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BLC322/04 Final Year Project Outline
(For Logistics and Supply Chain Management)
Assignment 1 (Proposal)
Due Date: 11 Feb 2023 11:59:59 PM
Assignment 2 (Presentation)
Due Date: 4 Mar 2023 11:59:59 PM
Assignment 3 (Final Project Report) Due Date: 27 Mar 2023 11:59:59 PM
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1.0 Introduction
The Final Year Project Course is a capstone course of the BBLC programmes and is essentially an independent study to be undertaken by a student on an organisational or management issue or problem either in the business context or improving business performance
As the Project Course carries 4 credits, a workload of 160 hours is expected to be undertaken by you for this course. Your project proposal should be derived from the assignment of BMG318/03 Research Methods
There is NO formal class for this course. Once you have enrolled in the Business Project Course, you are expected to work closely with the lecturer/supervisor during the period of your preparation of the Project Report.
Assessment Percentage
Assignment 1 (Proposal) 20%
Assignment 2 (Presentation) 20%
Assignment 3 (Final Report) 60%
2.0 Goal and Objectives of the Project Course
The main goal of the Business Project Course is to provide an opportunity for you either to achieve a better understanding of an applied ‘research’ problem or to solve/resolve an organisational problem(s) or improve the business performance in your proposed research. When you have successfully written the Project Report, you would have achieved the following two objectives:
(a) Have the ability to synthesize and apply various substantive knowledge from some or
all the courses you have taken to address the ‘research’ problem which is relevant and interesting to you; and,
(b) Have developed and demonstrated soft skills in the area of communication, analytical and critical thinking which you have acquired through all the courses you have taken.
You are strongly encouraged to undertake a study in the area of your specialization.
3.0 Requirements for Enrolling in the Project Course
You are allowed to enroll for the Course provided you have studied BMG318/03 Research Methods.
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4.0 Type of Research for Your Project
Your research project may be from any one of the following major types of study:
• A comprehensive case study (covering problem formulation, analysis and recommendations in a single organisation/multifunctional area).
• A comparative study aimed at inter-organisational comparison/ validation of theory / survey of management or developmental practices.
• A survey research (either a descriptive or a pilot study).
You are encouraged to continue from your research project topic from BMG318/03 Research Methods Your lecturer/supervisor has to agree to your proposal before you can undertake/continue the study.
5.0 Project Topics
The scope and depth of the business project is not expected to be extensive given the limited time you are given to complete the research project. Acceptable project titles that will meet the course objective cover a wide range of topics. The chosen topic should be relevant to theyour specialization or to the Bachelor of Business’s programme. Please conduct your research in the area of your specialization:
Research in the area of Logistics and Supply Chain Management: 1. Research on Digital Transformation: Digitization of the supply chain, encompassing all efforts to integrate corporate systems into a unified whole as well as implementing new digital technologies, will continue to be a priority. Transforming old concepts with technological disruption, there are new trends to look out for logistics and supply chain management Under this area, at least following aspects are covered:
i. Digital Transformation Key Attributes; Challenges; enablers & Success Factors ii. Smart Government Initiatives: How Governments are Driving Digital Change iii. Digital Leadership linking to Virtual Teams or Self Organised Teams iv. COVID 19 impacted the implementation of Digital Transformation v. Cross-functional collaboration in the decision-making process vi. The value of data and interdependencies in decision-making vii. Machine learning techniques in supply chain management
2. Research on Industry 4.0 and Big Data: The digitization of the supply chain, the growth in IoT, and the greater availability of customer data. Companies today have access to enormous amounts of data and are using this to generate business intelligence ranging from understanding past performances to predicting future trends.
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By using Big Data, it's possible to determine customer preferences and market trends, as well as redefine the supply chain. Various aspects covered under this head may be listed as below:
i. Big data and the impact in logistics and supply chain management ii. Evaluation of technology use in modern supply chain management. iii. The extension of supply chain resilience through Industry 4.0 iv. The Impact of Industry 4.0 on supply chain management. v. Implementation of E-logistics in Supply Chain Operations
3. Research on Operations and Supply Chain Management: The supply chain systems of today are more likely to see massive changes technologically in the coming years. As companies respond to the conflicting demands of supply chains, especially with regard to the need for flexibility and agility, many are turning to robotics to speed up labor-intensive tasks. This branch covers:
i. Risk Evaluation and Management involved in a supply chain ii. Partnerships Perspective in Supply Chain Management iii. Assessing Supply Chain Risk Management Capabilities iv. Implementation of Green Supply Chain Management Practices v. Supply Chain Management Practices and Supply Chain Performance Effectiveness vi. The Impact of Supply Chain Management Practices on the Overall Performance of the
org vii. The Influence of Environmental Management Practices and Supply Chain Integration on
Technological Innovation Performance viii. The Relationship between Total Quality Management Practices and their Effects on
Firm Performance ix. Level of Commitment to Top Management regarding the TQM Implementation x. Impact of Mobility Solutions (transportation / latest technologies) on logistics. xi. Study on the roles of supply chain management in corporate outsourcing. xii. Evaluating strategies for cost reduction in SCM relating to exports and imports
However, you should consider the following factors before you make the final choice of your topic:
• The extent of your interest in and familiarity with the topic
• Availability and accessibility of adequate information or data on the topic
• Limited time frame (11 weeks) to conduct your project successfully
• Resource (e.g. financial, expertise, etc.) requirements to undertake the research project
You may need the assistance of the lecturer/supervisor to help you in the choice of a suitable topic.
