Write an essay describing the purchasing function

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You are required to submit a Term Paper in a group of maximum four students. The term paper will contain two part. The first part will be based upon literature review on purchasing whilst the second part will be based upon a case study of a particular company concerning their purchasing approach.

Part 1

Using the secondary data, write an essay describing the purchasing function and reflecting how purchasing processes have developed over the years.

Part 2

Select a company in Oman (excluding Sohar University) and study the role of purchasing in that organization. You should interview some key official responsible for purchase there. Additionally, you can also refer to primary or secondary data sources such as magazines, books, websites, journal articles to enrich your work. Based on your learning of Purchasing and Inventory Management and the information secured fro the company, prepare a report according to the following structure:

1. Background of the Organization and its operations
2. Major purchases (purchase types) of the organization
3. Major suppliers and a description of the supply chain
4. Purchase procedure (preferably prepare a process flow chart)
5. A discussion on the key strength, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats for this company
6. Some advice concerning the purchase function to the organization
7. Bibliography

Your report must reveal the following:

• Which organization did you visit?
• A critical reflection of how the organization is doing and where it can improve.

Part 3

Presentation of the outcomes of Part 2

Based upon this experience, you will be required to present to the course coordinator as a group where you will be asked specifically about your individual contribution in this project work. The marks for the overall project report will be same for all the members in the group whereas the marks for the individuals may differ on the basis of the contribution of each member in the group.

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len2283288

4/14/2019 11:43:21 PM

Formatting requirements: Page setup: 1 inch margin on all the sides Font: Times New Roman Color: Automatic Title size: 16 Heading 1: 14 Heading 2: 12 + Bold Normal text: 12 Table title: 10 Bold with numbered tables, placed above the table Figure title: 10 Bold with numbered figures, placed under the figure Additional Instructions: Please present your answers neatly and clearly. Don’t copy materials directly from the book or websites. Write in a simplified way which others can understand. Use paraphrasing while referring in general. Include the given cover page with the name of each group member and SID. You will be required to submit it through SULMS/Turnitin Software. The process will be demonstrated to you in one of the lectures. No late assignments will be accepted. It is essential to discuss the assignments with your group members and the writings of the assignment must be done in the form of MS Word document.

len2283288

4/14/2019 11:43:13 PM

Excellent performance 75- 84 Student has presented proper knowledge of both problem and solution. Can answer questions and also elaborate. Information articulated clearly and the flow is rational. All key points are covered. Student properly uses of charts, graphs, figures etc., to describe significant points. Holds attention of entire audience with the use of direct eye contact, occasionally looking at notes. Speaks with reasonable variation of volume and inflection. All members contribute to the project. Cooperation between group members was rational. Work division is almost mentioned.

len2283288

4/14/2019 11:43:02 PM

The grading for the Part 3 will be done according to the following Rubric: GROUP PRESENTATION GRADING RUBRIC FACULTY OF BUSINESS 25% 25% 25% 25% Grading Subject Knowledge Content of Presentation and visual appeal Presentation Skills Team Work Exceptional performance 85-100 Student has presented complete knowledge of both problem and solution. Answers to questions are strengthen by justification and clarification. Information articulated clearly and is organized in a structured way with logical flow between parts. All key points are covered. Enhances presentation and keeps interest by effective use of charts, graphs, figures etc., to explain salient points. Holds attention of entire audience with the use of direct eye contact, seldom looking at notes. Speaks with fluctuation in volume and inflection to maintain audience interest. All members contribute to the project. Any conflicts within the group members were amicably resolved. Work division is clearly mentioned.

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