Impact of Digital Technology on McDonalds UK Business Organization

MANAGING A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS PROJECT
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Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................4
Part 1................................................................................................................................................5
P1 Devise the aims and objectives for your project....................................................................5
P2 Produce a project management plan incorporating: costs, scope, time, quality,
communication, risk and resources..............................................................................................6
P3 Produce a work breakdown structure and a Gantt chart to provide timeframes and stages
for completion..............................................................................................................................7
M1 Produce a comprehensive project management plan, milestone schedule and project
schedule for monitoring and completing the aims and objectives of the project........................9
Task 2.............................................................................................................................................15
P4 Carry out small-scale research by applying qualitative and quantitative research methods
appropriate for meeting project aims and objectives.................................................................15
M2 Evaluate the accuracy and reliability of different research methods applied......................17
D1 Critically evaluates the project management process and appropriate research
methodologies applied...............................................................................................................18
Task 3.............................................................................................................................................19
P5 Analyse research and data using appropriate tools and techniques for the chosen project.. 19
P6: Communicate appropriate recommendations as a result of research and data analysis to
draw valid and meaningful conclusions for the chosen project.................................................23
P7 Reflect on the value of undertaking the research to meet stated objectives and own learning
and performance........................................................................................................................24
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M3: Evaluate the selection of appropriate tools and techniques for accuracy and authenticity to
support and justify recommendations........................................................................................25
M4 Evaluate the value of the project management process and use of quality research to meet
stated objectives and support own learning and performance...................................................26
D2: Critically evaluate and reflect on the project outcomes, the decision-making process and
changes or developments of an initial project management plan to support justification of
recommendations and learning during the project.....................................................................27
Conclusion.....................................................................................................................................28
References......................................................................................................................................29
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Introduction
The assignment will converse about the impact of digital technology on the business organisation
of McDonalds UK. The main objective of the report is to develop a project management plan
with the application of research methodologies in order to produce recommendations. This
recommendation will base on the questionnaire and the quantifiable data. The project will
emphasise over the performance of the project. The report will indulge in the development of
action plan, Gantt chart, project management plan, questionnaire etc.
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Part 1
P1 Devise the aims and objectives for your project.
The aims and objectives of the project are stated as below:
 To analyse the application and usage of the digital technology at the McDonalds UK.
 To analyse the perception of the consumers of the new digital technology.
 To provide with recommendations and suggestions in order to improvise the digital
technology.
 To enhance effectiveness and efficiency in the McDonalds UK by the adoption of digital
technology.
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P2 Produce a project management plan incorporating: costs, scope, time, quality,
communication, risk and resources.
Particulars Description
Costs Costs will include the numerous operational and non-operational costs
that are included in the project.
Scope The scope includes the included and the excluded scope of the project.
It includes the impact of the technology as included and perception of
the consumers as excluded.
Time The time is the duration that will be required to complete the project
and achieve the goals (Boyle, 2017).
Quality The quality states the quality of results. The positive impact of the
technology on the performance will determine a good quality.
Communication The free flow of communication and the information will be followed.
Risk The risk involved in the completion of the project e.g. cost increment,
loss of resource, obsolete technology etc.
Resources The financial, human, natural etc.
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P3 Produce a work breakdown structure and a Gantt chart to provide timeframes and
stages for completion.
Activities Start time End time Duration
Planning 27 January 2018 30 January 2018 4 days
Finding activities 31 January 2018 1 February 2018 2 days
Allocating resources 2 February 2018 3 February 2018 2 days
Estimating the cost 4 February 2018 5 February 2018 2 day
Implementation 6 February 2018 7 February 2018 2 day
Evaluation 8 February 2018 8 February 2018 1 day
Control Action 9 February 2018 10 February 2018 2 days
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Gantt chart
JANUARY FEBRUARY
ACTIVITIES
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1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Planning
Finding activities
Allocating
resources
Estimating the
cost
Implementation
Evaluation
Control Action
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