CONFIDENTIAL 2 LG/JUNE2022/ELC650 (SET1)

Project Planning Discussion (Group discussion – 25%)

SITUATION 1

Instructions
● Read the situation below.
● You are given five (5) minutes to prepare.
● You are given twenty (20) minutes to present the discussion.
● Each student is responsible to introduce one of the aspects given, but all
students should contribute to the discussion.
● Remember to take brief notes which you may use to develop your email.

SITUATION

The recent flood catastrophe has left a major impact on several communities in the Klang
Valley. As part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, The
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of your organisation has appointed you and some colleagues
to assist the flood victims at a temporary flood relief center. Have a discussion on the following
aspects:

● suitable date(s), location and the objectives of the initiative

● suitable cash and in-kind contributions for the initiative
● ways to encourage staff to participate in the initiative
● committees to be set up and their duties

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Project Planning Discussion (Group discussion – 25%)

SITUATION 2

Instructions
● Read the situation below.
● You are given five (5) minutes to prepare.
● You are given twenty (20) minutes to present the discussion.
● Each student is responsible to introduce one of the aspects given, but all
students should contribute to the discussion.
● Remember to take brief notes which you may use to develop your email.

SITUATION

Realising the importance of safeguarding the sustainability of the beaches in your area, your
company, Blue Water Sdn Bhd has decided to hold a beach clean-up programme. This is
part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) effort to improve the coastal
and ocean ecosystem. You and some of your colleagues have been instructed by the
Managing Director to organise this programme. Have a discussion on the following aspects:

● date(s) and objective(s) for the programme

● suitable beach in need of a clean-up
● cleaning materials/supplies and budget for the programme
● committees to be set up and their duties

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Project Planning Discussion (Group discussion – 25%)

SITUATION 3

Instructions
● Read the situation below.
● You are given five (5) minutes to prepare.
● You are given twenty (20) minutes to present the discussion.
● Each student is responsible to introduce one of the aspects given, but all
students should contribute to the discussion.
● Remember to take brief notes which you may use to develop your email.

SITUATION

You are an employee of Batik Sulam Sdn Bhd. In conjunction with World Safety and Health
Day at the workplace, your company has decided to organise a first aid training programme
for staff to reduce and manage workplace hazards. The manager has appointed you and a
few other colleagues to organise a one-day programme. Have a discussion on the following
aspects:

● date, objective(s), and venue for the programme

● topic(s) and trainer(s) for the programme
● the format of the programme (in-person or online) and the budget
● committees to be set up and their duties

END OF QUESTION PAPER

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CONFIDENTIAL 5 LG/JUNE2022/ELC650 (SET1)

Project Planning Discussion (Group discussion – 25%)

SITUATION 4
(This situation is for a group of five)

Instructions
● Read the situation below.
● You are given five (5) minutes to prepare.
● You are given twenty (25) minutes to present the discussion.
● Each student is responsible to introduce one of the aspects given, but all
students should contribute to the discussion.
● Remember to take brief notes which you may use to develop your email.

SITUATION

Recognising the importance of the role of women to the economy, your company has decided
to organise a one-day seminar to support and encourage women to take on leadership
positions in the workforce. The head of department has appointed you and a few of your
colleagues to organise this event for the female staff in the company. Have a discussion on
the following aspects:

● date, objective(s), and venue for the seminar

● activities for the seminar
● topic(s) and guest speaker(s) for the seminar
● budget and promotion for the seminar
● committees to be set up and their duties

END OF QUESTION PAPER

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CONFIDENTIAL 6 LG/JUNE2022/ELC650 (SET1)

Project Planning Discussion (Group discussion – 25%)

SITUATION 5
(This situation is for a group of five)

Instructions
● Read the situation below.
● You are given five (5) minutes to prepare.
● You are given twenty (25) minutes to present the discussion.
● Each student is responsible to introduce one of the aspects given, but all
students should contribute to the discussion.
● Remember to take brief notes which you may use to develop your email.

SITUATION

Currently, your skin care company is planning to expand internationally by exporting an

existing local product line. In order to engage with the international market, your company
intends to rebrand this product. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) has asked you and a few
colleagues to be in charge of this project. Have a discussion on the following aspects:

● objective(s) of the rebranding

● innovative concepts for the packaging
● strategies to promote the product
● budget and promotion for the product launch
● committees to be set up and their duties

END OF QUESTION PAPER

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Project Planning Discussion (Group discussion – 25%)

SITUATION 6
(This situation is for a group of five)

Instructions
● Read the situation below.
● You are given five (5) minutes to prepare.
● You are given twenty (25) minutes to present the discussion.
● Each student is responsible to introduce one of the aspects given, but all
students should contribute to the discussion.
● Remember to take brief notes which you may use to develop your email.

SITUATION

Your company plans to hold an Employee Award Ceremony in order to give recognition and
rewards to all the hardworking employees of the company for their contributions and
extraordinary work amidst the many challenges faced during the Covid-19 pandemic. The
director of the company has asked you and a few colleagues to plan the ceremony. Have a
discussion on the following aspects:

● date, objective(s), and venue for the ceremony

● activities for the ceremony
● types of rewards
● budget for the ceremony
● committees to be set up and their duties

END OF QUESTION PAPER

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