Incorporation of Management Theory Into Practice

Benchmark - Incorporation of Management Theory Into Practice - Rubric Total 55 points

Criterion 1. 1: Unsatisfactory 2. 2: Less Than

Satisfactory 3. 3: Satisfactory 4. 4: Good 5. 5: Excellent

Major Historical Shifts in

Leadership

Major Historical Shifts in

Leadership

0 points

A discussion of the major

historical shifts in leadership

that have led to the creation

of the human resources

position is not present.

5.01 points

A discussion of the major

historical shifts in leadership

that have led to the creation

of the human resources

position is present, but it

lacks detail or is incomplete.

5.78 points

A discussion of the major

historical shifts in leadership

that have led to the creation

of the human resources

position is present.

6.55 points

A discussion of the major

historical shifts in leadership

that have led to the creation

of the human resources

position is well developed.

7.7 points

A discussion of the major

historical shifts in leadership

that have led to the creation

of the human resources

position is thorough.

Leadership Theories and

Concepts

Leadership Theories and

Concepts

0 points

A discussion of various

leadership theories and

concepts that led to the

evolution of the human

resources position is not

present.

5.01 points

A discussion of various

leadership theories and

concepts that led to the

evolution of the human

resources position is present,

but it lacks detail or is

incomplete.

5.78 points

A discussion of various

leadership theories and

concepts that led to the

evolution of the human

resources position is present.

6.55 points

A discussion of various

leadership theories and

concepts that led to the

evolution of the human

resources position is well

developed.

7.7 points

A discussion of various

leadership theories and

concepts that led to the

evolution of the human

resources position is

thorough.

Influence of Theory on the

Duties and Organization of

the Human Resources

Position

Influence of Theory on the

Duties and Organization of

the Human Resources

Position

0 points

A description of how at least

one theory influences the

duties and organization of

the human resources

position is not present.

5.01 points

A description of how at least

one theory influences the

duties and organization of

the human resources

position is present, but it

lacks detail or is incomplete.

5.78 points

A description of how at least

one theory influences the

duties and organization of

the human resources

position is present.

6.55 points

A description of how at least

one theory influences the

duties and organization of

the human resources

position is well developed.

7.7 points

A description of how at least

one theory influences the

duties and organization of

the human resources

position is thorough.

Three Departments or

Teams and Leadership

Style

Three Departments or Teams

and Leadership Style

0 points

Three departments or teams

in the health care setting and

an explanation of the

leadership type that best

serves the departments or

teams most frequently are

not present.

5.01 points

Three departments or teams

in the health care setting and

an explanation of the

leadership type that best

serves the departments or

teams most frequently are

present, but lack detail or are

incomplete.

5.78 points

Three departments or teams

in the health care setting and

an explanation of the

leadership type that best

serves the departments or

teams most frequently are

present.

6.55 points

Three departments or teams

in the health care setting and

an explanation of the

leadership type that best

serves the departments or

teams most frequently are

well developed.

7.7 points

Three departments or teams

in the health care setting and

an explanation of the

leadership type that best

serves the departments or

teams most frequently are

thorough.

Organizational

Management Principles for

a Health Care Setting (B)

Organizational Management

Principles for a Health Care

Setting (C1.2)

0 points

A description of

organizational management

principles that should be

incorporated within the

selected setting and a

justification for these

principles with specific

supporting examples are

present.

5.01 points

A description of

organizational management

principles that should be

incorporated within the

selected setting and a

justification for these

principles with specific

supporting examples are

present, but lack detail or are

incomplete.

5.78 points

A description of

organizational management

principles that should be

incorporated within the

selected setting and a

justification for these

principles with specific

supporting examples are

present.

6.55 points

A description of

organizational management

principles that should be

incorporated within the

selected setting and a

justification for these

principles with specific

supporting examples are well

developed.

7.7 points

A description of

organizational management

principles that should be

incorporated within the

selected setting and a

justification for these

principles with specific

supporting examples are

thorough.

Thesis Development and

Purpose

Thesis Development and

Purpose

0 points

Paper lacks any discernible

overall purpose or organizing

claim.

2.5 points

Thesis is insufficiently

developed or vague. Purpose

is not clear.

2.89 points

Thesis is apparent and

appropriate to purpose.

3.27 points

Thesis is clear and forecasts

the development of the

paper. Thesis is descriptive

and reflective of the

arguments and appropriate

to the purpose.

3.85 points

Thesis is comprehensive and

contains the essence of the

paper. Thesis statement

makes the purpose of the

paper clear.

Argument Logic and

Construction

Argument Logic and

Construction

0 points

Statement of purpose is not

justified by the conclusion.

The conclusion does not

support the claim made.

2.86 points

Sufficient justification of

claims is lacking. Argument

lacks consistent unity. There

are obvious flaws in the logic.

3.3 points

Argument is orderly, but may

have a few inconsistencies.

The argument presents

minimal justification of

claims. Argument logically,

3.74 points

Argument shows logical

progression. Techniques of

argumentation are evident.

There is a smooth

progression of claims from

4.4 points

Clear and convincing

argument presents a

persuasive claim in a

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Criterion 1. 1: Unsatisfactory 2. 2: Less Than

Satisfactory 3. 3: Satisfactory 4. 4: Good 5. 5: Excellent

Argument is incoherent and

uses noncredible sources.

Some sources have

questionable credibility.

but not thoroughly, supports

the purpose. Sources used

are credible. Introduction

and conclusion bracket the

thesis.

introduction to conclusion.

Most sources are

authoritative.

manner. All sources are

authoritative.

Mechanics of Writing

(includes spelling,

punctuation, grammar,

language use)

Mechanics of Writing

(includes spelling,

punctuation, grammar,

language use)

0 points

Surface errors are pervasive

enough that they impede

communication of meaning.

Inappropriate word choice or

sentence construction is

used.

1.79 points

Frequent and repetitive

mechanical errors distract

the reader. Inconsistencies in

language choice (register) or

word choice are present.

Sentence structure is correct

but not varied.

2.06 points

Some mechanical errors or

typos are present, but they

are not overly distracting to

the reader. Correct and

varied sentence structure

and audience-appropriate

language are employed.

2.34 points

Prose is largely free of

mechanical errors, although

a few may be present. The

writer uses a variety of

effective sentence structures

and figures of speech.

2.75 points

Writer is clearly in command

of standard, written,

academic English.

Paper Format (use of

appropriate style for the

major and assignment)

Paper Format (use of

appropriate style for the

major and assignment)

0 points

Template is not used

appropriately, or

documentation format is

rarely followed correctly.

1.79 points

Appropriate template is

used, but some elements are

missing or mistaken. A lack

of control with formatting is

apparent.

2.06 points

Appropriate template is

used. Formatting is correct,

although some minor errors

may be present.

2.34 points

Appropriate template is fully

used. There are virtually no

errors in formatting style.

2.75 points

All format elements are

correct.

Documentation of Sources

Documentation of Sources

(citations, footnotes,

references, bibliography, etc.,

as appropriate to assignment

and style)

0 points

Sources are not documented.

1.79 points

Documentation of sources is

inconsistent or incorrect, as

appropriate to assignment

and style, with numerous

formatting errors.

2.06 points

Sources are documented, as

appropriate to assignment

and style, although some

formatting errors may be

present.

2.34 points

Sources are documented, as

appropriate to assignment

and style, and format is

mostly correct.

2.75 points

Sources are completely and

correctly documented, as

appropriate to assignment

and style, and format is free

of error.

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