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Submission Regulations
1 You are required to submit your coursework on-line through the College’s Virtual
Learning Environment (VLE) which can be accessed through http://stpmoodle.net.
Detailed information about this is available in the Student Handbook.
2 Details of submission procedures and related course of actions can be obtained from
the Academic Administration Department or the Student Handbook.
3 If you are unable to submit your coursework on time due to extenuating
circumstances, you are required to make an application to your respective Schools for
it to be considered, using an ‘Extenuating Circumstances Form’ available from the
Academic Admin Office. Do not ask the lecturers responsible for the course -
they are not authorised to award an extension. The completed form must be
accompanied by evidence such as a medical certificate in the event of you being sick.
4 Specific requirement or subject specific requirement for coursework submission will
be stated further in the assignment brief or will be advised by your lecturer.
M1 Identify and apply strategies to find an effective approach to study and research To achieve M1, you need to
appropriate solutions has been applied demonstrate effective approach in selecting data
sources, data collection methods and data analysis
(Tasks 1 and 2)
or
present data in suitable formats to produce
information for decision making. (Tasks 3 and 4)
M2 Select / design and apply appropriate A range of sources of information has been used To achieve M2, you need to
methods / techniques Complex information/data has been synthesised effectively use a range of techniques for data
and processed collection and analysis (Tasks 1 and 2)
D2 Take responsibility for managing and Autonomy/independence has been demonstrated Learner largely took own responsibility and
organising activities demonstrated independence in planning and
managing the entire work process. (All Tasks)
D3 Demonstrate convergent /lateral Effective thinking has taken place in unfamiliar Effective thinking has taken place as is evidenced
/creative thinking contexts by the body of work presented and application of
concepts. (All Tasks)
Scenario
Kitchen Design Ltd is a well known provider of Contemporary kitchen installation, [including own brand
white goods, utensils, and cabinets]. The company has been very successful in this sector and now wish to
explore opportunities in the market for bathroom design and equipment.
The company has hired you as a market research consultant to produce information to aid their decision
making.
You are required to:
Task 1 Data Collection
1.1 Create a plan for the collection of primary and secondary data specifying the type of primary and secondary
data that can help Kitchen Design Ltd diversify into the Bathroom market category. (AC-1.1)
1.2 Present the survey methodology and sampling frame you will use to carry out the research. (AC-1.2)
1.3 Develop a questionnaire for this research. (AC-1.3)
(This should cover Assessment Criteria 1.1, 1.2, & 1.3)
To achieve M1, you need to demonstrate effective approach in selecting data sources and data collection
methods for the proposed market research for Kitchen Designs Ltd.
To achieve M2, correctly and effectively apply a range of methods and techniques for data collection for the
purpose of Kitchen Designs Ltd.
To achieve D1, Well justified conclusions have been arrived at through synthesis of ideas with justifications
where applicable.
To achieve D2, demonstrate effective plan for managing and organizing the activities involved in the proposed
TABLE 1
Months Country (000 £) Minimalist (000 £)
January 90 430
February 80 360
March 130 350
April 170 350
May 240 320
June 280 330
July 290 310
August 310 300
September 300 300
October 180 370
November 140 400
December 90 420
Tasks:
2.1 Summarise the 12 months data in Table 1 above with Excel using representative values (Mean, Median,
Mode) and explain in general terms what these values measure (AC-2.1)
