Business management #2
Criteria
Equivalent to an A
Equivalent to a B
Equivalent to a C
Equivalent to a D
Equivalent to an F
Introduction
3 points
Writes an introduction that captures the reader's attention, gives context to the paper, and builds to the thesis (in the last sentence of the introduction) that defines all of the main points to be discussed in the paper.
(2.7 - 3)
2.55 points
Writes an introduction that provides a general context to the paper, has a thesis statement and somewhat discusses main topics but is vague or does not cover all main topics.
(2.4 - 2.6)
2.25 points
Writes an introduction that provides context to the paper and presents main topics covered in the paper but this information is not presented in a thesis statement but throughout the first paragraph.
(2.1 - 2.3)
1.95 points
Attempts to write an introduction but has little to no context to the paper; the thesis is missing main points or no thesis statement provided.
(1.8 - 2.0)
0 points
No attempt to write an introduction.
(0)
/ 3
Identification of key elements of Organizational Culture
9 points
Correctly identifies 7 key elements of organizational culture using course materials to make connection to the video facts.
(8.1 - 9)
7.65 points
Correctly identifies 6 key elements of organizational culture using course materials to make connection to the video facts.
(7.2 - 8)
6.75 points
Correctly identifies 5 key elements of organizational culture using course materials to make connection to the video facts.
(6.4 - 7.1)
5.85 points
Correctly identifies 1- 4 key elements of organizational culture using course materials to make connection to the video facts.
(5.6 - 6.3)
0 points
Little to no attempt to identify key elements of organizational culture.
(0 - 5.5)
/ 9
Describe what ZenDesk’s organizational culture looks like. Present examples for each key factor. Use what you see in the video and the course material to support your description of ZenDesk’s organizational culture.
20 points
Thoroughly and correctly describes what ZenDesk's organizational culture looks like. Presents at least one strong examples for each key element. Uses only what is in video and the course materials to support the descriptions of ZenDesk's organizational culture.
(18 - 20)
17 points
Describes what ZenDesk's organizational culture looks like. Presents at least one example for each key element. Uses only what is in video and the course materials to support the descriptions of ZenDesk's organizational culture; some development needed.
(16 - 17.9)
15 points
Describes what ZenDesk's organizational culture looks like. Presents at least one example for each key element. Uses only what is in video and the course materials to support the descriptions of ZenDesk's organizational culture; significant development needed.
(14 - 15.9)
13 points
Attempts to describes what ZenDesk's organizational culture looks like through the use of examples but examples are incorrect, missing or needs more description to see connection; does not use both the video and the course materials to support the descriptions of ZenDesk's organizational culture; needs major development.
(12 - 13.9)
0 points
Little to no attempt to describe ZenDesk's organizational culture.
(0 - 11. 9)
/ 20
Discuss how ZenDesk uses its corporate culture to create a competitive advantage
20 points
Thoroughly and correctly discusses how ZenDesk uses its corporate culture to create a competitive advantage using the course materials and information from the video.
(18 - 20)
17 points
Discusses how ZenDesk uses its corporate culture to create a competitive advantage using the course materials and information from the video; some development is needed.
(16 - 17.9)
15 points
Discusses how ZenDesk uses its corporate culture to create a competitive advantage using the course materials and information from the video; significant development is needed.
(14 - 15.9)
13 points
Attempts to discuss how ZenDesk uses its corporate culture to create a competitive advantage using the course materials and information from the video; major development is needed
(12 - 13.9)
0 points
Little to no attempt to discuss how ZenDesk uses its corporate culture to create a competitive advantage.
(0 - 11. 9)
/ 20
Identify and discuss ZenDesk’s organizational structure from what you see in the video and use the course materials to support your description of the structure. Make sure to use examples from the video. Do not use external source materials.
20 points
Thoroughly and correctly identifies and discusses organizational structure using video facts , the course materials and providing excellent examples to support reasoning.
(18 - 20)
17 points
Correctly identifies and discusses organizational structure using video facts, course materials and examples to support reasoning; needs some development.
(16 - 17.9)
15 points
Attempts to identify and discuss organizational structure using video facts, course materials and examples to support reasoning; significant development is needed.