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6.0 Project Administration
The School will appoint a lecturers / supervisor who will be overseeing the organisation and management of the Business Project course, as well as providing support for academic related matters for the Course.
Throughout the duration of the Business Project Course, students are encouraged to meet the supervisor at least 5 times or more. Additional online support will be provided via Wawasan-iWawasan-i. It is important that you check Wawasn-i regularly for any updates/information about the course during the semester.
7.0 Timeline or Schedule of Project Work
All students registered for the Project course are required to complete their research work and submit their Project Report within the period of one semester period (normally 11 weeks). There will be no extension given (under normal circumstances) to complete the Project Report beyond the stipulated submission deadline. Deadlines are indicated on the front page of this outline.
8.0 Project Proposal (Assignment 1) [20%]
The Project Proposal comprises chapter 1 to chapter 3 of your project report. You should have the document from your previous BMG318/03 course. The research should cover a business phenomenon. You are expected to enhance the content into a researchable form. The Project Proposal contributes 30% to the total marks of the course.
The Project Proposal should be word-processed and should be 3,000 thousand covering the following suggested topics.
(a) Abstract, Chapter 1 Introduction
– Problem statement – Purpose of study – Research objectives – Research questions – Definition of key variables
(b) Chapter 2 Literature Review
– Background study – Related theory/model – Discussion of recent findings – Research framework – Hypotheses
(c) Chapter 3 Research Methodology
– Variables and measurement – Population, sample, sampling technique
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– Data collection technique – Techniques of analysis that may be used – Questionnaire
(d) Bibliography (e) Appendices
The format should be as follows:
• Times New Roman, 12pt, un-Justify, double spacing
• Cover page, title page: (As shown in the Appendix)
• Content page with correct page number listed • APA referencing style is expected
Your lecturer/supervisor is expected to provide guidance and the clarifications of research objectives and content related matters, and on how to improve the writing style and other presentational aspects (such as acknowledgement of sources and display of summary data). He/she is also expected to provide assistance to data analysis whenever possible.
The Project proposal should be submitted as per the date in the course outline. The feedback that you receive from your assignment 1 is in addition to other feedbacks that you may receive from your lecturer during the face-to-face meetings and forum discussions. The marking rubric for project proposal is shown in Appendix K.
Project Proposal:
i) Abstract and Chapter 1: Introduction to the Study (30%) ii) Chapter 2: Review of the Literature (30%) iii) Chapter 3: Research Methodology (30%) iv) Format & Overall Impression (10%)
9.0 Final Project Report (Assignment 2) [60%]
Your Project Proposal will provide a focus for conducting the rest of the study. The project report should contain Abstract, Chapter 1 to Chapter 5, Bibliography and Appendices. The length of the report should be to a maximum of 10,000 words (excluding abstract, appendices and exhibits).
9.1 Writing the Project Report Each Project Report must adequately describe the research problem and objectives, review the relevant literature, justify the research approach and methods adopted, explain the research findings, indicate what has been learnt or propose relevant recommendations and suggest how you would improve the research in future efforts.
Your lecturer/supervisor is expected to provide guidance towards the clarifications of research objectives and content related matters, and on how to improve the writing style and other presentational aspects (such as acknowledgement of sources and display of summary data). He/she is also expected to provide assistance to data analysis whenever possible.
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9.2 Submission of Project Report
You are to submit your project report as per the deadline indicated in the course outline. This is according to the schedule given by the University. You have to ensure that your report has been submitted to Turnitin and the percentage of similarity is within acceptable range.
The Project Report should be word-processed and should to a maximum of 10,000 (excluding abstract, appendices and exhibits) words covering the following suggested topics.
(a) Cover page, Acknowledgement, Table of Content, Abstract, List of Tables and List of
Figures. (b) Chapter 1 Introduction
– Problem statement – Purpose of study – Research objectives – Research questions – Definition of key variables
(c) Chapter 2 Literature Review – Background study – Related theory/model – Discussion of recent findings – Research framework – Hypotheses
(d) Chapter 3 Research Methodology
– Variables and measurement – Population, sample, sampling technique – Data collection technique – Techniques of analysis that may be used – Questionnaire
(e) Chapter 4 Analysis of Results
– Data Analysis – Tables, summary statistics – Result of hypothesis testing, meeting research objectives and questions
(f) Chapter 5 Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations
– Comment on the results – Managerial implications – Limitation of the research – Future research opportunities
(g) Bibliography (h) Appendices
– Survey questionnaire – Statistical data
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9.3 Project Report Examination
The examination of the Project Report shall be carried out by the lecturer/supervisor and moderated by another lecturer in the SBA school.
9.4 Indicative Marking Scheme for Project Report
The marks for the Project Report are based on the indicative marking rubric shown below. The quality of the research work or originality of your work will play an important factor in the mark of the Project Report.
Abstract and Chapter 1: Introduction to the Study (15%) Chapter 2: Review of the Literature (20%) Chapter 3: Research Methodology (20%) Chapter 4: Analysis of Results (20%) Chapter 5: Findings, Conclusions & Recommendations (15%) Format, References and Style of Presentation: (10%)
Marking rubric and marksheet for BMG322/04 Business Project report are shown in Appendix L.
