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(100% of module marks)

This is an individual assignment.

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A well-argued and coherent analysis of materials plus your own extensive research is expected, with relevant and justified conclusions as appropriate. You may include appropriate diagrams and models to help in your evaluation.

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BM7107 Project Management

Assignment Question

Critically evaluate the project management issues faced by G4S plc for the London 2012 Olympics and their handling of the project.    (40 marks)

In the light of the above, analyse and recommend what G4S plc should have done differently, from a project management point of view, to deliver the project on time and to budget.    (60 marks)

It is expected that your analysis will evaluate what went wrong, why and what G4S plc could/should have done differently from a project management perspective.

Additionally, you should evaluate how well the organisation communicated with its stakeholders.

A set of recommendations for improvement with a related timeline is also expected.

Remember that you can use Appendices to include project plans and supporting documentation.

Your analysis should refer to academic theory and apply relevant models and concepts both from the course and your own reading.

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