Task- A Study on Project Management Inefficiencies in Aviation Engineering Solutions Ltd

• Remember to use an academic paragraph structure.
• Read high ranking journals such as International Journal of Operations and Production Management for examples of good writing style.
• Remember to use Harvard Referencing to cite your sources. Every statement of fact must be supported by appropriate references. Review the library’s website for more information on correct referencing.

Guidelines

• This is a graded assignment.
• Submit your assignment by 27 October before 12:00 midday (UK time). Remember: it may take several minutes to upload your file so leave yourself plenty of time. Late assignments will be penalised.
• The word count for this assessment is 2,500 words +/- 10%. Submissions that exceed the word count will be penalised. The word count excludes the cover page, footnotes and reference list. Please include the word count on the cover page.
• You should use the Bath Harvard Referencing System. Review the library’s website for more information on correct referencing.
• Your assignment must be submitted in PDF format. (To save from Word to PDF select ‘Save as Type’ and select PDF from the drop down menu).
• Save your assignment using the following naming convention: UnitTitle_AssignmentTitle
• Do not include your name anywhere on your assignment. 
• This assignment uses plagiarism detection software. Remember to reference your work.
• Your feedback and grade will be made available in the Grades page 15 working days after the assignment due date. Your assignment grade is provisional, subject to approval by the Faculty Board of Studies following the Board of Examiners meeting, where your overall unit result will be confirmed.

Assessment Summary and Mentorship Approach

Brief Summary of Assessment Requirements

The assessment requires students to identify and analyse a single engineering business management issue within Aviation Engineering Solutions Ltd., and develop a 2,500-word research proposal offering an academic investigation into the chosen issue. Rather than solving multiple organisational problems, the focus must remain on one significant management issue, such as project management inefficiencies, supply chain constraints, workforce retention, or risk management gaps.

The assessment emphasises academic writing structure aligned with the standards of high-ranking journals like the International Journal of Operations and Production Management. Students are expected to apply the Bath Harvard Referencing System for all factual claims and literature citations. The word limit is strictly 2,500 words (+/-10%), excluding references, cover page, and footnotes. The submission must be made in PDF format before the deadline of 27 October (12:00 midday UK time).

Key pointers to be covered in the research proposal include:

1. Introduction – Define the organisation, background context, and problem statement.
2. Research Aim and Objectives – Clearly state what the study intends to achieve.
3. Literature Review – Critically analyse existing academic literature relevant to the chosen issue.
4. Research Methodology – Describe the research approach, data collection, and analysis methods.
5. Expected Outcomes and Implications – Outline the anticipated contributions and benefits.
6. Ethical Considerations – Address ethical principles in data handling and reporting.
7. Conclusion and Recommendations – Summarise findings and provide actionable insights.

Students must submit the assignment using the file naming convention UnitTitle_AssignmentTitle, ensuring no personal identifiers are included. Plagiarism detection tools will be applied, and all references must be appropriately cited.