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GM543 Unit 2 = Milestone 2 Focus Paper

Grading Criteria Points

Possible

Content, focus, use of research, organization

 Response successfully answers the Assignment question(s); thoroughly uses the text and other literature. Includes a strong thesis statement, introduction, and conclusion. The main points of the paper are developed clearly. All arguments are supported well (no errors in logic) using outside sources as assigned.

 Sources are primarily academic journals, with thoughtful use web sources. References are applied substantively to the paper topic. Skillfully addresses counter-arguments and does not ignore data contradicting its claim. Refers to sources both in-text and in the reference page.

40 points

(50%)

Transition from the Unit 1 Focus Paper by using a 1-2 paragraph summary

of its recommendations and conclusion as your introduction for this paper.

5

Identification of your organizational archetype and how this affects your

structure decisions.

10

Selection of two high-level design options. (These will be chosen from the

four classic design options and the three primary matrix types.)

10

Conclusion should briefly summarize the primary points of the paper and

recommend a call to action.

5

Integration of appropriate outside resources – including in-text citations

throughout with a corresponding item on reference list. A minimum of three

resources required. At least one resource must be from a peer reviewed

(scholarly) journal.

10

Analysis and critical thinking

 Response exhibits strong higher-order critical thinking and analysis (e.g., evaluation). Paper shows original thought.

 Analysis includes proper classifications, explanations, comparisons, and inferences.

24 points

(30%)

 Critical thinking includes appropriate judgments, conclusions, and assessment based on evaluation and synthesis of information.

Analysis of each of the four classic design options (function, geographic,

product, and customer) using the design criteria selected in your Unit 1

Focus Paper. (You are encouraged to use a table to present strengths and

weaknesses, see text p.76).

12

Analysis of the benefits and risks of each of the two high-level design

options that you selected.

8

Recommendation for the “best” grouping option for your selected

organization with criteria for this decision.

4

Writing style, grammar, APA format

 Appropriate to the Assignment, fresh (interesting to read), accurate, (no far-fetched, unsupported comments), precise (say what you mean), and concise (not wordy).

 Grammatical skills are strong with typically less than one error per page. Project is free of serious errors; grammar, punctuation, and spelling help to clarify the meaning by following accepted conventions.

 Project is in 12-point font. Narrative sections are double-spaced. Correct use of APA for citations and references. Title page present and accurate.

16 points

(20%)

Writing style 5

Grammar and mechanics – including section headings:

Introduction

Identify Organizational Archetype

Analysis of the Four Classic Design Options

Selection of Two High-level Design Options

Benefits/Risks of High-level Design Options

Recommendation for Best Grouping Option

Conclusion

6

Formatting and use of APA 5

Total 80 points