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Unit II PowerPoint Presentation Grading Rubric
Close Print Edit SyllabusCriteria Achievement Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Content (50 points) 0 - 29
Missing required content or content requires significant rework. Presentation repeats other people's ideas and/or graphics and shows very little attempt at original thought. Topic of presentation may be mostly unclear and/or undeveloped.30 - 34
All required content is present but not adequately represented. Presentation shows an attempt at originality and inventiveness on a few slides. Analysis and development of topic may sometimes be confusing or unclear.35 - 39
All required content is present and adequately represented. Presentation shows some originality and inventiveness. The content and ideas are presented in an interesting way. Demonstrates a fairly clear analysis and development of topic.40 - 44
All required content is present and well represented. Presentation is mostly original and inventive. Much of the content and ideas are presented in a unique and interesting way. Demonstrates clear analysis and development of topic.45 - 50
All required content is present and very well represented. Presentation shows originality and inventiveness. The content and ideas are presented in a unique and interesting way. Demonstrates thorough analysis and development of topic.Organization (20 points) 0 - 11
The organization is hard to follow; ideas are not linked together and/or may be fragmented. Lacking any logical grouping of ideas or transitions from one idea to the next. No speaker notes are included in the presentation.12 - 13
The organization is mostly unclear and could be arranged in a more logical way. Some ideas are linked together, but some ideas are fragmented. There is little to no grouping of ideas or use of transitions. Some slides include speaker notes.14 - 15
The organization is fairly clear, but it could be arranged more logically to better support the proposed solution. Ideas are somewhat grouped together with a few transitions between groups. Half of the slides include speaker notes.16 - 17
The organization results in clarity and presents mostly logically arranged points to support the proposed solution. Ideas are grouped fairly well, and there are transitions throughout the document. The majority of the slides include speaker notes.18 - 20
The organization results in clarity and presents logically arranged points to support the proposed solution. Related ideas are well grouped, and transitions between ideas flow smoothly. All slides include speaker notes.Quality of Presentation (10 points) 0 - 5
Several graphics and/or texts are inappropriate and/or unattractive, and they may often detract from the content of the presentation. Background often makes seeing text difficult and may visually compete with graphics on the page.6 - 6
A few graphics and/or texts may be unattractive and a few may not seem to support the theme and content of the presentation. Background use is somewhat consistent, appropriate to topic, and generally not distracting.7 - 7
All of the graphics and/or texts are attractive but some do not seem to support the theme and content of the presentation. Background use is somewhat consistent, appropriate to topic, and generally not distracting.8 - 8
Most of the graphics and/or texts are appropriate and attractive and support the theme and content of the presentation. Background use is fairly consistent, appropriate to topic, and not distracting.9 - 10
All graphics and/or texts are appropriate and attractive and support the theme and content of the presentation. Background use is consistent, appropriate to topic, and not distracting.Citations and References (10 points) 0 - 5
The majority of sources used are not academically reliable. If in-text citations and references are included, they contain major errors to APA guidelines and several in-text citations are missing references and vice versa.6 - 6
Some peer-reviewed papers are used along with non-academically reliable sources. Reference entries and in-text citations may somewhat follow APA guidelines; several major errors in in-text citations or references may be present. Some in-text citations are missing references and vice versa.7 - 7
Most sources used are peer-reviewed papers, though two or more sources are not academically reliable. Reference entries and in-text citations show effort to follow APA guidelines; several errors in in-text citations or references may be present. Most in-text citations are referenced and vice versa.8 - 8
The number of sources meets any expressed assignment requirements, and all but one source is a peer-reviewed paper. Reference entries and in-text citations follow APA guidelines and are usually correct. All in-text citations are referenced and vice versa.9 - 10
The number of sources meets or exceeds any expressed assignment requirements. Every source used is peer-reviewed or academic in nature. Reference entries and in-text citations follow APA guidelines and are free of errors. All in-text citations are referenced and vice versa.Writing Mechanics (10 points) 0 - 5
Writing lacks clarity and conciseness. Serious problems with sentence structure and grammar. Numerous major or minor errors in punctuation and/or spelling.6 - 6
Writing lacks clarity or conciseness. Minor problems with sentence structure and some grammatical errors. Several minor errors in punctuation and/or spelling.7 - 7
Writing is somewhat clear and concise. Sentence structure and grammar are adequate and mostly correct. Few minor errors in punctuation and/or spelling.8 - 8
Writing is mostly clear and concise. Sentence structure and grammar are strong and mostly correct. Few minor errors in punctuation and/or spelling.9 - 10
Writing is clear and concise. Sentence structure and grammar are excellent. Correct use of punctuation. No spelling errors.Course
Description
Presents fundamental concepts, issues, and techniques associated with designing, managing, and evaluating compensation and benefits programs for increased organizational performance and competitive staffing.
