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Unit I Module Unit 3 : Individual Student Project

AssessmentAssignment: Student Project to Investigate a Specific Problem related to aConstruction Project

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Student Signature & Comments:

Important Information for Students

• The criteria each task relates to are shown against that task where possible.

• Please note that plagiarism is treated as a serious offence and therefore the work you produce must

be individual and original although may work in groups in some instances (Please refer to Student

Handbook on Plagiarism & Cheating).

• All sources of information must be referenced using «Harvard referencing" where a reference

list/Bibliography should be included at the end of the assignment.

• Please note that the submission date given for this assignment is the final date that you can hand over

the assignment. A one week grace period maybe extended with prior approval from the Program

Manager- Undergraduate.

• Assignments returned to students for re-working must be re-submitted within 10 days (Please refer to

Student Handbook on Assignments-Re-submission}.

• Failure to re-submit the previously marked assignment with the re-submitted assignment will mean

that results cannot be released for the respective unit.

• Please read,follow and reference both the contents of the unit outline and the grading criteria of the

assignment before completing this assignment.

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Plagiarism:

While research and discussion are an essential part of an assignment,the deliberate copying of someone else's

work or unacknowledged copying from printed or electronic sources is NOT permitted. You may be subject to

disciplinary procedure if you do this. You should sign this sheet to show that you comply with these

regulations.

Student's Signature: ...................................... Date: ......................

Student's Comments: .......................................................................................................... ..

. .InternalVerifier Name: Eng C.Wijerathne

Signature: CharuniDate

Verified:6/11/2015

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Scenario

National Researc Center-Sri Lanka (NRC- SL) and the Sri Lankan Centre for Social Science (SLCSC) is planning

to carry out a Multifaceted research to establish new Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and define benchmarks

for the Construction Industry of Sri Lanka as 'The next step to improve contractors' efficiency and

effectiveness of products and processes in 2016'.

This research is planned to be carried out as a few previous efforts have been taken to identify indicators that

can be used to measure the performance and also no clear insight is provided into the overall performance of

the construction firms,construction projects or processes based on Sri Lanka. Therefore,a set of KPis that can

be used to measure and compare the performance of an organization or be considered as a basis for

benchmarking is lacking. To bridge this gap, this research aims to identify a set of KPis that can be

implemented by construction professionals in measuring the construction performance at the compaiJY

level in SriLanka.

In a recently conducted pre-research meeting,The Head of social and welfare research department (NRC- SL)

Prof. M. Weerasinghe defined the KPI as "A set of quantifiable measures that a construction company or construction industry uses to gauge or compare performance in terms of meeting strategic and operational goals. KPis vary between companies and industries, depending on their priorities or performance criteria". Also, he emphasized that "Benchmarking is a method of improving performance in a systematic and logical way by measuring and comparing your performance against others, and then using lessons learned from the . best to make targeted improvements" Whilst benchmarking has been used occasionally in the construction industry of Sri Lanka during past few decades, the recent surge of interest has been encouraged by the publication of sets of national Key Performance Indicators that allow companies to measure their performance simply and to set targets based on national performance data.

In his research brief, Head of Research Ethics Committee (Sri Lankan Centre for Social Science (SLCSC) Prof. R.L.Kumara specified research objectives as follows;

- -- ----Determine various KPis and Benchmarking Indicators require to measure the performance of LocalConstruction Companies,

(3) • Investigate the need of KPis and Benchmarking for Construction Companies in Sri Lanka to compete with International Companies who currently involves with local projects,

Enhance the level of competencies of Local Construction Companies to minimize the invasion of

International Companies to local projects from 2016.

The NRC- SL and SLCSC appointed a research team based in Sri Lanka, consisting of 100 construction related

professionals to collect necessary data to complete the study based on registered construction companies in

Sri Lanka.Assume that you are appointed as a team member of the research team and you have been asked to

accomplish a set of tasks and collect data according to below specified steps based on your current

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Step 01: Identify a significant problem currenty;fd by your organization (or project) which directly impact

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Step 02: Collect all necessary data (Primary/ ec011dary) for the above identified problem,

Step 03: Analyze and Evaluate collected data to determine the conclusions final outcome,

Step 04: Present collected and analyzed data in an appropriate format.

Task 1: Research Proposal stage

Prepare a brief project proposal suitable for your research project, according to the given format below;

1.1.Determine an appropriate methodology and an overall research plan for carrying out the project,including

a schedule for completing the various stages of your research? (P1.1, P 1.2)

1.2.1dentify the research background,required material, resource requirements and other supportive tools as required to achieve each stage of the research project which will be useful in final research work? {1.3}

[Note: Refer sample synopsis format given to you as a guideline. It is essential to get the approval of the lecturer. And also student must include these details in the Appendix of the final report in a suitable format.]