10.0 Presentation (Assignment 3) [20%]
The student’s presentation will be assessed by at least two lecturers from the School and it is normally will be held one (1) week after the due date of the Project report submission. The tentative date of the presentation will be published on Wawasn-i. Each student will be given a period of ten (10) to fifteen (15) minutes for the presentation and ten (10) minutes for questions and answers (Q&A). Assessment of the student’s presentation will be mainly based on the contents, style of the presentation and also the ability to answer questions.
11.0 Presentation of Written Project Report
All Project Reports need to comply with the following report writing requirements.
Length • A maximum of 10,000words (excluding abstract, appendices and exhibits). • Approximately 25 pages.
Page set up • The standard margins for the general text, tables and diagrams are as follows:
Top: 2.5 cm Right: 2.5 cm Left: 4.0 cm
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Bottom: 2.5 cm
• The right margin should be unjustified (i.e. leave right margin ragged) for readability. • Headers and footers (apart from page numbers) should not be used. • All text, figures and tables must be within this area. • The paragraphs should not be indented.
Paper size and printing • Use only good quality plain white paper (80 g/m²) of A4 size (210 × 297 mm) for printing. • The report should only be printed only one side of the paper using a ‘laser printer’.
Font type • The body of the report should be in font size 12, Times New Roman.
Line spacing • Double spacing between lines.
Format for headings • The chapter headings must be centered, regular type and bold (Example: Chapter 1) • The sections and sub-section in the report must follow the numbering format below:
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•
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.0 Main heading 1.1 Second level heading
1.1.1 Third level heading
Page number • The page number should be at the bottom of the page, right hand corner.
Tables and figures • These should be numbered in sequence by chapter, e.g. Table 3.1 is the first table in • Chapter 3; Figure 4.1 is the first figure in Chapter 4. • Each table and figure should be properly referenced in the text and accompanied by a
descriptive title which clearly explains the contents of the table or figure. • All the figures and diagrams must be properly inserted at the relevant sections of the
report. • The title of the Table/Figure must be on top of the Table/Figure, in italic and justified. • The Table/Figure and Table/Figure number must not be in italic. Example:
Figure 3.1 Annual Sales of ABC Company Table 4.1 Sales Details of ABC Company
Decimal • Keep the results to 2 decimal points.
• Example: Mean, =0.86, Standard Deviation, =0.32
Symbols • All algebraic/statistical symbols should be written in italics except Greek symbols (e.g.:
α and β).
References
• The source of information or references should be placed at the end of the report in
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numbered order. • References should be cited using the Wawasan Open University Citation Guide (refer to
the Student Handbook, Wawasan-i, and the E-library resources).
Sections of the report • Every report comprises four major parts: Introduction, Chapter 1-5, Reference and
Appendix. • Every part has sections that have to be organised in a specific order.
Part 1: Introduction • The Introduction is made up of a number of sections in the following order:
Title Page (as shown in Appendix B) Acknowledgment (as shown in Appendix C) Certificate of Originality (as shown in Appendix D) Plagiarism Statement (as shown in Appendix E) Table of Contents (as shown in Appendix F) List of Tables (if any) List of Figures (if any) List of Symbols (if any) Abbreviations (if any) Abstract (as shown in Appendix G)
• All pages in the Introduction are numbered using lower case Roman numerals (i,
ii, iii, etc). • The Title Page of the report is considered as page i, but the number is not printed on
the page. • The Abstract is a summary of the entire Project Report and should provide a brief
exposition of the research problems and aims, approaches taken to solve the problems and a summary of findings in the context of the whole area of study.
• Subsequent research proposals may be incorporated. • The length of The Abstract should not exceed 400 words. • The Abstract should be placed immediately before the Chapter 1 of the Project Report.
Part 2: Chapter 1-5 • The Text is made up of five chapters. • Chapter 1: Introduction to the Study • Chapter 2: Review of the Literature • Chapter 3: Research Methodology • Chapter 4: Analysis of Results • Chapter 5: Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations • The length of the text (Chapters 1 ~ 5) should be to a maximum of 10,000 words.
Part 3: Reference • The Reference is the section after the Text that begins on a fresh page bearing the
heading in capital letters, centralised without any punctuation marks. • The list of references are double-spaced between entries but single-spaced within each
entry.
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• References must be presented according to the Wawasan Open University Citation Guide.
Part 4: Appendix • The Appendix is a section that is separated from the preceding material by a cover
sheet bearing the heading APPENDICES in capital letters (or, if there is only one, APPENDIX), centralised without any punctuation marks.
• This sheet is not numbered and also not included in the total number of pages. • Appendices present materials that are referred to in the Text. It contains supplementary
illustrative material, notes on the interview/questionnaires, data or quotations too long for inclusion in the text or long explanations about a particular method/experiment.
• Appendices may be divided into Appendix A, Appendix B, etc., such divisions being treated as first order subdivisions. Each appendix with its title, if it has one, should be listed separately in the Table of Contents as a first order subdivision under the heading APPENDICES.
• Tables and figures in the Appendices must be numbered and have captions and also listed in the List of Tables and List of Figures in the Introduction.
