Leadership Presentation

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Assignment Components

Identify and justify a chosen leadership philosophy

Identification of chosen leadership philosophy is unclear. Justification is not given and/or is unclear, inappropriate and not based on sound research.

Identification of chosen leadership philosophy is somewhat clear. Justification is given, but it is only somewhat clear, appropriate and partially based on sound research.

Identification of chosen leadership philosophy is clear. Justification is given and it is clear, appropriate and based on sound research.

Identification of chosen leadership philosophy is clear. Justification is given and it is clear, appropriate, based on sound research and examples are given.

Explain an approach to foreign direct investment (FDI) and foreign risk assessment (FRA) using Porter’s Five Forces. (CO 3 )

Explanation of how to approach FDI and FRA, using Porter's Five Forces, is unclear and incomplete.

Explanation of how to approach FDI and FRA, using Porter's Five Forces, is somewhat clear and complete.

Explanation of how to approach FDI and FRA, using Porter's Five Forces, is clear and complete.

Explanation of how to approach FDI and FRA, using Porter's Five Forces, is clear, complete and several insightful examples are given.

Complete a Financial Risk Assessment for acquiring the new technology company explaining at least 4 risks which could impact the organization. (CO 4)

Identification of four (or less) risks which could impact the organization while acquiring the new technology is unclear and inaccurate. Explanation is unclear, inaccurate and not based on facts from the scenario.

Identification of four risks which could impact the organization while acquiring the new technology is somewhat clear and accurate. Explanation is partially clear, accurate and somewhat based on facts from the scenario.

Identification of four risks which could impact the organization while acquiring the new technology is clear and accurate. Explanation is clear, accurate and based on facts from the scenario.

Identification of four (or more) risks which could impact the organization while acquiring the new technology is clear and accurate. Explanation is clear, accurate, based on facts from the scenario and several insightful examples are given.

Identify and explain at least 3 key internal structures to enhance organizational culture.

(CO 1)

Identification and explanation of three (or less) key internal structures that will be designed to enhance the culture within the organization is unclear, inappropriate and not based on research in the industry.

Identification and explanation of three key internal structures that will be designed to enhance the culture within the organization is given and they are somewhat clear, appropriate and partially based on research in the industry.

Identification and explanation of three key internal structures that will be designed to enhance the culture within the organization is given and they are clear, appropriate and based on research in the industry.

Identification and explanation of three (or more) key internal structures that will be designed to enhance the culture within the organization is given and they are clear, appropriate, and highly effective and based on research in the industry.

Explain how projected global and market trends over the next 10-15 years will impact the company’s ability to maintain a competitive advantage.

(CO 6)

Explanation of how projected global and market trends over the next 10-15 years will impact the company's ability to maintain a competitive advantage is unclear, incorrect and not based on sound research.

Explanation of how projected global and market trends over the next 10-15 years will impact the company's ability to maintain a competitive advantage is somewhat clear, correct and partially based on sound research.

Explanation of how projected global and market trends over the next 10-15 years will impact the company's ability to maintain a competitive advantage is clear, correct and based on sound research.

Explanation of how projected global and market trends over the next 10-15 years will impact the company's ability to maintain a competitive advantage is clear, correct, based on sound research and several insightful examples are given.

Writing Components

Organization

Introduction

Transitions

Conclusion

Introduction is limited or missing entirely.

Transitions between slides are infrequent, illogical, or missing entirely.

Conclusion is limited or missing entirely.

Introduction is present but incomplete or underdeveloped.

Transitions between slides are sporadic.

Conclusion is recognizable, but incomplete or underdeveloped.

Introduction has an opening, provides come background information, and states the topic.

Transitions between slides are present.

Conclusion summarizes main argument and has a clear ending.

Introduction catches the audience’s attention, provides compelling and appropriate background info, and clearly states the topic.

Thoughtful transitions between slides are appropriate and help the flow of ideas.

Conclusion leaves the listener with a sense of closure and provides concluding insights.

Style

Tone

Audience

Word Choice

Visual design of presentation (i.e. background, pictures, etc.) is lacking or completely overpowers the presentation to the point of interfering with comprehensibility or design is inappropriate for the assignment.

Design of presentation (i.e. background, pictures, text, etc.) upstages the writing or speaking at inappropriate times, or visual design is too understated at points, or design is inconsistent.

Design of presentation (i.e. background, pictures, text etc.) is clear, appropriate for the assignment, balanced and compliments both the writing and speaking throughout the presentation.

Visual design of presentation (i.e. background, pictures, etc.) is clear, appropriate for the assignment balanced and compliments both the writing and speaking throughout the presentation. Visual design engages audience, does not distract from information.

Usage and Mechanics

Grammar

Spelling

Sentence structure

Any written portion (including writing on the slides and in notes) contains numerous errors in spelling, grammar, and/or sentence structure that severely interferes with readability and comprehension.

In any written portion (including writing on the slides and in notes), errors in spelling and grammar exist that somewhat interfere with comprehension.

Any written portion (including writing on the slides and in notes) follows conventions of spelling and grammar throughout. Errors are infrequent and do not interfere with comprehension.

The presentation is basically error free in terms of mechanics. In any written portion (including writing on the slides and in notes), grammar and mechanics help establish a clear idea and aid the reader in following the writer’s logic.

APA Elements

Attribution

Paraphrasing

Quotations

When appropriate or assigned

No attempt at APA format in presentation.

APA format is attempted to paraphrase, quote, and cite, but errors are significant.

Using APA format, accurately paraphrased, quoted, and cited in many spots throughout when appropriate or called for. Errors present are somewhat minor.

Using APA format, accurately paraphrased, quoted, and cited throughout the presentation when appropriate or called for. Only a few minor errors present.