Operations Management
Essay Title
An evaluation of the product-process
matrix and the associated “trade-offs” that
occur due to the relationship between
volume and variety and the effects on
process efficiency. The evaluation will give
particular reference to television drama
production and discuss the type of
processes involved.
Operations Management 2010 -11
Assignment Graded A
Tutor feedback:
This assignment is a pleasure to read. It
provides an excellent balance of theory
researched, applied to practice and critically
analysed. Interesting insights are provided
and a well thought-out conclusion.
More specifically, the assignment has a clear title which
sets the scene for what is to be examined/explored
leaving the reader in no doubt.
The introduction expands on the title providing a
statement of purpose and direction, the why, what and
how.
The student writes in such a way that explanation,
narrative, theory, critique and discussion flow in such a
way that the reader is able to follow the flow in such a
way that understanding is generated – of the points
being made and how they are relevant.
Referencing is accurate and pertinent. Whilst
the reading list is not long, the content of the
paper evidences that the reading material has
been absorbed, assessed and synthesised in
such a way that theory and practice has been
blended to create an excellent paper.
Please note this student quotes the lecturer
using some of the slides from the lecture.
Whilst use of lecture slides is permitted, it is
inaccurate to give the lecturer as the
reference, since in all instances, the lecturer
does give the correct references on all slides
where theory is demonstrated.
Some further cautionary points
from the tutor
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Avoid bullet point lists
Avoid over-reliance on the Internet
Produce correct Harvard referencing format
Avoid intros explaining your motivation for the
subject chosen
• Include a clear title at the beginning
• Preserve anonymity