BUS696.W4A1.09.2011

Description:


Total Possible Score: 5.00

Three Horizons to Address

Total: 1.00

Distinguished - Clearly and thoroughly defines at least three horizons the entrepreneur must address.

Proficient - Sufficiently defines three horizons the entrepreneur must address. 

Basic - Defines three horizons the entrepreneur must address.  At least one of the definitions is somewhat vague.

Below Expectations - Defines at least two horizons the entrepreneur must address.  The definitions may be substantially vague.

Non-Performance - The definitions of three horizons the entrepreneur must address are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.


Needed Resources

Total: 1.00

Distinguished - Comprehensively describes the resources needed for each of the identified horizons. The descriptions of each are organized and contain exceptional details.

Proficient - Describes the resources needed for each of the identified horizons.  The descriptions of each are organized, but the description is missing some minor details.

Basic - Describes resources needed for each of the identified horizons.  The description is missing some relevant details.  The relationship between some of the resources and the stated horizons may be unclear, and/or few relevant resources are included. 

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe resources needed for each of the identified horizons,  but the description is vague and unclear. The relationship between many of the resources and the stated horizons is not clear.  Several resources may not be included. 

Non-Performance - The descriptions of the resources needed for each of the horizons are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.


Transitions Between Horizons

Total: 1.00

Distinguished - Thoroughly explains how transitions are made from one horizon to another and expertly applies course concepts, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding.

Proficient - Explains how transitions are made from one horizon to another and applies course concepts, demonstrating a sufficient understanding.  Some minor details of the transitions are missing. 

Basic - Briefly explains how transitions are made from one horizon to another, but specific course concepts are not clearly applied.  Details of the transitions are missing. 

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain how transitions are made from one horizon to another, but fails to show an adequate understanding of the course concepts.  Many significant details of the transitions are missing.

Non-Performance - The explanation of how transitions are made from one horizon to another is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Addressing Growth Horizons

Total: 1.00

Distinguished - Thoroughly discusses how to address growth horizons in a new venture.  Each component of the discussion is clearly described and factually supported by research.

Proficient - Discusses how to address growth horizons in a new venture. Each component of the discussion is described, but not thoroughly examined.   

Basic - Briefly discusses how to address growth horizons in a new venture.  Some components of the discussion are based on personal opinion and may not be supported by research.  

Below Expectations - Attempts to discuss how to how to address growth horizons in a new venture, but most of the discussion is based on personal opinion, not clearly described, and/or not supported by research.

Non-Performance - The discussion of how to address growth horizons in a new venture is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Creative Thinking: Solving Problems

Total: 0.25

Distinguished - Develops a logical, consistent plan to solve a problem,  identifies consequences of the solution, and clearly communicates the reason for choosing the solution.

Proficient - Carefully chooses among alternatives, and develops a logical, consistent approach to problem solving.

Basic - Takes into account and eliminates less acceptable approaches to problem solving.

Below Expectations - Takes into account a single approach and uses the approach to problem solving.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions. 


Critical Thinking: Explanation of Issues

Total: 0.25

Distinguished - Clearly and comprehensively explains in detail the issue to be considered, delivering all relevant information necessary for full understanding.

Proficient - Clearly explains in detail the issue to be considered, delivering enough relevant information for an adequate understanding.

Basic - Briefly recognizes the issue to be considered, delivering minimal information for a basic understanding.

Below Expectations - Briefly recognizes the issue to be considered, but may not deliver additional information necessary for a basic understanding.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics

Total: 0.14

Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors, and is very easy to understand. 

Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors, and is mostly easy to understand.

Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors, which may slightly distract the reader.

Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors, which distract the reader.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


APA Formatting

Total: 0.12

Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title and reference page.

Proficient - Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors.  

Basic - Exhibits basic knowledge of APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA requirements. 

Below Expectations - Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as APA. 

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions. 


Page Requirement

Total: 0.12

Distinguished - The paper meets the specific page requirement stipulated in the assignment description.

Proficient - The paper closely meets the page requirement stipulated in the assignment description.

Basic - The paper meets over half of the page requirement.

Below Expectations - A fraction of the page requirement is completed.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions. 


Resource Requirement

Total: 0.12

Distinguished - Provides ample resources and uses the correct number of sources from the specified search agents. 

Proficient - Provides the approximate number of sources, while using some of the correct search agents specified in the assignment instructions.

Basic - Provides over half of the sources required in the assignment instructions. 

Below Expectations - Provides inadequate number of resources and does not include sources from specified search agents.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.