Assessment 2 Information Subject Code: MBA641

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Assessment 2 Information

Subject Code:	MBA641
Subject Name:	Strategic Project Management
Assessment Title:	Statement of Work (SOW)
Assessment Type: Length:	Individual Written Analysis 2000 words (+/- 10% allowable range)
Weighting:	30%
Total Marks: Submission:	100 Online
Due Date:	Week 8

Your task

You are required to prepare a Statement of Work (SOW) based on your tender for the contract to build the new Sydney Cruise Terminal that you have prepared in the first assessment.

Assessment Description

The purpose of this assessment is to foster students’ ability to evaluate and determine project viability, including the analysis required in the selection process. Students will also demonstrate the criteria required to evaluate the success of projects based on an organisation’s goals, strategy and standards.

Assessment Instructions

Presume that your project tender from Assessment 1 was accepted by stakeholders. Based on this, you are now required to prepare a Statement of Work (SOW) based on the information contained in the case study and the details you presented in Assessment 1. As the Sydney Cruise Terminal is a real-life case study, you are expected to compliment your work with additional research on the project and site.

Your Statement of Work must contain all the required elements as covered in the course, including an

These elements must follow the information contained in the case study and be strictly linked to the proposal you presented in Assessment 1.

While this is a written analysis, you can include any tables, analysis or diagrammatical elements you deem appropriate. You will be required to include a minimum of 15 references in your Statement of Work at least 5 of which must come from academic journals or textbooks and use Kaplan Harvard Referencing Style. Wikipedia and other ‘popular’ sites are not to be used.

Assessment Submission

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MBA641 Assessment 2 Marking Rubric – Statement of Work (SOW) 30%

Marking Criteria ( /100)	F (Fail) 0-49%	P (Pass) 50-64%	C (Credit) 65-74%	D (Distinction) 75 – 84%	HD (High Distinction) 85-100%
SOW Overall /10 marks	You have written an SOW that is unclear and/or vague. It does not cover the significant elements of the case study.	You have written a basic SOW that partially covers some of the significant elements of the case study.	You have written an enhanced SOW that covers most of the significant elements of the case study.	You have written a clear SOW that covers all of the significant elements of the case study.	You have written a comprehensive SOW that covers all of the significant elements of the case study.
Project Overall /10 marks	You have proposed a project that is not clear, unstructured and/or relevant to the assessment task.	You have proposed a basic project that is clear, although further detail and structure would improve its quality.	You have proposed a project that is clear, although further detail and structure would enhance its quality.	You have proposed a project that is detailed and structured.	You have proposed a project that is comprehensive and well structured.
Alignment/Misalignment 10 marks	Your SOW is not aligned to assessment 1. Findings lack depth, and/or your interpretation is not relevant to the assessment task.	Your SOW is somewhat aligned to assessment 1, although further depth and interpretation would improve its quality.	Your SOW is aligned to assessment 1, although further interpretation would enhance its quality.	Your SOW is aligned to assessment 1, and your interpretation is clear.	Your SOW is fully aligned to assessment 1, and your interpretation is clear and well structured.
SOW Content /20 marks	You did not identify and/or describe specific project task within each project phase – Work requirements not separated into project phases. Understanding of project life cycle phases and chronology of specific project tasks within project phases not demonstrated.	You have identified and described specific project tasks within each project phase – Demonstration of basic level understanding of project life cycle phases and chronology of specific project tasks within project phases.	You have identified and described specific project tasks within each project phase – Demonstration of adequate level understanding of project life cycle phases and chronology of specific project tasks within project phases.	You have identified and described specific project tasks within each project phase – Demonstration of a high-level understanding of project life cycle phases and chronology of specific project tasks within project phases.	You have comprehensively identified and described specific project tasks within each project phase – Demonstration of advanced-level understanding of project life cycle phases and chronology of specific project tasks within project phases.
Theory Application /20 marks	You have applied minimal or none of the relevant MBA641 theories and concepts.	You have applied some of the relevant MBA641 theories and concepts.	You have applied many of the relevant MBA641 theories and concepts.	You have applied most of the relevant MBA641 theories and concepts.	You have comprehensively applied all of the relevant MBA641 theories and concepts and did so convincingly.
Use of sources/supportive evidence /10 marks	Your research lacks focus and/or you have chosen unsuitable or bogus sources, which do not link to the required assessment task.	You have demonstrated a basic level of research, which is supported by a reasonable selection of primary and/or secondary sources.	You have demonstrated substantial research, which is supported by a reasonable selection of primary and secondary sources.	You have demonstrated substantial research, which is supported by an appropriate selection and range of primary and secondary sources.	You have demonstrated extensive research, which is supported by an appropriate selection and range of primary and secondary sources.
In-text Citations and Referencing /10 marks	Neither in-text referencing and/or reference list adheres to Kaplan Harvard Referencing Style.	In-text referencing or the resultant reference list adheres to Kaplan Harvard Referencing Style, with some errors.	Both, in-text referencing and the resultant reference list adhere to Kaplan Harvard Referencing Style, with some errors.	Both, in-text referencing and the resultant reference list adhere to Kaplan Harvard Referencing Style, with only occasional minor errors.	Both, in-text referencing and the resultant reference list adhere strictly to Kaplan Harvard Referencing Style, with no errors.
Grammar/Spelling /10 marks	Spelling and/or grammar is consistently incorrect. It impacts on the flow and readability of your analysis.	Though there are some errors in grammar and spelling, these do not detract from the readability and flow of your analysis.	Mostly correct grammar and spelling but any errors do not impact on the readability and flow of your analysis.	Errors in grammar and spelling are rare, which enhances the readability and flow of your analysis.	Perfect grammar and spelling throughout, which enhances the readability and flow of your analysis.
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Port Authority of New South Wales is a State-Owned Corporation.

