Order 323650: Individual vs. Group Decision Making

Instructions

Assignment 2

Individual vs. Group Decision Making

· Introduction paragraph in which the decision process is described and its significance in business. The introductory paragraph is the first paragraph of the paper but is typically written after writing the body of the paper (Questions students responded to above).  View this website to learn how to write an introductory paragraph:  http://www.writing.ucsb.edu/faculty/donelan/intro.html

· Body Paragraphs

· Summary paragraph. A summary paragraph restates the main idea(s) of the essay.  Make sure to leave a reader with a sense that the essay is complete.  The summary paragraph is the last paragraph of a paper.

Step 5:  In writing a case study, the writing is in the third person.  What this means is that there are no words such as “I, me, my, we, or us” (first person writing), nor is there use of “you or your” (second person writing).  If uncertain how to write in the third person, view this link:  http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar/first-second-and-third-person

Step 6:  In writing this assignment, students are asked to support the reasoning using in-text citations and a reference list.  A reference within a reference list cannot exist without an associated in-text citation and vice versa.  View the sample APA paper under Week 1 content.

Step 7:  In writing this assignment, students are expected to paraphrase and not use direct quotes.  Learn to paraphrase by reviewing this link:  https://writing.wisc.edu/Handbook/QPA_paraphrase2.html

Step 8:  Read critically and analyze the scenario provided under Week 6 Content. 

Step 9:  Write down or highlight key facts from the scenario.  Consider making an outline to capture key points in the paper. 

Step 10:  In your paper, respond to the following elements of decision making:

· Apply the decision process to create a decision statement;

· Explain the factors in play for the father and daughter that could affect the decision making;

· Explain the pros and cons of group and individual decision making;

· Explain the factors (e.g. bias, consequences, decision making styles) at work in the case for the could affect decision making for a team;

· Discuss the authority the team should have and why.  Discuss the best type of group decision making team for this situation. Who should comprise the team;

Step 11:  Using the grading rubric as a comparison, read through the paper to ensure all required elements are presented.

Step 12: Proofread the paper for spelling and grammatical issues, and third person writing. 

· Use the spell and grammar check in Word as a first measure;

· Have someone who has excellent English skills to proof the paper;

Read:

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Criteria

Outstanding

Superior

Good

Substandard

Failure

Content: decision statement

1 point

Defined the decision to be made with respect to the case facts.

(0.9 - 1)

0.85 points

Defined the decision to be made but was worded vaguely with respect to the case facts.

(0.8- 0.899)

0.75 points

Defined the decision to be made but inaccurate for the case facts.

(0.7 - 0.799)

0.65 points

Attempted to define the decision to be made not the best decision statement for the case facts.

(0. 6 - 0.699)

0 points

Failed to define the decision to be made.

(0 – 0.59)

Content: discussion of factors bias, stakeholders, consequences, linked decisions that affect father or daughter decision making

1.6 points

Discussed the factors that impact on the objectivity of applying the process to decision making;discussed in-depth.

(1.44 - 1.6)

1.36 points

Discussed the factors that impact on the objectivity of applying the process to decision making; sufficiently discussed needs more clarification on some aspects. 

(1.28 - 1.439)

1.2 points

Discussed several of the factors that impact on the objectivity of applying the process to decision making;discussed missed key points or needs more clarification on some aspects. 

(1.12 - 1.279)

1.04 points

Attempted to discuss a few of the factors that impact on the objectivity of applying the process to decision making; discussion did not fully fit the facts provided or inaccurate statements made. Key points are missing.

(0.96 - 1.119)

0 points

Failed to discuss the factors that impact on the objectivity of applying the process to decision making.

(0 – 1.959)

Content: explaining the pros and cons of group vs. individual decision making

1.4 points

Discussion explained  the pros and cons to group and individual decision comprehensively and fit the facts of the case.

(1.26 - 1.4)

1.19 points

Discussion explained  the pros and cons to group and individual decision sufficiently but some clarification on some aspects with respect to the facts of the case needed.

(1.12 - 1.259)

1.05 points

Discussion explained some of the pros and cons to group and individual decision making some inaccurate statements made.

(0.98 - 1.119)

0.91 points

Discussion attempted to explain the pros and cons to group and individual decision making did not fully fit the facts provided or inaccurate statements made.

(0.84 - 0.979)

0 points

Discussion failed to explain the pros and cons to group and individual decision making.

(0 – 0.839)

Content: discussion of factors bias, stakeholders, consequences, linked decisions that affect team decision making

1.6 points

Discussed the factors that impact on the objectivity of applying the process to decision making;discussed in-depth.

(1.44 - 1.6)

1.36 points

Discussed the factors that impact on the objectivity of applying the process to decision making;sufficientlydiscussed needs more clarification on some aspects. 

(1.28 - 1.439)

1.2 points

Discussed several of the factors that impact on the objectivity of applying the process to decision making;discussed missed key points or needs more clarification on some aspects. 

