Assignment workshop: research, planning and referencing

This week’s topics

Assignment workshop: research, planning and referencing

1. Unpacking the assignment brief and criteria
2. Finding and evaluating sources
3. Planning and referencing

What you will be able to do

• 1.1 Analyse the different sources of value addition in procurement.
• 1.2 Explain the main aspects of sourcing processes.
• 1.3 Analyse the impact of organisational policies and procedures on procurement.
• 1.4 Compare the different structures of a procurement function.
• 2.1 Explain how costs and prices can be estimated for procurement activities.
• 2.2 Explain the main processes used for obtaining quotations and tenders from suppliers.
• 2.3 Develop selection and award criteria with regards to selecting suppliers.
• 2.4 Evaluate the role of technology in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of procurement.
• 3.1 Explain the main types of contractual agreements between customers and suppliers.
• 3.2 Compare the types of approaches that can be pursued in commercial negotiations.
• 3.3 Evaluate the main methods that can influence the achievement of desired outcomes in a negotiation.
• 4.1 Apply portfolio analysis techniques to assess relationships with suppliers.
• 4.2 Explain the main approaches to conflict resolution in commercial contracts.
• 4.3 Explain the main techniques for supplier relationship management.

Activity

Plan the unit assignment against every criterion; source and reference the evidence.

Study materials

Further resources

• Harvard Referencing quick guide 2025 (York St John University) · PDF · Other, report · 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
• Evaluating Information: Applying the CRAAP Test · PDF · Other, report · for registered students