We manage the navigation, security and operational safety needs of commercial shipping and cruise vessels in Sydney Harbour, Port Botany, Newcastle Harbour, Port Kembla, Eden and Yamba.

We work 24/7 to ensure the safety of more than 6,000 visits from trade and cruise vessels, the security of our working ports and the protection of our marine environment.

We own and manage Sydney Harbour’s cruise facilities at the Overseas Passenger Terminal and White Bay Cruise Terminal as well as berths at Glebe Island.

Port Authority is the lead agency for responses to maritime incidents, including emergency and pollution response, in our ports and along NSW coastal waters from Port Stephens to Gerroa.

Each year we respond to more than 200 reports of marine pollution and conduct more than 3,000 audits of vessels transferring bulk oil, gas and chemicals to ensure operations are conducted safely.

OUR ROLE

%

99

OF AUSTRALIA’S IMPORTS AND EXPORTS ARRIVE AND LEAVE BY SEA

NEW SOUTH WALES

6PORTS

PORT OF YAMBA

SAFE,

HOW WE KEEP OUR PORTS

SECURE

AND OPEN TO

THE WORLD

Port Authority of New South Wales manages the navigation, security and operational safety needs of commercial shipping in Sydney Harbour, Port Botany, Newcastle Harbour, Port Kembla, Eden

and Yamba.

HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEY

Scanning the seabed to create charts that inform users of

the depths of our shipping channels.

VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICES

Communicating timely and important information to assist mariners to navigate their

PORT MANAGEMENT

Managing and developing key port and marine assets.

HARBOUR MASTERS

Setting the safety regulations for shipping in all of our ports.

 

DANGEROUS

New South Wales is home to some of the most economically significant ports in Australia. These ports are vital on a local, regional and national level; contribute billions to our economy and support thousands of jobs and businesses.

Around 212 million tonnes of cargo pass through NSW’s ports each year, representing over

$100 billion in trade. Over 6,000 commercial vessels (trade and cruise) visit our ports yearly, delivering the goods we all

depend on and bringing around

• million cruise passengers.

