Dissertation (DIS 60103/ QSB 4924/ QSB 4914) 

1.0 Acknowledgement

Specially thank to my lecturer, Dr Kam Kenn Jhun and Sr Soon Lam Tatt for assigning and guiding me throughout the Dissertation period. They have given me this opportunity to produce this research and helped me to understand more on the related matter on the topic I chosen (Implementation of Lean Construction in the Construction Industry).

2.0 Module Synopsis

The module intends to introduce academic research and provide some in-depth understanding on Dissertation. The module covers the process and techniques of research, research methodology, data analysis, conclusion as well as recommendation. At the end of the course, we are able to identify the rating on the issues, the finding that we analyse and recommendation to proffered researcher regarding to the research topic taken.

Throughout the process we should be able to seek information from a variety of sources such as secondary or primary sources, open to new ideas and have the capacity for self-directed learning, look for alternative ideas and solutions, present information and express ideas clearly, effectively and confidently and act ethically with integrity and social responsibility.

3.0 Module Teaching Objectives

1. To analyse awareness of the current local and global issues in the construction industry.

2. To explore the approaches to research.

3. To demonstrate a systematic and orderly mind to produce a viable academic research.

4.0 Module Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the module, I able to:

1. To analyse the issues/problems leading to the development of the subject area and objectives of research.

2. Data Analysis.

3. Prepare a viable proposal for an academic research.

5.0 What I have gained from this module:

5.1  Lifelong Learning

This module required me to be more independent and able to extract the information from journals or other relevant sources in order to analysis the result for the purpose of answering the objective. 

5.2 Thinking and Problem Solving Skills

While review back to my Literature Review, I was required to analyse them and think creatively and critically whether or not that this sources or points are relevant to the data analysis in order to meet the result of this research topic. 

5.3 Intrapersonal Skills

No doubt, most of us are struggling with this interesting yet challenging module. I have made some self-reflection during the hard time in dealing with the individual assignment. Hence, time management is also very important to manage our time in dealing with the entire task given and complete with the specific time given.

In conclusion, a quality dissertation cannot be a good one without expert advice from the supervisor. Besides that, time management is crucial in order to complete a quality product when handling task compilation.