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UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
June/July 2022
MNO3701
PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
70 marks
Duration: 4 hours
EXAMINERS:
FIRST: PROF A TOLMAY
SECOND: DR A AMADI-ECHENDU
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Question 1
Question Answer (just
the number
e.g. 3 or 2 or
5)
1.1 5
1.2 2
1.3 5
1.4 3
1.5 5
1.6 5
1.7 4
1.8 4
1.9 2
1.10 1
Question 2
2.1 1- Experienced project managers - Ascertain that team members have the
essential abilities to produce the desired outcomes while maintaining a
positive attitude toward the project. They will use knowledge from previous
projects unto the new project.
Methodical approach - The selection of an appropriate project management
technique is critical. The techniques can be used to overcome challenges and
conduct fault finding.
Planning - Many project managers rush to the project execution stage and do
not provide enough time for thorough preparation. It is important to have a
clear path of the project before execution. Work breakdown structure, critical
path method and PERT may be used.
Best Practices - Wherever feasible, use frameworks and best practices.
Rather of building everything from the ground up. There are many frameworks
that can be followed that have created successful historical projects.
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Monitoring and Control - Monitor your development and analyze the results on
a regular basis. Define key performance indicators (KPI) and use reports to
swiftly determine if the project is on track. KPIs can be used to also keep your
usages within specification.
Correct Software choice - Professional and user-friendly software reduces the
possibility of mistakes and miscalculations while providing the most
comprehensive picture of all essential KPIs. Mapping software and SAP and
Quality management systems are software that can be used to control and
monitor projects.
Good Communication - Ensure that both formal and informal communication
methods (meetings, documents) are implemented and utilised. The
importance of team communication cannot be overstated.
Commitment as a team - Without the correct personnel in place, any strategy
or plan might completely fall apart. As a result, the team dynamic should
include the core project employees, expert resources, manufacturers, and
other stakeholders.
Risk Management - Without the correct people in place, every strategy or plan
has the potential to completely fail. As a result, the team dynamic should
include the core project team, expert resources, manufacturers, and other
stakeholders. Project managers may work hand in hand with the risk
department to ensure project goes smoothy.
Strong Project closure - A project can continue to use resources if there is no
strong closing. The project team must be steadfast and concur with the
customer that all important success elements have been satisfied. Plan must
meet actual
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