BMGT-Controlling

Criteria

Equivalent to an A

Introduction (3%)

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.  

Explain what control means in a business setting. (8%)

Should use the course materials to thoroughly and correctly explain what control means in a business setting and why it is needed.

Explain why Lacks Tracks Cycles needs to be concerned with the production metrics at its plants for the electric motorcycle. (15%)

Should Use the course materials to thoroughly and correctly explain why Lacks Tracks Cycles needs to be concerned with the production metrics at its plants for the electric motorcycle.

Compare the metrics table standards to the performance outcomes at each plant and explain the findings for each plant. (15%)

Should thoroughly and correctly make a comparison of  the metrics to actual performance for each of the plants and explains the findings very thoroughly, fully and accurately for each plant.   

Identifies the four (4) most important and common deviations from the standards among the plants and explains why this data is significant for Lacks Tracks management. (15%)

Should thoroughly and correctly identifies the four (4) most important and common deviations from the standards among the plants and explains why this data is significant for Lacks Tracks management. Reasoning is supported by  excellent analysis and as appropriate course materials. 

Using course materials, identify and explain two (2) types of controls that could be used by Lacks Tracks management to attempt to correct the deviations from production standards at the plants. (5%)

Using course materials, thoroughly and correctly identifies and explains two (2) types of controls that could be used by Lacks Tracks management to attempt to correct the deviations from production standards at the plants. Reasoning is excellent and needs no further development. 

Explain why the implementation of a Total Quality Management program could improve operational efficiency at Lacks Tracks. (10%)

Should thoroughly and correctly explain why the implementation of a Total Quality Management program could improve operational efficiency at Lacks Tracks. Use of course materials supports excellent reasoning. 

Conclusion (3%)

In a clear and concise manner, comprehensively concludes the paper by restating/ summarizing the main findings covered in the paper and reflect on the importance of the arguments made.  

Attention to Instructions (10%)

The paper should contain all major assignment tasks. The paper also should include 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). 

Writing Mechanics (10%)

The paper should adhere 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. Few writing errors should be noted.

APA Style (7th ed.) (5%)

Please use Excellent APA style, few usage errors; Proper citation of source material must be used throughout paper; Reference titles should follow APA style