Human Resource Management

Criteria

Excellent

Good

Developing

Needs Improvement

Failing

Criterion Score

Examine how key managers act to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in an organization.

3 points

Examine how key managers act to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in an organization were discussed thoroughly, examples given were clear and relevant; all was supported by relevant research and logically reasoned with insightfulness.  

2.4 points

Most key points on how managers act to enhance efficiency and effectiveness where discussed;  examples given were clear and relevant; all was supported by relevant research and logically reasoned with insightfulness. 

2.1 points

Few points were identified on how managers act to enhance efficiency and effectiveness where discussed; Few examples given; Few were supported by relevant research and logically reasoned with insightfulness.

1.8 points

Few points were identified on how managers act to enhance efficiency and effectiveness where discussed; Few examples given; Little support and no reasoning on the topics. 

Examine management of human capital and how it supports strategic thinking(ST) and the learning organization (LO).

3 points

Excellent analysis of human capital and how this concept supports strategic thinking and the learning organization. Thoroughly defined with conclusions as to the impact on the organization were logical reasoned by using ideas obtained through research and course material; Discussion showed an insightful understanding of the impact on the organization.  

2.4 points

Good analysis of human capital and how this concept supports strategic thinking and the learning organization. Conclusions as to the impact on the organization were logical reasoned and supported by  research and course material; Discussion showed a good understanding but the potential impact on the organization was underdeveloped.

2.1 points

General analysis of human capital and how this concept supports strategic thinking and the learning organization; some missing conponents. Defined the impact on the organization were sometimes logically unsupported by  research and course material; Discussion showed some understanding of impact on the organization but lacked detail and support from the material.  

1.8 points

An attempt was made to discuss the relationship and impact on the organization but the discussion was very weak due to a lack of logical connections made from research and class material.

Analyze the impact structure and culture have on the creation and maintenance of ST/LO organizations

3 points

Excellent analysis of impact structure and culture have on the creation and maintenance of ST/LO.   ST&LO in an organization was thoroughly defined and conclusions as to the impact on the organization were logical reasoned by using ideas obtained through research and course material; Discussion showed an insightful understanding of the impact on the organization.  

2.4 points

Good analysis of the impact structure and culture have on the creation and maintenance of ST/LO.  Including  reasoning supported by using ideas obtained through research and course material; Discussion showed an understanding of the impact on the organization.

2.1 points

Conclusions on how structure and culture support ST&LO in an organization was discussed with some conclusions as to the impact on the organization.  Little incorporation of readings and research. 

1.8 points

Conclusions on how structure and culture support ST&LO in an organization needed more was limited;did not address the impact on the organization. Little incorporation of readings and research.

Formulate an inclusion and relationship-building strategy for managers within the organization

3 points

Exceptionally well  thought-out and articulated plan focusing on inclusion and specific relationship building strategies for managers which included specific steps

2.4 points

Thought out plan focusing on inclusion and specific relationship building strategies for managers which includes specific steps

2.1 points

Limited plan focusing on inclusion and specific relationship building strategies for managers with limited details going forward

1.8 points

Limited plan focusing on inclusion and specific relationship building strategies for managers with no detailed steps

Design your own management plan to meet current and future needs. Include at least three strategies that would help the organization move toward the future.

3 points

Exceptionally well thought-out and articulated plan focusing on management (course) concepts and theories

2.4 points

Well thought-out and articulated plan focusing on management (course) concepts and theories

2.1 points

Limited plan plan identifying 1-2 management theories or concepts.

1.8 points

Little information on strategy with limited information on management theories and concepts

Presentation Creation, Audio and Transitions

2 points

Presentation flows well and logically; transitions are smooth, interesting, persuasive and enhance presentation. Includes graphics, visuals, and/or clipart for support.

1.8 points

Presentation flows well; smooth transitions; use of persuasiveness was underdeveloped; on some slides.

1.4 points

Presentation is unorganized; very few transitions and/or they distract from presentation; persuasiveness was generally undeveloped.

1.2 points

Presentation flows well; smooth transitions used on most slides; no use of persuasive language.

Attention to Instructions and outside research

1 point

The presentation contains all major assignment tasks.  The project includes completion of all minor aspects of the assignment such as table creation if required, third person writing, required use of course material, outside sources if needed, inclusion of page and paragraph number, no use of books, assignment format and avoidance of using direct quotes. 

