BUS660.W5A1.07.2014

Description:


Total Possible Score: 8.00

Defines Each Theory

Total: 2.00

Distinguished - Provides a thorough definition of the major motivation and job satisfaction theories.

Proficient - Provides a definition of the major motivation and job satisfaction theories. One or more definitions are slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Provides a limited definition of the major motivation and job satisfaction theories. One or more definitions are underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to provide a definition of the major motivation and job satisfaction theories; however, one or more definitions are significantly underdeveloped. 

Non-Performance - The definition of the major motivation and job satisfaction theories is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Describes a Specific Situation Related to Motivation and Job Satisfaction

Total: 1.00

Distinguished - Provides a thorough description of a specific situation related to motivation and job satisfaction.

Proficient - Provides a description of a specific situation related to motivation and job satisfaction. The description is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Provides a limited description of a specific situation related to motivation and job satisfaction. The description is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to provide a description of a specific situation related to motivation and job satisfaction; however, the description is significantly underdeveloped. 

Non-Performance - The description of a specific situation related to motivation and job satisfaction is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Applies One of the Theories to the Situation

Total: 1.00

Distinguished - Comprehensively applies one of the theories to the situation. The application is supported with relevant examples from scholarly articles.

Proficient - Applies one of the theories to the situation. The application is supported with examples from scholarly articles, but is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Partially applies one of the theories to the situation. The application is somewhat supported with examples from scholarly articles, and is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to apply one of the theories to the situation; however, the application is not supported with examples from scholarly articles and is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The application of one of the theories to the situation is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Discusses the Usefulness of the Theory in Explaining Employee Performance

Total: 1.00

Distinguished - Comprehensively discusses the usefulness of the theory in explaining employee performance. The discussion is supported with relevant examples from scholarly sources.

Proficient - Discusses the usefulness of the theory in explaining employee performance. The discussion is supported with examples from scholarly sources, but is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Partially discusses the usefulness of the theory in explaining employee performance. The discussion is somewhat supported with examples from scholarly sources, and is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to discuss the usefulness of the theory in explaining employee performance; however, the discussion is not supported with examples from scholarly sources and is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The discussion of the usefulness of the theory in explaining employee performance is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Provides Examples of Advantages and Disadvantages of the Theory Explaining Employee Motivation or Job Satisfaction

Total: 1.00

Distinguished - Provides thorough examples of advantages and disadvantages of the theory explaining employee motivation or job satisfaction.

Proficient - Provides examples of advantages and disadvantages of the theory explaining employee motivation or job satisfaction. The examples are slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Provides limited examples of advantages and disadvantages of the theory explaining employee motivation or job satisfaction. The examples are underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to provide examples of advantages and disadvantages of the theory explaining employee motivation or job satisfaction; however, the examples are significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The examples of advantages and disadvantages of the theory explaining employee motivation or job satisfaction is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Critical Thinking: Explanation of Issues

Total: 0.50

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

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

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

Below Expectations - Briefly explains 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: 0.25

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: 0.25

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.


Written Communication: Page Requirement

Total: 0.25

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.


Written Communication: Resource Requirement

Total: 0.25

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.