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BMGT 364 Grading Rubrics

Participation Rubric for Learning Activities (24%)

Category Outstanding Superior Good Substandard

2.7 - 3 2.4 - 2.6 2.1 - 2.3 0 - 2

Evidence of critical thinking (analysis, synthesis, evaluation and reflection) of class reading material and discussion

analysis, synthesis, evaluation and reflection is strongly present across all posts; rich in content full of thought, insight, and analysis

analysis, synthesis, evaluation and reflection is present in most posts - substantial information thought, insight, and analysis has taken place

attempts analysis, synthesis, evaluation, and reflection but not strongly evident or only partially evident - generally competent information is thin and commonplace

analysis, synthesis, evaluation, and reflection is poorly demonstrated or does not exist; rudimentary and superficial; no analysis or insight is displayed

Responses to classmates and instructor reflect a substantive understanding of course material

responses to instructor/classmat es are complete and meaningful as required; responses extend the discussion exceeding all requirements

responses to instructor/classma tes are complete and meaningful as required; responses are relevant and advance the level and depth of the discussion occasionally using the course material in the responses

responds to instructor/classm ates meet requirements but either a) responses lack some detail to explain answer; b) responses do not add to the conversation; c) student does not use course material; d) student does not

fails to respond to classmates and/or instructor as required; responses are superficial (I agree statements, restating what other student stated; response that evaluates the quality of a student's post adding no substantial

respond to as many peers as required or e) lacks consistency in responding to others

comment)

Relevance of participation to topic under discussion

contributions are relevant and demonstrates outstanding understanding of material; uses various course material/resources in responding, and consistently and accurately ties to activity

contributions are relevant and mostly demonstrates a good understanding of material; uses some course material/resource s in responding and attempts to ties to activity

contributions are somewhat relevant and demonstrates some understanding of the material; rarely uses course material/resourc es in responses and occasionally ties to activity

contributions are off topic, distracting; does not use relevant course material/resources in responses

Writing mechanics and APA usage

consistently uses grammatically correct posts with no misspellings and no APA style errors

few grammatical or spelling errors are noted in posts/ attempts in-text citations and reference list but errors are present

errors in spelling and grammar evident; attempts in-text citations or reference list but omits the other; paraphrases or uses source material without consistently citing/referencin

poor spelling and grammar in most posts; no evidence of proofreading; no attempt at APA

Project Descriptions

Always submit your best, most thoughtful work. Assignments should be well organized and should demonstrate the level of writing

expected of college students at the 300 level. Present your ideas as thoroughly as you can, providing examples and appropriate

citations, (using the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 6th edition). You must adhere to the page-length

requirements identified for each assignment. Your writing style is very important, and you will be graded on this aspect of your work

in such areas as organization, grammar, punctuation, etc.

Creative approaches, evidence of critical thinking, and detailed answers are required. If you disagree with the materials presented in

the course, argue your point with verifiable examples and outside data, properly documented and cited. Remember that even

paraphrased material requires proper citation (use APA format, both within the text and in your reference list). Post your assignments

as an attachment in your assignment folder on or before the due date (use Word or an RTF file format). Late submissions are not

accepted. Make a backup copy of your work in case you experience computer or network problems when you are uploading your

assignment. Submitted assignments will be considered your final submission and submissions by email afterward will not be accepted.

Review and use the instructions and rubric for each assignment. Review the APA guidelines under Course Overview prior to

submission. Check that all citations and references are correct and noted within your paper. Turnitin may be used to review each paper

for plagiarism.

Assignment 1 Organizational Theory (Week 3)

Purpose:

In the first assignment, students are given a scenario in which the shipping manager who has worked for Recycled Furnishings since

the inception of the company is getting ready to retire. The scenario serves to set the stage for students to demonstrate how

management theories have changed over time. For example, managing 30 years ago is different than managing in the 21 st century.

Outcome Met by Completing This Assignment:

 integrate management theories and principles into management practices

Instructions:

In Part One of this case study analysis, students are to use the facts from the case study to determine two different organization

theories that are demonstrated. For Part Two, students will compare the 21 st century manager to that of the main character in the case

study and the implications of change in being a 21 st century manager.

In selecting an organizational theory that best describes the current shipping manager, students will use the timeline to select a school

of thought and a theory or theories of that time frame. Students will need to research the theorist(s) and theories to complete the

assignment and answer the questions below. Students are expected to be thorough in responding to Part One.

In Part Two, students are going to take what they have learned in weeks 1 – 3 and compare the management skills of the current

shipping manager to that of you as the new shipping manager.

Step 1: Review “How to Analyze a Case Study” under Week 3 Content.