- Credit: 3 hours
- Prerequisites: No prerequisite courses are required for enrollment in this course.
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Textbook:
Martocchio, J. J. (2020). Strategic compensation: A human resource management approach (10th ed.). Pearson. https://online.vitalsource.com/#/books/9780135201930
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
- Discuss the role of employees, employers, unions, and the government in the development of compensation programs.
- Assess the impact of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Bennett Amendment, and Executive Order 11246 on compensation practices.
- Outline the similarities and differences between merit pay plans and incentive pay plans.
- Propose a compensation survey related to a compensation plan.
- Explain workers' compensation.
- Summarize recommended considerations prior to selecting from various types of pension plans.
- Categorize workers by the type of pay and benefits received.
- Summarize the potential impact of training and development on employee compensation.
Grading
Journals (8 @ 2%) = 16% Essays (3 @ 9%) = 27% PowerPoint Presentations (2 @ 10%) = 20% Unit V Assignment = 13% Unit VI Quiz = 2% Unit VI Article Review = 9% Final Exam = 13% Assignments
Unit I
Reading
- Unit I Study Guide
- Chapter 1: Strategic Compensation: A Component of Human Resource Systems
- Chapter 2: Contextual Influences on Compensation Practice
Unit I Journal Open
- Weight: 2% of course grade
- Grading Rubric
Instructions
When looking at job options, what are the top three compensation factors that influence your decision? How are those factors different from what they may have been five years ago? As you change, your compensation interests change as well. What do you think some of the changes are that have impacted your top three compensation factors?
Your journal entry must be at least 200 words in length. No references or citations are necessary.
Unit I Essay Open
- Weight: 9% of course grade
- Grading Rubric
Instructions
Imagine you own or manage a company. Your company recently completed a strengths, weaknesses, opportunites, and threats (SWOT) analysis, and the board of directors is looking to revise the company’s compensation program. Doing so will help keep the company competitive in attracting new talent. As part of the human resources department, you were asked to draft an essay describing how compensation programs are developed and how laws can affect compensation practices.
Your essay should be a minimum of two pages in length, using at least your textbook as a source. Be sure that your essay includes the following elements:
- In your introduction, create a fictitious name for your company, and include some basic background information such as where the company is located, when it was founded, and how many employees work at the company. Do not use an actual company for this essay.
- Describe issues that influence an individual’s decision to apply for or accept a specific job at your company.
- Explain how compensation plans can influence the success of your organization.
- Explore how influences outside your organization can affect its compensation plan.
- Describe the provisions of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Bennett Amendment, and Executive Order 11246, and explain why these were implemented and how they affect your company.
Adhere to APA Style when constructing this assignment, including in-text citations and references for all sources that are used. Please note that no abstract is needed.
This formal paper example provided by the CSU Writing Center shows this type of formatting.
Resources
The following resource(s) may help you with this assignment.
Unit II
Reading
- Unit II Study Guide
- Chapter 3: Traditional Bases for Pay: Seniority and Merit
- Chapter 4: Incentive Pay
Unit II Journal Open
- Weight: 2% of course grade
- Grading Rubric
Instructions
Under group and company-wide incentive programs, do you believe it is possible for poor performers to benefit without making substantial contributions to group or company goals? What can companies do to ensure that poor performers do not benefit?
Your journal entry must be at least 200 words in length. No references or citations are necessary.
Unit II PowerPoint Presentation Open
- Weight: 10% of course grade
- Grading Rubric
Instructions
Imagine that you are the human resources (HR) manager at a manufacturing company. The company you work for is trying to determine whether it can make the switch from using a merit-based pay plan to an incentive-based pay plan. As the HR manager, it is your responsibility to explain each pay plan to your company’s board of directors and voice an opinion about whether the company could successfully make the switch. In addition, you must explain your choice.
Create a PowerPoint presentation in which you define each type of pay plan and explain the similarities and differences between them. Also, you will express an opinion about which pay plan would work best and why you feel this way. In your introduction slide, include a fictional name, company size, and what the company manufactures.
