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This week you learn
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Instructions
This week you learned more about decision-making, and the six-step decision making process. For this week′s assignment, you need to think about a manager that you have either worked for or worked with, or a decision that you have made as a manager yourself, and provide an analysis of that decision based on the the six-step decision making model in a two-page paper.
What was the decision that needed to be made? Provide some context regarding the decision.
Who was involved in the decision-making process? Who would be affected by the decision?
Describe the decision in terms of each of the six steps of the decision-making model from this week′s readings.
Were any steps missed?
Were any steps not addressed thoroughly enough?
Was there any bias in the decision? If so, describe it. If not, how was bias kept out of the process?
What was the ultimate outcome of the decision?
What would you have done differently as the manager involved in the process based on what you have learned about decision-making this week?
In your two page paper (not including title page or reference listing) you are required to have a minimum of three relevant sources from the UMGC Online Library for support (other than the text book). Keep in mind that whenever you use an idea from an outside source you must include a properly formatted APA Version 7 citation. You also need to have a properly formatted reference listing on the last page of the paper (reference listings go on their own page.)
Please review the grading rubric for the assignment as well as the late work policy, as this assignment is due on Tuesday. If you submit after Tuesday, your paper will be subject to the late work penalty.
Due on Jul 9, 2024 11:59 PM
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Rubric Name: Grading Rubric for Papers
Criteria
Excellent
Proficient
Sufficient
Needs Improvement
Did Not Achieve
Criterion Score
Content and Critical Thinking
60 points
Covers the required content from the assignment instructions fully.
The content is logical and discipline-appropriate supporting facts, evidence, and/or data.
Student clearly describes major practices of the field and implements them in creative and innovative ways.
The writing demonstrates the ability to interpret, analyze, and synthesize information to advance the argument.
48 points
Covers the required content from the assignment instructions.
The content is logical and discipline-appropriate supporting facts, evidence, and/or data.
Student describes major practices of the field and implements them.
The writing demonstrates the ability to interpret, analyze, and synthesize information.
42 points
Covers some of the required content from the assignment instructions.
The content is logical and discipline-appropriate with some supporting facts, evidence, and/or data.
Student may describe some major practices of the field and implements them.
The writing demonstrates the ability to interpret information.
36 points
Covers minimal required content from the assignment instructions.
The content is not logical or discipline-appropriate with little to no supporting facts, evidence, and/or data.
Student does not describe major practices of the field or implements them.
The writing demonstrates little to no ability to interpret information.
0 points
Student did not achieve the minimum level
Score of Content and Critical Thinking,/ 60
Sources and Support
20 points
Student communicates, organizes and synthesizes complex and contradictory information from multiple sources to advance knowledge in the discipline at a professional level.
Student accurately quotes, paraphrases, and cites information in ways that are true to the original context with no errors.
16 points
Student clearly and effectively communicates, organizes and synthesizes complex and contradictory information from multiple sources to advance knowledge in the discipline.
Student quotes, paraphrases and cites information correctly and consistently, using information in ways that are true to the original context, with minimal errors.
14 points
Student communicates results from various sources, but the information is not clearly and effectively communicated or does not advance knowledge in the discipline.
Student quotes, paraphrases and cites information mostly correctly and consistently, in ways that are largely true to the original context.
12 points
Student does not adequately communicate, organize and/or synthesize information from sources and/or does not advance knowledge in the discipline.
Student quotes, paraphrases and cites information but may have many errors or use the information out of context.
0 points
Student did not achieve the minimum level
Score of Sources and Support,/ 20
Organization
10 points
The writing flows smoothly and logically from a well-defined thesis. There is a coherence in each sentence and paragraph that relates clearly to the controlling idea using appropriate examples. The flow of information demonstrates logical reasoning without jumps or shifts. The writing contains a thorough introduction, body sections, conclusion, and smooth transitions.
8 points
The writing is organized logically and flows well. Paragraphs are organized to fit the type of essay being written. The writing discusses each controlling idea using appropriate examples. The flow of information demonstrates logical reasoning with minor jumps or shifts. The writing contains an appropriate introduction, body sections, conclusion, and transitions.
7 points
The writing demonstrates rudimentary organization and logical structure, but ideas may be more fully developed and supported by more appropriate evidence.
Paragraphs are somewhat organized to fit the type of essay being written. The writing discusses the controlling idea using prescribed resources or examples. The writing contains a basic introduction and body sections, but may be missing a conclusion. There may be repetition of thought or ideas. The coherence at times is choppy or flat.
6 points
The writing is noticeably lacking in organization.
Paragraphs are somewhat organized, at least by shape, to fit the type of essay being written. However, the writing lacks discussion of the proposed controlling idea. There may be repetition of thought or ideas.
The writing contains some elements of the introduction and body sections, but may be missing a conclusion. Transitions are not evident.
0 points
Student did not achieve the minimum level
Score of Organization,/ 10
Grammar and Mechanics
10 points
Includes clear and concise language that uses appropriate style, has a rich vocabulary, and is free of grammatical & spelling errors.
8 points
Includes clear and concise language, but the style and vocabulary are inconsistent or imprecise at times. The writing has some minor errors.
7 points
Includes some clear and concise language, but the style and vocabulary are very inconsistent or imprecise at times. The writing has many minor or major errors.
6 points
Includes language that lacks clarity and/or is not concise. There is no evidence of proofreading or an attempt at applying conventional writing mechanics, style, or vocabulary.
0 points
Student did not achieve the minimum level
Score of Grammar and Mechanics,/ 10
Total
Score of Grading Rubric for Papers,/ 100
Overall Score
Excellent
90 points minimum
Proficient
80 points minimum
Sufficient
70 points minimum
Needs Improvement
60 points minimum
Did Not Achieve
0 points minimum