Step 2: Create a Word or Rich Text Format (RTF) document that is double-spaced, 12-point font. The final product will be between

4-5 pages in length excluding the title page and reference page.

Step 3: Review the grading rubric for the assignment.

Step 4: Use headings following this format:

 Title page with title, your name, the course, the instructor’s name;

 Introduction (one paragraph that briefly describes the situation and tells a reader the main points of the paper;

 Part One;

 Part Two.

Step 5: In writing a case study, the writing is in the third person. What this means is that there are no words such as “I, me, my, we,

or us” (first person writing), nor is there use of “you or your” (second person writing). If uncertain how to write in the third person,

view this link: http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar/first-second-and-third-person

Step 6: In writing this assignment, students are expected to support the reasoning using in-text citations and a reference list. If any

material is used from a source, it must be cited and referenced. A reference within a reference list cannot exist without an associated

in-text citation and vice versa. View the sample APA paper under Week 1 content.

Step 7: In writing this assignment, students are expected to paraphrase and not use direct quotes. Learn to paraphrase by reviewing

this link: https://writing.wisc.edu/Handbook/QPA_paraphrase2.html

Step 8: In writing this assignment, students may use external resources but the majority of resources will come from the course.

Step 9: Read critically and analyze the following scenario:

Part One

Scenario:

Recycled Furnishings is a division of an international home furnishing company called Thor Enterprises. Recycled Furnishings makes

glass sofas for outdoor use from recycled bottles and glass. The business has grown rapidly in the last thirty years and now that it has

become a division of Thor Enterprises, the company is going international. The shipping manager for Recycled Furnishings, Robert,

has been in his job since the start of the company. Prior to coming to Recycled Furnishings, Robert worked as a container

manufacturing engineer at Damco, a local shipping company and worked his way up to supervisor prior to joining Recycled

Furnishings. Robert, a baby boomer, quickly rose to supervisor at Damco because of his ability to optimize the way tasks were

performed and his knack to implement processes so workers could be trained to perform their specialized sequence of motion in one

best way. He brought this management style to Recycled Furnishing and helped to improve the methodology of furniture assembly as

well as the shipping processes.

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https://writing.wisc.edu/Handbook/QPA_paraphrase2.html

A major shift in management occurred in the late 1980’s and early 90’s that caused Robert to reconsider his management

approach. For example, advances in technology, the organization joining a union, change in the value systems, organizational design

and globalization all affected the culture of Recycled Furnishings. Robert was successful with this transformation and contributed

greatly to the company’s success.

In answering the following questions, make sure that the facts of the scenario and the course readings support the reasoning of the

answers provided.

 Discuss the school of thought that best describes Robert’s management style when he first joined Recycled Furnishings.

 Discuss the theorist under the identified school of thought that best depicts Robert’s management style. What contribution did

this theorist make to management and why was his or her contribution important to the field of management?

 Select and discuss the school of thought that best describes the management style Robert used once the shift took place? Why

is this school of thought the best choice?

 Select and discuss one theorist who supports this school of thought. Address the principles of the theory and how a manager

would do his job and interact with his staff. How does what the theorist proposed support the facts in the case study?

 Compare and contrast the current management thought with Robert’s early thinking;

Part Two

Scenario:

Recently Robert announced his plans to retire. You have been hired as his replacement and with the international launch on the

horizon you have big shoes to fill. You feel you are more than capable of handling the shipping manager position and characterize

yourself as a 21 st century manager.

 As a 21 st century manager, compare the way you will manage versus the way of Robert;

 What implications do the changes in management have for the future of Thor?

 How will the new approach to the job likely change the shipping division?

Step 10: Create the introductory paragraph. Within this paragraph, provide a brief overview of the scenario. Then, provide a thesis

statement and tell the reader the main topics covered in the paper. The introductory paragraph is the first paragraph of the paper but is

typically written after writing the body of the paper (Questions students responded to above). View this website to learn how to write

an introductory paragraph: http://www.writing.ucsb.edu/faculty/donelan/intro.html

Step 11: Respond to the questions in Part One and Part Two following the format provided. Be clear and concise in the writing and

make sure the questions are comprehensively answered.

Step 12: Using the grading rubric as a comparison, read through the paper to ensure all required elements are presented.

Step 13: Proofread the paper for spelling and grammatical issues, and third person writing.

 Use the spell and grammar check in Word as a first measure;

 Have someone who has excellent English skills to proof the paper;

 Consider submitting the paper to the Effective Writing Center (EWC). The EWC will provide 4-6 areas that may need

improvement.

Step 14: Submit the paper in the Assignment Folder.