12.0 Plagiarism Plagiarism, that is, the willful representation of another person’s work, without the acknowledgement or the deliberate and unacknowledged incorporation in a student’s work of material derived from the work (published or otherwise) of another, is UNACCEPTABLE and will incur the penalty of outright failure.
13.0 Declaration and Embargo Request The following are some guidelines provided by the WOU Library regarding project declaration and embargo request.
Submission • The School may deposit in the Library one electronic copy submitted in partial fulfillment
of requirements for a degree at Wawasan Open University.
Declaration of Project Report and Copyright Form (Appendix H) • Download this form from Wawasan-i for this course. • Complete the form in duplicate. • Please ensure that your project supervisor and you sign in black ink.
Copyright Once the student authorizes the copyright of the project report to the University, it will be published as open access material. The aim is to promote information sharing for the
common good. Appropriate metadata will be added to your work, before it gets posted on the Library’s Website.
Embargo • You may apply for a delay in the release of your Final Project Report for a specified
period.
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• The University permits the embargo of Final Project Reports under the following conditions :- – Your work has potential commercial value – You intend to publish your work – You need to protect intellectual property rights associated with your work – You need to protect individual’s rights of privacy or sensitivities, mentioned in your work
• The Embargo Request Form (Appendix J) is obtainable from the Library’s Website. • The signed and completed Embargo Request Form must accompany the project paper
upon submission to the Library. • Please note that the bibliographic information (author, title, subject, other necessary
metadata) of the copy held in the Library will be made accessible to the public on the Library’s online catalogue.
14.0 Presentation (Assessment 3)
The student’s presentation will be assessed by at least two lecturers from the School and it is normally will be held one (1) week after the due date of the Project report submission. The tentative date of the presentation will be published on Wawasan-i. Each student will be given a period of ten (10) to fifteen (15) minutes for the presentation and ten (10) minutes for questions and answers (Q&A). Assessment of the student’s presentation will be mainly based on the contents, style of the presentation and also the ability to answer questions.
The Marking Rubric for Presentation is in Appendix M
15. Final Grade
The Final total mark is a combination of the Project Proposal (Assignment 1) [20%], the Project Report (Assignment 2) [60%] and a presentation of your report [20%], and it will contribute to your student’s grade point average.
The final grade of the Project course will be categorised according to examination guidelines.
Those who failed will have re-take the Project Course in the next or following semester; in this case, you will have to pay the full cost of the BLC322/04 Final Year Project Outline (For Logistics and Supply Chain Management).
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Appendices
Appendix A: Sample Final Project Report Front Cover
Appendix B: Sample Title Page
Appendix C: Sample Acknowledgements
Appendix D: Sample Certificate Of Originality
Appendix E: Sample Plagiarism Statement
Appendix F: Sample Table Of Contents
Appendix G: Sample Abstract
Appendix H: Declaration Of Project Report And Copyright Form
Appendix J: Declaration Of Project Report And Copyright Form
Appendix K: Project Proposal Marking Rubric
Appendix K(a): Project Proposal Marksheet
Appendix L: Project Report Marking Rubric
Appendix L(a): Project Report Marksheet
Appendix M: Marking Rubric For Presentation
Appendix M (a): Presentation Marksheet
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Appendix A. Sample Final Project Report Front Cover
DETERMINANTS OF ADOPTION OF GENERATING POWER FROM SOLAR PANELS AMONG RESIDENTIAL
HOME IN PENANG [Note: Project title in full, Font Arial size 18, Bold, Capital Letters]
Tan Hooi Hooi [Note: Student’s Name as stated in NRIC/Passport, Font Arial size 18, Bold, Capital Letters]
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ADMINISTRATION
WAWASAN OPEN UNIVERSITY [Font Arial size 12, Bold, Capital Letters]
2018 [Note: Project Report submission year, Font Arial size 12]
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Appendix B. Sample Title Page
NAME Tan Hooi Hooi
DEGREE Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
SUPERVISOR Dr. Loo Puai Keong
TITLE Determinants of Adoption of Generating Power from Solar Panels Among
Residential Home in Penang
DATE March 2023
INSTITUTION Wawasan Open University (WOU)
Project Report submitted in partial fulfillment
of the requirements for the award of
Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Management
of
Wawasan Open University
Penang, Malaysia
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Appendix C. Sample Acknowledgements
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
I would like to take this opportunity to thank my family and friends for all the emotional and financial
support provided to me as it is their support which was instrumental in encouraging me to reach the
end of this journey. During my studies, there were times when work commitments and other
challenges that made me believe that I would not be able to see this journey through. It was during
these times that words of encouragement from my family and friends gave me the necessary
motivation to persist. No words of thanks can adequately express the depth of my appreciation and
gratitude.
I would also like to personally thank my lecturer ……….. for providing me all the guidance required to
successfully complete this research report. His encouragement, support, understanding and, above all,
his prompt, constructive and greatly appreciated criticism and feedback, were invaluable to the
research, writing and completion of this report.
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Appendix D. Sample Certificate of Originality
CERTIFICATE OF ORIGINALITY
This is to certify that the research project, Determinants of Adoption of Generating Power from
Solar Panels Among Residential Home in Penang is an original work of the student and is being
submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of Bachelor of Business (Hons)
in Management of Wawasan Open University (WOU). This report has not been submitted earlier
either to this University or to any other University / Institution for the fulfillment of the
requirement of a course of study.