Your presentation should consist of no less than 10 slides, not counting the title slide and reference slide(s). You are required to enchance the presentation by adding speaker notes to explain the information on each slide. Any references used, including your textbook, should be cited and referenced using APA formatting.
The Unit II PowerPoint APA document is a helpful resource on creating a PowerPoint presentation using APA style.
Resources
The following resource(s) may help you with this assignment.
Submit Unit II PowerPoint Presentation »
Prepare for Final Exam - Proctor Approval Form
Now is a great time to start thinking of a proctor for your Final Exam. CSU approves two, flexible proctoring options: a Standard Proctor, who is chosen by the student and approved by the university, or Remote Proctor Now (RP Now), an on-demand, third-party testing service that proctors examinations for a small fee.
A Standard Proctor is an unbiased, qualified individual who is selected by the student and agrees to supervise an examination. You are responsible for selecting a qualified Proctor, and the Proctor must be pre-approved by CSU. The Proctor Information Request Form can be found on the University Forms/Courses page in the myCSU Student Portal.
Students choosing RP Now must have an operational webcam/video with audio, a high-speed internet connection that meets RP Now's bandwidth requirements, and appropriate system rights required to download and install software. During examination administration, RP Now will access the student's webcam and microphone to record the examination for academic integrity review. Please be advised that there is a $19.00 fee for each exam paid to RP Now if you choose to utilize them for proctoring services.
Students are encouraged to review the RP Now Tutorial Video, along with the RP Now System Requirements. Please note that CSU currently utilizes RPNow v4.x.
You are permitted four (4) hours to complete the Final Exam in the presence of your approved Proctor. The four (4) hour time limit begins at the time the exam is initially opened. Use of exam materials includes only the course textbook, eTextbook, or permitted resources in an integrated learning resources course, a writing utensil, blank scratch paper, and a calculator if needed. Online
Calculators or other software may only be utilized with the approval of the course professor or Office of Disability Services. Other materials are not permitted unless specified in the examination instructions.
Please review the Final Examination Proctor Policy located in the Student Handbook for specific guidelines regarding proctor requirements and Final Exam expectations.
Unit III
Reading
- Unit III Study Guide
- Chapter 6: Building Internally Consistent Compensation Systems
Unit III Journal Open
- Weight: 2% of course grade
- Grading Rubric
Instructions
Thinking about your current job or a job you previously held, discuss whether you believe that you personally would benefit from a person-focused pay plan. Explain your response.
Your journal entry must be at least 200 words in length. No references or citations are necessary.
Unit III Essay Open
- Weight: 9% of course grade
- Grading Rubric
Instructions
You are the human resources (HR) manager for a technology company that provides technical support for hospitals using computer systems that share information. Your company has just been awarded a new contract that is requiring a huge increase in the organization's workforce. The contract will involve providing technical support for several large hospital systems in the Midwest. As a result, you have been asked to outline the process that you will use to develop an internally consistent compensation system and present it to the owners of the company for approval.
Create a two-page essay in which you address the following issues:
- Describe the reasons why an internally consistent compensation system is necessary.
- Outline the process involved in creating an internally consistent compensation system.
- In the introduction to your essay, create a fictional name and location for your company.
Make sure that your essay includes enough information to convince the owners that the time, effort, and manpower that this process will take will be worth it to the company in the long run. Adhere to APA Style when constructing this assignment, including in-text citations and references for all sources that are used. Please note that no abstract is needed.
This formal paper example provided by the CSU Writing Center shows this type of formatting.
Resources
The following resource(s) may help you with this assignment.
Unit IV
Reading
- Unit IV Study Guide
- Chapter 7: Building Market-Competitive Compensation Systems
- Chapter 8: Building Pay Structures That Recognize Employee Contributions
Unit IV Journal Open
- Weight: 2% of course grade
- Grading Rubric
Instructions
Consider the company that you currently work for or one for which you have been employed previously. Describe the pay structure of the company, and discuss whether or not you feel it is/was fair to the employees. What, if anything, could be or could have been improved about the pay structure?
Your journal entry must be at least 200 words in length. No references or citations are necessary.