PORT STEPHENS

AIDS TO NAVIGATION

Operating a network of lighthouses and buoys to help vessels navigate safely through our harbours.

PILOTAGE

Transferring our highly skilled marine pilots to large commercial vessels to help them navigate safely in and out of our ports.

vessels safely.

SUSTAINABILITY

Creating a sustainable future for our ports by considering the environment, our people and our community in our operations.

GOODS

Ensuring that dangerous and hazardous goods are handled appropriately and transit safely through our ports.

Port Authority of NSW works 24/7 to

ensure the safety of these vessels, the security of our working ports and the protection of our economic gateways to the world.

NEWCASTLE HARBOUR

SYDNEY HARBOUR

24/7

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

Responding 24/7 to marine emergencies and environmental incidents such as oil spills, pollution, fire or vessels needing assistance.

$100

BILLION

IN TRADE

PASS THROUGH NSW’S

PORTS EACH YEAR

TONNES

212M

OF CARGO

PASS THROUGH NSW’S

PORTS EACH YEAR

CRUISE

6,000

COMMERCIAL VESSELS

(TRADE AND CRUISE)

VISIT OUR WORKING PORTS EACH YEAR

PORT BOTANY

PORT KEMBLA

GERROA

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

Port Authority is the lead agency for responses to maritime incidents in coastal waters from Port Stephens to Gerroa, and three nautical miles out to sea.

Facilitating hundreds of cruise ship visits to NSW each year and operating Sydney’s two cruise terminals and cruise facilities in Eden.

Source: Maritime Australian sea freight 2015-16

PORT OF EDEN

Department of Infrastructure, Regional Development and Cities)

WHY DOES SYDNEY NEED A THIRD TERMINAL?

Cruise generated

$3.3 billion for the NSW economy, supporting around 11,500 jobs and creating nearly

$1 billion in wages.

• Cruise is the fastest growing tourism sector in

• Sydney Harbour is Australia’s most visited cruise ship
• Passenger visits to Sydney are expected to double by 2040 (compared to 2017-18).

The number of cruise ships berthing in Sydney Harbour has increased and they are getting taller and wider.

• Ships taller than 49 metres cannot pass under Sydney

Harbour Bridge to access White Bay Cruise Terminal. This places increased pressure on the Overseas Passenger Terminal (OPT) as the sole berth for large ships.

• During the peak season, from October to March, the OPT operates near full

2.8

• This means Sydney is missing cruise ship visits, as the cruise lines seeking to deploy large

ships to Sydney cannot obtain berthing slots during the summer months.

The NSW Government has worked to accommodate growing demand by improving the utilisation

of Sydney’s existing two terminals. New infrastructure is now needed to address capacity constraints, support tourism and ensure Sydney remains the premier cruise destination in Australia.

Cruise passengers and crew stay on average

days in NSW

On average, cruise passengers in NSW spend

$155

and crew spend an average

per visit

$230

per visit

and spend

$82.20

per day

Sydney is the gateway for international cruise passengers visiting NSW with passengers spending an average of

4.8 nights

in Sydney

SOURCES: International Travel to NSW YE March 2019 – Destination NSW; Cruise Passenger Survey (2019) – AEC Group

The NSW Government has worked alongside the cruise and tourism industry to explore options for addressing cruise capacity constraints in Sydney.

Why not Newcastle or Wollongong?

Sydney is seen as the gateway to cruise ships visiting Australia. While regional port visits are increasingly becoming an addition to international cruise itineraries, visits to locations such as Port Kembla (in Wollongong) and Newcastle are a complement to (and not a substitute for) a Sydney port visit for most vessels.

In order for regional visitation to grow, Sydney must maintain its position as the leading cruise tourism destination in Australasia.

This is why the Cruise Capacity Project is assessing Sydney-based options to address capacity constraints.

Key milestones to address cruise capacity and inform site selection of Yarra Bay and Molineux Point.