Assignment 1 Grading Rubric

Criteria

Outstanding

Superior

Good

Substandard

Failure

Content: Initial School of Thought

0.9 points

School of thought

describing

management

style is

explained clearly,

0.765 points

School of thought

describing

management style is

explained accurately

but could be more

0.675 points

School of thought

describing

management

style is

explained needs

0.585 points

School of thought

is identified and

discussed but does

not fit the facts

provided,

0 points

School of

thought is

not discussed.

(0 – 0.539)

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accurately and

comprehensively

delivering all

relevant

information.

(0.81 - 0.90)

comprehensively or

clearer with more

relevant

information.

(0.72 - 0.809)

more clarification

on some aspects.

(0.63 - 0.719)

inaccurate

statements are

made or key points missing.

(0.54 - 0.629)

Content: Theorist discussed that best depicts management style and contributions to field of management explained

0.9 points

Theorist that best

fits is identified

and

discussed. Contrib

utions to

management with

explanation of why

his/her

contribution was

important to field

of management is

described

accurately and

comprehensively

delivering all

relevant

information.

0.765 points

Theorist that best

fits is

identified. Contribu

tions to management

with explanation of

why his/her

contribution was

important to field of

management

is described

sufficiently but is

notconsistently

accurate or

comprehensive and

is missing relevant

information.

(0.72 - 0.809)

0.675 points

Theorist that best

fits is

identified. Contrib

utions to

management with

explanation of why

his/her

contribution was

important to field

of management is

described but

needs more

clarification on

some aspects.

(0.63 - 0.719)

0.585 points

Theorist that best

fits is

identified. No

discussion of

theorist

or contributions to

management with

explanation of why

his/her

contribution was

important to field

of management is

not discussed

(0.54 - 0.629)

0 points

Neither theorist

or contributions

management was

discussed.

(0 – 0.539)

(0.81 - 0.9)

Content: School of Thought Once Shift Took Place

0.9 points

School of thought

that best

describes

management style

once shift took

place is selected

and discussed and

why it is the best

choice is discussed

clearly, accurately,

and comprehensive

ly presented

delivering all

relevant

information.

(0.81 - 0.90)

0.765 points

School of thought

that best describes

management style

once shift took place

is selected and

discussed and why it

is the best choice is

discussed

sufficiently but

could be more

accurate and

comprehensive

with more relevant

information.

(0.72 - 0.809)

0.675 points

School of thought

that best

describes

management style

once shift took

place is selected

and discussed and

why it is the best

choice is

discussed but

needs more

clarification on

some aspects.

(0.63 - 0.719)

0.585 points

School of thought

is selected and

discussed but does

not fit the facts

provided. School of

thought identified

and discussed but

an explanation of

why it is the best

choice is missing or

does not fit with

the facts. Key

points are missing.

(0.54 - 0.629)

0 points

Explanation of

appropriate schoo

l of thought is not

identified and

there is no

discussion as

to why it is the

best choice.

(0 – 0.539)

Content: Select and Discuss One Theorist Who Supports School of Thought

0.9 points

Theorist is

discussed and

principle of theory

and how manager

0.765 points

Theorist is

discussed and

principle of theory

and how manager

0.675 points

Theorist is

discussed and

principle of theory

and how manager

0.585 points

Either theorist is

discussed or

principle of theory

and how manager

0 points

Theorist, principle and how manager would do job and interact with staff are not

would do job and

interact with staff

is discussed

clearly, accurately

and

comprehensively

presented

delivering all

relevant

information. Theori

st proposal

accurately

supported facts in

case study.

(0.81 - 0.90)

would do job and

interact with staff

is the best choice is

discussed

sufficiently but

could be more

accurate or

comprehensively wit

h more relevant

information. Theori

st proposal

supported facts in

case study.

(0.72 - 0.809)

would do job and

interact with staff

is the best choice

is discussed but

needs more

clarification on

some

aspects. Theorist proposal somewhat supported facts in case study.

(0.63 - 0.719)

would do job and

interact with staff

is discussed but

one or the other is

missing. Theorist

proposal did not

supported facts in

case study. Key

points are missing.

(0.54 - 0.629)

discussed. Theori st proposal was not addressed.

(0 – 0.539)

Content: Compare and Contrast Management Thought

0.9 points

Two schools of

thought are

discussed clearly,

accurately and

comprehensively

presented

delivering all

relevant

0.765 points

Two schools of

thought are

discussed

sufficiently but

could be more

comprehensive with

more relevant

information.

0.675 points

Two schools of

thought are

discussed but could

be more completely

explained or need

more clarification

on similarities or

differences.

0.585 points

Attempt at

comparing and

contrasting two

schools but

presentation is

superficial. Key

points are missing.

