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Criteria

Exceeds Standards

Meets Standards

No Participation/Does Not Meet Standards

Criterion Score

Meets Assignment Requirements

2 points

Paper is two double-spaced pages of text. APA standard. Responds directly to the assignment and incorporates ideas from Week 1 learnings. Strong, clear, unusually perceptive ideas that focus and unify the whole paper. Demonstrates mastery of the topic under study.

1 point

Paper is two double-spaced pages of text APA standard. Responds to the assignment and incorporates ideas from Week 1 learnings. Clear, perceptive ideas that control the paper. Demonstrates a clear understanding of the topic.

0 points

Paper is less than two pages. Format is not as per requirements. May respond loosely or vaguely to the assignment. May or may not incorporate ideas from Week 1 learnings. Controlling idea is present but may be generalized, commonplace, or trite. May not consistently focus the paper. Demonstrates, at best, a cursory understanding of the topic.

Score of Meets Assignment Requirements,

/ 2

Voice and Tone

2 points

Authoritative, engaging, cogent, logical, sophisticated tone.

1 point

Strong, interesting, reasonable. Consistently appropriate tone.

0 points

Lacks authority; may be vague or unclear but seems interested in informing the reader. Some inappropriate tone shifts.

Score of Voice and Tone,

/ 2

Content and Support

2 points

Specific, concrete, detailed discussion throughout Ideas are substantiated with multiple reasons supported by relevant information from text, journals, and other reputable sources. Examples are developed thoughtfully and analytically.

1 point

Most paragraphs contain specific, concrete, detailed discussion. Ideas are substantiated with multiple reasons supported with appropriate information and examples from the text, journals, and other reputable sources

0 points

Much summary or many loosely strung together statements with little support. Vagaries and many generalities. Possibly some misinformation.

Score of Content and Support,

/ 2

Organization

2 points

Coherent, focused. Orients the reader by introducing the subject. Provides clear direction and intent. Concludes effectively.

1 point

Well-organized, focused. Begins and ends effectively. Direction and intent may be implied; ideas do move forward.

0 points

Much of the essay is on topic but may still lack focus. Attempts to introduce and conclude. Little logical development or no progression of ideas

Score of Organization,

/ 2

Mechanics: spelling, grammar, Punctuation

2 points

Varied and often sophisticated sentence structure, avoiding monotony; mastery of the conventions of standard English with few or no errors in mechanics, usage, and spelling. Few to no errors in current APA style guidelines

1 point

Some variety in sentence structure; command of the conventions of standard English with few errors in mechanics, usage, and spelling. Few errors in current APA style guidelines

0 points

Little variety in sentence structure, bordering on monotony; little control of the basic conventions of standard English with many errors in mechanics, usage, and spelling. Many errors in current APA style guidelines.

Score of Mechanics: spelling, grammar, Punctuation,

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Instructions

Instructions

Read the two sections on negotiation fundamental and resolving differences. Write a 2-page reflective essay on what you are learning that may impact your leadership approach and practices. Use your learning from Week One to develop your essay, and include three ongoing questions that you are considering, or perhaps currently processing related to course concepts.

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Instructions

Instructions

This is the place to submit your personal observations of interactions concerning leadership, power dynamics, negotiation and conflict resolution situations personally and professionally.

1) Description of conflict situation( PLEASE USE A MILITARY RELATED CONFLICT SUCH AS SAILORS SHOWING UP IMPAIRED TO WORK PERFORMING MAINTENANCE OR SOMETHING SINCE I AM A RETIRED NAVY CHIEF)

2) What you noticed

3) What you did (if anything)

4) Explain if and how the conflict could have gone differently with conflict management skills.

Please follow the outline to receive full credit.

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Instructions

You are the CEO of a large-sized manufacturing and marketing company with employees in "red" states, "blue" states and "purple" states. You are hearing more heated discussions in the employee lunchrooms and zoom sessions around climate, abortion, voting rights, and gun control.  Some employees have asked to be transferred to other divisions where the conflict is not so heated or where others have the same value system as theirs. 

1.  As the CEO, are you concerned about these conflicts? Why?

2. Do you think they will have an impact on organizational climate and productivity?

3. Do you think you need to do something as the CEO to provide leadership for more civil discussions of these issues?

4. Do you think you should make public statements in support or against any of the controversial issues where you have employees representing marginalized groups (LGBT, immigrants, religious differences, etc.)?  If so, what would you say?  

Please submit a 3 to 5 pages case analysis in which you respond to the following questions. APA style margins and spacing with a header and references to the drop box (Cover page and reference pages are not counted as pages).

