MN7001 Summative Assessment 2 Individual Coursework Brief 2024-25

Assessment Brief

• Introduction

This assessment mainly assesses learning outcomes (LO) 2 and 4 of the module, but builds upon LO1 and LO3, the LOs are that on successful completion of the module students will be able to:

• Analyse how technology is used currently and may be used in the future to eliver value (LO1).
• Critically evaluate the contribution of operations management and information systems to a business organisation’s strategic aims (LO2).
• Critically evaluate the key concepts and theories of digital business (LO3).
• Critique key concepts and theories within the areas of operations management, service operations, and process management (LO4).

Objective of the assessment

The operations function of any enterprise has a direct and significant impact on the competitiveness and success of the firm. Upon completion of this project, you will have gained a deeper understanding of how the goals and objectives of an operation are realized in the way they do business. The project will draw upon one of the below concepts, theories and models about the use of operation management in your chosen company: