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RUBRIC FOR BUS 240 SCM CLUSTERS PAPER

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DEFINITION OF SUPPLY CHAIN CLUSTERS – MAX 40 POINTS

Showed you clearly grasped the meaning of SCM Clusters. This included a full definition of SCM Clusters, their upstream and downstream functions, and at least 4 common characteristics (at least 6 sentences).

Showed you somewhat grasped the meaning of SCM Clusters. This included a partial definition of SCM Clusters, their upstream and downstream functions, and at least 3 common characteristics (at least 4 sentences).

Definition is somewhat vague and unorganized. Only included 2 common characteristics (at least 2 sentences).

Definition is extremely brief or missing altogether (one or no sentences).

ARGUMENT SUPPORTING SCM CLUSTERS TODAY AND IN THE FUTURE – MAX 70 POINTS

Showed you clearly argued for supporting the use of SCM Clusters today and in the future. This included at least 6 benefits for using clusters. Each benefit must be described in two sentences and contain industry/textbook/article concepts and terms (at least 12 sentences).

Showed you partially argued for supporting the use of SCM Clusters today and in the future. This included at least 4 benefits for using clusters. Each benefit must be described in two sentences and contain industry/textbook/article concepts and terms (at least 8 sentences).

Supporting argument is incomplete and only included 2 benefits (at least 4 sentences)

Supporting argument is extremely brief or missing altogether (one or no sentences).

ARGUMENT IN OPPOSITION TO SCM CLUSTERS TODAY AND IN THE FUTURE – MAX 50 POINTS

Showed you clearly argued the opposition for using SCM Clusters today and in the future. This included at least 4 disadvantages/risks for using clusters. Each disadvantage/risk must be described in two sentences and contain industry/textbook/article concepts and terms (at least 8 sentences).

Showed you partially argued the opposition for using SCM Clusters today and in the future. This included at least 3 disadvantages/risks for using clusters. Each disadvantage/risk must be described in two sentences and contain industry/textbook/article concepts and terms (at least 6 sentences).

Opposing argument is incomplete and only included 2 disadvantages/risks (at least 4 sentences)

Opposing argument is extremely brief or missing altogether (one or no sentences).

COMPARE AND CONTRAST SCM CLUSTERS CITED IN THE “AMISH EXPERIENCE” ARTICLE WITH ANOTHER SUPPLY CHAIN CLUSTER OF YOUR CHOOSING - MAX 70 POINTS

Showed you listed and clearly described at least 3 the common attributes between the “Amish Clusters” and your chosen organization’s clusters. Showed you clearly described at least 3 contrasting attributes between these same two entities. Each comparison and contrast must be described in two sentences (at least two paragraphs of 6 sentences each; one paragraph for common attributes and one paragraph for contrasting attributes).

Showed you listed and clearly described at least 2 the common attributes between the “Amish Clusters” and your chosen organization’s clusters. Showed you clearly described at least 2 contrasting attributes between these same two entities. Each comparison and contrast must be described in two sentences (at least 8 sentences total).

C/C structure is incomplete and only included 1 similar and one different attribute (at least 4 sentences).

C/C structure is extremely brief or missing altogether (one or no sentences).

ORGANIZATION, GRAMMAR, SPELLING (OGS) - MAX 10 POINTS

Included all of the following: name, assignment, date, link/hard copy of selected comparison SCM Cluster, identified paper sections, proper use of grammar and correct spelling.

Included all but 1-2 of the OGS requirements.

Included only 2-3 of the OGS

Included 1 or less of the OGS requirements.

TOTAL SCORE OUT OF 240 POINTS

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