Scenario

CRITERIA

NON-PERFORMANCE

BASIC

PROFICIENT

DISTINGUISHED

Explain the primary purpose of functional areas of an organization. 27%

Does not describe the functional areas of an organization.

Describes functional areas of an organization but does not explain their primary purpose.

Explains the primary purpose of functional areas of an organization.

Explains the primary purpose of functional areas of an organization and why they are essential in supporting the overall organizational structure.

Explain how the purpose of functional areas supports the organizational goals. 27%

Does not explain the purpose of functional areas.

Explains the purpose of functional areas but does not relate the purpose to the organizational goals.

Explains how the purpose of functional areas supports the organizational goals.

Explains how the purpose of functional areas supports the organizational goals in terms of continued organizational success.

Describe the type of organizational structure best suited for functional areas. 26%

Does not describe an organizational structure for functional areas.

Describes a type of organizational structure for functional areas but without a clear emphasis that it's the best.

Describes the type of organizational structure best suited for functional areas.

Describes the type of organizational structure best suited for functional areas and provides justification.

Organize content so ideas flow logically with smooth transitions. 10%

Does not organize content for ideas to flow logically with smooth transitions.

Organizes content with some logical flow and smooth transitions.

Organizes content so ideas flow logically with smooth transitions.

Organizes content so clarity is enhanced and all ideas flow logically with smooth transitions.

Apply APA formatting to in-text citations and references. 10%

Does not apply APA formatting to in-text citations and references.

Applies APA formatting to in-text citations and references incorrectly and/or inconsistently, detracting noticeably from good scholarship.

Applies APA formatting to in-text citations and references.

Exhibits strict and nearly flawless adherence to APA formatting of in-text citations and references.