MGT497.Week4.Assignment1

Description:


Total Possible Score: 5.00

Assess the value analysis and costs in acquiring new technology or the company buying a smaller firm. Includes the information phase, speculation phase, evaluation and analysis phase, and implementation phase.

Total: 3.00

Distinguished - Exceptionally clear and focused assessment of a value analysis from the perspective of an organization that acquires new technology by buying a smaller firm.  Value analysis thoroughly evaluates: Information phase, speculation phase, evaluation & analysis phase, and implementation phase.

Proficient - Clear and focused assessment of  a value analysisfrom the perspective of an orgnazation that acquires new technology by buying a smaller firm. Value analysis sufficiently evaluates  :  Information phase, speculation phase, evaluation & analysis phase, and implementation phase.

Basic - Somewhat clear and focused assessment of a value analysis from the perspective of an organization that acquires new technology by buying a smaller firm. Value analysis insufficiently evaluates:  Information phase, speculation phase, evaluation & analysis phase, and implementation phase.

Below Expectations - The assessment lacks clarity and focus  ofthe  value analysis from the perspective of an organization that acquires new technology by buying a smaller firm. Value analysis does not evaluate:  Information phase, speculation phase, evaluation & analysis phase, and implementation phase.

Non-Performance - The assessment of the value analysis is either non-existent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Context of and Purpose for Writing

Total: 0.34

Distinguished - Demonstrates methodical  application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is evident and easy to understand. 

Proficient - Demonstrates sufficient application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is, for the most part, clear and easy to understand. 

Basic - Demonstrates a basic understanding  of organization and presentation of content in written work. The purpose of the writing is somewhat evident, but may not be integrated throughout the written work.

Below Expectations - Organization and presentation of content is extremely limited. The purpose of the writing is unclear.

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


Control of Syntax and Mechanics

Total: 0.33

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 or syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors, which distract the reader.

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


Explanation of Issues

Total: 0.33

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

Proficient - Clearly explains in details 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 non-existent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


APA Formatting

Total: 0.34

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.  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 non-existent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


Page Requirement

Total: 0.33

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

Proficient - The paper closely meets the page requirements predetermined 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 non-existent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


Resource Requirement

Total: 0.33

Distinguished - Provides ample resources and uses the correct amount of sources from the specified search agent. 

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 - Barely provides adequate resources and unable to include sources from specified search agent.

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