BUS434.W5A1.01.2016

Description:


Total Possible Score: 20.00

Organization: Introduction, Thesis Statement, and Conclusion

Total: 2.00

Distinguished - Paper is logically organized with a well-written introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion.

Proficient - Paper is logically organized with an introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion. One of these requires improvement.

Basic - Paper is organized with an introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion. One or more of the introduction, thesis statement, and/or conclusion require improvement.

Below Expectations - Paper is loosely organized with an introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion. The introduction, thesis statement, and/or conclusion require much improvement.

Non-Performance - The introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.


Describes How an Effective Compensation and Benefit System Contributes to Organizational Effectiveness

Total: 5.00

Distinguished - Provides a thorough description of how an effective compensation and benefit system contributes to organizational effectiveness. 

Proficient - Provides a description of how an effective compensation and benefit system contributes to organizational effectiveness. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Provides a limited description of how an effective compensation and benefit system contributes to organizational effectiveness. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to provide a description of how an effective compensation and benefit system contributes to organizational effectiveness; however, significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The description of how an effective compensation and benefit system contributes to organizational effectiveness is either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.


Explains the Components of a Revised Compensation and Benefit System for a Large Scale Organization. Explanation Includes a Recommendation for Each Component

Total: 5.00

Distinguished - Thoroughly explains the components of a compensation and benefit system for a large scale organization. Includes a comprehensive recommendation for each component with course concepts and scholarly research.

Proficient - Explains the components of a compensation and benefit system for a large scale organization. Includes the recommendation for each component with course concepts and scholarly research. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Partially explains the components of a compensation and benefit system for a large scale organization. Includes a limited recommendation for each component and is not supported by course concepts and scholarly research. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain the components of a compensation and benefit system for a large scale organization and include a recommendation for each component; however, is not supported with course concepts and scholarly research and significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The explanation and recommendation for each component are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.


Provides an Argument to the Already Skeptical Top Managers of This Organization to Increase Their Compensation and Benefit Expenses

Total: 5.00

Distinguished - Provides a clear and convincing argument to the managers of this organization to increase their compensation and benefit expenses.

Proficient - Provides a convincing argument to the managers of this organization to increase their compensation and benefit expenses. The argument is slightly unclear.

Basic - Provides an argument to the managers of this organization to increase their compensation and benefit expenses. The argument is unclear and somewhat unconvincing.

Below Expectations - Provides an argument to the managers of this organization to increase their compensation and benefit expenses. The argument is severely unclear and unconvincing.

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


Critical Thinking: Explanation of Issues

Total: 0.50

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: Content Development

Total: 0.50

Distinguished - Uses appropriate, pertinent, and persuasive content to discover and develop sophisticated ideas within the context of the discipline, shaping the work as a whole.

Proficient - Uses appropriate and pertinent content to discover ideas within the context of the discipline, shaping the work as a whole.

Basic - Uses appropriate and pertinent content, but does not apply it toward discovering or developing ideas. Overall, content assists in shaping the written work.

Below Expectations - Uses content, though it may be unrelated or inappropriate to the topic. Content does not contribute toward the development of the written work, and may distract the reader from its purpose.

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


Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics

Total: 0.50

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: 0.50

Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, 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: 0.50

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 stipulated in the assignment description.

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.


Source Requirement

Total: 0.50

Distinguished - Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Proficient - Uses required number of scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Basic - Uses less than the required number of sources to support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are used within the body of the assignment. Citations may not be formatted correctly.

Below Expectations - Uses inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted correctly.

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