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MNA1121 Assignment 2

The document outlines two main assignments for the MNA1121 Project Management module at Dublin City University, focusing on critical self-reflection and sustainable project management practices. The first assignment requires students to evaluate their learning from a group project, while the second assignment emphasizes the integration of sustainability in project management methodologies and the role of technology across various sectors. Both assignments stress the importance of academic integrity, proper referencing, and adherence to formatting guidelines.

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MNA1121 Assignment 2

The document outlines two main assignments for the MNA1121 Project Management module at Dublin City University, focusing on critical self-reflection and sustainable project management practices. The first assignment requires students to evaluate their learning from a group project, while the second assignment emphasizes the integration of sustainability in project management methodologies and the role of technology across various sectors. Both assignments stress the importance of academic integrity, proper referencing, and adherence to formatting guidelines.

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Dr.

James Byrne, Brian Cleere, 2024/2025

Dublin City University


Module: MNA1121
2024-2025

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Academic Coordinator: Dr. James Byrne


Email: [email protected]

Lecturer: Brian Cleere


Email: [email protected]

2.1 Critical Self-Reflection & Project Management Learning from Group


Project (10%)
Assignment Brief:
This individual self-reflection assignment, worth 10% of the overall module grade, requires you to
critically evaluate your learning from the group project undertaken as part of the MNA1121 module.
Your reflection should be analytical, demonstrating a clear connection between your learning and
specific aspects of your group project experience. It should be supported by concrete examples and
written to a high academic standard.

Reflection Guidelines:
1. Group Performance and Learning:
o Evaluate the group’s overall performance in the project, identifying key strengths and
areas for improvement. Discuss what was learned from a project management
perspective, explaining its significance.
2. Individual Performance and Learning:
o Reflect on your personal contribution to the group project, assessing your strengths
and challenges. Identify key project management lessons gained from your
experience and explain their relevance.
3. Future Application and Development:
o Based on your learning, outline any changes you intend to make in future group
projects or professional settings. Discuss the anticipated benefits of these changes, as
well as potential challenges in their implementation.

Your reflection should be structured, critical, and well-supported by examples, demonstrating an


in-depth understanding of project management principles applied in a practical context.

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2.2 Advancing Sustainable Project Management: Methodologies,


Technological Integration, and Sectoral Applications (60%)

Sustainability is a critical aspect of contemporary project management across various industries and
project scales. This assignment requires you to critically analyse the implementation of sustainable project
management practices, considering different methodologies, technological advancements, and
applications across diverse sectors.

Your analysis should:


• Evaluate the integration of sustainability within various project management methodologies.
• Assess the role of emerging technologies in promoting sustainable project outcomes.
• Examine the application of sustainable project management principles across different industries
and project scales.
• Reflect on insights gained from guest lectures and real-world examples.

Instructions
While your essay should comprehensively address some of the indicative key focus areas outlined below,
you are encouraged to structure your report thematically or analytically rather than following the order
presented. This approach will allow for a more integrated and critical discussion.

Indicative Key Focus Areas


Critically analyze how sustainability is integrated into traditional, agile, and hybrid project management
methodologies. Discuss how these methodologies can be adapted to meet sustainability goals in various
contexts. Examine how project management practices can be aligned with the UN SDGs. Identify specific
goals that are pertinent to various industries and discuss strategies for projects to contribute meaningfully
to these objectives. Evaluate the challenges and benefits of integrating SDG considerations into project
planning and execution. Explore the role of emerging technologies in promoting sustainable project
management, providing examples where technology has been leveraged to achieve sustainability in
projects. Examine the application of sustainable project management principles in sectors such as
construction, software development, and humanitarian aid, discussing how sustainability considerations
differ between small-scale and large-scale projects. Reflect on key takeaways from guest lectures,
including the impact of leadership styles and strategies, linking them to your analysis, and incorporate
real-world examples to illustrate the implementation of sustainable practices in project management.

Academic Integrity and Referencing


It is imperative that your work adheres to the highest standards of academic integrity. All sources of
information, including ideas, data, and direct quotations, must be appropriately cited using the Harvard
referencing style. Failure to properly attribute sources constitutes plagiarism, a serious academic offense
that can result in severe disciplinary actions, including failing the assignment or the course. Ensure that
your analysis is supported by credible academic sources and provide a comprehensive reference list of all
works cited.

NOTE: Please make strong use of DCU library resources. If you are unfamiliar or need a refresher as to
how use these, as well as how to reference properly, how to avoid plagiarism and how to use reference
management software, please engage with the LETS tutorials, available here:
https://www.dcu.ie/library/lets-library-e-tutorial-students
We are happy to answer any queries you have relating to proper referencing and the use of reference
management software, etc.

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Submitting Generative Artificial Intelligence generated work is unauthorized for this assignment and is
considered to be academic misconduct, for further information see here:
https://www.dcu.ie/policies/academic-integrity-plagiarism-policy

Produce a report and submit as a Word document to Loop (Word count: 2,500 – 3,000 words total
excluding references and appendices).

• A Word document should be submitted to Loop and include a cover sheet that has:
o The assignment name,
o the module title and code (MNA1121),
o Our names, your name and student number.
o The word count (excluding references)
• Formatting:
o Times New Roman
o 12pt
o 1 ½ Spacing
o Justified Text
• This report should use the Harvard referencing style. Guidance can be found here:
https://www.dcu.ie/library/citing-referencing
• Peer reviewed academic papers → I would expect this paper to cite at least 10-15
minimum
• Quotations in italics (to enhance existing work) – not part of word count

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