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short_paper.docxShort Paper: Reimbursable Cost and Contract Disputes
The U.S. government employs a large number of contractors throughout many different departments. Unfortunately, not all contractors are scrupulous when seeking reimbursement for costs incurred during their contract period. Your reading covered four examples of contract disputes within the U.S. Department of Defense. Research another example of a reimbursement-related contract dispute between the U.S. government and a contractor. Then create a short case study report, including the following topics:
· A summary of the reason for and nature of the contract
· A summary of the company (what it does, any history/legal proceedings relevant to the topic
· of contract disputes/reimbursement, information on company's past profits)
· An overview of the contract reimbursement allegations and dispute
· A summary of the outcome of the dispute
· A conclusion presenting your overall analysis of the allegations, dispute, and outcome
Case Study Analysis Rubric
Prompt: Create a short case study report summarizing your research of a reimbursement-related contract dispute between the U.S. government and a contractor. Your report should include the following the reason for and nature of the contract, a summary of the outcome of the dispute, and a conclusion presenting your overall analysis of the allegations, dispute, and outcome.
Format: This short paper assignment should follow these formatting guidelines: double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, one-inch margins, and APA style. Page length requirements: 1-2 pages, not including the cover page or the reference page.
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Critical Elements |
Exemplary (100%) |
Proficient (85%) |
Needs Improvement (55%) |
Not Evident (0%) |
Value |
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Dispute |
Meets “Proficient” criteria and provides specific and relevant details to support explanation |
Accurately identifies and explains a contract dispute between the U.S. government and a contractor, and addresses the reason and nature of the contract |
Does not sufficiently explain and identify a contract dispute between the U.S. government and a contractor |
Does not correctly identify a contract dispute between the U.S. government and a contractor |
20 |
|
Outcome |
Meets “Proficient” criteria and provides relevant details to support the reason for the outcome |
Accurately describes the outcome of the contract dispute |
Does not sufficiently describe the outcome of the contract dispute |
Does not correctly describe the outcome of the contract dispute |
30 |
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Conclusions |
Meets “Proficient” criteria and uses clear and relevant examples to support the implications for reimbursement contracts |
Analyzes the contract dispute and explains its implications for reimbursement contracts |
Analyzes the contract dispute but does not sufficiently explain the implications for reimbursement contracts |
Does not analyze the contract dispute and its implications |
30 |
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Articulation of Response |
Submission is free of errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, and is presented in a professional and easy to read format |
Submission has no major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, or syntax |
Submission has major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, or syntax that negatively impact readability and articulation of main ideas |
Submission has critical errors related to citations, grammar, spelling or syntax that prevent understanding of ideas |
20 |
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Total |
100% |