2014

2014

2013 2012

Port Authority completes

$78 million in upgrades to enhance visitor experience and boost capacity at the Overseas Passenger Terminal.

2017

NSW Government commits to progressing the Cruise Development Plan and targets to boost the economic benefits of tourism for NSW.

2018

NSW Government invests

$54 million in White Bay Cruise Terminal in Balmain which can host ships able to pass under the Harbour Bridge.

Late 2019

The NSW Government committed to delivering a long-term plan for the cruise industry,

supporting the aim of the Visitor Economy Action Plan to double overnight visitor expenditure

by 2020.

• Cruise Industry Reference Group (CIRG)* investigates potential terminal locations in and around Sydney, as well as regional NSW ports, to relieve cruise capacity constraints emerging in
• A preliminary assessment of 14 sites was refined to seven potential sites: Garden Island West, North East Garden Island, Port Botany,

Molineux Point, Yarra Bay, Rose Bay and Athol Bay.

• CIRG recommends to the NSW Government that four sites be further evaluated for a new cruise terminal east of the Sydney Harbour Bridge: Garden Island West, North East Garden Island, Molineux Point and Yarra

• Mid-2018: The Commonwealth Government advises the NSW Government that shared use of Garden Island was not feasible due to significant challenges in managing berth space and infrastructure alongside expanding Navy
• July 2018: NSW Cruise Development Plan released and includes a Government commitment to progress a Strategic Business Case investigating the CIRG shortlisted sites: Molineux Point and Yarra
• Late 2018: Strategic Business Case

With the Strategic Business Case now complete, community, stakeholder and industry consultation

starts to inform the Detailed Business Case.

*The Cruise Industry Reference Group consisted of representatives from NSW Government departments, major Australian-based cruise operators and cruise industry associations.

PROJECT

The Cruise Capacity Project is assessing options for a potential third cruise terminal for Sydney.

In collaboration with NSW Treasury, Port Authority has been tasked by the NSW Government to develop a Detailed Business Case to investigate

industry demand and assess potential sites for a third cruise terminal in the study area between Yarra Bay and Molineux Point near Port Botany.

Site selection

When planning for a new port or cruise terminal infrastructure, many aspects of a potential location are considered.

These include:

• width and depth of the shipping channel
• ease of navigation including space for turning basin
• engineering feasibility
• local terrestrial and marine environments
• cultural heritage
• proximity to residential areas
• access including traffic and transport links and proximity to

TERMINAL OPERATES

The information below is based on how a typical terminal operates in Sydney.

Transport to and from the terminal

Embarkation and disembarkation is staggered for passengers.

Passengers arrive and depart at different times by taxi, coach or private vehicle.

There is no long-term parking at the terminal.

7am – 11am Passengers disembark the ship

It takes 3 to 4 hours for all passengers finishing their cruise to leave the ship.

When they leave they go through customs, quarantine and collect their bags within the terminal. This takes around 20 minutes.

Passenger check-out is staggered and passengers are allotted a timeslot for disembarking the ship.

7am – 4pm Providoring

While at port, food and beverages for the ship must be restocked, linen and cleaning supplies replaced and the ship refuelled.

Some items within or outside the ship may be repaired or replaced. The ship is thoroughly cleaned after passengers disembark.

For many cruise ships, produce will be locally sourced – with cruise lines contributing almost $274 million to Australia’s food and beverage sector

12pm – 4pm Passengers embark the ship

Embarkation also takes up to four hours.

When a passenger arrives at the terminal they drop their bags, check-in and go through a security screening and customs.

This takes around 20 minutes.

7am – 4pm Inside a cruise terminal

Like an airport, the terminal has security screening, customs and quarantine functions.

It also typically has a check-in area, waiting area and baggage drop.

IN THE CRUISE INDUSTRY

In Australia and globally, the cruise industry is constantly working to improve the sustainability of its operations.

To reduce the environmental impact of cruise ships new technology has been developed and implemented and initiatives undertaken to address global targets set by the International Maritime Organisation.