(0.54 - 0.629)

0 points

Compare and

contrast of

schools of

thought not

presented.

(0 – 0.539)

information.

(0.81 - 0.90)

(0.72 - 0.809) (0.63 - 0.719)

21st Century Manager Comparison

0.9 points

21st century

comparison versus

current manager is

clearly, accurately

and

comprehensively

discussed deliverin

g all relevant

information.

(0.81 - 0.90)

0.765 points

21st century

comparison versus

current manager is

discussed

sufficiently but

could be more

comprehensive in

describing

similarities or

differences.

(0.72 - 0.809)

0.675 points

21st century

comparison versus

current manager is

discussed but

needs more

clarication of

similarities or

differences.

(0.63 - 0.719)

0.585 points

21st century

comparison versus

current manager is

superficially

discussed. Key

points are missing.

(0.54 - 0.629)

0 points

21st century

comparison versus

current manager

is not discussed.

(0 – 0.539)

Implications of Change Management

0.8 points

Implications are

clearly

and comprehensivel

discussed deliverin

g all relevant

information using

0.68 points

Implications are

sufficiently discusse

d but could be more

clear and

comprehensive with

more relevant by

presenting examples

0.6 points

Implications are

discussed but

needs more

clarification of

details and or

examples.

0.52 points

Implications are

superficially

discussed. Key

points are missing.

(0.48 - 0.559)

0 points

Implications not

discussed.

(0 – 0.479)

examples and

detail.

(0,72 - 0.8)

or detail.

(0.64 - 0.719)

(0.56 - 0.639)

Change to Shipping Department

0.8 points

New approach is

accurately and

comprehensively

discussed deliverin

g all relevant

information.

(0.72 - 0.8)

0.68 points

New approach is

sufficiently

discussed but could

be more

comprehensive or

clearer with more

relevant

information.

(0.64 - 0.719)

0.6 points

New approach is

discussed but

needs more

clarification

on some aspects.

(0.56 - 0.639)

0.52 points

New approach is

superficially

discussed.

(0.48 - 0.559)

0 points

New approach not

presented.

(0 – 0.479)

Critical Thinking/Reas oning

4 points

Concepts and ideas

are fully

developed.

Thinking is

consistent in

accurately

interpreting

questions and

3.4 points

Concepts and ideas

are

developed. Thinking

is mostly consistent

in accurately

interpreting

questions and

material/ provides

3 points

Concepts and ideas

are mostly

developed but may

need clarification

on some aspects of

thinking, reasoning

evaluation. Conclus

2.6 points

Concepts and ideas

are not

cohesive. Misinte

rprets questions or

material; ignores

or superficially

evaluates, justifies

little and seldom

0 points

Concepts and

ideas are not fully

developed or

presented in a

cohesive manner.

Misinterprets

questions or

material/provides

solid assumptions,

reasoning and

evaluation with

sound conclusions.

Reader can easily

follow the author's

logic and reasoning.

(3.6 - 4)

good assumptions,

reasoning and

evaluation with

sound

conclusions. Reader

can easily follow the

author's logic and

reasoning.

(3.2 – 3.59 )

ions are

drawn. Reader

follows the

author’s logic but

occasionally there

are areas that are

unclear.

(2.8 – 3.19)

explains reasoning;

draws unwarranted

conclusions. At

times, the reader

must attempt to

determine the

author's train of

thought.

(2.4 – 2.79)

material.

(0 – 2.39)

Application of Resources

4 points

Arguments or

positions are well-

supported with

evidence from the

readings/experienc

e; ideas go beyond

the course

material and

recognize

implications and

extensions of the

material and

concepts.

(3.6 - 4)

3.4 points

Arguments or

positions are mostly

supported by

evidence from the

readings and course

content; ideas

presented

demonstrate

understanding of

the material and

concepts.

(3.2 – 3.59)

3 points

Arguments are

more often based

on opinion or

unclear views than

on position

grounded in the

readings of

material or

external sources of

material.

(2.8 – 3.19)

2.6 points

Arguments are

frequently illogical

and

unsubstantiated;

Limited use of

facts in case study

and essential

information

presented in

resources; May

resort to ad

hominem attacks

on the author

instead of making

meaningful

0 points

Arguments lack

meaningful

explanation or

support of

ideas. Does not

provide facts

presented in case

study.

(0 – 2.39)

application of the

material.

