analysis, conclusion)
Font size 12pt Times New Roman or equivalent, min 1.5 line spacing. Include a word count.
One hard Copy plus one disc copy must be submitted.
Failure to reference correctly will incur a penalty.
All references must be included and listed using the Harvard system. (The reference list is not
included in word count).
There is no model answer to this. However, it is expected that the students will select and
define their own framework in order to address the question from indicative theories such as
value, lean management, mass and continuous production, supply chain management,
relationship management, human resource issues, structure and infrastructure influences and
productivity. In addition to the more operational aspects it is expected that cognitive and
behavioural issues that influence operations and their management will be touched on. Is
expected that examples from all business sectors will be used to illustrate understanding
particularly in relation to modern business requirements.
Over 70%
Excellent scene setting with solid critical evaluation throughout. Deconstruction and
reconstruction will draw out some of the more esoteric issues are well as the most obvious
ones. The student will draw together subject matter from a variety of management
disciplines providing a thorough understanding and questioning of what is known and
presenting as well as pushing the boundaries unknown areas.
60-69%
Good scene setting and platform for critical evaluation. Deconstruction and reconstruction
will draw the student into the more obvious issues associated with the question, touch on the
more relevant organisation, management, social and behavioural aspects with a passing
mention to some less than obvious issues. Critical analysis will be within the boundaries of
what is currently known.
50-59%
Adequate scene setting and platform for critical evaluation. Deconstruction and
reconstruction only of the obvious issues associated with the question will be apparent. Little
or no touching on the organisation, management, social and behavioural aspects will be
found. There will be little critical analysis.
40-49%
barely adequate scene setting with a limited platform for critical evaluation. Limited research
will have been carried out. A very limited understanding of the issues will be presented.
Below 40%
Inadequate scene setting, no platform for critical evaluation. No research will gave been
carried out. No real understanding of the issues will be presented
Suggested reading, but do not limit yourself to this.
Bowen, D. E. and Youngdahl, W.E. (1998) “Lean” service: in defense of a production-line
approach” International Journal of Service Industry Management, Vol. 9 No. 3, pp. 207-225.
Cousins P D and Spekman R., (2003). “Strategic supply and the management ofinter-and
intra-organisational relationships” Journal of Purchasing & Supply Management 9 19-29
Hatch M.J. (1997). Organization theory. Oxford university press, oxford.
Levinson, W.A. (2002). Henry Ford’s lean vision : enduring principles from the first ford
motor plant. New York, NY : Productivity Press, 2002. (available short loan in library)
Moingeon B and Edmonson A, (eds) (1996). Organizational learning and competitive
advantage, Sage Publications, London
Norcliffe G. “Popeism and Fordism: Examining the Roots of Mass Production”. Regional
Studies: The Journal of the Regional Studies Association , Volume 31, Number 3, 1 May
1997, pp.267-280(14)
Skorstad, E. (1994) “Lean production, conditions of work an worker commitment.”
Economic and industrial democracy, vol.15, (429-455).
Williams K., Cutler T., Williams J. and Haslam C. (1987) “The end of mass production?”,
Econ. &Soc. 16(3), 405 -39.
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Williams K., Haslam C. and Williams J. (1992) “Ford versus ‘Fordism‘: the beginning of
mass production?”, Work, Employment and .Society. 6, 517- 55.
Wilson J.M. (1995) “Henry Ford’s just-in-time system.” International Journal of Operations
& Production Management, Vol 15, Number 12, November, pp. 59-75(17)
Womack J P., Jones D. T. and Roos D. (1990) The Machine that Changed the World: The
Story of Lean Production. Harper, New York.
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