Decision Memo

GB590M4 Checklist Rubric and CLA and Grade Chart

All competency criteria must be met to earn a B grade and pass this Course Outcome. A predefined number of mastery criteria must be met to earn an A grade, indicating mastery of the Course Outcome. See the CLA and Grade Criteria Chart below. *If work submitted for this Competency Assessment does not meet the minimum submission requirements, it will be returned without being scored. MET NOT YET

MET CATEGORY 1

Dragged to the Dance Competency Identified the values in tension within a specific ethical dilemma. (Questions 1-5)

Differentiated between an ethical issue and technical issues or business decisions within the context of a specific ethical dilemma. (Questions 6- 8)

Distinguished facts, inferences, and assumptions within the context of a specific ethical dilemma. (Questions 9-12)

Correlated the ethical perspectives of decision makers to statements evaluating the context of a specific ethical dilemma. (Questions 13-16)

CATEGORY 2 Sizing Up Partners

Competency Identified the ethical task assigned to each ethical lens to help discern a path of action. (Questions 1-4)

Identified the characteristics of the primary ethical theories within the context of a specific ethical dilemma. (Questions 5-7)

Applied the foundational values of each ethical perspective to the problem and course of action. (Questions 8-13)

Correctly analyzed the choices against the key phrase for each lens. (Questions 14-16)

CATEGORY 3 Mastering the Jive

Competency Determined a path of action based on the secondary ethical values assigned to each ethical lens. (Questions 1-3)

Considered definition of an ethical act from the perspective of each lens. (Questions 10-13)

Identified ethical vices with each lens. (Questions 14-16) CATEGORY 4

The Last Dance

Competency Determined a path of action based on the checklist for action assigned to each ethical lens. (Questions 1-6)

Chose an action that meets the definition of an ethical act. (Questions 7- 10)

Analyzed the choices against the blind spots for each lens. (Questions 11-16)

CATEGORY 5 Fusion Memo

Competency Formulated a final decision based on the use of the core questions for the fourth step of the Baird Decision Model — Being Responsible — together with the information gained from the previous four exercises.

Appropriately communicated to colleagues in a memo/content. Mastery Provided the ethical problem. Clearly presented the values in conflict in the problem. Clearly and concisely stated the reason for the decision of choice. Clearly provided the ethical framework or ethical principles used to make the decision.

Clearly used intellectual empathy (ability to entertain opposing views). Clearly used intellectual autonomy (ability and willingness to be an independent thinker).

CATEGORY 6 Competency Correctly synthesized a forward-thinking conclusion. Mastery Provided context in which to build relationships with other team members and constituents.

Correctly summarized what the decision means to others. CATEGORY 7 Competency Appropriate use of tone in the memo to communication to colleagues.

Total Competency Criteria: 18 Total Mastery Criteria: 8

CLA and Grade Criteria Chart

CRITERIA CLA Score Grade Points

Meets all competency criteria and four to eight of mastery criteria 5 A 1000

Meets all competency criteria and zero to three of mastery criteria 4 B 850

Meets 13 - 17 of competency criteria 3 Not Yet

Competent* 0

Meets 9 – 12 of competency criteria 2 Not Yet

Competent* 0

Meets 1 - 8 of competency criteria 1 Not Yet

Competent* 0

Meets 0 competency criteria 0 Not Yet

Competent* 0

No submission NA Not Yet

Competent* 0

*Not Yet Competent grades convert to an F at term end