Competencies
Differentiate the key assessment metrics in achieving an operational project plan.
Instructions
Presently, your multinational organization uses steel at locations across the U.S. and globally with operations in Mexico, Russia, India, and China. Your boss is tasked with developing a global Request for Proposal (RFP) for gathering and comparing steel suppliers. In preparation for his RFP, he has tasked you with building an internal data collection tool to identify key questions to include within the RFP. The purpose of your survey is to identify all key information that is needed for the RFP, and the data collection tool will be sent to managers across the U.S. and globe. The data collection tool is a survey administered through email. Furthermore, the tool must contain a maximum of 10 questions and include the following:
CostVolumeLocationsSafetyYour job is to develop the project plan for the execution of the data collection tool. The project plan needs to include milestones, key events associated with creating an RFP, and corresponding dates. The time allotment from start to finish for this project by your boss is three months. Additionally, standard templates need to be built that support the project plan, including an action list, meeting minutes, and a risk management tool.
Competencies
Differentiate the key assessment metrics in achieving an operational project plan.
Instructions
Presently, your multinational organization uses steel at locations across the U.S. and globally with operations in Mexico, Russia, India, and China. Your boss is tasked with developing a global Request for Proposal (RFP) for gathering and comparing steel suppliers. In preparation for his RFP, he has tasked you with building an internal data collection tool to identify key questions to include within the RFP. The purpose of your survey is to identify all key information that is needed for the RFP, and the data collection tool will be sent to managers across the U.S. and globe. The data collection tool is a survey administered through email. Furthermore, the tool must contain a maximum of 10 questions and include the following:
CostVolumeLocationsSafetyYour job is to develop the project plan for the execution of the data collection tool. The project plan needs to include milestones, key events associated with creating an RFP, and corresponding dates. The time allotment from start to finish for this project by your boss is three months. Additionally, standard templates need to be built that support the project plan, including an action list, meeting minutes, and a risk management tool.
Grading Rubric
FFCBA01234No PassNo PassCompetenceProficiencyMasteryNot SubmittedNo development of the project plan for the execution of the data collection tool.Development of the project plan for the execution of the data collection tool, but lacks explanation and personal examples.Development of the project plan for the execution of the data collection tool, with explanation and personal examples.Thorough development of the project plan for the execution of the data collection tool, with fully supported personal examples and explanation.Not SubmittedQuestionnaire was submitted, but missing integrated components on cost, volume, locations, safety and support.Questionnaire was submitted, but lacks integrated components on cost, volume, locations, safety and support.Questionnaire was submitted, with integrated components on cost, volume, locations, safety and support.Thorough questionnaire was submitted, fully integrated components on cost, volume, locations, safety and support.Not SubmittedNo project plan including milestones, key events associated to creating an RFP, and corresponding dates.Project plan including milestones, key events associated to creating an RFP, and corresponding dates, but lacks explanation and personal examples.Project plan including milestones, key events associated to creating an RFP, and corresponding dates with explanation and personal examples.Thorough project plan including milestones, key events associated to creating an RFP, and corresponding dates with fully supported personal examples and explanation.Not SubmittedNo three month project time allotment or milestone is discussed.A three month project time allotment or milestone is discussed, but lacks explanation and personal examples.A three month project time allotment or milestone is discussed, with explanation and personal examples.A three month project time allotment or milestone is discussed in detail, with supporting research.Not SubmittedNo standard templates were built supporting the project plan, including an action list, meeting minutes, and a risk management tool.Standard templates were built supporting the project plan, including an action list, meeting minutes, and a risk management tool with minimal supporting information.Standard templates were built supporting the project plan, including an action list, meeting minutes, and a risk management tool, with supporting information.Standard templates were built supporting the project plan, including an action list, meeting minutes, and a risk management tool with strong supporting evidence.