Project Managment Techniques
Order Description
TASK OVERVIEW
You are to critically review the article by Mary Benner and Michael Tushman (2003) titled: “Exploitation, Exploration, and Process Management: The Productivity Dilemma Revisited”.
TASK
Critically discuss to what extent you believe the management techniques promulgated by the authors(From task overview) would improve project effectiveness in the workplace.
Only use peer reviewed journals from UK, Germany or North America newer than 2005. But the following references are to be used in a limited nature: The Oxford handbook of project management – Peter W. G. Morris, Jeffrey K. Pinto, Jonas Söderlund 2011; Applied lean business transformation: a complete project management approach – Dennis P. Hobbs, Ebrary, Inc c2011; Managing the unknown: a new approach to managing high uncertainty and risk in projects – C. Loch, Arnoud de Meyer, Michael T. Pich 2006; The complete project management methodology and toolkit – Gerard M. Hill c2010

Secondary referencing only to be used
It should critically discuss therefore should be limited in its descriptive in nature and not contain large list that do not fit into a paper of this level.
The essay should be composed of the body below. Also it should seamlessly cover the learning objectives below.
Furthermore it should have:
Excellent analysis of key issues/concepts/ethics. Excellent development of conceptual structures and argument making excellent use of scholarly conventions. Demonstrates independence of thought and a high level of intellectual rigour and consistency
Excellent analysis of key issues/concepts/ethics. High level development of conceptual structures and argument, making consistent use of scholarly conventions. Excellent research skills, independence of thought, a high level of intellectual rigour and consistency, excellent expressive/ professional skills, and considerable creativity and originality. Excellent academic/intellectual skills, and considerable creativity and originality
BODY TO BE MADE UP OF:
Critical discussion that demonstrates knowledge and practical application of the management techniques
Independent but justified judgement that clearly explain your position on the effectiveness of the promulgated management techniques
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
To provide a systematic understanding of a number of key tools and techniques used in the management of operations, risks and quality, together with their application.
To critically analyse situations in order to select and apply appropriate management solutions and the methods used to manage complex projects
To critically evaluate the project needs and alternative techniques for the success of projects, by using a high level of presentation skills, in a problem solving environment and in relation to professional practice.
To provide a systematic understanding of a number of key tools and techniques used in the management of operations, risks and quality, together with their application.
To critically analyse situations in order to select and apply appropriate management solutions and the methods used to manage complex projects
To critically evaluate the project needs and alternative techniques for the success of projects, by using a high level of presentation skills, in a problem solving environment and in relation to professional practice.