I'm very happy with the solution i was sent and liked the question answered and its done according to the way it is stated on the seminar file I attached. The question should be answered in that form really happy. Task 2, examples of strategy analysis are SWOT,pestle, porter's five forces, value chain, Mckinsey 7. The question said to write three literature of any and apply it to the case study. The solution should be write in the same order as at the seminar brife which is the second file I attached. The assignment should be in this order. Contents Task 1 3 Business Strategy 3 Project Strategy 3 Strategic Alignment 3 Aligning Project Strategy with Business trategy for National Express.3 Task 2 3 Task 3 3 Task 4 3 References

55 - 59 The standard achieved is acceptable and the work provides evidence that the knowledge, understanding and skills are at a level appropriate to the level of study. There is evidence showing that all the learning outcomes appropriate to that level are achieved with many at an acceptable standard 50 - 54 Marginal pass The standard achieved is acceptable and the work provides evidence that the knowledge, understanding and skills are at a level appropriate to the level of study. There is evidence showing that all the learning outcomes appropriate to that level are achieved, though a few at only a very basic level

70 - 75 The standard achieved is excellent and the work provides clear evidence that the knowledge, understanding and skills are at a level appropriate to the level of study. There is evidence showing that all the learning outcomes appropriate to that level are achieved with many at an excellent standard. 65 - 69 The standard achieved is very good and the work provides clear evidence that the knowledge, understanding and skills are at a level appropriate to the level of study. There is evidence showing that all the learning outcomes appropriate to that level are achieved with many at a very good standard 60 - 64 The standard achieved is good and the work provides evidence that the knowledge, understanding and skills are at a level appropriate to the level of study. There is evidence showing that all the learning outcomes appropriate to that level are achieved with many at a good standard

Marking scheme: Grading Guide In addition to the assessment criteria above the following table may assist you in understanding how we arrive at your final mark. Indeed, your final mark should agree with the following grade descriptors, but note that the assessment criteria are the main means of assessment. % Descriptor 86 - 100 The standard achieved is exceptional and the work provides clear evidence that the knowledge, understanding and skills are at a level appropriate to the level of study. There is evidence showing that all the learning outcomes appropriate to that level are achieved with many at an exceptional standard. 76 - 85 The standard achieved is outstanding and the work provides clear evidence that the knowledge, understanding and skills are at a level appropriate to the level of study. There is evidence showing that all the learning outcomes appropriate to that level are achieved with many at an outstanding standard.

Task 3 Relevant theory and frameworks Have you applied appropriate set of theoretical frameworks and/or method(s)? Have you used the models correctly? 10 Argument Have you provided appropriate discussion in the context of relevant literature? Have you effectively assessed the models in context of the case study? 8 Application: Have you applied your assessment and made relevant and cogent recommendations? 7 Task 4 Relevant theory and frameworks Have you applied appropriate set of theoretical frameworks and/or method(s)? Have you used the models correctly? 10 Argument Have you provided appropriate discussion in the context of relevant literature? Have you effectively assessed the models in context of the case study? 8 Application: Have you applied your assessment and made relevant and cogent recommendations? 7 Total Note: Marks may be reduced by 5% for poor quality presentation and writing 100

Assessment criteria: Tasks Marking Criteria Issues Mark Task 1 Relevant theory and frameworks Have you applied appropriate set of theoretical frameworks and/or method(s)? Have you used the models correctly? 10 Argument Have you provided appropriate discussion in the context of relevant literature? Have you effectively assessed the models in context of the case study? 8 Application: Have you applied your assessment and made relevant and cogent recommendations? 7 Task 2 Relevant theory and frameworks Have you applied appropriate set of theoretical frameworks and/or method(s)? Have you used the models correctly? 10 Argument Have you provided appropriate discussion in the context of relevant literature? Have you effectively assessed the models in context of the case study? 8 Application: Have you applied your assessment and made relevant and cogent recommendations? 7

• Literature of the importance of Project Portfolio Management (refer to Session 3 Lecture Notes) - The three pillars - Maximising the value – refer to Week 7 / Session 5 Lecture Notes - Balanced portfolio – refer to Week 8 / Session 7 Lecture Notes - Strategic alignment – refer to Week 9 / Session 8 Lecture Notes • Application of the three pillars with examples (assumptions on projects launched in National Express)

• Literature of “Business Strategy” • Literature of “Project Strategy” – refer to Week 2 / Session 1 Lecture Notes • Literature of “Strategic Alignment” - refer to Week 9 / Session 8 Lecture Notes • Application of strategic alignment in National Express (by quoting examples) • Literature of THREE “Strategy Analyses” (refer to Week 3 / Session 2 lecture notes) • Application of the three strategy analyses in National Express • Literature of project values, e.g. strategic fit, financial value etc (refer to Week 7 / Session 5 Lecture Notes) • What are the project values for National Express? • How the values support the National Express? (refer to the Vision & Mission in the Case Study report)

Tasks Marking Criteria Issues Mark Task 1 Relevant theory and frameworks Have you applied appropriate set of theoretical frameworks and/or method(s)? Have you used the models correctly? 10 Argument Have you provided appropriate discussion in the context of relevant literature? Have you effectively assessed the models in context of the case study? 8 Application: Have you applied your assessment and made relevant and cogent recommendations? 7

Please go through the assignment brief and work accordingly. it has 4 task and each task is 1500 words. If you need any clarification please ask me before you start the assignment.The case study is attach. The second file is a seminar how to do the assignment. Ignore where it says to refer to lecture notes. Work on the task according to the way it is outlined on the second file.After each literature review, apply it to the case study.