(2.4 – 2.79)

Attention to Instructions

2 points

demonstrated full

understanding of

requirements

responded to each

aspect of

assignment

(1.8 – 2.0)

1.7 points

demonstrated

understanding of

requirements;

missed one minor

aspect of

assignment

(1.6 – 1.79)

1.5 points

demonstrated

some

understanding of

requirements;

missed a key

element or two

minor aspects of

assignment

(1.4 – 1.59)

1.3 points

failed to show a

firm understanding

of requirements;

missed two key

elements or

several minor

aspects of

assignment

(1.2 – 1.39)

0 points

did not

demonstrate

understanding of

assignment

requirements

(0 – 1.19)

Writing Mechanics

2 points

Strictly adheres to

standard usage

rules of written

English, including

but not limited to

capitalization,

punctuation, and

spelling. No errors

1.7 points

Adheres to standard

usage of

mechanics: conventi

ons of written

English, including

capitalization,

punctuation, and

spelling. One to

1.5 points

Minimally adheres

to standard usage

rules of

mechanics: conven

tions of English,

including

capitalization,

punctuation, and

1.3 points

Does not adhere to

standard usage

rules of

mechanics: conven

tions of written

English, including

capitalization,

punctuation, and

0 points

Does not adhere

to standard usage

rules of

mechanics: conve

ntions of written

English largely

incomprehensible

and errors are too

found. No jargon

used.

(1.8 – 2.0)

three errors found.

(1.6 – 1.79)

spelling. Four to 10

errors found.

(1.4 – 1.59)

spelling. More

than 10 errors

found.

(1.2 – 1.39)

plentiful to count.

(0 – 1.19)

APA Style (6th ed.)

1 point

No APA style errors;

Proper citation of

source material is

used throughout

paper. Reference

titles follow APA

with only the first

word, the first word

after a colon and

proper nouns

capitalized.

(0.9 - 1)

0.85 points

Attempts in-text

citations and

reference list but

one or two APA style

errors noted.

(0.8 – 0.89)

0.75 points

Attempts in-text

citations and

reference lists;

APA style errors

are noted;

inconsistencies in

citation usage are

noted throughout

document.

(0.7 – 0.79)

0.65 points

Attempts either

in-text citations or

reference list but

omits the other.

(0.6 – 0.69)

0 points

No attempt at

APA style.

(0 – 0.59)

Overall Score

Outstanding 18 or more

Superior

16 or more

Good

14 or more

Substandard 12 or more

Failure

0 or more

Assignment 2: Mini-Management Plan (Week 5)

Purpose:

In the second assignment, students will complete a mini-management plan that demonstrates how an organization operates on a day-

to-day basis as well as over the long run. This assignment helps students develop the skills necessary to assess a management

situation and to write a report based on the findings

A management plan is a report that includes numerous sections that cover various aspects of the business.

Outcome Met by Completing This Assignment:

 integrate management theories and principles into management practices

 employ effective planning processes to develop strategies, goals, and objectives in order to enhance performance and

sustainability

 organize human, physical, and financial resources for the effective and efficient attainment of organizational goals

 identify the essential characteristics of decision making and indicate the range and types of decisions a manager makes

Instructions:

In this assignment students will take the role of the Vice President of Operation creating a mini-management plan that focuses on

those aspects of the business related to planning and organizing. As Vice President of Operations, Joseph Jackson, the leader of Cyber

Software, Inc., has asked you to help him solve his organizational problems. This mini-management plan is a professionally written

document that will be given to Joseph Jackson.

In writing the plan, you must use the terminology learned in the course. Since Joe Jackson is quite knowledgeable, you are not

defining terms using a dictionary but you will explain and describe concepts and ideas so Joseph Jackson understands what you mean,

why the ideas are important to the business and how to implement the proposed plan. The plan is not one in which the Vice President

of Operations tells Joseph Jackson that he should do this or do that or he needs to or will do this or do that but one that is presented in

an action-oriented manner. Students are expected to make connections between the facts of the case study and concepts, theories, and

ideas presented in the course readings.

The mini-management plan will structure the entire company and will cover Joseph Jackson’s organization’s mission, vision, structure

and culture.

Step 1: Review “How to Analyze a Case Study” under Week 3 Content.

Step 2: Create a Word or Rich Text Format (RTF) document. This mini-management plan should be presented in a professional

manner using single space, double-spaced between paragraphs. The final product will be between 5-7 pages in length excluding the

title page, diagrams and reference page.

Step 3: Title page with your name, the course name, the date, and the instructor’s name.

Step 4: Since students are probably not familiar with writing a management plan, the following resources have been provided to assist

in writing the plan.

1. How to Write a Management Plan

http://ctb.ku.edu/en/table-of-contents/leadership/effective-manager/management-plan/main

1. Management Plan Example

https://wakenature.wordpress.com/resources/management-plan-examples/