BUS 119 week 5 assignment (DO NOT CHANGE THE BID)

Now is the time when most of you are working on your final papers for your BUS 119 course. I wanted to encourage you, acknowledge that this is a challenging assignment, and I wanted to give you a little help. 1) As you determine what kind of leader you're recruiting for in this paper, consider the parameters set down in the assignment -- justify the qualities you are seeking with a rationale that points back to the specific needs of the organization. If you say you are looking for a task-oriented leader, tell me what it is about the organization that requires this kind of leader. The announcement I posted last week covers this in depth. 2) Don't be afraid to get creative. Add more parameters -- is this a company that's had problems with community relations in the past? Has there been a major scandal to deal with in the past five years? Has a new competitor entered the marketplace? The more you can describe your company, the more you will be able to target the kind of leader you will need. The more creative you are, the higher your critical thinking score will probably be. Again, I know I've already said this, but I think it bears repeating. 3. If you need help creating citations for the sources on your reference page, or for in-text citations, you might try an automatic citation generator like www.citationmachine.net (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. Just know that in order to get a correct citation on a site like this, the information you put into the generator must be correct. 4) For help with other aspects of APA style, you can go to the Library and Writing Center on the left side of your course home page. There's all kinds of other writing help there, as well. 5) For more help with writing, go the the Course Resources link on the left side of your course home page, where you'll find Writing Reviser and turnitin. I've mentioned these resources to you once before, but now may be the critical time when you need it.  6) Here's a sample paper (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. that uses APA formatting.  7) Be sure to review the grading rubric. It will help you cover all the points that will be scored on your paper.  https://ashford.waypointoutcomes.com/assessment/4681/preview (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.  The BEST of luck, everyone; I can't wait to read your papers. Have fun with this and write something that will make me laugh or cry or care!

Description:

Total Possible Score: 35.00

Explains What Being a Leader is and What Traits are Needed to Be an Effective Leader

Total: 4.00

Distinguished - Thoroughly explains what being a leader is and what traits are needed to be an effective leader.

Proficient - Explains what being a leader is and what traits are needed to be an effective leader. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Partially explains what being a leader is and what traits are needed to be an effective leader. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain what being a leader is and what traits are needed to be an effective leader; however, significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The explanation of what being a leader is and what traits are needed to be an effective leader is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Describes the Type of Leadership Style and Skills Needed for the Position

Total: 3.00

Distinguished - Comprehensively describes the type of leadership style and skills needed for the position. 

Proficient - Describes the type of leadership style and skills needed for the position. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Partially describes the type of leadership style and skills needed for the position. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe the type of leadership style and skills needed for the position; however, significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The description of the type of leadership style and skills needed for the position is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Analyzes the Importance of Attending to Tasks and Relationships

Total: 4.00

Distinguished - Thoroughly analyzes the importance of attending to tasks and relationships.

Proficient - Analyzes the importance of attending to tasks and relationships. The analysis is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Partially analyzes the importance of attending to tasks and relationships. The analysis is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to analyze the importance of attending to tasks and relationships; however, the analysis is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The analysis of the importance of attending to tasks and relationships is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Explains the Importance of a Leader Following and Communicating a Vision, and Setting the Tone

Total: 4.00

Distinguished - Comprehensively explains the importance of a leader following and communicating a vision, and setting the tone.

Proficient - Explains the importance of a leader following and communicating a vision, and setting the tone. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Partially explains the importance of a leader following and communicating a vision, and setting the tone. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain the importance of a leader following and communicating a vision, and setting the tone; however, significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The explanation of the importance of a leader following and communicating a vision, and setting the tone is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Examines the Necessity for a Leader to Have Good Out-Group Member Skills, as Well as the Ability to Handle Conflict and Overcome Obstacles

Total: 3.00

Distinguished - Thoroughly examines the necessity for a leader to have good out-group member skills, as well as the ability to handle conflict and overcome obstacles.

Proficient - Examines the necessity for a leader to have good out-group member skills, as well as the ability to handle conflict and overcome obstacles. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Partially examines the necessity for a leader to have good out-group member skills, as well as the ability to handle conflict and overcome obstacles. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to examine the necessity for a leader to have good out-group member skills, as well as the ability to handle conflict and overcome obstacles; however, significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The examination of the necessity for a leader to have good out-group member skills, as well as the ability to handle conflict and overcome obstacles is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Justifies the Needed Ethical Leadership Traits for This Position

Total: 3.00

Distinguished - Thoroughly justifies the needed ethical leadership traits for this position.

Proficient - Justifies the needed ethical leadership traits for this position. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Partially justifies the needed ethical leadership traits for this position. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to justify the needed ethical leadership traits for this position; however, significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The justification of the needed ethical leadership traits for this position is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Critical Thinking: Explanation of Issues

Total: 2.00

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: 2.00

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: 4.00

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: 2.00

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 limited 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: 2.00

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: Resource Requirement

Total: 2.00

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 the 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 an 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.