Change Initiative: Implementation, Evaluation, and Sustainability

Benchmark - Change Initiative: Implementation, Evaluation, and Sustainability - Rubric

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The Need for Change

25 points

Criteria Description

The Need for Change

5. Excellent

25 points

The need for change including specifying the issue and the current outcomes resulting from the issue is thoroughly discussed with rich detail, including all necessary elements.

4. Good

21.75 points

The need for change including specifying the issue and the current outcomes resulting from the issue is discussed, including all necessary elements. 

3. Satisfactory

19.75 points

The need for change including specifying the issue and the current outcomes resulting from the issue is included, but discussion is cursory and lacking in depth.

2. Less than Satisfactory

18.5 points

The need for change including specifying the issue and the current outcomes resulting from the issue is discussed, but discussion is incomplete or inaccurate. 

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

The need for change including specifying the issue and the current outcomes resulting from the issue is not discussed.

Driving Forces

12.5 points

Criteria Description

Driving Forces

5. Excellent

12.5 points

Description of internal and/or external driving forces, contributing issues, and people affected is thoroughly discussed with rich detail, including all necessary elements.

4. Good

10.88 points

Description of internal and/or external driving forces, contributing issues, and people affected is discussed, including all necessary elements.

3. Satisfactory

9.88 points

Description of internal and/or external driving forces, contributing issues, and people affected is included, but discussion is cursory and lacking in depth.

2. Less than Satisfactory

9.25 points

Description of internal and/or external driving forces, contributing issues, and people affected is incomplete or inaccurate.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Description of internal and/or external driving forces, contributing issues, and people affected is not included.

Stakeholder Evaluation 

12.5 points

Criteria Description

Stakeholder Evaluation 

5. Excellent

12.5 points

Evaluation of stakeholders and how they will be affected by the change initiative is thoroughly discussed with rich detail, including all necessary elements.

4. Good

10.88 points

Evaluation of stakeholders and how they will be affected by the change initiative is discussed, including all necessary elements.

3. Satisfactory

9.88 points

Evaluation of stakeholders and how they will be affected by the change initiative is included, but discussion is cursory and lacking in depth.

2. Less than Satisfactory

9.25 points

Evaluation of stakeholders and how they will be affected by the change initiative is incomplete or inaccurate.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Evaluation of stakeholders and how they will be affected by the change initiative is not included.

The Role of the Leader in the Change Initiative

25 points

Criteria Description

The Role of the Leader in the Change Initiative

5. Excellent

25 points

The role of the leader in the change initiative is thoroughly presented with rich detail and includes discussion of all necessary elements.

4. Good

21.75 points

The role of the leader in the change initiative is presented and includes discussion of all necessary elements.

3. Satisfactory

19.75 points

The role of the leader in the change initiative is presented, but it is cursory and lacking in depth.

2. Less than Satisfactory

18.5 points

The role of the leader in the change initiative is present, but it is incomplete or inaccurate.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

The role of the leader in the change initiative is not addressed.

Change Agents and Roles

25 points

Criteria Description

Change Agents and Roles

5. Excellent

25 points

Discussion of necessary change agents and their respective roles in implementing change is thoroughly discussed with rich detail, including all necessary elements. 

4. Good

21.75 points

Discussion of necessary change agents and their respective roles in implementing change is discussed, including all necessary elements. 

3. Satisfactory

19.75 points

Discussion of necessary change agents and their respective roles in implementing change is included, but discussion is cursory and lacking in depth.

2. Less than Satisfactory

18.5 points

Discussion of necessary change agents and their respective roles in implementing change is incomplete or inaccurate.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Discussion of necessary change agents and their respective roles in implementing change is not included.

Application of the Change Model to Develop Strategies (B)

25 points

Criteria Description

Application of the Change Model to Develop Strategies Develop strategy for implementing and managing change within an organization. (C 3.5, 6.5)

5. Excellent

25 points

The change model is thoroughly applied with rich detail and the resulting strategies include all necessary elements.

4. Good

21.75 points

The change model is thoroughly applied and the resulting strategies include all necessary elements.

3. Satisfactory

19.75 points

The change model is applied, but the resulting strategies are cursory and lacking in depth.

2. Less than Satisfactory

18.5 points

The change model is applied, but the resulting strategies are incomplete or inaccurate.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

The change model is not applied to develop strategies.

