Name: BUS520 Assignment 1 • • Grid View List View Exemplary 100% - Proficient 85% Fair 75% - C A B Points: 48 (20%) Fully describes the organization by providing a relevant Points: Points: and robust but 40.8 (17%) 36 (15%) concise overview of Sufficiently Partially the company (e.g. describes the describes the when they were organization and organization and established, what provides details provides some BUS520-A1-1 service(s) or about the details about the 1. Describe the products they company. The company, but Organization provide, and other issue is identified additional details and the Issue to relevant and the author would improve Resolve. information). sufficiently the description. Additionally, the describes what The issue and its author fully he/she knows impact on the describes the issue about it and its company are not he/she has impact on the clearly identified; what company. articulated. he/she knows about it and how it has impacted the company. Points: Points: Points: 48 (20%) 40.8 (17%) 36 (15%) Completely Satisfactorily Partially describes the describes the describes the company’s culture company culture company’s BUS520-A1-2 by detailing how the by drawing on culture. Lacks 2. Analyze company positions and synthesizing details and/or Current itself from internal corporate multiple sources Corporate and external information about are not utilized to Culture perspectives. Draws the company. provide a wellstrong, logical Makes logical and rounded connections about realistic perspective. how the culture did connections that Makes loose or could have are supported by connections that supported/facilitated source material. were not Unacceptable 0% - F Points: 0 (0%) Does not describe the organization or provide details about the company. The issue and its impact on the company are not provided. Points: 0 (0%) The culture is not described or the company is not differentiated completely from others. Poses unsupported connections or connections are not included. Exemplary 100% - Proficient 85% A B the challenge. Makes direct connections and supports points with source material. Points: 48 (20%) Completely identifies areas of BUS520-A1-3 weakness and 3. Identify Areas provides strong of Weakness details with logical connections and supporting source material. BUS520-A1-4 4. Propose Solutions BUS520-A1-5 5. Reference minimums; Reference quality BUS520-A1-6 6. Follows writing Points: 40.8 (17%) Satisfactorily identifies areas of weakness and provides valid details supported by source material. Points: 51 (21.25%) Satisfactorily describes modifications to organizational practices. Provides solutions that make some connections with supporting source material to indicate how the solutions will resolve the issue. Points: Points: 10.2 (4.25%) 12 (5%) Meets number of Meets or exceeds required number of required references; some references; all references may be references high poor quality quality choices. choices. Points: 60 (25%) Completely describes modifications to organizational practices and provides solutions with strong connections and supporting source material. Logically details how the solutions will resolve issue. Points: 24 (10%) Points: 20.4 (8.5%) Fair 75% - C Unacceptable 0% - F supported by sources or that were not fully articulated. Points: 36 (15%) Partially identifies areas of weakness and makes loose connections between the weaknesses and supporting material. Points: 0 (0%) Does not identify areas of weakness or does not provide supporting source material. Points: 45 (18.75%) Partially describes modifications to organizational practices and solutions to resolve the issues. Lacks supporting details and source material. Points: 0 (0%) Does not describe modifications to organizational practices, or does not identify solutions that would resolve the issue. No source material is provided. Points: 9 (3.75%) Does not meet the required number of references; some references may be poor quality choices. Points: 0 (0%) No references provided or all references poor quality choices. Points: 18 (7.5%) Points: 0 (0%) standards; Meets page minimums Exemplary 100% A Followed all writing standards. Met page minimums. Proficient 85% B Followed most writing standards. Met page minimums. Unacceptable 0% - F Followed few Followed few to writing standards. no writing May not have met standards. Did not page minimums. meet page minimums. Fair 75% - C ASSIGNMENT 1 ORGANIZATIONAL ISSUES AND SOLUTIONS Due Week 4: 240 points Leaders address issues and propose solutions. As a leader, you’ll need to stay on top of events that may facilitate or hinder productivity. You must create and implement solutions to address these issues. This assignment exposes you to complex modern organizational challenges. The solutions you devise should reflect your learning and research of organizational and individual influences in the workplace. INSTRUCTIONS The new CEO has selected your consulting firm to give him/her an analysis of the organizational efficiency. Write a double-spaced 2 to 3 page paper in which you will present to the CEO your findings during your research steps. You must propose strategic solutions in your paper to include the following: 1) Describe the Organization and the Issue to Resolve • Provide a brief description of the organization you selected. • Present the organizational issue that adversely affected productivity and that you, the consultant, will review and resolve. 