| ACC 561 LT Tootsie Roll Analysis Paper |
| Week 3 |
| Criterion | Unsatisfactory | | Satisfactory | | Exceptional | Poss. |
| Knowledge of Course Concepts (75%--7.5 points) |
| Part I--Ratio Calculations and Review |
| Requirement 1: Individual Calculation of Ratios for your assigned company and posting to the Ratio Summary Sheet. | Demonstrates a level of knowledge that is below the requirement | | Demonstrates a level of knowledge that meets the requirement | | Demonstrates a level of knowledge that exceeds the requirement and is well supported | 2 |
| Requirement 2: Individual Review of Ratios of Other Team Members. Must post approval in the Team Forum for Each Company. Each Student must comment on ratios for all companies for credit. | Demonstrates a level of knowledge that is below the requirement | | Demonstrates a level of knowledge that meets the requirement | | Demonstrates a level of knowledge that exceeds the requirement and is well supported | 1.25 |
| Part II--700 Word Paper |
| Requirement 1: Evaluate the financial opportunity presented by the companies. If the team was going to lend money to one of the companies reviewed, which one would it be? Defend the team's decision by identifying and discussing specific ratios that would be important to a creditor. | Demonstrates a level of knowledge that is below the requirement | | Demonstrates a level of knowledge that meets the requirement | | Demonstrates a level of knowledge that exceeds the requirement and is well supported | 1.06 |
| Requirement 2: Evaluate the investment opportunity presented by the companies. If the team could invest $100,000 in one of the companies, which would the team select? Provide the rationale by identifying and discussing specific ratios that would be important for an investor. | Demonstrates a level of knowledge that is below the requirement | | Demonstrates a level of knowledge that meets the requirement | | Demonstrates a level of knowledge that exceeds the requirement and is well supported | 1.06 |
| Requirement 3: Evaluate the employment opportunity presented by the companies. If the team members could work for any of the companies, which company would the team select based on the company's financial position? Defend the team's decision by discussing the ratios as it relates to the overall financial position of the companies. | Demonstrates a level of knowledge that is below the requirement | | Demonstrates a level of knowledge that meets the requirement | | Demonstrates a level of knowledge that exceeds the requirement and is well supported | 1.06 |
| Requirement 4: Overall, which if the companies has the strongest financial position? Which of the companies has the weakest financial position? Refer to the ratios to support the team's conclusions. | Demonstrates a level of knowledge that is below the requirement | | Demonstrates a level of knowledge that meets the requirement | | Demonstrates a level of knowledge that exceeds the requirement and is well supported | 1.07 |
| Written Communication (15%--1.5 points) |
| Demonstrate Quality and Effectiveness in Written Communication | Written communication is ineffective, with numerous spelling and grammatical errors or poorly constructed sentences | | Written communication is effective | | In addition to meeting the requirements of satisfactory, the paper is engaging to the reader with concise and clear communication | 1.5 |
| Format, Style & Citation Standards (10%--1 point) |
| Adhere to University of Phoenix Writing Style (APA) Requirements for a Title Page, In-text Citations, and a Reference Page Only | Numerous errors in format, style, or reference citation | | Few errors in format, style, or reference citation | | Virtually no errors in format, style, or reference citation | 1 |
| Final Score==> | | | | | | 10 |
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