Research Project: Analysis and Recommendations

This assignment tasks students with conducting a comprehensive research project, encompassing data analysis, meaningful conclusion drawing, and the development of actionable recommendations. Students must critically evaluate their chosen research methodologies, tools, and techniques for accuracy and authenticity. Additionally, they will reflect on the project's overall value and its contribution to sustainable organizational performance.

FORM 1
SECTION A: TO BE FILLED BY THE LEARNER
Qualification (Program) Unit Number And Title
HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS 6MANAGING A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS PROJECT
LearnerName Assessor Name
Saadia Amin DR. PHILIP GUBBAY
Date Issued Hand In Deadline Submitted On
09-10-17 11-11-17
Assignment title PROJECT THEME 01SEP17 – 31AUG18
In this assessment you will have opportunities to provide evidence against the following criteria.
Indicate the page numbers where the evidence can be found.
Learning outcome Criteria
reference
To achieve the criteria the
evidence must show that the
learner is able to:
Task
No. Evidence
on page no
LO1
Establish project aims,
objectives and timeframes
based on the chosen theme.
P1
Devise project aims and objectives
for a chosen scenario. 2 14
P2
Produce a projectmanagement
plan that covers aspects of cost,
scope, time, quality,
Communication, risk and
resources.
2
14-15-16-17
P3
Produce a work breakdown
structure and a Gantt chart to
provide timeframes and stages for
completion.
2
17
M1
Produce a comprehensive
project management plan,
milestone schedule and project
schedule for monitoring and
completing the aims and
objectives of the project
2
16
D1
Critically evaluate the project
management process and
appropriateresearch
methodologies applied.
2
19-20
LO2
Conduct small-scale
research, information
gathering and data
P4
Carry out small-scale research
by applying qualitative and
quantitative research methods
appropriate for meeting project
aims and objectives
1 3

collection, generating
knowledge to support the
project. M2
Evaluate the accuracy and
reliability of different research
methods applied
1
6-7-8-9
D1
Critically evaluate the project
management process and
appropriateresearch
methodologies applied.
2 19-20
LO3
Present the project and
communicate appropriate
recommendations based on
meaningful conclusions
drawn from the evidence
findings and/or analysis
P5
Analyse research and data using
appropriate tools and
techniques.
1 8-9-10-11-
12-13
P6
Communicate appropriate
recommendations as a result of
research and data analysis
to draw valid and meaningful
conclusions.
1
9-10-11-12-
13
M3
Evaluate the selection of
appropriate tools and techniques
for accuracy and authenticity to
support and justify
recommendations
1
13
D2
Critically evaluate and reflect on
the project outcomes, the decision
making process and changes or
developments of the initial project
management plan to support
justification of recommendations
and learning during the project
3
18-19-20
LO4
Reflect on the value gained
from conducting the project
and its usefulness to support
sustainable organisational
performance
P7
Reflect on the value of
undertaking the research to
meet stated objectives and own
learning and performance
3 19
M4
Evaluate the value of the
project management process and
use of quality research to meet
stated objectives and support
own learning and performance
3
20
D2
Critically evaluate and reflect on
the project outcomes, the decision
making process and changes or
developments of the initial project
management plan to support
justification of recommendations
and learning during the project
3
18-19-20
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is a particular form of cheating. Plagiarism must be avoided at all costs and students
who break the rules, however innocently, may be penalised. It is your responsibility to ensure that
you understand correct referencing practices. As a university level student, you are expected to

use appropriate references throughout and keep carefully detailed notes of all your sources of
materialsfor material you have used in your work, including any material downloaded from the
Internet.Please consult the relevant unit lecturer or your course tutor if you need any further
advice.
Learner declaration
I certify that the work submitted for this assignment is my own. I have clearly referenced any sources used in the
work. I understand that false declaration is a form of malpractice.
Learner Name : Saadia Amin Date:
SECTION B: TO BE FILLED BY THE FACULTY MEMBER
Learning Outcome Evidence for the
criteria
Met the
criteria
?
Feedback

LO1 :
Establish project aims,
objectives and
timeframes based on
the chosen theme.
Pass Level
1.1
P1: Devise project aims
and objectives for a
chosen scenario.
Yes /No
1.2
P2:Produce a
projectmanagement
plan that covers
aspects of cost, scope,
time, quality,
Communication, risk
and resources.
Yes /No
P3:Produce a work
breakdown structure
and a Gantt chart to
provide timeframes and
stages for completion.
Yes /No
M1: Produce a
comprehensive
project management
plan, milestone
schedule and project
schedule for monitoring
and completing the
aims and objectives of
the project
D1: Critically evaluate
the
projectmanagement
process and
appropriateresearch
methodologies applied.
LO2:
Conduct small-scale
research, information
gathering and data
collection, generating
knowledge to support
the project.
P4:Carry out small-
scale research
by applying qualitative
and quantitative
research methods
appropriate for meeting
projectaims and
objectives
Yes /No
M2: Evaluate the
accuracy and
reliability of different
research methods
applied Yes /No
D1:Critically evaluate
the project
management process
and
appropriateresearch
methodologies applied.
Yes /No

LO3:
Present the project and
communicate
appropriate
recommendations
based on meaningful
conclusions drawn
from the evidence
findings and/or
analysis
P5:Analyse research
and data using
appropriate tools and
techniques.
Yes /No
P6:Communicate
appropriate
recommendations as a
result of research and
data analysisto draw
valid and meaningful
conclusions.
Yes /No
M3:Evaluate the
selection of
appropriate tools and
techniques for accuracy
and authenticity to
support and justify
recommendations
Yes /No
D2: Critically evaluate
and reflect on the
project outcomes, the
decision making
process and changes or
developments of the
initial project
management plan to
support justification of
recommendations and
learning during the
project
LO4:
Reflect on the value
gained from
conducting the project
and its usefulness to
support sustainable
organisational
performance
P7:Reflect on the value
ofundertaking the
research tomeet stated
objectives and own
learning and
Performance
Yes /No
M4:Evaluate the value
of theproject
management process
anduse of quality
research to meet
stated objectives and
supportown learning
and performance
Yes /No
D2:Critically evaluate
and reflect on the
project outcomes, the
decision making
process and changes or
developments of the
initial project
Yes /No

management plan to
support justification of
recommendations and
learning during the
project
Assessors Additional General feedback and comments:
Outcomes / Grade descriptors achieved (please Tick)
Outcomes / Grade
Descriptors P1 P2 P3 M1 D1 P4 M2 D1 P5 P6 M3 D2 P7 M4 D2
Achieved ( √ (yes) or
X (No))
Assessors Name: DR. PHILIP GUBBAY Date Issued :