Overcoming Barriers to Change (B)

25 points

Criteria Description

Overcoming Barriers to Change Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in response to changing or unknown circumstances. (C 1.5)

5. Excellent

25 points

Overcoming barriers to change is thoroughly presented with rich detail and includes discussion of all necessary elements.

4. Good

21.75 points

Overcoming barriers to change is presented and includes discussion of all necessary elements.

3. Satisfactory

19.75 points

Overcoming barriers to change is presented, but it is cursory and lacking in depth.

2. Less than Satisfactory

18.5 points

Overcoming barriers to change is presented, but it is incomplete or inaccurate.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Overcoming barriers to change is not addressed.

Evaluation Methods

25 points

Criteria Description

Evaluation Methods

5. Excellent

25 points

Evaluation methods for determining the success of the change initiative are extremely thorough with specific metrics or measurable determinants clearly defined and numerous relevant details.

4. Good

21.75 points

Evaluation methods for determining the success of the change initiative are complete and include specific metrics or measurable determinants and relevant details.

3. Satisfactory

19.75 points

Evaluation methods for determining the success of the change initiative are included but lack specific metrics or measurable determinants and relevant details.

2. Less than Satisfactory

18.5 points

Evaluation methods for determining the success of the change initiative are incomplete or inaccurate.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Evaluation methods for determining the success of the change initiative are not included.

Strategies for Sustaining Change

12.5 points

Criteria Description

Strategies for Sustaining Change

5. Excellent

12.5 points

Strategies for sustaining change are thoroughly presented with rich detail and include discussion of all necessary elements.

4. Good

10.88 points

Strategies for sustaining change are complete and include discussion of all necessary elements.

3. Satisfactory

9.88 points

Strategies for sustaining change are presented, but discussion is cursory and lacking in depth.

2. Less than Satisfactory

9.25 points

Strategies for sustaining change are incomplete or inaccurate.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Strategies for sustaining change are not addressed.

Overall Effectiveness of Change Plan

12.5 points

Criteria Description

Overall Effectiveness of Change Plan

5. Excellent

12.5 points

Discussion of how the change plan supports the organizational mission and goals, addresses stakeholder concerns, and contributes to the community of society is thoroughly presented with rich detail and includes discussion of all necessary elements. 

4. Good

10.88 points

Discussion of how the change plan supports the organizational mission and goals, addresses stakeholder concerns, and contributes to the community of society is presented and includes discussion of all necessary elements. 

3. Satisfactory

9.88 points

Discussion of how the change plan supports the organizational mission and goals, addresses stakeholder concerns, and contributes to the community of society is cursory and lacking in depth.

2. Less than Satisfactory

9.25 points

Discussion of how the change plan supports the organizational mission and goals, addresses stakeholder concerns, and contributes to the community of society is incomplete or inaccurate. 

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Discussion of how the change plan supports the organizational mission and goals, addresses stakeholder concerns, and contributes to the community of society is not included.

Thesis Development and Purpose

7.5 points

Criteria Description

Thesis Development and Purpose

5. Excellent

7.5 points

Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.

4. Good

6.53 points

Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper. Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.

3. Satisfactory

5.93 points

Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose.

2. Less than Satisfactory

5.55 points

Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not clear.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.

Argument Logic and Construction

12.5 points

Criteria Description

Argument Logic and Construction

5. Excellent

12.5 points

Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.

4. Good

10.88 points

Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative.

3. Satisfactory

9.88 points

Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis. 

2. Less than Satisfactory

9.25 points

Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources.

Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, and language use)

12.5 points

Criteria Description

Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, and language use)

5. Excellent

12.5 points

The writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.

4. Good

10.88 points

Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech.

3. Satisfactory

9.88 points

Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed.

2. Less than Satisfactory

9.25 points

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction is employed.

Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)

5 points

Criteria Description

Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment)

5. Excellent

5 points

All format elements are correct. 

4. Good

4.35 points

Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style.

3. Satisfactory

3.95 points

Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present. 

2. Less than Satisfactory

3.7 points

Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.

Documentation of Sources 

12.5 points

Criteria Description

Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)

5. Excellent

12.5 points

Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.

4. Good

10.88 points

Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct. 

3. Satisfactory

9.88 points

Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although some formatting errors may be present.

2. Less than Satisfactory

9.25 points

Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Sources are not documented. Total 250 points