Distinguished - Completes the table with all five values entered and accurately calculates the optimal order quantity for Supplier A.

Proficient - Completes the table with four values entered and calculates the optimal order quantity for Supplier A. Few inaccuracies are present.

Basic - Completes the table with three values entered and somewhat calculates the optimal order quantity for Supplier A. Some inaccuracies are present.

Below Expectations - Attempts to complete the table and calculate the optimal order quantity for Supplier A; however, many inaccuracies are present.

Non-Performance - The completed table and calculation of the optimal order quantity for Supplier A are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Completes the table with all five values entered and accurately calculates the optimal order quantity for Supplier B.

Completes the table with four values entered and calculates the optimal order quantity for Supplier B. Few inaccuracies are present.

Basic - Completes the table with three values entered and somewhat calculates the optimal order quantity for Supplier B. Some inaccuracies are present.

Below Expectations - Attempts to complete the table and calculate the optimal order quantity for Supplier B; however, many inaccuracies are present.

Non-Performance - The completed table and calculation of the optimal order quantity for Supplier B are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Fully discusses why zero inventory balance is or is not a desirable condition in most businesses and considers at least three benefits.

Proficient - Adequately discusses why zero inventory balance is or is not a desirable condition in most businesses and considers at least three benefits. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Vaguely discusses why zero inventory balance is or is not a desirable condition in most businesses and considers at least two benefits. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Minimally discusses why zero inventory balance is or is not a desirable condition in most businesses and considers at least two or less benefits. Significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The discussion of zero inventory balance is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Calculations are essentially all successful and adequately all inclusive. Calculations are presented clearly and succinctly.

Proficient - Calculations are mostly all successful and adequately comprehensive to solve the problem.

Basic - Attempted calculation either unsuccessfully or represents only a segment of the calculations required to comprehensively solve the problem.

Below Expectations - Attempted calculations both unsuccessfully and is not comprehensive.

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

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.

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.

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 limited 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.

Distinguished - The length of the paper is equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages.

Proficient - The length of the paper is nearly equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages.

Basic - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least three quarters of the required number of correctly formatted pages.

Below Expectations - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least one half of the required number of correctly formatted pages. 

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

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 the 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 an 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.