Operations Management Help

Mathematical Problem Questions

Critical Elements

Exemplary

Proficient

Not Evident

Value

Results and Conclusions:

1. Reasonableness of results

2. Checks results for correctness

3. Justifies conclusions

Results almost always reasonable. Almost always checks results and gives extensive justification

(25)

Results are mostly reasonable. Usually checks results. Some justification, but incomplete

(20)

Results are unreasonable. Very seldom checks results. Very little justification

(0)

25

Uses a variety of graphical, tabular, numerical, algebraic, verbal, schematic, and experimental techniques to represent, interpret, and draw inferences from data or function values

1. Correctly

2. With understanding

Very few errors. Can represent, interpret, and draw inferences with much understanding

(25)

Some errors. Can represent and interpret but not draw inferences

(20)

Many errors. Can represent but cannot interpret or draw inferences

(0)

25

Uses conjecture and testing, mathematical modeling, computer simulation, and

statistical techniques for realistic and relevant real-world applications

Makes very few errors and uses high-quality quantitative expressions

(25)

Makes some errors. Data and quantitative expressions presented in a less-than-completely-effective format

(20)

Makes many errors. Does not provide adequate explicit numerical support

(0)

25

Implement Solution

Implements the solution in a manner that addresses thoroughly and deeply multiple contextual factors of the problem

(25)

Implements the solution in a manner that addresses multiple contextual factors of the problem on a surface level

(20)

Implements the solution in a manner that does not directly address the problem statement

(0)

25

Earned Total

Comments:

100%

Written Essay Questions

Critical Elements

Exemplary

Proficient

Needs Improvement

Not Evident

Value

Comprehension of the Principles of Operations Management

Accurately and logically applies the relevant operations management principles regarding process speed, speed, capacity, inventory, and quality in the presence of uncertainty; cites multiple varied examples to illustrate each principle

(20)

Accurately and logically applies the relevant operations management principles; cites examples to illustrate each principle

(18)

Applies the relevant operations management principles; however, key principles or examples to illustrate each are missing or inaccurate

(14)

Does not apply operations management principles relevant to the questions

(0)

20

Awareness of Operations Management Issues

Answers integrate operations management issues and explain the significance to other functional areas of the organization using specific, relevant examples

(20)

Answers integrate operations management issues and explain the significance to the organization

(18)

Answers integrate operations management issues but do not clearly describe their significance

(14)

Answers do not demonstrate awareness of operations management issues and their significance to the organization

(0)

20

Application of Tools and Techniques for Operations Management

Uses appropriate management tools and techniques to evaluate and provide a comprehensive response, addressing operations management aspects of the questions

(20)

Uses appropriate management tools and techniques to evaluate and respond to the operations management aspects of the questions

(18)

Uses management tools and techniques to evaluate and respond to the operations management aspects of the questions; however, some are missing or applied incorrectly (14)

Does not use appropriate management tools and techniques to evaluate and respond to the operations management aspects of the questions

(0)

20

Analytical and Creative Thinking

Implements an analytical, creative strategy to answer open-ended operations management questions and uses supporting examples to substantiate thinking

(20)

Implements an analytical, creative strategy to answer open-ended operations management questions

(18)

Implements an analytical strategy to answer open-ended operations management questions; however, analysis is incomplete or flawed

(14)

Does not implement an analytical, creative strategy to answer open-ended operations management questions

(0)

20

Articulation of Response

Submission is free of errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, and organization and is presented in a professional and easy-to-read format

(20)

Submission has no major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization

(18)

Submission has major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that negatively impact readability and articulation of main ideas

(14)

Submission has critical errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that prevent understanding of ideas

(0)

20

Earned Total

Comments:

100%