Declaration made by Student:
Tan Hooi Hooi
March 2023
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Appendix E. Sample Plagiarism Statement
PLAGIARISM STATEMENT
I, Tan Hooi Hooi, hereby declare that the attached report is all my own work and all references
contained within it have been correctly cited, the original authors acknowledged and it contains no
plagiarism.
After the completion of the project report, I have scanned the report through TURNITIN software for
plagiarism. The plagiarism report received from the plagiarism detection software indicated that the
work is very likely to be original and that I am satisfied that I had not plagiarised any substantive part
of the report.
Declaration made by Student
————————————————-
[Signature]
Tan Hooi Hooi
44112233
30-Mar-2023
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Appendix F. Sample Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Contents Page
Title Page i
Acknowledgements ii
Certificate of Originality iii
Plagiarism Statement iv
Table of Contents v
List of Tables (if any) vi
List of Figures (if any) vii
List of Symbols (if any) viii
Abbreviations ix
Abstract x
Chapter 1 Introduction to the Study 1
1.1 Introduction to the Problem 1
1.2 Background of the Problem 2
.
.
.
1.9 Summary
Chapter 2 Review of the Literature 5
2.1 Introduction 6
2.2 Review of the Literature 8
2.3 Theoretical Framework 11
.
.
.
2.6 Summary
Chapter 3 Research Methodology 17
3.1 Introduction 17
3.2 Research Design 19
3.3 Methodology 20
.
.
3.8 Summary 25
[Signature]
Tan Hooi Hooi
44112233
30-Mar-2023
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Appendix F. Sample Table of Contents (continued)
TABLE OF CONTENTS(continued)
Contents Page
Chapter 4 Analysis of Results
Profile of Respondents
Goodness of Measures
Descriptive of Analysis
Summary
26
26
29
30
39
Chapter 5 Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations
Recapitulation of the Study Findings
Discussion Implications
5.8 Summary
40
41
43 44
48
References
Appendices
Appendix A Studies on Solar Panel Demand
Appendix B Interview Structure
Appendix C Interview Transcript
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Appendix G. Sample Abstract
ABSTRACT
(Write your abstract here and the length should not exceed 400 words)
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Appendix H. Declaration of Project Report and Copyright Form
BMG322/04 BUSINESS PROJECT DECLARATION OF PROJECT REPORT
Student ID Student Name
Semester
Project Title
I hereby declare that the work in this project report is my own except for quotations and summaries which have been duly acknowledged.
I acknowledged that Wawasan Open University reserves the right as follows:
1. The thesis/ project paper is the property of Wawasan Open University.
2. Wawasan Open Library has the right to publish my project report as online access (full text) and furnish upon request copies in whole or part for the purpose of research or teaching and learning only.
Name Signature Date
Student’s Name
Project Supervisor
Dean of School
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Appendix J. Project Report Embargo Request Form
BMG322/04 BUSINESS PROJECT EMBARGO REQUEST FORM
Student ID Student Name
Semester Date Embargo will be Lifted (dd/mm/yy)
Project Title
An approved embargo period shall be for two years and non-renewable. The University permits the embargo of project reports under the following conditions:-
i. Your work has potential commercial value ii. You intend to publish your work iii. You need to protect intellectual property rights associated with your work iv. You need to protect individual’s rights of privacy or sensitivities, mentioned in your
work.
Name Signature Date
Student’s Name
Project Supervisor
Dean of School
Justification:
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Appendix K. Project Proposal Marking Rubric
MARKING RUBRIC FOR BLC322/04 FINAL YEAR PROJECT (FOR LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT)
PROPOSAL
SEMESTER (MONTH)/YEAR:
MARKS (%) 80 60 – 79 50 – 59 40 – 49 39
DESCRIPTION Distinction Excellent Good Poor (Fail) Very Poor (Fail)
Abstract and Chapter 1:
Introduction to the Study
(30%)
24 – 30 marks
18 – 24 marks
15 – 18 marks
12 – 15 marks
< 12 marks
Criteria to be considered
are:
▪ The quality of
presentation of the
abstract (10%)
▪ The clarity of the
statement of the problem
(6%)
▪ The complexity and
difficulty of the topics
(6%)
▪ Its novelty and relevance
to current business and
management issues (6%)
▪ Others (2%)
▪ Abstract provides a
precise and concise
summary
▪ Readers have very
clear introduction in
which the research
problem, objectives
and research
questions are
logically well
structured and very
clearly presented.
▪ The topic is generally
complicated and
difficult to do
research for average
students
▪ A very interesting and
practical research
problem
▪ Abstract provides a
precise and concise
summary
▪ Readers have a clear
introduction; research
problems, objectives
and research
questions are
logically and well
presented
▪ The topic is quite
complicated but is
quite difficult
▪ An interesting and
quite practical
problem
▪ Abstract provides a
good summary
▪ Readers have a
reasonably clear
introduction; research
problems, objectives
and research
questions are
logically presented.
▪ The topic is not that
difficult and is
manageable
▪ Quite an interesting
research problem and
has some practical
value
▪ Abstract provides a
sufficient summary
▪ Readers have a
readable but barely
sufficient
introduction; research
problems, objectives
and research
questions need more
clarity and to be more
logically consistent.
