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Rubric Name: Assignment #1

Criteria

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Superior

Good

Substandard

Failure

Content: Explains the Executive Leader's Role in Creating an Organizational Structure, the Purpose of a Structure and Why the Leader is the Best Person to Determine the Structure

1.4 points

Demonstrates an exceptional,  thorough and insightful understanding of the key concepts, principles and theories in explaining the executive leader's role in creating an organizational structure, the purpose of a structure and why the leader is the best person to determine the structure.

(1.26 - 1.4)

1.19 points

Demonstrates excellent understanding of the key concepts, principles and theories in explaining the executive leader's role in creating an organizational structure, the purpose of a structure and why the leader is the best person to determine the structure.

(1.12 - 1.259)

1.05 points

Demonstrates satisfactory understanding of the key concepts, principles and theories in explaining the executive leader's role in creating an organizational structure, the purpose of a structure and why the leader is the best person to determine the structure.

(0.98 - 1.119)

0.91 points

Demonstrates limited understanding of the key concepts, principles and theories in explaining the executive leader's role in creating an organizational structure, the purpose of a structure and why the leader is the best person to determine the structure.

(0.84 - 0.979)

0 points

Failed to demonstrate understanding of the key concepts, principles and theories in explaining the executive leader's role in creating an organizational structure, the purpose of a structure and why the leader is the best person to determine the structure.

(0)

Content: Identify Organizational Structure

1.4 points

Identifies all 8 organizational structures and provides an exceptional,  thorough and insightful discussion of the associated decision making flow and the advantages and disadvantages associated with the structure.

(1.26 - 1.4)

1.19 points

Identifies 6 - 7 organizational structures and provides a thorough and insightful discussion of the associated decision making flow and the advantages and disadvantages associated with the structure.

(1.12 - 1.259)

1.05 points

Identifies 4-5 organizational structures and provides a thorough and insightful understanding of the associated decision making flow and the advantages and disadvantages associated with the structure.

(0.98 - 1.119)

0.91 points

Identifies 1-3 organizational structures and provides a thorough and insightful discussion of the associated decision making flow and the advantages and disadvantages associated with the structure; identified 4-8 organizational structures without providing a discussion about the decision making flow and advantages/disadvantages associated with the structure.

(0.84 - 0.979)

0 points

Fails to identify organizations, decision making flow and the advantages and disadvantages associated with the structure.

(0)

Content: Organizational Structure of Blended Company

1.2 points

Demonstrates an exceptional ability to provide a thorough and insightful understanding of the key concepts, principles and theories in selecting the structure that best blends the two companies (GDD and Mail on Wheels) and explain why the type of structure best fits the purpose of the merger including the decision making flow, the alignment of people to the selected structure and how the two companies would interface to create a competitive advantage.

(1.08 - 1.20)

1.02 points

Demonstrates an excellent ability to provide a thorough and insightful understanding of the key concepts, principles and theories in selecting the structure that best blends the two companies (GDD and Mail on Wheels) and explain why the type of structure best fits the purpose of the merger including the decision making flow, the alignment of people to the selected structure and how the two companies would interface to create a competitive advantage.

(0.96 - 1.079)

0.9 points

Demonstrates a satisfactory ability to provide a thorough and insightful understanding of the key concepts, principles and theories in selecting the structure that best blends the two companies (GDD and Mail on Wheels); satisfactorily explains why the type of structure best fits the purpose of the merger including the decision making flow, the alignment of people to the selected structure and how the two companies would interface to create a competitive advantage.

(0.84 - 0.959)

0.78 points

Demonstrates a limited ability to provide a thorough and insightful understanding of the key concepts, principles and theories in selecting the structure that best blends the two companies (GDD and Mail on Wheels).  There is missing information in explaining why the type of structure best fits the purpose of the merger including the decision making flow, the alignment of people to the selected structure and how the two companies would interface to create a competitive advantage.

(0.72 - 0.839)

0 points

Fails to select the structure that best blends the two companies (GDD and Mail on Wheels), explain why the type of structure best fits the purpose of the merger including the decision making flow, the alignment of people to the selected structure and how the two companies would interface to create a competitive advantage

(0)

Content: FedEx and Kinko Research

1.4 points

Demonstrates an exceptional ability to provide a thorough and insightful discussion of the key concepts, principles and theories in researching and identifying the organizational cultures of the two companies and the problems that resulted from the attempt to blend the two cultures.

(1.26 - 1.40)

1.6065 points

1.19Demonstrates an excellent ability to provide a thorough and insightful discussion of the key concepts, principles and theories in researching and identifying the organizational cultures of the two companies and the problems that resulted from the attempt to blend the two cultures.

(1.12 - 1.259)

1.05 points

Demonstrates a satisfactory ability to discuss the key concepts, principles and theories in researching and identifying the organizational cultures of the two companies and the problems that resulted from the attempt to blend the two cultures.

(0.98 - 1.119)

0.91 points

Demonstrates a limited ability to discuss the key concepts, principles and theories in researching and identifying the organizational cultures of the two companies and the problems that resulted from the attempt to blend the two cultures; missing key elements/issues.

(0.84 - 0.979)

0 points

Fails to identify the organizational cultures of the two companies and the problems that resulted from the attempt to blend the two cultures.

(0)

Content: Paralleled Merger Issues

1.4 points

Demonstrates an exceptional ability to provide a thorough and insightful discussion of the key concepts, principles and theories in researching and identifying the organizational cultures of the two companies and the problems that resulted from the attempt to blend the two cultures.