WATERWASTE TREATMENT SYSTEMS

100%

of new ships on order

to have advanced wastewater treatment systems

68%

of the global fleet to have

advanced wastewater treatment systems

LIQUIFIED NATURAL GAS

26

LNG powered ships are

currently ordered or under construction

44

of new-build ships

to rely on LNG for primary propulsion

EXHAUST GAS CLEANING SYSTEMS (ECGS)

68%

of the global fleet

used EGCS to meet or exceed air emissions requirements

75%

of new ships that don’t

use LNG will have EGCS installed

LOW SULPHUR FUEL

All commercial ships including cruise ships will be required to meet low sulphur fuel requirements from

1 January 2020

 

Almost all cruise lines have committed to reduce their carbon emissions 40% by 2030 and 70% by 2050.

Cruise lines source food from local producers, including Australian farmers.

The cruise industry supports communities worldwide sustaining 1,180,676 jobs equalling $67.3 billion in wages and $197.8 billion total output in 2017.

 

The cruise industry recycles 60% more waste per person than the average person does on land.

The cruise industry does not discharge

untreated sewage into oceans during normal operations.

93% of cruise ships have eliminated plastic straws, or only provide them on demand.

Many are working to reduce or eliminate single-use plastics.

SOURCE: New Wave (2019) – Cruise Lines International Association Australasia

STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION

Our engagement commitment

• We are engaging at this early phase so feedback, questions and concerns can help guide decision-making about a potential third

• Our commitment is to share information as the project progresses and to update you on how your feedback has been
• We are engaging with cruise operators and the broader industry to inform potential partnering and financing arrangements. We are also undertaking further technical

By mid-2020 we will:

• Hold our second round of information sessions to update the community on the project’s

progress and provide more information including:

• refined site options within the study area
• high-level early design concepts

• Share an Early Consultation Outcomes Report outlining how community feedback has been

used to inform the project.

Have

Your Say

120

Questions

Over 150 emails

www.yoursaycruisecapacity.com.au

and phone calls received with questions and comments

What we heard

Many people have fond memories of family times and want their children to be able to enjoy the area the way they have done in the past.

Water-based recreation

 

 

 

 

Yarra Bay is treasured for its unique calm waters, which make it great for swimming, including for children and older people.

I love spending time here with friends in summer months…and the little boat that comes in with

ice creamsanddrinks ”

How we areresponding

Lovely place to lie in the sun, collect seashells, walk along the beach, watch other people

having fun”

The design of any potential cruise terminal will preserve recreational uses where possible.

In other terminals operated by Port Authority, including those in Sydney Harbour, waterside restricted zones are in place only on cruise days. This means recreational vessels can not approach within 50m of a ship on cruise days.

There are no restricted zones on non-cruise days.

Any design of a terminal would also consider high-energy wave climates and other hydrodynamic conditions on valued activities such as sailing, kayaking and fishing.

Potential options for future planning include:

• Supporting habitats and breeding grounds that encourage important

and endemic species. This could include artificial reefs, flora and fauna or fish breeding grounds.

• Working with the community to investigate investments in

other recreational facilities, for example kayak launches or swimming enclosures.

• Providing improvements to beach and shore-based facilities that

improve access and use, for example landscaping, lighting, boardwalks, and parking improvements.

What we heard

The community values Yarra Bay as their local beach for its scenery, fauna, outlook and peaceful nature.

Land-based recreation

 

 

 

 

 

Locals see this terminal as part of a wider trend towards development in the area, which is placing increasing pressure on local infrastructure.

Will the project build new natural recreation areas of this scale to replace what is lostto

the local community?”

Concerns

• A cruise terminal will mean water-based recreational activities are impacted and users

will be unable to safely swim, wakeboard, kayak, surf, paddle ski or tube in the bay.

• Yarra Bay and Molineux Point will operate under an exclusion zone for anglers and fishers, based on

experiences with development at Port Botany.

