Y179 Ema
SUMMARY
This report examines a project involving moving a boiler and redecoration of a bedroom. It details the plans and budget for the project, and how the concepts of time-management, task performance and motivation will be applied to assist in the implementation of it. This report concludes that the project is feasible and within budget, and that the aforementioned concepts will significantly improve the outcome of the task.
CONTENTS
1. Introduction 4
2. The Project 4 2.1 Feasibility 4 2.2 Project plan 5 2.3 Budgeting 8
3. Project implementation 9 3.1 Time-management 10 3.2 Managing task performance 10 3.3 Motivation 11
4. Conclusion 12
5. References 12
1. Introduction
This report details how I am going to manage a home renovation project, and how I have planned it. I will also discuss the three key management ideas of time-management, managing task performance and motivation, and how I aim to use these to help the project run smoothly.
2. The Project
The third bedroom in my house is tiny and I need to increase the size to allow me to fit a set of bunk beds into it. There is a cupboard in it which houses the central heating boiler and I realised that by moving the boiler and ripping the cupboard out, an extra two square metres of floor space would be created.
2.1. Feasibility
The three main concerns I had when considering whether this project could go ahead were: (a) was it possible to move the boiler, (b) Where could I move it to,
(c) How much would it cost?
After consultation with a gas-fitter, it was clear that the boiler could easily be moved into the loft. However, it would cost £750.00 to move it, and as 10% of boilers fail after being moved, I would have to be prepared for an extra cost of £620.00 should that happen. As this was more than the £1000 I had saved up, I decided to put the project on hold until February, while I saved up the extra money required.
2.2 Project plan
The major task
This report examines a project involving moving a boiler and redecoration of a bedroom. It details the plans and budget for the project, and how the concepts of time-management, task performance and motivation will be applied to assist in the implementation of it. This report concludes that the project is feasible and within budget, and that the aforementioned concepts will significantly improve the outcome of the task.
CONTENTS
1. Introduction 4
2. The Project 4 2.1 Feasibility 4 2.2 Project plan 5 2.3 Budgeting 8
3. Project implementation 9 3.1 Time-management 10 3.2 Managing task performance 10 3.3 Motivation 11
4. Conclusion 12
5. References 12
1. Introduction
This report details how I am going to manage a home renovation project, and how I have planned it. I will also discuss the three key management ideas of time-management, managing task performance and motivation, and how I aim to use these to help the project run smoothly.
2. The Project
The third bedroom in my house is tiny and I need to increase the size to allow me to fit a set of bunk beds into it. There is a cupboard in it which houses the central heating boiler and I realised that by moving the boiler and ripping the cupboard out, an extra two square metres of floor space would be created.
2.1. Feasibility
The three main concerns I had when considering whether this project could go ahead were: (a) was it possible to move the boiler, (b) Where could I move it to,
(c) How much would it cost?
After consultation with a gas-fitter, it was clear that the boiler could easily be moved into the loft. However, it would cost £750.00 to move it, and as 10% of boilers fail after being moved, I would have to be prepared for an extra cost of £620.00 should that happen. As this was more than the £1000 I had saved up, I decided to put the project on hold until February, while I saved up the extra money required.
2.2 Project plan
The major task
References: Cameron S. and Bridge K. (2012) Understanding management, Milton Keynes, The Open University. EMA Task 2 1. Writing skills is the area which I feel has improved most during this module. When I first started this module, I hadn’t written an essay since my school days, and I was really out of practise with writing. I found TMA 01 very difficult as I struggled with putting my thoughts down on paper. Reflective writing, exercises in the text book, and feedback from my tutor, has really helped me regain my confidence with essay writing. 2. An example of one of my learning strengths is my note taking. I use a number of different methods including highlighting relevant points in the text, notes on the pages, and linear note taking. Good note taking has made it easier for me to complete the assignments. My main weakness is not planning my study time effectively. I thought that I would be able to study at night, but I was too tired by then to do any effective work. I ended up getting behind with my studies. 3. I aim to create a study area in my bedroom, where I can work during the day, undisturbed by the family, and make a study schedule to help keep me on time with my study. 199 words