0.8 points

The presentation contains all major assignment tasks.  The project missed one minor aspects of the assignment such as table creation if required, third person writing, required use of course material, outside sources if needed, inclusion of page and paragraph number, no use of books, assignment format and avoidance of using direct quotes. 

0.7 points

One major assignment tasks or two minor aspects of the assignment missed such as table creation if required, third person writing, required use of course material, outside sources if needed, inclusion of page and paragraph number, no use of books, assignment format and avoidance of using direct quotes. 

0.6 points

Two major assignment tasks and/or three minor aspects of the assignments missed as table creation if required, third person writing, required use of course material, outside sources if needed, inclusion of page and paragraph number, no use of books, assignment format and avoidance of using direct quotes. 

Writing Mechanics

1 point

Excellently adheres to APA Style writing/business concise; using paragraphs and sentences, bullets where appropriate.  Zero to two errors noted.

0.8 points

Excellently adheres to standard usage of mechanics: conventions of written English, including capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. Three to six errors noted.

0.7 points

Satisfactorily adheres to standard usage rules of mechanics: conventions of English, including capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. Seven to 10 errors noted.

0.6 points

Minimally adheres to standard usage rules of mechanics: conventions of written English, including capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. More than 10 errors found.

Writing Style and Formatting

1 point

One to two writing style or usage errors; Proper citation of source material is used throughout paper; Reference titles follow writing style guidelines with only the first word, the first word after a colon and proper nouns capitalized.

0.8 points

Attempts in-text citations and reference list but 3 - 4 writing style errors noted or fails to include proper citations when appropriate 1-2 times.

0.7 points

Attempts in-text citations and reference lists; writing style errors are noted throughout document with 5-6 errors noted; Fails to include proper citations when appropriate 3 - 4 times in document.

0.6 points

Attempts in-text citations and reference lists; Fails to include proper citations when appropriate - 5-6 times or presents only  1-2 in-text citations and a reference list in a paper when proper citations are needed throughout the document.

Criteria

Excellent

Good

Developing

Needs Improvement

Failing

Criterion Score

Examine how key managers act to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in an organization.

3 points

Examine how key managers act to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in an organization were discussed thoroughly, examples given were clear and relevant; all was supported by relevant research and logically reasoned with insightfulness.  

2.4 points

Most key points on how managers act to enhance efficiency and effectiveness where discussed;  examples given were clear and relevant; all was supported by relevant research and logically reasoned with insightfulness. 

2.1 points

Few points were identified on how managers act to enhance efficiency and effectiveness where discussed; Few examples given; Few were supported by relevant research and logically reasoned with insightfulness.

1.8 points

Few points were identified on how managers act to enhance efficiency and effectiveness where discussed; Few examples given; Little support and no reasoning on the topics. 

Examine management of human capital and how it supports strategic thinking(ST) and the learning organization (LO).

3 points

Excellent analysis of human capital and how this concept supports strategic thinking and the learning organization. Thoroughly defined with conclusions as to the impact on the organization were logical reasoned by using ideas obtained through research and course material; Discussion showed an insightful understanding of the impact on the organization.  

2.4 points

Good analysis of human capital and how this concept supports strategic thinking and the learning organization. Conclusions as to the impact on the organization were logical reasoned and supported by  research and course material; Discussion showed a good understanding but the potential impact on the organization was underdeveloped.

2.1 points

General analysis of human capital and how this concept supports strategic thinking and the learning organization; some missing conponents. Defined the impact on the organization were sometimes logically unsupported by  research and course material; Discussion showed some understanding of impact on the organization but lacked detail and support from the material.  

1.8 points

An attempt was made to discuss the relationship and impact on the organization but the discussion was very weak due to a lack of logical connections made from research and class material.

Analyze the impact structure and culture have on the creation and maintenance of ST/LO organizations

3 points

Excellent analysis of impact structure and culture have on the creation and maintenance of ST/LO.   ST&LO in an organization was thoroughly defined and conclusions as to the impact on the organization were logical reasoned by using ideas obtained through research and course material; Discussion showed an insightful understanding of the impact on the organization.  