• Social equity and the ‘fairness’ of a proposal – as community members who do not cruise experience the

loss of open space and social amenity.

• A terminal may destroy the lifestyle, amenity and social links with the area such as collecting shells

with their children, riding bikes along the track adjoining the Bay, and watching dolphins and whales during their migration season.

Questions

• What are the potential impacts of a terminal and its operations on sailing activities, sailing lessons

for children and the long-term viability of Yarra Bay Sailing Club?

• Will there be a loss of open space, and if so how will it will be offset?

Concerns

• Operational impacts of a potential terminal including air

pollution, oil spill, sewage and

How we are responding

pollution from increased vehicle and ship traffic.

• Impact of a potential terminal on the ecosystem

and functioning of Yarra Bay and the wider Botany Bay area.

• Construction of a possible breakwater, including any

dredging that may be required and any flow on effects to the

surrounding coastline, such as sand movement and erosion.

• Desire to understand how widely impacts would be

felt across Botany Bay, driven by concerns about previous development activities.

• Terminal design would aim to minimise dredging by making use of existing shipping channels, deep water and the breakwater constructed in

the 1970s.

• Terminal structure would minimise disturbance on bay currents as much as

• Terminal would be designed and operated within best- practice guidelines for environmental sustainability

and performance, including sustainability measures for waste management, energy efficiency, air and water quality standards.

What we heard

The area is recognised for its rich cultural history, both for Aboriginal people and non- Aboriginal people, who have deep family links to the local area, including around La Perouse and Bare Island.

We heard the La Perouse people are ‘salt water’ people and that maintaining a connection to the waters of Yarra Bay is fundamental to identity and for

future generations.

Locals feel linked to the area through connections with the Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park.

My relatives are buried in this cemetery and our extended family

visit often to pay their respects ”

This is where we were taught about local Aboriginal cultures and how to connect with the land. This place holds lots of historical

importance to locals ”

Concerns

• Uncertainty around what a terminal might mean for

Aboriginal cultural practices and ongoing use of the area for fishing and education.

• Potential impacts of a terminal on the ongoing

Aboriginal connection to Country, especially given its past significance.

How we areresponding

Concerns

• Traffic and transport networks

need to be enhanced to cope

with the additional demands of a cruise terminal.

• Traffic issues in the area

surrounding Yarra Bay will worsen

with a cruise terminal and other local projects including higher- density residential developments.

How we are responding

What we heard

There is a perceived tension between economic gain

for private interests and significance of the proposal for an area valued by ‘every day local people’.

How will this project add value or add some benefit to the surrounding areas of Molineux Pointand

Yarra Bay? ”

Yarra Bay Sailing Club is an institution with a vibrant and long history. It is a cultural hub and meeting place for

members and guests”

Concerns

• How would a potential terminal benefit the local community,

businesses and surrounding areas?

• Financial implications on local council

How we are responding

NEXT STEPS

Indicative project timeline (subject to NSW Government approval)

Strategic Business Case

Detailed Business Case process starts

Early Consultation Outcomes Report

Community Information Sessions (Round 2)

Detailed Business Case considered

If Detailed Business Case is approved:

Lodgement of State Significant

Infrastructure application and

Environmental Impact Statement

Environmental approval

Detailed design and procurement in preparation

for construction

Construction starts and once complete, terminal is operational

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

(onwards)

Stakeholder and community consultation is a key activity informing the project.

Before the Detailed Business Case is submitted, we will:

• update the community on the project’s progress including refined site options

within the study area and high-level early design concepts

• share an Early Consultation Outcomes Report, outlining how community feedback

has been used to inform the project.

If the NSW Government approves the Detailed Business Case then a State Significant Infrastructure Application would be lodged with the Department of Planning, Industry and the Environment.

This would include preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), which is a planning approval document. An EIS would include further detailed technical and environmental studies of

the preferred cruise terminal site. The EIS would be placed on public exhibition as part of a formal submissions process.

