The purpose of an explanatory case study is to understand a contemporary phenomenon within a
specified context using multiple sources in a predominately qualitative manner to explain the "how" and
explanatory case study is how the cultural influences why" of the phenomena. For this discussion, the "
of a project manager in the developmental years of life affect the risk strategy applied to an active
project. The study focuses on the economic disparities during the developmental years of the project
-managers to develop theoretical propositions to explain why some project managers are more risk
what tools or methods could supply a framework for the researcher to Discuss averse than others.
ers to find traits. Then articulate an LSS develop the protocol for the observations of the project manag
tool the researcher could use to improve the observations of the project managers by looking for other
factors which may influence decision concerning risk and then subsequently how economic disparity has
.ot directly influenced risk aversion in a project manageror has n
BUSI 830
Discussion Grading Rubric
Criteria
Levels of Achievement
Content
35 Points
Advanced
Proficient
Developing
Not present
Points
Earned
Introduction &
Conclusion
5 Points
4 to 5 points
Provides a complete overview
and summary of the
discussion.
2 to 3 points
Provides a partial overview
or summary of the
discussion.
1 to 1 point
Present but does not
provide an overview and
summary of the discussion.
0 to 0 points
Not completed.
Main Thread
15 Points
13 to 15 points
Section provides a complete
discussion of the required
business solutions topic.
Demonstrates critical thinking
to include analysis and
evaluation. Flow is logical and
fully cited. No less than
minimum required word count.
5 to 12 points
Section provides a nearly
complete discussion of the
required business solutions.
Demonstrates some critical
thinking to include analysis.
Flow is mostly logical and
partially cited. No less than
minimum required word
count.
1 to 4 points
Section is present but
misses many elements of
the required business
solutions. Lacks
appropriate level of critical
thinking with very little or no
analysis and evaluation.
0 to 0 points
Not completed or not
