Assignment workshop: drafting, feedback and improvement

This week’s topics

Assignment workshop: drafting, feedback and improvement

1. Drafting against the criteria
2. Tutor and peer feedback
3. Improving the final submission
4. Feedback and evaluation

What you will be able to do

• 1.1 Explain the role of operations management in organisations.
• 1.2 Describe basic process design and workflow concepts used in operations.
• 1.3 Explain how capacity, productivity and utilisation are measured in operations.
• 2.1 Describe the purpose of forecasting and capacity planning in operations.
• 2.2 Explain the importance of quality management and quality control.
• 2.3 Assess the value of continuous improvement approaches in operations.
• 3.1 Explain health, safety and risk considerations in operations management.
• 3.2 Describe how automation and technology can improve operational performance.
• 3.3 Explain the importance of people, skills and standard operating procedures in effective operations.
• 4.1 Use basic operations management tools to review a business process.
• 4.2 Identify causes of inefficiency or waste in an operation.
• 4.3 Recommend actions to improve flow, quality or productivity.

Activity

Start with this week’s video, then: Draft the assignment, get feedback and improve it before submission.

Study materials

Videos

• Feedback and evaluation · Oak National Academy, Key Stage 4 (GCSE level) · for registered students

Further resources

• Writing Guide, 3.5: Peer review and using feedback · PDF · OpenStax, textbook chapter; pp. 92–94 · for registered students
• Writing for Success, ch. 8.1–8.3: Prewriting, outlining and drafting · PDF · Saylor Academy, textbook chapter; pp. 281–318 · for registered students