Operation and Project Management Principles- Doc

OPERATION AND PROJECT
MANAGEMENT

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................1
P1 Review and critique of implementation of operations management principles in Whirlpool
Company.................................................................................................................................1
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................5
P2 Preparation of continuous improvement plan based on review and critique in Whirlpool
Company.................................................................................................................................5
TASK 3............................................................................................................................................8
P3 Stages of Project Life Cycle for developing a necessary supporting of documentation...8
TASK 4..........................................................................................................................................13
P4 Effectiveness of PLC in Whirlpool Company using appropriate theories, concept and
models...................................................................................................................................13
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................14
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................15

INTRODUCTION
Every organisation work on two aspects i.e. operation which is an ongoing process that
constitutes repetitive activities and other one is projects which are unique and have specific
beginning and end. Therefore, company for many reasons initiate projects so that needs and
wants of business can be met (Davies and Mackenzie, 2014). Company which is taken for this
assignment is Whirlpool, which deals in electronic and home appliances and is consider as one of
the renowned organisation in this sector . Present report will include implementation of
operations management and principles within an organisation. Other than this, a continuous
improvement plan will be made which will be based on critique and reviews. Apart from this,
each stage of PLC for a given project in included so that it can assist company as a
documentation for completing the project in a specific time frame. Lastly, review and critique of
PLC is included so as to determine effectiveness of the same using appropriate theories, concepts
and models.
TASK 1
P1 Review and critique of implementation of operations management principles in Whirlpool
Company
In an organisation there are different departments who perform their task for providing
benefits to a company. Operation management work with a purpose of converting raw materials
into final goods so that effective outcomes can be achieved. Thus, in an organisation role of
operation management is to manage and design production process. Therefore, it includes
planning and organising after identifying current market trends after which appropriate strategies
can be made (Larson and et. al., 2014). Some of the principles that are being followed by
Whirlpool Company for implementing management plan are given below:
Operational Management Principles
Basically, there are ten principles of operational management and some of them are
explained below:
Organisation: This help company in having interconnection with elements so as to have
better outcomes in terms of profits. As Whirlpool is one of the leading organisation and different
departments are working for manufacturing goods and services more effectively. But for some
instances coordination amongst employees is a major concern which firm has to consider.
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