Unit IV PowerPoint Presentation Open
- Weight: 10% of course grade
- Grading Rubric
Instructions
For the purpose of this assignment, imagine that you are employed as a compensation specialist by an organization that provides warehousing and distribution services across the United States. Your company also recently expanded operations into Canada. As a growing multinational enterprise, managers are concerned with keeping up with industry standards to maintain a competitive edge. You have been asked by your human resources (HR) director to develop a PowerPoint presentation for your corporation's board of directors in which you will propose a compensation survey that will help to determine the organization’s pay structure.
In your presentation, you should explain to the board why a compensation survey is needed, how it will be conducted, and how it will help determine a pay structure of your choice for the organization. Discuss how international growth will play a role in this.
Your presentation should consist of at least 10 slides, not counting the title slide and reference slide(s). You are required to enhance the presentation by adding speaker notes to explain the information on each slide. Be sure to cite and reference any sources used, including your textbook, using APA formatting.
Resources
The following resource(s) may help you with this assignment.
Submit Unit IV PowerPoint Presentation »
Unit V
Reading
- Unit V Study Guide
- Chapter 9: Discretionary Benefits
- Chapter 10: Legally Required Benefits
Unit V Journal Open
- Weight: 2% of course grade
- Grading Rubric
Instructions
Thinking about the organization you currently work for or one for which you have worked in the past, what has been the most valuable benefit for you personally? Explain your choice.
Your journal entry must be at least 200 words in length. No references or citations are necessary.
Unit V Assignment Open
- Weight: 13% of course grade
- Grading Rubric
Instructions
Benefits Booklet
You have been asked by your human resources (HR) director to create a benefits booklet for the employees within your organization. Your company provides security services in a metropolitan area and employs 120 full time employees, 45 part time employees, as well as seasonal workers in the holiday season. In your booklet, you will explain the discretionary (including pension and retirement plans) and mandated benefits that your organization offers. Use Chapters 9 and 10 in the textbook to review these types of benefits, and choose the ones that you would like to use within your organization. Be sure to completely explain these benefits and how to use them within your booklet. When discussing pension and retirement plans, ensure that the participation requirements for these plans are fully described.
In the introduction of your booklet, create a fictional name and location for your company. Also, include fictional background information such as when the company was founded.
Your booklet should consist of at least five pages. APA is not required for this assignment; however, please use correct grammar and punctuation.
Microsoft Word has various templates to choose from when creating your booklet, or you can search for templates online; however, the content of your booklet should be original.
Resources
The following resource(s) may help you with this assignment.
Unit VI
Reading
- Unit VI Study Guide
- Chapter 11: Compensating Executives
- Chapter 12: Compensating the Flexible Workforce: Contingent Employees and Flexible Work Schedules
Unit VI Journal Open
- Weight: 2% of course grade
- Grading Rubric
Instructions
Think about the CEO of the company you currently work for or one for which you have worked in the past. What are your thoughts about the compensation package that he or she receives or received? Do you believe that the work he or she does or did merits such a compensation package? Why, or why not?
Your journal entry must be at least 200 words in length. No references or citations are necessary.
Unit VI Quiz Open
- Weight: 2% of course grade
Unit VI Article Review Open
- Weight: 9% of course grade
- Grading Rubric
Instructions
Many people today believe that U.S. executives are paid too much while others believe that the size of their compensation packages are justified. For this assignment, choose a peer-reviewed article to review. Use the databases in the CSU Online Library, and find an article about executive compensation that is of interest to you. The article must be at least three pages long, and no more than 3 years old. Write a two-page review of the article that includes the following information:
- Briefly introduce and summarize the article.
- Identify the author’s main points.
- Who is the author’s intended audience?
- What types of executive compensation were addressed in the article?
- How does the article apply to this course? Does it support the information in your textbook?
- How could the author expand on the main points?
- After reviewing the article and the information in your textbook, state whether you think executive compensation is justified or is out of hand. Give at least three points to justify your argument.
Please utilize at least two sources, one of which must be the article. The Business Source Ultimate database in the CSU Online Library is a great place to begin searching for sources. Adhere to APA Style when constructing this assignment, including in-text citations and references for all sources that are used. Please note that no abstract is needed.
This formal paper example provided by the CSU Writing Center shows this type of formatting.
Your persuasive essay should be a minimum of two pages in length, not counting the title and reference pages.
Resources
The following resource(s) may help you with this assignment.
Submit Unit VI Article Review »
Unit VII
Reading
- Unit VII Study Guide
- Chapter 5: Person-Focused Pay
Unit VII Journal Open
- Weight: 2% of course grade
- Grading Rubric
Instructions
After reading about person-focused pay plans in your textbook, would you prefer to be employed by a company that utilized a person-focused pay plan or by a company that utilized an incentive pay plan? Explain your reasoning.