(1.26 - 1.4)

1.19 points

Demonstrates an excellent ability to provide a thorough and insightful discussion of the key concepts, principles and theories in researching and identifying the organizational cultures of the two companies and the problems that resulted from the attempt to blend the two cultures.

(1.12 - 1.259)

1.05 points

Demonstrates a satisfactory ability to discuss the key concepts, principles and theories in researching and identifying the organizational cultures of the two companies and the problems that resulted from the attempt to blend the two cultures.

(0.98 - 1.119)

0.9 points

Demonstrates a limited ability to discuss the key concepts, principles and theories in researching and identifying the organizational cultures of the two companies and the problems that resulted from the attempt to blend the two cultures; missing key elements/issues.

(0.84 - 0.979)

0 points

Fails to identify the organizational cultures of the two companies and the problems that resulted from the attempt to blend the two cultures.

(0)

Content: How Rockfish Can Avoid Same Issues

1.2 points

Demonstrates an exceptional ability to provide a thorough and insightful discussion of the key concepts, principles and theories in discussing how Rockfish can avoid the same mistakes as FedEx.

(1.08 - 1.20)

1.02 points

Demonstrates an excellent ability to provide a thorough and insightful discussion of the key concepts, principles and theories in discussing how Rockfish can avoid the same mistakes as FedEx.

(0.96 - 1.079)

0.9 points

Demonstrates a satisfactory ability to provide a thorough and insightful discussion of the key concepts, principles and theories in discussing how Rockfish can avoid the same mistakes as FedEx.

(0.84 - 0.959)

0.78 points

Demonstrates a limited to provide a thorough and insightful discussion of the key concepts, principles and theories in discussing how Rockfish can avoid the same mistakes as FedEx.  Key points are missing.

(0.72 - 0.839)

0 points

Fails to discuss how Rockfish can avoid the same mistakes as FedEx.

(0)

Critical Thinking/Reasoning

4 points

Comments reflect a highly accomplished level of analysis, synthesis, evaluation and reasoning of the case material and case study facts resulting in accurate, thorough, and soundly reasoned conclusions.

(3.6 - 4.0)

3.4 points

Comments reflect an excellent level of analysis, synthesis, evaluation and reasoning of the case material and case study facts resulting in accurately reasoned conclusions.

(3.2 – 3.59 )

3 points

Comments reflect a satisfactory level of analysis, synthesis, evaluation and reasoning of the case material and case study facts resulting in partially correct conclusions that lack development or detail that demonstrates insight into reasoning.

(2.8 - 3.19)

2.6 points

Comments reflect an unsatisfactory level of analysis, synthesis, evaluation and reasoning of the case material and case study facts, resulting in conclusions that  are underdeveloped or lack soundly reasoned conclusions.  

(2.4 - 2.79)

0 points

Comments reflect an unsatisfactory level of analysis, synthesis, evaluation and reasoning of the case material and case study facts, resulting in failure to draw little to no conclusions. 

(0 – 2.39)

Application of Resources

3 points

Presents exceptionally well-supported arguments or positions with evidence from the readings/experience; ideas go beyond the course material and recognize implications and extensions of the material and concepts.

(2.7 - 3.0)

2.55 points

Presents excellent arguments or positions that are mostly supported by evidence from the readings and course content; ideas presented demonstrate understanding of the material and concepts.

(2.4 - 2.69 )

2.25 points

Satisfactory arguments or positions are presented but there is a mix of opinion or unclear view with supported arguments using course readings.  Case study facts are occasionally used but arguments would be much stronger with use of facts.

(2.1 - 2.39)

1.95 points

Arguments are frequently illogical and unsubstantiated; Limited use of facts in case study and essential information presented in course readings.

(1.8 - 2.09)

0 points

Arguments lack meaningful explanation or support of ideas.  Does not provide facts presented in case study.

(0 – 1.79)

Attention to Instructions

2 points

Demonstrates exceptional understanding of requirements responding completely to each aspect of assignment including minor aspects of the assignment such as using third person writing, required use of course readings, and assignment format.

(1.8 - 2.0)

1.7 points

Demonstrates excellent understanding of requirements; missed one minor aspect of assignment.

(1.6 - 1.79)

1.5 points

Demonstrates satisfactory understanding of requirements; missed a key element or two minor aspects of assignment.

(1.4 - 1.59)

1.3 points

Fails to show a firm understanding of requirements; missed two key elements or several minor aspects of assignment.

(1.2 - 1.39)

0 points

Fails to 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, run-on sentences, missing or extra words, stylistic errors,  spelling and grammatical errors.  No errors found.  No contractions or jargon used.  

(1.8 – 2.0)

1.7 points

Excellently adheres to standard usage of mechanics:  conventions of written English, including capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.  One to three errors found.

(1.6 – 1.79)

1.5 points

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

(1.4 – 1.59)

1.3 points

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

(1.2 – 1.39)

0 points

Does not adhere to standard usage rules of mechanics:  conventions of written English largely incomprehensible; or errors are too plentiful to count.

(0 – 1.19)

APA Style (6th ed.)

1 point

No APA style or usage 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)

0.85 points

Attempts in-text citations and reference list but one or two APA style errors noted or fails to use APA citations when appropriate 1-2 times.

(0.8 – 0.89)

0.75 points

Attempts in-text citations and reference lists; APA style errors are noted throughout document; Fails to use APA citations when appropriate 3 times in document.

(0.7 – 0.79)

0.65 points

Attempts in-text citations and reference lists; Fails to use APA citation when appropriate 4-5 times; or presents only 1-2 in-text citations and reference list in a paper that requires APA citations throughout the document.

(0.6 – 0.69)

0 points

No attempt at APA style; or attempts either in-text citations or reference list but omits the other.

(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