(14 - 15.9)
13 points
Incorrectly identifies and discusses organizational structure from the video; uses minimal or little course materials; major development needed.
(12 - 13.9)
0 points
Little to no attempt to identify and discuss organizational structure.
(0 - 11. 9)
/ 20
Conclusion
3 points
In a clear and concise manner, comprehensively concludes the paper by restating/ summarizing the main topics covered in the paper and reflect on the importance of the arguments made.
(2.7 - 3)
2.55 points
In a clear manner concludes the paper by restating/ summarizing the main points; some development is needed.
(2.4 - 2.6)
2.25 points
Concludes the paper by somewhat restating/ summarizing the argument. Attempts to bring in some explanation or general idea of the main points of the paper but needs significant development.
(2.1 - 2.3)
1.95 points
Presents a conclusion but may be irrelevant to the main topics of the paper OR does not discuss the main topics of the paper.
(1.8 - 2)
0 points
Fails to present restatement/ summarization of argument.
(0 - 1.7)
/ 3
Attention to Instructions
10 points
The paper contains all major assignment tasks. The paper also includes completion of all required elements (Word or rtf file, third person writing, paraphrasing, no more than four consecutive words from source, no contractions, page/paragraph numbers/Chapter Titles).
(9 - 10)
8.5 points
The paper contains all major assignment tasks. The paper missed one minor element (Word or rtf file, third person writing, paraphrasing, no more than four consecutive words from source, no contractions, page/paragraph/numbers/Chapter Titles). (8 - 8.9)
7.5 points
One major assignment tasks or two minor elements of the assignment missed. .
(7 - 7.9)
6.5 points
Two major assignment tasks missed or 3 minor aspects of the assignments.
(6 - 6.9)
0 points
Three or more major assignment tasks missed OR four or more minor elements missed.
(0 - 5.9)
/ 10
Writing Mechanics
10 points
Strictly adheres to standard usage rules of written English using paragraphs and sentence rather than bullets, including but not limited to capitalization, punctuation, run-on sentences, missing or extra words, stylistic errors, spelling and grammatical errors. No jargon used. No writing errors noted.
(9 - 10)
8.5 points
Excellently adheres to standard usage of mechanics: conventions of written English, including capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. One - three errors noted.
(8 - 8.9)
7.5 points
Satisfactorily adheres to standard usage rules of mechanics: conventions of English, including capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. Four to seven errors noted.
(7 - 7.9)
6.5 points
Minimally adheres to standard usage rules of mechanics: conventions of written English, including capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. More than 7 errors found.
(6 - 6.9)
0 points
Does not adhere to standard usage rules of mechanics: conventions of written English largely incomprehensible, or errors are too plentiful to count.
(0 - 5.9)
/ 10
APA Style (6th ed.)
5 points
No APA style or usage errors; Proper citation of source material is used throughout paper; Reference titles follow APA with only the first word, the first word after a colon and proper nouns capitalized.
(4.5 - 5)
4.25 points
Uses in-text citations and reference list but 1 - 2 APA style errors noted or fails to use APA citations when appropriate 1-2 times.
(4 - 4.4)
3.75 points
Uses in-text citations and reference lists; but 3 - 4 APA style errors noted or fails to use APA citations when appropriate 3 - 4 times.
(3.5 - 3.9)
3.25 points
Attempts in-text citations and reference lists; but 5 - 6 times style errors noted or fails to use APA citations when appropriate 5-6 times. Seldom uses APA.
(3 - 3.4)
0 points
No attempt at APA style; or attempts either in-text citations or reference list but omits the other.
(0 – 2.99)
Theme 1: Organizational Structures
· Why It Matters: Organizational Structures
· Common Organizational Structures
· Factors Impacting Organizational Design
· Current Trends in Organization and Job Design
· Putting It Together: Organizational Structures
Theme 2: Organizational Culture and Diversity
· Why It Matters: Culture and Diversity
· Key Dimensions of Organizational Culture
· Influences on Organizational Culture
· Putting It Together: Culture and Diversity