(1.12 - 1.279)

1.04 points

Attempted to discuss a few of the factors that impact on the objectivity of applying the process to decision making; discussion did not fully fit the facts provided or inaccurate statements made.

(0.96 - 1.119)

0 points

Failed to discuss the factors that impact on the objectivity of applying the process to decision making.

(0 – 0.959)

Content: Explain the authority, type, and composition of team best suited for team

1.4 points

Concepts are fully developed as to the type, composition, and authority of a team that is best for the scenario decision making.

(1.26 - 1.4)

1.19 points

Developed the type, composition, and authority of a team that is best for the scenario decision making but  missing a few key ideas.

(1.12 - 1.259)

1.05 points

Mostly discussed the type, composition, and authority of team that is best for the scenario decision making but  missing a few key ideas.

(0.98 - 1.119)

0.91 points

Attempted to discuss the type, composition, and authority of team that is best for the scenario decision making but the discussion imprecise and was missing key ideas.

(0.84 - 0.979)

0 points

Failed to discuss the type, authority and composition of team that is best for the scenario decision making.

(0 – 0.839)

Critical Thinking/Reasoning

4 points

Concepts and ideas are fully developed. Thinking is consistent in accurately interpreting questions and material/provides solid assumptions, reasoning and evaluation with sound conclusions. Reader can easily follow the author's logic and reasoning.

(3.6 -4)

3.4 points

Concepts and ideas are developed. Thinking is mostly consistent in accurately interpreting questions and material/ provides good assumptions, reasoning and evaluation with sound conclusions. Reader can easily follow the author's logic and reasoning. 

(3.2 - 3.59 )

3 points

Concepts and ideas are mostly developed but may need clarification on some aspects of thinking, reasoning or evaluation.   Conclusions are drawn.  Reader follows the author’s logic but occasionally there are areas that are unclear.

(2.8 - 3.19)

2.6 points

Concepts and ideas are not cohesive.   Misinterprets questions or material; ignores or superficially evaluates, justifies little and seldom explains reasoning; draws unwarranted conclusions.  At times, the reader must attempt to determine the author's train of thought. 

  (2.4 - 2.79)

0 points

Concepts and ideas are not fully developed or presented in a cohesive manner. Misinterprets questions or material. 

(0 – 2.39)

Application of Resources

4 points

Arguments or positions are well-supported with evidence from the readings/experience; ideas go beyond the course material and recognize implications and extensions of the material and concepts.

(3.6 - 4)

3.4 points

Arguments or positions are mostly supported by evidence from the readings and course content; ideas presented demonstrate understanding of the material and concepts.

(3.2 - 3.59)

3 points

Arguments are more often based on opinion or unclear views than on position grounded in the readings of material or external sources of material.

(2.8 - 3.19)

2.6 points

Arguments are frequently illogical and unsubstantiated; Limited use of facts in case study and essential information presented in resources; May resort to ad hominem attacks on the author instead of making meaningful application of the material.

(2.4 - 2.79)   

0 points

Arguments lack meaningful explanation or support of ideas.  Does not provide facts presented in case study.

(0 – 2.39)

Attention to Instructions

2 points

demonstrated full understanding of requirements responded to each aspect of assignment

(1.8 - 2)

1.7 points

demonstrated understanding of requirements; missed one minor aspect of assignment

(1.6 - 1.79)

1.5 points

demonstrated some understanding of requirements; missed a key element or two minor aspects of assignment

(1.4 - 1.59)

1.3 points

failed to show a firm understanding of requirements; missed two key elements or several minor aspects of assignment

(1.2 - 1.39)

0 points

did not demonstrate understanding of assignment requirements

(0 – 1.19)

Writing Mechanics

2 points

Strictly adheres to standard usage rules of written English, including but not limited to capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.  No errors found.  No jargon used.

(1.8 - 2)

1.7 points

Adheres to standard usage of mechanics:  conventions of written English, including capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.  One to three errors found.

(1.6 - 1.79 )

1.5 points

Minimally adheres to standard usage rules of mechanics:  conventions of English, including capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.  Four to 10 errors found.

(1.4 - 1.59)

1.3 points

Does not adhere to standard usage rules of mechanics:  conventions of written English, including capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.  More than 10 errors found.

(1.2 - 1.39)

0 points

Does not adhere to standard usage rules of mechanics:  conventions of written English largely incomprehensible and errors are too plentiful to count.

(0 – 1.19)

APA Style (6th ed.)

1 point

No APA style 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.

(0.9 - 1)

0.85 points

Attempts in-text citations and reference list but one or two APA style errors noted.

(0.8 - 0.89)

0.75 points

Attempts in-text citations and reference lists; APA style errors are noted; inconsistencies in citation usage are noted throughout document.

(0.7 - 0.79)

0.65 points

Attempts either in-text citations or reference list but omits the other.

(0 - 0.69)

0 points

No attempt at APA style.

(0 – 0.89)

Overall Score

Outstanding 18 or more

Superior 16 or more

Good 14 or more

Substandard 12 or more

Failure 0 or more