Distinguished - Accurately develops an MRP using the information in the case including the production of sub-assemblies in lot sizes of 1,000.

Proficient - Develops an MRP using the information in the case including the production of sub-assemblies in lot sizes of 1,000. The calculations include minor inaccuracies, or details are missing.

Basic - Partially develops an MRP using the information in the case including the production of sub-assemblies in lot sizes of 1,000. The calculations include inaccuracies, or details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to develop an MRP using the information in the case including the production of sub-assemblies in lot sizes of 1,000; however, the calculations include major inaccuracies or significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The MRP, using sub-assemblies in lot sizes of 1,000, is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Suggests many feasible ways for improvements over using sub-assemblies in lot sizes of 1,000.

Proficient - Suggests several feasible ways for improvements over using sub-assemblies in lot sizes of 1,000. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Suggests limited ways for improvements over using sub-assemblies in lot sizes of 1,000. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to suggest ways for improvements over using sub-assemblies in lot sizes of 1,000; however, significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The suggestions of ways for improvements over using sub-assemblies in lot sizes of 1,000 are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly analyzes the trade-offs between overtime and inventory costs.

Proficient - Analyzes the trade-offs between overtime and inventory costs. The analysis is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Partially analyzes the trade-offs between overtime and inventory costs. The analysis is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to analyze the trade-offs between overtime and inventory costs; however, the analysis is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The analysis of trade-offs between overtime and inventory costs is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Accurately calculates the new MRP that improves the base MRP.

Proficient - Calculates the new MRP that improves the base MRP. Minor inaccuracies are present.

Basic - Calculates the new MRP that improves the base MRP. Inaccuracies are present.

Below Expectations - Attempts to calculate the new MRP that improves the base MRP; however significant inaccuracies are present.

Non-Performance - The calculation of a new MRP that improves the base MRP is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly compares and contrasts the different types of product processing. Expertly applies concepts and vocabulary from the text and additional scholarly sources.

Proficient - Compares and contrasts the different types of product processing. Sufficiently applies concepts and vocabulary from the text and additional scholarly sources.

Basic - Briefly compares and contrasts the different types of product processing. Minimally applies concepts and vocabulary from the text and additional scholarly sources.

Below Expectations - Attempts to compare and contrast the different types of product processing; however, concepts and vocabulary from the text and additional scholarly sources are not applied.

Non-Performance - The comparisons of the different types of product processing are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively describes ways that management can track job status and product location during production. Utilizes strong, relevant examples to support the description.

Proficient - Describes ways that management can track job status and product location during production. Utilizes relevant examples to support the description.

Basic - Partially describes ways that management can track job status and product location during production. Utilizes limited examples to support the description.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe ways that management can track job status and product location during production example; however, examples are not utilized to support the description.

Non-Performance - The description of ways that management can track job status and product location during production is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Expertly recommends many reasonable and appropriate changes that are beneficial and/or add value to the customer.

Proficient - Recommends several appropriate changes that are beneficial and/or add value to the customer. The recommendations are slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Recommends limited changes that are beneficial and/or add value to the customer. The recommendations are underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to recommend changes that are beneficial and/or add value to the customer; however, the recommendations are significantly underdeveloped.

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

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

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

Basic - The 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 - The 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.

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 - Develops a logical, consistent plan to solve a problem, identifies consequences of the solution, and can clearly communicate the reason for choosing the solution.

Proficient - Carefully chooses among alternatives, and develops a logical, consistent approach to problem solving.

Basic - Takes into account and eliminates less acceptable approaches to problem solving.

Below Expectations - Takes into account a single approach and uses the approach to problem solving.

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

Distinguished - Autonomously synthesizes or draws conclusions by combining examples, facts, or theories from multiple disciplines.

Proficient - Autonomously correlates examples, facts, or theories from multiple disciplines.

Basic - Attempts to correlate examples, facts, or theories from multiple disciplines.

Below Expectations - When prompted, displays inconsistent examples, facts, or theories from multiple disciplines.

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

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.

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 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.

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 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.