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Instructions

Instructions

For this assignment, assume you are the Chief Product Officer at a global multinational corporation. Your CEO has asked you to create a chart to rank your strengths and weaknesses regarding the following product management styles:

· Customer-Focused Product Manager

· Engineering-Focused Product Manager

· Design-Focused Product Manager

· Business-Focused Product Manager

You may create your chart using the table tool in Word. Following your self-reflection, identification, and an itemization of your weaknesses, document a mental model to ensure your success in product management. Then, indicate why product management is necessary based on your identified strengths.

Length: 1 Chart with a minimum of one weakness and one strength for each of the four categories above

References: Include a minimum of 3 scholarly resources.

The completed assignment should address all the assignment requirements, exhibit evidence of concept knowledge, and demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the content presented in the course. The writing should integrate scholarly resources, reflect academic expectations and current APA standards, and adhere to National University's Academic Integrity Policy.

Grading

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Instructions

Instructions

This assignment allows you to identify and document the history of product management by creating a visual timeline. Following your readings on how the historical, current, and emerging aspects of product management is driving marketing, your timeline must exhibit your uniqueness and thoroughness to build your digital credibility. You may create your timeline as an infographic, chart, or PowerPoint slide.

Include a minimum of five key events over the past 20 years in your timeline. These events should include at least two global developments that influenced product management and the marketing industry in the United States.

In addition to your visual timeline, include a one-page reflection of what you learned in this process, including any concepts or events that you have questions about.  

Length: 1 timeline accompanied by a 1-page summary. You may include your reference list with your summary.

References: Include a minimum of 3 scholarly resources.

The completed assignment should address all the assignment requirements, exhibit evidence of concept knowledge, and demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the content presented in the course. The writing should integrate scholarly resources, reflect academic expectations and current APA standards, and adhere to National University's Academic Integrity Policy.

Criteria

Exceeds Standards

Meets Standards

No Participation/Does Not Meet Standards

Criterion Score

Meets Assignment Requirements

2 points

Paper is two double-spaced pages of text. APA standard. Responds directly to the assignment and incorporates ideas from Week 1 learnings. Strong, clear, unusually perceptive ideas that focus and unify the whole paper. Demonstrates mastery of the topic under study.

1 point

Paper is two double-spaced pages of text APA standard. Responds to the assignment and incorporates ideas from Week 1 learnings. Clear, perceptive ideas that control the paper. Demonstrates a clear understanding of the topic.

0 points

Paper is less than two pages. Format is not as per requirements. May respond loosely or vaguely to the assignment. May or may not incorporate ideas from Week 1 learnings. Controlling idea is present but may be generalized, commonplace, or trite. May not consistently focus the paper. Demonstrates, at best, a cursory understanding of the topic.

Score of Meets Assignment Requirements,

/ 2

Voice and Tone

2 points

Authoritative, engaging, cogent, logical, sophisticated tone.

1 point

Strong, interesting, reasonable. Consistently appropriate tone.

0 points

Lacks authority; may be vague or unclear but seems interested in informing the reader. Some inappropriate tone shifts.

Score of Voice and Tone,

/ 2

Content and Support

2 points

Specific, concrete, detailed discussion throughout Ideas are substantiated with multiple reasons supported by relevant information from text, journals, and other reputable sources. Examples are developed thoughtfully and analytically.

1 point

Most paragraphs contain specific, concrete, detailed discussion. Ideas are substantiated with multiple reasons supported with appropriate information and examples from the text, journals, and other reputable sources

0 points

Much summary or many loosely strung together statements with little support. Vagaries and many generalities. Possibly some misinformation.

Score of Content and Support,

/ 2

Organization

2 points

Coherent, focused. Orients the reader by introducing the subject. Provides clear direction and intent. Concludes effectively.

1 point

Well-organized, focused. Begins and ends effectively. Direction and intent may be implied; ideas do move forward.

0 points

Much of the essay is on topic but may still lack focus. Attempts to introduce and conclude. Little logical development or no progression of ideas

Score of Organization,

/ 2

Mechanics: spelling, grammar, Punctuation

2 points

Varied and often sophisticated sentence structure, avoiding monotony; mastery of the conventions of standard English with few or no errors in mechanics, usage, and spelling. Few to no errors in current APA style guidelines

1 point

Some variety in sentence structure; command of the conventions of standard English with few errors in mechanics, usage, and spelling. Few errors in current APA style guidelines

0 points

Little variety in sentence structure, bordering on monotony; little control of the basic conventions of standard English with many errors in mechanics, usage, and spelling. Many errors in current APA style guidelines.

Score of Mechanics: spelling, grammar, Punctuation,

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