Your journal entry must be at least 200 words in length. No references or citations are necessary.
Unit VII Essay Open
- Weight: 9% of course grade
- Grading Rubric
Instructions
For this assignment, compose an essay of at least two pages in which you discuss the following issues involving person-focused pay plans:
- Detail various types of person-focused pay plans.
- Describe reasons why companies adopt person-focused pay plans, and identify types of positions that lend themselves to these plans.
- Describe advantages and disadvantages of person-focused pay plans. Give job-specific examples in your advantages and disadvantages.
Please use the databases within the CSU Online Library to locate scholarly resources to support your essay. You should utilize at least two sources, one of which may be your textbook. Adhere to APA Style when constructing this assignment, including in-text citations and references for all sources that are used. Please note that no abstract is needed.
This formal paper example provided by the CSU Writing Center shows this type of formatting.
Your essay should be a minimum of two pages in length, not counting the title and reference pages.
Resources
The following resource(s) may help you with this assignment.
Request to take Final Exam
You are required to request to take your examination by submitting the Final Examination Request in the myCSU Student Portal. The Final Exam for this course must be proctored, and must be submitted by 11:59 PM CT on the course end date.
If you have selected the standard proctor option, the Final Exam instructions will be sent to your Proctor via email within three business days from the date the request is received.
If you have selected the RP Now option, you will receive a confirmation email containing a direct link to RP Now within three business days from the date the request is received.
You are permitted four (4) hours to complete the Final Exam in the presence of your approved Proctor. The four (4) hour time limit begins at the time the exam is initially opened. Use of exam materials includes only the course textbook, eTextbook, or permitted resources in an integrated learning resources course, a writing utensil, blank scratch paper, and a calculator if needed. Online Calculators or other software may only be utilized with the approval of the course professor or Office of Disability Services. Other materials are not permitted unless specified in the examination instructions.
eTextbooks should be accessed on the computer in which the examination is being taken. Please note, if an examination is taken on a computer that has not been registered with the eTextbook, all features (highlighting, notes, etc.) will not be available.
Please refer to the Final Examination Proctor Policy located in the Student Handbook for specific guidelines regarding proctor requirements and expectations.
Unit VIII
Reading
- Unit VIII Study Guide
- Chapter 13: Compensating Expatriates
- Chapter 14: Pay and Benefits Outside the United States
- Unit Resource (1 article): See Study Guide
Unit VIII Journal Open
- Weight: 2% of course grade
- Grading Rubric
Instructions
Thinking back on the material you learned in this course, how can you apply what you learned to your current or future work?
Your journal entry must be at least 200 words in length. No references or citations are necessary.
Final Exam Open
- Weight: 13% of course grade
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The CSU Online Library offers several reference services. E-mail ([email protected]) and telephone (1.877.268.8046) assistance is available Monday-Thursday from 8 am to 5 pm and Friday from 8 am to 3 pm. The library's chat reference service, Ask a Librarian, is available 24/7; look for the chat box on the online library page.
Librarians can help you develop your research plan or assist you in finding relevant, appropriate, and timely information. Reference requests can include customized keyword search strategies, database help, and other services.
Student Learning Resources
Click here to access learning resources in the myCSU Portal. You may be prompted to login with your CSU Account.
The CSU Learning resources tool is a collection of useful articles on common academic concepts and requirements.
Final Examination Guidelines
Final Exams are to be administered to students by an approved Proctor. CSU approves two flexible proctoring options: a standard Proctor, who is chosen by the student and approved by the university, or Remote Proctor Now (RP Now), an on-demand, third-party testing service that proctors examinations for a small fee.
Students choosing RP Now must have an operational webcam/video with audio, a high-speed Internet connection, and the appropriate system rights required to download and install software.
To review the complete Examination Proctor Policy, including a list of acceptable Proctors, Proctor responsibilities, Proctor approval procedures, and the Proctor Agreement Form, go to the myCSU Student Portal.
You are permitted four (4) hours to complete this exam in the presence of your approved Proctor. This is an open book exam. Only course textbooks, writing utensils, and a calculator, if necessary, are allowed when taking proctored exams.
You may use only your textbook as source material for your response. All source material must be referenced (paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations). You may use the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA Style Guide) or the CSU Citation Guide for reference.
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