▪ It is easy to do a
research on this topic
▪ Reasonably
interesting but not
much practical value
▪ Abstract provides
quite a confusing
summary
▪ Readers do not have a
readable introduction;
research problems,
objectives and
research questions are
poorly stated or
partially missing.
▪ It is easy to do
research on this topic
▪ Not an interesting
topic and has limited
practical value if at
all.
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Chapter 2: Review of the
Literature (30%) 24 – 30 marks 18 – 24 marks 15 – 18 marks 12 – 15 marks < 12 marks
▪ Number of good
references in the literature
(5%)
▪ Currency and
comprehensiveness of the
review of the literature
relevant to the topic (5%)
▪ Research framework
(10%) ▪ Hypothesis (10%)
▪ Between 10-15 good
references
▪ Provide a current and
comprehensive
review of the
literature relevant to
the topic
▪ Well justifiable
research framework
relevent to objectives
▪ Highly accurate
hypotheses and
strongly supported
with theory
▪ Very clear and
appropriate research design to objectives
▪ Between 5-10 good
references
▪ Provide a current and
good review of the
literature relevant to
the topic
▪ Research framework
generally relevant to
objectives
▪ Accurate hypotheses
and supported with
theory or empirical
evidences
▪ Appropriate research
design to objectives
▪ Between 3-5 good
references
▪ Provide a current and
satisfactory review of
the literature relevant
to the topic
▪ Some relevance of
research framework
to objectives
▪ Accurate hypotheses
and supported with
empirical evidences
only
▪ Some discussion of
research design
▪ Less than 3 good
references
▪ Provide a somewhat
dated and not too
satisfactory review of
the literature relevant
to the topic
▪ Irrelevance of
research framework
to objectives;
▪ Hypotheses cannot be
tested
▪ Insufficient
discussion of research
design
▪ No references
▪ Provide an inadequate
review of the
literature relevant to
the topic
▪ Absence of research
framework;
▪ No hypothesis
▪ No discussion of
research design
Chapter 3: Research Methodology (30%)
24 – 30 marks 18 – 24 marks 15 – 18 marks 12 – 15 marks < 12 marks
▪ Research methods used
are to be appropriate and
justified (7%)
▪ The sampling plan design
(7%)
▪ Questionnaire (10%)
▪ Analysis techniques (6%)
▪ Research methods
used are appropriate
and justified
▪ They have been
appropriately carried
out
▪ Well explained
sampling methods to
achieve objectives
▪ Analysis techniques
exactly appropriate to objectives
▪ Research methods
used are quite
justified
▪ They have been
appropriately carried
out
▪ Sampling methods
are complete to
achieve the objectives
▪ Analysis techniques
explained with minor mistakes.
▪ Research methods
used are quite
justified
▪ They have mostly
been satisfactorily
carried out
▪ Some sampling
methods to achieve
objectives
▪ Analysis techniques
explained with major mistakes
▪ Research methods
used are quite
inappropriate
▪ They were not carried
out properly
▪ Inappropriate
sampling methods
used
▪ Inappropriate analysis
techniques
▪ Research methods
used are inappropriate
▪ They have been
poorly executed
▪ Wrong sampling
methods
▪ Wrong analysis
techniques
Format & overall
Impression of the
Report (10%)
8 – 10 marks 6 – 8 marks 5 – 6 marks 4 – 5 marks < 4 marks
▪ The Report format should
be in accordance to the
Student Guide for Project. (2%)
▪ Description of the
Report is very clear.
▪ Great extent of logical
coherence in the
▪ Description of the
Report is clear.
▪ Good extent of
logical coherence in
▪ Description of the
Report is reasonably
clear.
▪ Description of the
Report is vague.
▪ Minor issues with the
logical coherence in
▪ Description of the
Report is vague.
▪ Lack of logical
coherence in the
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▪ Proper referencing should
be done and in
accordance to the WOU
Citation Guideline. (4%)
▪ Overall clarity in the
description of the Report
(2%)
▪ Extent of logical
coherence in the arguments in the Report
(2%)
arguments in the
Report.
the arguments in the
Report.
▪ Reasonable extend of
logical coherence in
the Report.
the arguments in the
Report.
arguments in the
Report.
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Appendix L. Project Report Marking Rubric
MARKING RUBRIC FOR BLC322/04 FINAL YEAR PROJECT (FOR LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT)
REPORT
SEMESTER (MONTH/YEAR:
MARKS (%) 80 60 – 79 50 – 59 40 – 49 39
DESCRIPTION Distinction Excellent Good Poor (Fail) Very Poor (Fail)
Abstract and Chapter 1:
Introduction to the Study
(15%)
12 – 15 marks
9 – 12 marks
7– 9 marks
5 – 7 marks
< 5 marks
Criteria to be considered
are:
▪ The quality of
presentation of the
abstract (5%)
▪ The clarity of the
statement of the problem
(3%)
▪ The complexity and
difficulty of the topics
(3%)
▪ Its novelty and relevance
to current business and
management issues (3%)
▪ Others (1%)
▪ Abstract provides a
precise and concise
summary
▪ Readers have very
clear introduction in
which the research
problem, objectives
and research
questions are
logically well
structured and very
clearly presented.