Task 2: Research Investigation stage

2.1. Carry out a comprehensive Data collection based on your current construction organization/ project for your research? Select appropriate data collective techniques to collect both Primary and Secondary data for this research? {P2.1) (M 1)

2.2. Record and present collected Primary and Secondary data separately for this research in a systematic organization? (P2.2} (M3)

Task 3: Data Evaluation stage

3.1. Use appropriate evaluation techniques, Analyze collected data separately (both Primary and Secondary)

Describe and use above evaluation technique(s) to determine the intended outcome of the research? (P3.1)

3.2. Interpret conclusions based on research data analysis, identify a sound solution to overcome specified

'Research Problem',Provide recommendations to overcome identified research problem and Justify how your recommendations would help your organization to overcome the problem? (P3.2) (D1)

Task 4 : Data Presentation stage

4.1. It is required to prepare and Present a Final project report. including the entire tasks which are mentioned

in the above and add more details whenever needed? (P4.1) {M3)Note: Please use separate chapters for different tasks with appropriate headings and in the introduction of

every chapter please mention the relevant task clearly.

4.2. Students are required to discuss the operation of the project and justify the conclusions of the research in

a viva and demonstration session to a panel of assessors? {P4.2} (M3) (D2)


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Outcomes and assessment criteria

Pass Grade:Pass Grade is achieved by meeting all following Grade Descriptors

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Outcomes Assessment criteria for pass

To achieve each outcome a learner must demonstrate the ability to:

--1. Select and determine the 1.1. determine an overall plan for carrying out the

extent of the study and project including a schedule for completing the various determine methods and stagesprocedures

1.2 determine an approach to carry out the variousI stages of the project

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1.3 identify the background and source material,resource requirements and other support as required to achieve each stage of the project '

2. Carry out practical activities and 2.1 select and carry out appropriate investigative work observational/collective techniques

i2.2 record and present relevant data in a standard oragreed format

.. . -3. Evaluate observations and 3.1describe and use appropriate evaluation techniques

results and determine the finaloutcome 3.2 interpret and justify the solution in terms of the

original specifications

4. Produce a final report for 4.1present the report in an agreed format

0"R'hti0'.od " '' 4.2 discuss the operation of the project and justify the conclusions in front of peers and assessors

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To achieve a Merit Grade:

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To achieve the grade you will needIn order to achieve a merit the .

The learner's evidence shows: to·learner must: .

f-----------+- ---,.,-----c-----,-----+:1 --------------1• Effective judgments have been made Effective judgments have been

Ml Identify and apply strategies to findappropriate solutions

• Complex problems with more than onevariable have been explored made to Select appropriate data

• An effective approach to study and collective techniques for theresearch has been applied research (both primary and

secondary data)I• Relevant theories and techniques have

been applied

Select/design and apply appropriate methods/techniques

• A range of methods and techniques have been applied

• A range of sources of Information has been used

• The selection of methods and techniques/sources has been justified

• The design of methods/techniques has been justified

• Complex information/data has been synthesized and processed

• Appropriate learning methods/techniques have been applied

The selection of each research tool jto collect and analyze research data has been justified.

Specify contingent tools for mainly employed research tools if you fall to collect/ analyze data using mainly employed research tool.

• The appropriate structure and Research proposals and Final approach has been used report should be well organized;

• Coherent, logical development of well-structured and strictlyprinciples/concepts for the intendedaudience according to the given format.

• A range of methods of presentationM3 Present and communicate

appropriate findingshave been used and technicallanguage has been accurately used

• Communication has taken place in familiar and unfamiliar contexts

• The communication is appropriate for familiar and unfamiliar audiences and appropriate media have been used

A range of presentation methods, including Discussion of the research work, viva voce and demonstration of session to a panel of assessors on final submission.


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To achieve a Distinction Grade

Distinction descriptors

In order to achieve a

distinction the learner must:

Indicative characteristics

The learner's evidence shows:

Contextualised Evidence

To achieve the grade you will need to:

Dl Use critical reflection to ! •

evaluate own work andjustify valid conclusions

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Conclusions have been arrived at ' ConcluSions have been arnved through synthesis of ideas and have based on Analysis of collecting been justified research data using appropriate The validity of results has been data analyzing tools.evaluated using defined criteriaSelf-criticism of approach has taken Provide recommendations toplace

• Realistic improvements have been proposed against definedcharacteristics for success

overcome the identified research problem which impacts on the performance of your organization/ project

D2 Take responsibility for managing and organizing activities

• Autonomy/independence has been Managed the agreed project plan demonstrated successfully and any deviations

• Substantial activities, projects or i have been suitably managed withinvestigations have been planned,

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managed and organised• Activities have been managed• The unforeseen has been

accommodated• The importance of interdependence

has been recognised and achieved

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convergent/lateral/creati• Ideas have been generated

decisions takenand Justify the conclusions and

recommendations of your researchve thinking • Self-evaluation has taken place data and its validity by adding your

• Convergent and lateral thinking have own thoughts.been applied

• Problems have been solved• innovation and creative thought have

been applied• Receptiveness to new ideas is evident• Effective thinking has taken place in

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