BUS650.W3A1.09.2013

Description:


Total Possible Score: 7.00

Describes George’s Working Capital Practices and Methods of Capital Budgeting Analysis Techniques

Total: 1.00

Distinguished - Comprehensively describes George’s working capital practices and methods of capital budgeting analysis techniques.

Proficient - Describes George’s working capital practices and methods of capital budgeting analysis techniques. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Partially describes George’s working capital practices and methods of capital budgeting analysis techniques. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Minimally describes George’s working capital practices and methods of capital budgeting analysis techniques. Significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The description of George’s working capital practices and methods of capital budgeting analysis techniques is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Analyzes the Potential Pitfalls in George’s Capital Budgeting Practices

Total: 2.00

Distinguished - Comprehensively analyzes the potential pitfalls in George’s capital budgeting practices in which he should be aware.

Proficient - Analyzes the potential pitfalls in George’s capital budgeting practices in which he should be aware. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Partially analyzes the potential pitfalls in George’s capital budgeting practices in which he should be aware. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Minimally analyzes the potential pitfalls in George’s capital budgeting practices in which he should be aware. Significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The analysis of the potential pitfalls in George’s capital budgeting practices is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Develops a Simple Statement of Cash Flow for George’s Trains

Total: 3.00

Distinguished - Fully develops a complete simple statement of cash flow for George’s Trains using information from the video. Presents at least three valid recommendations for improvement.

Proficient - Develops a simple statement of cash flow for George’s Trains using information from the video. Presents at least three recommendations for improvement. Minor details are missing from the recommendations or there are few inaccuracies in the statement of cash flow.

Basic - Partially develops a simple statement of cash flow for George’s Trains using information from the video. Somewhat presents at least three recommendations for improvement. Relevant details are missing from the recommendations or there are several inaccuracies in the statement of cash flow.

Below Expectations - Attempts to develop a simple statement of cash flow for George’s Trains using information from the video and recommend at least three areas of improvement; however, the recommendations for improvement are missing significant details and/or there are many inaccuracies in the statement of cash flow.

Non-Performance - The simple statement of cash flow for George’s Trains and valid recommendations for improvement are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.


Critical Thinking: Explanation of Issues

Total: 0.15

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.


Written Communication: Content Development

Total: 0.15

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: 0.17

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: 0.17

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: 0.18

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: Source Requirement

Total: 0.18

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.