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| Recommendations are missing | Recommendations are only partially presented; major segments are lacking description. | Recommendations are presented that show some connection to the data. Recommendations are aligned directly to the organizational goals. | Recommendations for change in the culture demonstrate an alignment to the business objectives of the organization and the changes or issues existing. Recommendations are supported by data. | Recommendations for change in the culture clearly demonstrate an innovative and direct alignment to the business objectives of the organization and the changes or issues existing. Recommendations are supported by both literature and original data. |
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| | Plan is not justified and does not appear to address the needs of the organization; needed actions and strategies required by the leadership of the organization are lacking or not thorough. | Presentation has some rationale and justification, but these are not necessarily or totally convincing; actions and strategies required by the leadership are not comprehensive. | Rationale and justification are thorough; needed actions and strategies required of leadership are fairly comprehensive and adequate for change. | Rationale and justification are convincing and thorough; needed actions and strategies required of leadership are comprehensive and adequate for change. |
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| Paper does not address resistance to change and ideas on how to address this | There is not a clear understanding of a clear direction on how to deal with resistance to change | Some ideas on how to address possible resistance to change are presented | There is acknowledgment of resistance to change and some ideas on how to address it | Paper demonstrates clear understanding of resistance to change and ideas on how to address this, based on literature |
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| | sources are not appropriate (e.g., Wikipedia, About.com). | One appropriate source is used that supports the need and the plan for change. | Two appropriate sources are used that support the need and the plan for change. | At least three appropriate sources are used that support the need and the plan for change. |
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| Paper was not submitted or the file can not be opened | Paper is difficult to understand due to the many mistakes in spelling, grammar, and APA formatting; use of resources is inadequate. | Paper shows some mistakes in communication, APA style, or grammar that make portions of the paper confusing; use of resources is too limited. | Paper demonstrates excellent communication; it has few mistakes in APA formatting, grammar, or spelling, and these do not hinder understanding of the paper; a portion of the required outside resources are used. | Paper demonstrates excellent communication; it adheres to APA style; it has no more than 2–3 mistakes in grammar and mechanics; it shows use of appropriate outside resources. |
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| Overall Score | | | | | |
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| | Does not meet expectations | | | | |
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