Operations Management Coursework Details/Description:
Choose any one topic from the module and write a structured essay giving an example that demonstrates some of its main

concepts using just one of the conceptual frameworks / tools used to teach the topic. You should choose a case based on a

real organisation, from your own research, to illustrate the topic and conceptual framework/ tool you have chosen. The

case chosen should be different from those used in the lecture and directed reading, and should demonstrate that you are

able to apply the knowledge from the lectures and tutorials to another real example.
The essay should:
• Give a brief background and explain the rationale for selecting the chosen topic and conceptual framework / tool

(approx. 250 words)
• Apply the conceptual framework / tool to a suitable case that has been found using research from quality and reliable

sources (approx. 1000 words)
• A brief summary of how the conceptual framework / tool helped to analyse the chosen case and give recommendations for

improvements (approx. 250 words)
• Contain references to academic papers and websites you have used
• Use appendices of relevant material to support your writing where you think it is necessary.
Marks will be given for:
• Evidence of having understood the topic and conceptual framework / tool chosen
• Evidence of having conducted some focused relevant research, and having chosen a suitable case
• Ability to apply conceptual framework / tool to the chosen case
• Use of references
• Use of relevant appendices
• Clear and concise structure
• Reflection on the use of the conceptual framework / tool to examine the case and topic
• Use of good English, spelling and grammar.