Feedback and questions

We want to know:

• if we have captured your concerns and questions accurately
• if there are further questions you have
• if you have other suggestions about how we can use the information you have shared to inform the Detailed

Business Case for a terminal within the study area.

Please use a feedback form today.

Our Have Your Say website has copies of these information boards, and you can also share your feedback online.

www.yoursaycruisecapacity.com.au

haveyoursaycruise@portauthoritynsw.com.au

Assessment 2 Information

Subject Code:	MBA641
Subject Name:	Strategic Project Management
Assessment Title:	Statement of Work (SOW)
Assessment Type: Length:	Individual Written Analysis 2000 words (+/- 10% allowable range)
Weighting:	30%
Total Marks: Submission:	100 Online
Due Date:	Week 8

Your task

You are required to prepare a Statement of Work (SOW) based on your tender for the contract to build the new Sydney Cruise Terminal that you have prepared in the first assessment.

Assessment Description

The purpose of this assessment is to foster students’ ability to evaluate and determine project viability, including the analysis required in the selection process. Students will also demonstrate the criteria required to evaluate the success of projects based on an organisation’s goals, strategy and standards.

Assessment Instructions

Presume that your project tender from Assessment 1 was accepted by stakeholders. Based on this, you are now required to prepare a Statement of Work (SOW) based on the information contained in the case study and the details you presented in Assessment 1. As the Sydney Cruise Terminal is a real-life case study, you are expected to compliment your work with additional research on the project and site.

Your Statement of Work must contain all the required elements as covered in the course, including an introduction, scope, location, main tasks, milestones, deliverables, schedule, standards, success criteria, requirements, budget outlines, any other relevant information and a closing statement. These elements must follow the information contained in the case study and be strictly linked to the proposal you presented in Assessment 1.

While this is a written analysis, you can include any tables, analysis or diagrammatical elements you deem appropriate. You will be required to include a minimum of 15 references in your Statement of Work at least 5 of which must come from academic journals or textbooks and use Kaplan Harvard Referencing Style. Wikipedia and other ‘popular’ sites are not to be used.

Assessment Submission

This file must be submitted as a ‘Word’ document to avoid any technical issues that may occur from incorrect file format upload. Uploaded files with a virus will not be considered as a legitimate submission. Turnitin will notify you if there is an issue with the submitted file. In this case, you must contact your lecturer via email and provide a brief description of the issue and a screenshot of the Turnitin error message. You are also encouraged to submit your work well in advance of the deadline to avoid any possible delay with the Turnitin similarity report or any other technical difficulties.

Late assignment submission penalties

Penalties will be imposed on late assignment submissions in accordance with Kaplan Business School “late assignment submission penalties” Policy.

Number of days	Penalty
1* – 9 days	5% per day for each calendar day late deducted from the total marks available
10 – 14 days	50% deducted from the total marks available.
After 14 days	Assignments that are submitted more than 14 calendar days after the due date will not be accepted, and the student will receive a mark of zero for the assignment(s).
Note	Notwithstanding the above penalty rules, assignments will also be given a mark of zero if they are submitted after assignments have been returned to students

*Assignments submitted at any stage within the first 24 hours after the deadline will be considered to beone day late and therefore subject to the associated penalty

For more information, please read the full policy via https://www.kbs.edu.au/about-us/school-policies

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Academic Integrity Policy

KBS values academic integrity. All students must understand the meaning and consequences of cheating, plagiarism and other academic offences under the Academic Integrity and Conduct Policy.

What is academic integrity and misconduct? What are the penalties for academic misconduct? What are the late penalties?

How can I appeal my grade?

Click here for answers to these questions:

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Word Limits for Written Assessments

Submissions that exceed the word limit by more than 10% will cease to be marked from the point at which that limit is exceeded.