▪ The topic is generally
complicated and
difficult to do
research for average
students
▪ A very interesting and
practical research
problem
▪ Abstract provides a
precise and concise
summary
▪ Readers have a clear
introduction; research
problems, objectives
and research
questions are
logically and well
presented
▪ The topic is quite
complicated but is
quite difficult
▪ An interesting and
quite practical
problem
▪ Abstract provides a
good summary
▪ Readers have a
reasonably clear
introduction; research
problems, objectives
and research
questions are
logically presented.
▪ The topic is not that
difficult and is
manageable
▪ Quite an interesting
research problem and
has some practical
value
▪ Abstract provides a
sufficient summary
▪ Readers have a
readable but barely
sufficient
introduction; research
problems, objectives
and research
questions need more
clarity and to be more
logically consistent.
▪ It is easy to do a
research on this topic
▪ Reasonably
interesting but not
much practical value
▪ Abstract provides
quite a confusing
summary
▪ Readers do not have a
readable introduction;
research problems,
objectives and
research questions are
poorly stated or
partially missing.
▪ It is easy to do
research on this topic
▪ Not an interesting
topic and has limited
practical value if at
all.
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Chapter 2: Review of the
Literature (20%) 16 – 20 marks 12 – 16 marks 10 – 12 marks 8 – 10 marks < 8 marks
▪ Number of good
references in the
literature (5%)
▪ Currency and
comprehensiveness of the
review of the literature
relevant to the topic (7%)
▪ Research framework
(5%) ▪ Hypothesis (3%)
▪ Between 10-15 good
references
▪ Provide a current and
comprehensive
review of the
literature relevant to
the topic
▪ Well justifiable
research framework
relevent to objectives
▪ Highly accurate
hypotheses and
strongly supported
with theory
▪ Very clear and
appropriate research design to objectives
▪ Between 5-10 good
references
▪ Provide a current and
good review of the
literature relevant to
the topic
▪ Research framework
generally relevant to
objectives
▪ Accurate hypotheses
and supported with
theory or empirical
evidences
▪ Appropriate research
design to objectives
▪ Between 3-5 good
references
▪ Provide a current and
satisfactory review of
the literature relevant
to the topic
▪ Some relevance of
research framework
to objectives
▪ Accurate hypotheses
and supported with
empirical evidences
only
▪ Some discussion of
research design
▪ Less than 3 good
references
▪ Provide a somewhat
dated and not too
satisfactory review of
the literature relevant
to the topic
▪ Irrelevance of
research framework
to objectives;
▪ Hypotheses cannot be
tested
▪ Insufficient
discussion of research
design
▪ No references
▪ Provide an inadequate
review of the
literature relevant to
the topic
▪ Absence of research
framework;
▪ No hypothesis
▪ No discussion of
research design
Chapter 3: Research Methodology (20%)
16 – 20 marks 12 – 16 marks 10 – 12 marks 8 – 10 marks < 8 marks
▪ Research methods used
are to be appropriate and
justified (8%)
▪ The sampling plan design
(4%)
▪ Questionnaire (4%)
▪ Analysis technique (4%)
▪ Research methods
used are appropriate
and justified
▪ They have been
appropriately carried
out
▪ Well explained
sampling methods to
achieve objectives
▪ Analysis techniques
exactly appropriate to objectives
▪ Research methods
used are quite
justified
▪ They have been
appropriately carried
out
▪ Sampling methods
are complete to
achieve the objectives
▪ Analysis techniques
explained with minor mistakes.
▪ Research methods
used are quite
justified
▪ They have mostly
been satisfactorily
carried out
▪ Some sampling
methods to achieve
objectives
▪ Analysis techniques
explained with major mistakes
▪ Research methods
used are quite
inappropriate
▪ They were not carried
out properly
▪ Inappropriate
sampling methods
used
▪ Inappropriate analysis
techniques
▪ Research methods
used are inappropriate
▪ They have been
poorly executed
▪ Wrong sampling
methods
▪ Wrong analysis
techniques
Chapter 4: Analysis of
Results (20%) 16 – 20 marks 12 – 16 marks 10 – 12 marks 8 – 10 marks < 8 marks
▪ Amount of data collected
(5%)
▪ Manner of data analysis
has to be appropriate
(5%)
▪ No major issues on
the amount of data
collected
▪ Data analysis has
been carried out
appropriately
▪ Only a minor issue in
amount of data
collected
▪ Data analysis has
been carried out quite
appropriately
▪ Only a minor issue in
the amount of data
collected
▪ Data analysis has
been carried out quite
appropriately
▪ Some minor issue in
the amount of data
collected
▪ Data analysis is
poorly carried out
▪ Major issues in the
amount of data
collected
▪ Data analysis is
poorly carried out
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▪ Interpretation of results
has to be carried out in a
professional and
innovative manner (5%) ▪ Others (5%)
▪ Interpretation of
results has been
adequately provided
▪ Interpretation of
results has been
carried quite
adequately
▪ Interpretation of
results has been
carried somewhat
adequately
▪ Interpretation of
results has not been
carried adequately
▪ Interpretation of
results has been
carried out
incompetently
Chapter 5: Findings,
Conclusions and
Recommendations (15%)
12 – 15 marks
9 – 12 marks
7– 9 marks
5 – 7 marks
< 5 marks
▪ These should relate
directly and fully to the
problems, objectives and
research questions (6%)
▪ Extent of commendable
recommendations or
important implications to
be spelled out clearly
(6%)
▪ Others (3%)
▪ Have related very
tightly to the
problems, objectives
and research
questions
▪ Highly commendable
recommendations or
important
implications have
been spelled out
▪ Have related tightly
to the problems,
objectives and
research questions
▪ Commendable
recommendations or
important
implications have
been spelled out
▪ Have related
adequately to the
problems, objectives
and research
questions
▪ Good
recommendations or
useful implications
have been spelled out
▪ Have some
relationships to the
problems, objectives
and research
questions
▪ Poor
recommendations or
not too useful
implications have
been spelled out
▪ Have no relationships
to the problems,
objectives and
research questions
▪ Very poor or non-
existent
recommendations or
not useful
implications have
been spelled out
Format and References
(10%)
8 – 10 marks 6 – 8 marks 5 – 6 marks 4 – 5 marks < 4 marks
▪ The Report format
should be in accordance
to the Student Guide for
Project. (5%) ▪ Proper referencing
should be done and in
accordance to the WOU
Citation Guideline. (5%)
▪ Report format has
fully complied with
the Student Guide.
