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MCD2040: Managing People & Organisations
MANAGEMENT CONSULTING PROJECT (MCP)
MCP 1 + MCP 2 + MCP 3
(Report part 1 + Report part 2 + Presentation)
Task:
As a leading and internationally recognized Management Consultant who specializes in business process
improvement, you have been chosen to lead a large consulting project reviewing the current situation of an
important client’s business.
The project will consist of three parts:
1. MCP report part 1 (15%) - MCP 1.
Includes writing the executive summary using 1 problem, identify and analysing one problem using an identified
relevant MCD2040 theory discussed in class. You will be required to submit this using the Turnitin link available under
MCP Report part 1 in Week 7 by Friday by 11.55 pm. Word limit = 900 words. This will be reviewed by your
Supervisor and feedback will be provided. Upon receiving feedback, you can improve on the contents and your
understanding further and use it in your MCP report part 2. This assessment needs to be done individually.
2. MCP report part 2 (25%) – MCP 2.
Using your supervisor’s feedback to improve, you will provide the client a report (prepared individually) that identifies
and analyses a new problem using a new theory. This is worth 25% and is due Friday Week 10 by 11.55 pm. Word
limit =1000 words. You will be required to submit this using the Turnitin link (STEP 2) available under MCP Report
part 2 in Week 10 by Friday by 11.55 pm. This assessment needs to be done individually.
3. MCP Presentation (15%) – MCP 3.
Following this, you will choose an expert team and together will ‘pitch’ to the client ONE recommendation on how to fix
ONE of the identified problems (from one of the reports). The creation of teams will occur in Week 9 tutorials. Much help
on this will be given in week 11. Presentation materials must be submitted before 8.30 am, of Week 12 via Turnitin.
You must attend both tutorials in Week 12 and provide feedback to fellow teams to help them improve their pitches for
the clients (seek advice from your tutor for current trimester requirements). The presentation will occur in Week 12
tutorials. This assessment needs to be done as a group project.
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MCP REPORT - Part 1 (15%)
The client has provided the following requirements which you MUST follow for the Report part 1.
• An executive summary including key areas such as Purpose of the report, background and the
current situation of the company and key findings highlighting the one problem identified. 1x
Major management problem (using MCD2040 theory/concepts) identified and analyzed. A list of
applicable theories will be given to you by your tutor. You need to select from the list. You are
not allowed to use any theory from the course.
• A minimum of ONE peer reviewed journal article (published within the last 10 years) be used in
the Report part 1 AND the current textbook. Use of other resources are encouraged to help
develop a detailed problem analysis and to gain high marks.
• APA referencing and formatting;
• Third person tense;
• 900 (+/- 10%) word length;
• Executive summary and One major problem section, and reference list including in text
references. Appendices can also be included but are not compulsory.
• Must be completed by the individual. Any form of cheating, including collusion among
team members, will NOT be accepted resulting in harsh penalties.
MCP REPORT - Part 2 (25%)
The client has provided the following requirements which you MUST follow for the REPORT:
• One new management problem (using MCD2040 theory/concepts) identified and analyzed. A list
of applicable theories will be given to you by your tutor. You need to select from the list. Cannot
use any theory from the course.
• A minimum of three peer reviewed journal articles (published within the last 10 years) be used
in the Report AND the current textbook. Use of other resources are encouraged to help develop a
detailed problem analysis and to gain high marks.
• APA referencing and formatting;
• Third person tense;
• 1,000 (+/- 10%) word length;
• Title page, contents pages, executive summary, the new problem section, and reference list
including in text referencing. Appendices can also be included but are not compulsory.
• Must be completed by the individual. Any form of cheating, including collusion among
team members, will NOT be accepted resulting in harsh penalties.
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MCP PRESENTATION (15%)
The Pitch Presentation also has several requirements provided by the client:
• Length: 15 to 20 minutes (2-3 members preferably). Each member must present an equal
amount of the presentation to the client;
• Provide an overview of the problem chosen including discussing how it is occurring using the theory
used to analyse the problem in the report & why must it be solved;
• A detailed practical recommendation that is realistic and appropriate for the problem;
• The recommendation must be justified through the relevant theory, as well as research and
discussion of other companies having successfully used this recommendation or studies that
support the beneficial use of the recommendation;
• You must be convincing, encouraging the client to use this recommendation by discussing the
benefits of it but also addressing the potential challenges. To ensure you get their business, you
must address how to overcome such challenges;
• An implementation plan must be presented and discussed which shows the client the various steps
to be taken in order to carry out the recommendation;
• Use of Visual Aid: i.e. PowerPoint (preferred)
• Demonstrates professional presentation skills including use of voice volume, pitch and clear speech
as well as eye contact and engagement of audience;
• A minimum three peer reviewed journal articles (published within the last 10 years) be used in the
presentation AND the current textbook. Use of other resources are encouraged to help develop a
practical recommendation and justify it well;
• APA reference list provided (foot notes or general APA in text citations to be used); and
• Submission of Visual Aid via Turnitin BEFORE Week 12 MONDAY 8.30am.
• Professionally dressed attire.
The following are your Supervisor’s requirements that you must meet:
• Students will chose their Team in class in Week 9-10. If students do not attend then the
Supervisor will place them into an appointed group.
• Teams are preferably 2-3(Maximum) students per group.
• The Team chooses ONE problem from one of the individuals’ report submitted (in consultation with
their supervisor) to solve by providing a practical recommendation.
• The recommendation must be justified through the use of theory, research of it being used by
another company previously or studies to support how the recommendation will help address
the problem.
• Submission of Visual Aid via Turnitin BEFORE Week 12 MONDAY 8.30am;
• Allocation of when each team will present will be decided by your tutor.
• To see how the Team and individual will be marked, refer to MCP Presentation Marking Guide
doc.
Good Luck!