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MBA641 Assessment 2 Marking Rubric – Statement of Work (SOW) 30%

Marking Criteria ( /100)	F (Fail) 0-49%	P (Pass) 50-64%	C (Credit) 65-74%	D (Distinction) 75 – 84%	HD (High Distinction) 85-100%
SOW Overall /10 marks	You have written an SOW that is unclear and/or vague. It does not cover the significant elements of the case study.	You have written a basic SOW that partially covers some of the significant elements of the case study.	You have written an enhanced SOW that covers most of the significant elements of the case study.	You have written a clear SOW that covers all of the significant elements of the case study.	You have written a comprehensive SOW that covers all of the significant elements of the case study.
Project Overall /10 marks	You have proposed a project that is not clear, unstructured and/or relevant to the assessment task.	You have proposed a basic project that is clear, although further detail and structure would improve its quality.	You have proposed a project that is clear, although further detail and structure would enhance its quality.	You have proposed a project that is detailed and structured.	You have proposed a project that is comprehensive and well structured.
Alignment/Misalignment 10 marks	Your SOW is not aligned to assessment 1. Findings lack depth, and/or your interpretation is not relevant to the assessment task.	Your SOW is somewhat aligned to assessment 1, although further depth and interpretation would improve its quality.	Your SOW is aligned to assessment 1, although further interpretation would enhance its quality.	Your SOW is aligned to assessment 1, and your interpretation is clear.	Your SOW is fully aligned to assessment 1, and your interpretation is clear and well structured.
SOW Content /20 marks	You did not identify and/or describe specific project task within each project phase – Work requirements not separated into project phases. Understanding of project life cycle phases and chronology of specific project tasks within project phases not demonstrated.	You have identified and described specific project tasks within each project phase – Demonstration of basic level understanding of project life cycle phases and chronology of specific project tasks within project phases.	You have identified and described specific project tasks within each project phase – Demonstration of adequate level understanding of project life cycle phases and chronology of specific project tasks within project phases.	You have identified and described specific project tasks within each project phase – Demonstration of a high-level understanding of project life cycle phases and chronology of specific project tasks within project phases.	You have comprehensively identified and described specific project tasks within each project phase – Demonstration of advanced-level understanding of project life cycle phases and chronology of specific project tasks within project phases.
Theory Application /20 marks	You have applied minimal or none of the relevant MBA641 theories and concepts.	You have applied some of the relevant MBA641 theories and concepts.	You have applied many of the relevant MBA641 theories and concepts.	You have applied most of the relevant MBA641 theories and concepts.	You have comprehensively applied all of the relevant MBA641 theories and concepts and did so convincingly.
Use of sources/supportive evidence /10 marks	Your research lacks focus and/or you have chosen unsuitable or bogus sources, which do not link to the required assessment task.	You have demonstrated a basic level of research, which is supported by a reasonable selection of primary and/or secondary sources.	You have demonstrated substantial research, which is supported by a reasonable selection of primary and secondary sources.	You have demonstrated substantial research, which is supported by an appropriate selection and range of primary and secondary sources.	You have demonstrated extensive research, which is supported by an appropriate selection and range of primary and secondary sources.
In-text Citations and Referencing /10 marks	Neither in-text referencing and/or reference list adheres to Kaplan Harvard Referencing Style.	In-text referencing or the resultant reference list adheres to Kaplan Harvard Referencing Style, with some errors.	Both, in-text referencing and the resultant reference list adhere to Kaplan Harvard Referencing Style, with some errors.	Both, in-text referencing and the resultant reference list adhere to Kaplan Harvard Referencing Style, with only occasional minor errors.	Both, in-text referencing and the resultant reference list adhere strictly to Kaplan Harvard Referencing Style, with no errors.
Grammar/Spelling /10 marks	Spelling and/or grammar is consistently incorrect. It impacts on the flow and readability of your analysis.	Though there are some errors in grammar and spelling, these do not detract from the readability and flow of your analysis.	Mostly correct grammar and spelling but any errors do not impact on the readability and flow of your analysis.	Errors in grammar and spelling are rare, which enhances the readability and flow of your analysis.	Perfect grammar and spelling throughout, which enhances the readability and flow of your analysis.
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