1.1.8 Part 2: Assignment 3.2 (Graduate Attribute 11- Group Assignment) 1.1.9 Purpose The purpose of this assignment is to assess Graduate Attribute 11: Engineering Management. (E-02-PN Qualification Standard for Diploma in Engineering NQF Level 6 20.pdf (ecsa.co.za)) 1.1.10 Learning Outcome The learner should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision-making. Range Statement: Basic techniques from economics, business management; project management applied to one's own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments. 1.1.11 Background Due to the global pandemic, a number of manufacturing organizations in South Africa have been facing problems related to low-out or productivity, leading to customer's dissatisfaction and loss of market shares due customers' demands not being met, including poor quality of supplied good/products. As Junior Industrial Engineers working in a team, identify and discuss from an Industrial Engineering point of view, what are the possible problems causing the low productivity and also possible techniques/solutions including recommendations for this Industries. EBILE3A_Assignment (GA7&11) Guide_IE_2022-1 Page 6 of 10 1.1.12 Instructions a) The class will be divided into teams of 3 students each. The lecturer will facilitate and manage this. b) Identify and discuss the problems as an industrial engineering team. c) Using the identified problems to develop a relevant team structure that will ensure a high level of productivity among the workers. Ensure there are flow charts and diagrams to show improvements were necessary. d) Use possible IE calculations to show strategies to improve productivity. e) As a member of the team of industrial engineers, discuss the type of teams you would suggest as effective in addressing these issues. What would be each group member's personal role in such a team? Ensure you substantiate your choice of the type of team(s) with adequate reasons. f) Discuss the strengths and weaknesses that your current industrial engineering team will pose or have in tackling the issue and include a checklist of skills required. g) If top management accepts your recommendations, how might your Industrial engineering team deal with resistance to change from the low-level workers?'