WORK BASED PROJECT UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA Executive Diploma Programmes

BRIEFING CONTENTS Experiential learning and work based projects Experiential learning and work based projects Stages in Work Based Project Stages in Work Based Project Getting started and pitfalls to avoid Getting started and pitfalls to avoid Proposed contents of project report Proposed contents of project report Presentation of report Presentation of report Assessment Assessment

The Kolb’s Experiential Learning Cycle Lectures, assignments Project, case study, simulation Readings, observations Discussions, questions

WORK BASED PROJECT Work based pedagogy is based upon the premise that management education should not focus just on the theories and models but also on the reality of the workplace

Learning Outcome To display knowledge and understanding of the concepts and principles underlying the subject area To display knowledge and understanding of the concepts and principles underlying the subject area To evaluate and interpret concepts and principles of chosen subject area To evaluate and interpret concepts and principles of chosen subject area To develop and analyze lines of argument appropriate to chosen subject To develop and analyze lines of argument appropriate to chosen subject To present information and data clearly and communicate effectively in writing To present information and data clearly and communicate effectively in writing

  Select a suitable project and complete the registration form   Register your project   Submit registration form to centre   Write your project report   Duration – 2 months from registration   Submit your project   Assessment STAGES IN WORK BASED PROJECT

 Explore lots of possibilities and ideas before you identify a suitable project. You can discuss your ideas with friends and colleagues if necessary  Identify if there is a problem/issue that is affecting you/your workplace/your organization or an opportunity to make an improvement, or  Identify if there is something in your area that needs: improving, investigating, developing, or implementing  Your project should:  Demonstrate your skills and knowledge  Have clear benefits for your organization, section or department GETTING STARTED

Some ideas for projects A project to improve the company’s website A project to improve the company’s website To investigate the manufacturing errors in a production line To investigate the manufacturing errors in a production line A project to improve departmental communication A project to improve departmental communication A project to reduce wastage or cost cutting measures A project to reduce wastage or cost cutting measures A project to improve marketing practices A project to improve marketing practices

 Timescale – 2 months  Plan activities you need to do, when you need to do them and in what order you need to do them  Set purpose and objective to be achieved  Identify the resources you will need  Identify books, articles on websites and journals you may need to read Planning your project

 Choosing too large a project  Not managing your time  Having unclear objectives  Not being critical Pitfalls to avoid

1. Personal Reflection (500 words) 2. Introduction (1,500 words) 3. Purpose of your project (250 words) 4. Detailed description of project, discussion and analysis (2250 words) 5. Conclusion and recommendations (500 words) 6. Bibliography Word count 4500 – 5000 words PROPOSED CONTENTS OF REPORT

1. Personal Reflection Importance of reflection is to enable us to think in a structured way about our experiences and decide on how to improve them. Importance of reflection is to enable us to think in a structured way about our experiences and decide on how to improve them. What have you learnt from the taught sessions and carry out the project? What have you learnt from the taught sessions and carry out the project? Which skills/theories/knowledge you have learnt or developed and applied through planning and doing your work-based project? Which skills/theories/knowledge you have learnt or developed and applied through planning and doing your work-based project?

2. Introduction Describe the background of the organization which you are attached to or familiar with. Describe the background of the organization which you are attached to or familiar with. Some personal details of student Some personal details of student Number of years with organization Number of years with organization Your role in the organization Your role in the organization How is linked to the overall organization How is linked to the overall organization Number of staffs in the organization Number of staffs in the organization

3. Purpose of Project Explain the aim of the project, the objectives to be achieved, its rationale and the methods proposed to achieve the results Explain the aim of the project, the objectives to be achieved, its rationale and the methods proposed to achieve the results

4. Description of Project A detailed description of the problems/issues that you would like to describe, discuss and analyse A detailed description of the problems/issues that you would like to describe, discuss and analyse Methods to gather data such as observation or informal interviews Methods to gather data such as observation or informal interviews

5. Conclusion and Recommendations Conclusions that you have derived from the study and proposed recommendations to improve or overcome the situation Conclusions that you have derived from the study and proposed recommendations to improve or overcome the situation

6. Bibliography You are required to reference any secondary resources that you have referred for the successful completion of project You are required to reference any secondary resources that you have referred for the successful completion of project

PRESENTATION OF REPORT The report must be typed The report must be typed The report should be presented similar to the individual assignment format used in the other modules in your Executive Diploma Programme The report should be presented similar to the individual assignment format used in the other modules in your Executive Diploma Programme

ASSESSMENT  The Module Leader shall review the project based on the following criteria:  Understanding and knowledge on the subject  Communication and planning of report  Integration of theory and application of skills  Critical and analytical thinking ability  Projects that do not satisfy these criteria shall be returned to the student with comments for improvement and should be resubmitted within one (1) month from the date of receipt by student

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