MGT425.W5A1.04.2013

Description:


Total Possible Score: 30.00

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 a Hypothetical Organization and the Change Associated with that Organization

Total: 4.00

Distinguished - Thoroughly describes a current or past workplace as the hypothetical organization and one of the five possible scenarios as it relates to that organization.

Proficient - Describes a current or past workplace as the hypothetical organization and one of the five possible scenarios as it relates to that organization.  Minor details are missing.

Basic - Somewhat describes a current or past workplace as the hypothetical organization and one of the five possible scenarios as it relates to that organization. Several details are missing.

Below Expectations - Minimally describes a current or past workplace as the hypothetical organization and one of the five possible scenarios as it relates to that organization. Many details are missing.

Non-Performance - The descriptions of a current or past workplace and the selected scenario are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.


Describes How to Plan the Proposed Change and Investigates the Strong and Weak Connections

Total: 6.00

Distinguished - Thoroughly describes how to plan the proposed change and comprehensively investigates the strength of each connection and the possible causes of weak connections.

Proficient - Describes how to plan the proposed change and investigates the strength of each connection and the possible causes of weak connections. Some minor details are missing.

Basic - Somewhat describes how to plan the proposed change. Investigates the strength of some connections and the possible causes of few weak connections. Several details are missing.

Below Expectations - Minimally describes how to plan the proposed change and briefly mentions the strength of connections and the possible causes of weak connections. Many details are missing.

Non-Performance - The description of the proposed change plan and the investigation of the strength of each connection and possible causes of low connections are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.


Identifies Solutions and Explains How to Generate Employee Buy-in and Support

Total: 6.00

Distinguished - Accurately identifies solutions for the proposed change and comprehensively explains how to generate employee buy-in and support of the change. The explanation is fully supported with relevant scholarly sources.

Proficient - Identifies solutions for the proposed change and explains how to generate employee buy-in and support of the change. The explanation is supported with scholarly sources. Some minor details are missing.

Basic - Somewhat identifies solutions for the proposed change and briefly explains how to generate employee buy-in and support of the change. The explanation is mostly supported with scholarly sources. Several details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to identify solutions for the proposed change and explain how to generate employee buy-in and support of the change; however, the explanation is not supported with scholarly sources. Many details are missing.

Non-Performance - The identification of solutions and the explanation of how to generate employee buy-in and support are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.


Explains the Results Measurement Process and Includes an Employee Feedback Component

Total: 6.00

Distinguished - Provides a thorough explanation of the results measurement process.  The explanation includes the use of an employee feedback component.

Proficient - Provides an explanation of the results measurement process.  The explanation includes the use of an employee feedback component. The explanation is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Provides a limited explanation of the results measurement process.  The explanation does not appropriately include the use of an employee feedback component. The explanation is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to provide an explanation of the results measurement process; however, the explanation may not include the use of an effective employee feedback component. The explanation is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The explanation of the result measurement process is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Critical Thinking: Explanation of Issues

Total: 1.00

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


Integrative Learning: Connections to Experience

Total: 1.00

Distinguished - Creates meaningful correlations among experiences outside of the classroom to deepen understanding of field of study and to broaden own viewpoints.

Proficient - Compares life experiences and academic knowledge to distinguish differences and similarities while acknowledging perspectives other than own.

Basic - Recognizes correlation between life experiences, academic texts, and ideas perceived as similar and related to own interests.

Below Expectations - Briefly comments about connections between life experiences and academic texts.

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


Written Communication: Content Development

Total: 1.00

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: 0.75

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.


Written Communication: APA Formatting

Total: 0.75

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.


Written Communication: Page Requirement

Total: 0.75

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.


Written Communication: Resource Requirement

Total: 0.75

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.