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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Contract Performance Management | |||
| Reference | SUM406 | Version | 4 |
| Created | May 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | June 2012 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | June 2023 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To critically appraise the needs and requirements of contract performance management in an operations and project environment. To demonstrate the application and effectiveness of tools and techniques in controlling commercial contracts. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Appraise importance of the contract performance management and the role of negotiation in establishing performance measures. |
| 2 | Establish key performance measures and their corresponding criteria in relation to the project business environment and deliverables. |
| 3 | Critically appraise key contract and project monitoring and control techniques and their importance in achieving a successful outcome. |
| 4 | Assess the different tools and techniques used in managing and supervising contractor performance. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Service level agreements, key performance indicators, negotiation, tools and techniques for managing performance, and project control, project monitoring, control and reporting, work supervison, work content resource management, change control, post project evaluation and knowledge creation. Industry based, real world case studies and scenarios. |
| Module Delivery |
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| The module is delivered in Distance Learning Mode by self directed web-based learning materials supported by on-line tutorials and discussion forums. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | N/A | 70 |
| Non-Contact Hours | N/A | 80 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | N/A | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | An individual written piece of work. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| This module has a single assessment which comprises of an individual written report. A Grade D is required to pass the module. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None in addition to course entry requirements or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| ADDITIONAL NOTES |
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| The module may be taken as a stand-alone study package. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | Gower, 2000. Gower Handbook of Project Management. Edited by R. Turner and S. Simister, 3rd edition, Gower publishing limited |
| 2 | Lowe, D., & Leiringer, R., 2006. Commercial Managemen of projects. Blackwell Publishing |
| 3 | Mantel, S., et al., 2001. Project Management in Practice, John Wiley & Sons, INC |
| 4 | Nicholas, J. M.& Steyn, H, 2012. Project Management for Business and Technology, 4th edition, Routledge |
| 5 | Cummins,T., David, M., & Kawamoto, K., 2011. Contract & Commercial Management - The Operational Guide. Publisher: Van Haren Publishing, |