2.2 Analyse the results of Task 2.1 and draw valid conclusions for the management of Kitchen Designs Ltd.
(AC-2.2)
2.3 Using MS excel analyse the data in Table 1 above with measures of dispersion (Range, Inter-quartile
range, and Standard Deviation) to inform the management of Kitchen Designs Ltd. (AC 2.3)
2.4 Explain how quartiles, percentiles and the correlation coefficient [you should calculate the correlation
co-efficient for the data in Table 1 above] can be used to draw useful conclusions for Kitchen Designs
Ltd. (AC- 2.4)
(This task should cover Assessment Criteria 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 & 2.4)
Kitchen Design Ltd wishes to research 4 product categories; the respective average industry sales of these
categories for the last four years are shown in Table 2 below:
TABLE 2
Year 2012 2013 2014 2015
Product
Victorian £4M £4.5M £5M £5.3M
Budget £6M £6.3M £6.9M £7M
Wetroom £2.5M £2.3M £2.2M £2M
Sauna £3M £2.75M £2.5M £2M
Required:
3.1 Using MS excel, for each of the 4 product categories listed above for Task 3, produce graphs [including
at least one of each of: pie chart, line graph, bar graph] as appropriate and draw conclusions to aid decision
making for the Board of Kitchen Designs Ltd. (AC-3.1)
3.2 Using MS excel, for each of the 4 product classes in Table 2 above, create a scattergraph with trend lines;
use these four trend lines forecast sales for the following year. (AC 3.2)
3.4 Referring to the charts, graphs, and slides produced for AC 3.1 - 3.3 [and possibly also AC 2.1 – 2.4];
prepare a Formal Business Report for the Board of Kitchen Design Ltd (AC 3.4)
(This Task assesses Criteria: 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 & 3.4)
To achieve M1, you need to demonstrate effective approach in selecting suitable formats for the presentation of
data to derive valid conclusions in the business context.
To achieve M3, you need to use a range of methods of presentation with the use of technical language correctly.
To achieve D1, justify your business conclusions through synthesis of ideas that are creative and original.
To achieve D2, Learner largely took own responsibility and demonstrated independence in planning and
managing the entire work process.
To achieve D3, provide the evidence of lateral and creative ideas to arrive at a correct decision in the given
business context.
(b)The project implementation schedule to be imposed on the chosen supplier of the MIS has been decided and
is shown in Table 4 below:
TABLE 4
Activities Duration Preceding Activity
(Days)
1 Obtain estimate for new MIS 6 -
2 Reconfigure communication cable as necessary 3 1
3 Staff selection and appointment 2 -
4 Office rearrangements 5 1
5 Testing of communications 5 3
6 Induction and instruction for new system users 5 3
7 Sites re-wiring 6 2, 4, 5
8 Set up of sites computer links 4 7
9 Install new hardware 4 7
10 Test new hardware 3 6, 7, 8, 9
11 Test new system 3 10
Tasks
4.1 Explain how information processing tools can be used to manage inventory effectively. (AC-4.1)
4.2 Using the data in Table 4 prepare a project plan for this project and state the critical path [it is recommended
to use Serena Openproject] (AC-4.2).
4.3 Using the investment appraisal tools of NPV & IRR, you are required to propose the better MIS investment
alternative to Kitchen Design Ltd and explain your choice (AC- 4.3)
To achieve M2, correctly apply project management and financial decision making tools and provide proper
justification for your decisions.
To achieve M3, you need to use a range of methods of presentation with the use of technical language correctly.
To achieve D1, Well justified conclusions have been arrived at through synthesis of ideas with justifications
where applicable.
To achieve D2, demonstrate effective plan for managing and organizing the activities involved in the proposed
conference for local car dealers.
To achieve D3, provide the evidence of lateral and creative ideas to arrive at a correct decision in the given
business context.
Grading
Each Unit will be graded as a Pass, Merit, and Distinction when all learning
outcomes and assessment criteria have been met.
A Pass is awarded for the achievement of all Learning Outcomes against the
specified Assessment Criteria.
If all required assessment criteria have not been achieved the work is graded
‘Referred’.
If the work illustrate more than the similarity % cap or concern over originality
of part or all content of the work, it is graded ‘Withheld’. The student will then
be interviewed to ascertain originality.
In the case of incomplete work or partial submission (others such as blank template,
no evidence of real attempt), the work is graded ‘Unreasonable Submission’.
When a Unit has been assessed, Grades are reported on the College’s VLE. You
can obtain the grade awarded by viewing the Submission Inbox, navigating
different tabs to see the status of your submission. By viewing the Report, the
Originality can be obtained. Clicking on the GradeMark tab will reveal the
QuickMark comments. Clicking on the General Comment tab will reveal the
comments made by the Assessor and Internal Verifier.
% GRADES
75% Distinction
65% Merit
50% Pass
35% Referred
10% Withheld
W2 – collusion
5% Unreasonable Submission
Additional Information
It is expected that the guided word count are adhered to when writing
your coursework.