▪ Referencing done has
fully complied with
WOU Citation
Guideline.
▪ Report format has
adequately complied
with the Student
Guide. ▪ Referencing done has
adequately complied
with WOU Citation
Guideline.
▪ Report format has
reasonably complied
with the Student
Guide. ▪ Referencing done has
reasonably complied
with WOU Citation
Guideline.
▪ Report format has
minor issues in
compliance to the
Student Guide. ▪ Referencing done has
minor issues in
compliance to WOU
Citation Guideline.
▪ Report format has not
complied with the
Student Guide.
▪ No proper referencing
was done, and has
major issues in
compliance to WOU
Citation Guideline.
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Appendix M: MARKING RUBRIC FOR BLC322/04 FINAL YEAR PROJECT (FOR LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT) PRESENTATION
Criteria Very Poor
<4 marks
Poor 4-5 marks
Good 5-6 marks
Very Good 6-8 marks
Excellent 8-10 marks
Introduction (10%)
None Confusing Sufficient Good Precise & concise
Criteria Very Poor < 8 marks
Poor 8 – 10 marks
Good 10 – 12 marks
Very Good 12 – 16 marks
Excellent 16 – 20 marks
Literature Review (20%)
None Inadequate Good Well written Comprehensive
Criteria Very Poor < 5 marks
Poor 5 – 7 marks
Good 7– 9 marks
Very Good 9 – 12 marks
Excellent 12 – 15 marks
Research Methodology (15%)
None Too short Short Well written Clearly written with reference to LO
Criteria Very Poor < 8 marks
Poor 8 – 10 marks
Good 10 – 12 marks
Very Good 12 – 16 marks
Excellent 16 – 20 marks
Analysis of Results (20%)
None Too short Short Well written Clearly written with reference to LO
Criteria Very Poor < 8 marks
Poor 8 – 10 marks
Good 10 – 12 marks
Very Good 12 – 16 marks
Excellent 16 – 20 marks
Findings, Conclusions & Recommendations (20%)
None Too short Short Well written Clearly written with reference to LO
Criteria Very Poor <4 marks
Poor 4-5 marks
Good 5-6 marks
Very Good 6-8 marks
Excellent 8-10 marks
Communication (10%)
Not comprehens ible
Difficulty to understand
Understandab le but not effective
Understandabl e. A few mistakes
Clear, correct & suitable
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Criteria Very Poor
<1 mark
Poor 1-2 marks
Good 2-3 marks
Very Good 3-4 marks
Excellent 4-5 marks
Overall Impression (5%)
Vague. Lack coherence
Vague. Some issues with logical coherence
Reasonable clear. Reasonable coherence
Presentation is clear. Good logical coherence
Presentation is very clear. Great logical coherence in presentation.
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Appendix K (a): Project Proposal Marksheet
PROJECT PROPOSAL MARKSHEET
Semester / Year Name of Marker
Course Code BMG322/04 Course Title BUSINESS PROJECT
Student ID Student Name
Project Title
GENERAL FEEDBACK
Chapter Marks Comments (Strength and Weakness)
Abstract Chapter 1(30%)
Chapter 2 (30%)
Chapter 3(30%)
Format & Overall Impression(10% )
Total(100%)
Name & Signature of Project Marker:
Date
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Appendix L (a): Project Report Marksheet
PROJECT REPORT MARKSHEET
Semester / Year Name of Marker
Course Code BLC322/04 Course Title FINAL YEAR PROJECT (FOR LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT)
Student ID Student Name
Project Title
GENERAL FEEDBACK
Chapter Marks Comments (Strength and Weakness) Abstract Chapter 1(15%)
Chapter 2 (20%)
Chapter 3(20%)
Chapter 4(20%)
Chapter 5(15%)
Format & References(10%)
Total(100%)
Name & Signature of Project Marker:
Date
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Appendix M (a): Presentation Marksheet
BLC322/04 FINAL YEAR PROJECT (FOR LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT) Presentation Marksheet
Semester / Year Name of Marker
Student ID Student Name
Project Title
Please go through the following criteria and write down your awarded marks.
Criteria Marks Comments
Introduction (10%)
Literature Review (20%)
Research Methodology (15%)
Analysis of Results (20%)
Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations (20%)
Communication (10%)
Overall Impression (5%)
Total (100%)
Remarks
Name & Signature of Project Marker:
Date