2.4 points

Good analysis of the impact structure and culture have on the creation and maintenance of ST/LO.  Including  reasoning supported by using ideas obtained through research and course material; Discussion showed an understanding of the impact on the organization.

2.1 points

Conclusions on how structure and culture support ST&LO in an organization was discussed with some conclusions as to the impact on the organization.  Little incorporation of readings and research. 

1.8 points

Conclusions on how structure and culture support ST&LO in an organization needed more was limited;did not address the impact on the organization. Little incorporation of readings and research.

Formulate an inclusion and relationship-building strategy for managers within the organization

3 points

Exceptionally well  thought-out and articulated plan focusing on inclusion and specific relationship building strategies for managers which included specific steps

2.4 points

Thought out plan focusing on inclusion and specific relationship building strategies for managers which includes specific steps

2.1 points

Limited plan focusing on inclusion and specific relationship building strategies for managers with limited details going forward

1.8 points

Limited plan focusing on inclusion and specific relationship building strategies for managers with no detailed steps

Design your own management plan to meet current and future needs. Include at least three strategies that would help the organization move toward the future.

3 points

Exceptionally well thought-out and articulated plan focusing on management (course) concepts and theories

2.4 points

Well thought-out and articulated plan focusing on management (course) concepts and theories

2.1 points

Limited plan plan identifying 1-2 management theories or concepts.

1.8 points

Little information on strategy with limited information on management theories and concepts

Presentation Creation, Audio and Transitions

2 points

Presentation flows well and logically; transitions are smooth, interesting, persuasive and enhance presentation. Includes graphics, visuals, and/or clipart for support.

1.8 points

Presentation flows well; smooth transitions; use of persuasiveness was underdeveloped; on some slides.

1.4 points

Presentation is unorganized; very few transitions and/or they distract from presentation; persuasiveness was generally undeveloped.

1.2 points

Presentation flows well; smooth transitions used on most slides; no use of persuasive language.

Attention to Instructions and outside research

1 point

The presentation contains all major assignment tasks.  The project includes completion of all minor aspects of the assignment such as table creation if required, third person writing, required use of course material, outside sources if needed, inclusion of page and paragraph number, no use of books, assignment format and avoidance of using direct quotes. 

0.8 points

The presentation contains all major assignment tasks.  The project missed one minor aspects of the assignment such as table creation if required, third person writing, required use of course material, outside sources if needed, inclusion of page and paragraph number, no use of books, assignment format and avoidance of using direct quotes. 

0.7 points

One major assignment tasks or two minor aspects of the assignment missed such as table creation if required, third person writing, required use of course material, outside sources if needed, inclusion of page and paragraph number, no use of books, assignment format and avoidance of using direct quotes. 

0.6 points

Two major assignment tasks and/or three minor aspects of the assignments missed as table creation if required, third person writing, required use of course material, outside sources if needed, inclusion of page and paragraph number, no use of books, assignment format and avoidance of using direct quotes. 

Writing Mechanics

1 point

Excellently adheres to APA Style writing/business concise; using paragraphs and sentences, bullets where appropriate.  Zero to two errors noted.

0.8 points

Excellently adheres to standard usage of mechanics: conventions of written English, including capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. Three to six errors noted.

0.7 points

Satisfactorily adheres to standard usage rules of mechanics: conventions of English, including capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. Seven to 10 errors noted.

0.6 points

Minimally adheres to standard usage rules of mechanics: conventions of written English, including capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. More than 10 errors found.

Writing Style and Formatting

1 point

One to two writing style or usage errors; Proper citation of source material is used throughout paper; Reference titles follow writing style guidelines with only the first word, the first word after a colon and proper nouns capitalized.

0.8 points

Attempts in-text citations and reference list but 3 - 4 writing style errors noted or fails to include proper citations when appropriate 1-2 times.

0.7 points

Attempts in-text citations and reference lists; writing style errors are noted throughout document with 5-6 errors noted; Fails to include proper citations when appropriate 3 - 4 times in document.

0.6 points

Attempts in-text citations and reference lists; Fails to include proper citations when appropriate - 5-6 times or presents only  1-2 in-text citations and a reference list in a paper when proper citations are needed throughout the document.