2) Analyze Current Corporate Culture • How has the current corporate culture facilitated the development of the current issue? Research the organization, dig into the culture, and analyze how it contributed to this issue. Hint: Review the mission and vision statements as well as the corporate website. 3) Identify Areas of Weakness • What are the organization’s areas of weakness? Use your research on organizational behavior approaches to corporate culture, diversity, teamwork, and motivational strategies. 4) Propose Solutions • What organizational practices would you modify? What solutions would you recommend to management? As the consultant you will identify the suggestions and solutions you would present to the organization’s leadership with regard to modifying current organizational practices to resolve the issue. 5) References and Citations • Provide at least 2 quality resources such as the course textbook, company website, business websites (CNBC, Bloomberg, etc.), resources from the Strayer Library, and/or outside sources. Note: Wikipedia and web-based blogs do not qualify as credible resources. • In-text citations are required when paraphrasing or quoting another source. 6) Formatting and Writing Standards • Formatting and writing standards are part of your grade. Align your formatting to the Strayer Writing Standards. *Grading for this assignment will be based on the following criteria and evaluation standards: POINTS: 240 Criteria 1. Describe the Organization and the Issue to Resolve Weight: 20% 2. Analyze Current Corporate Culture Weight: 20% 3. Identify Areas of Weakness Weight 20% 4. Propose Solutions Weight 25% 5. Reference minimums; Reference quality ASSIGNMENT 1: ORGANIZATIONAL ISSUES AND SOLUTIONS Exemplary 100% - A Proficient 85% - B Fair 75% - C Fully describes the organization by providing a relevant and robust but concise overview of the company (e.g. when they were established, what service(s) or products they provide, and other relevant information). Additionally, the author fully describes the issue he/she has identified; what he/she knows about it and how it has impacted the company. Sufficiently describes the organization and provides details about the company. The issue is identified and the author sufficiently describes what he/she knows about it and its impact on the company. Partially describes the organization and provides some details about the company, but additional details would improve the description. The issue and its impact on the company are not clearly articulated. Does not describe the organization or provide details about the company. The issue and its impact on the company are not provided. Completely describes the company’s culture by detailing how the company positions itself from internal and external perspectives. Draws strong, logical connections about how the culture did or could have supported/facilitated the challenge. Makes direct connections and supports points with source material. Satisfactorily describes the company culture by drawing on and synthesizing corporate information about the company. Makes logical and realistic connections that are supported by source material. Partially describes the company’s culture. Lacks details and/or multiple sources are not utilized to provide a well-rounded perspective. Makes loose connections that were not supported by sources or that were not fully articulated. The culture is not described or the company is not differentiated completely from others. Poses unsupported connections or connections are not included. Completely identifies areas of weakness and provides strong details with logical connections and supporting source material. Satisfactorily identifies areas of weakness and provides valid details supported by source material. Partially identifies areas of weakness and makes loose connections between the weaknesses and supporting material. Does not identify areas of weakness or does not provide supporting source material. Completely describes modifications to organizational practices and provides solutions with strong connections and supporting source material. Logically details how the solutions will resolve issue. Satisfactorily describes modifications to organizational practices. Provides solutions that make some connections with supporting source material to indicate how the solutions will resolve the issue. Partially describes modifications to organizational practices and solutions to resolve the issues. Lacks supporting details and source material. Does not describe modifications to organizational practices, or does not identify solutions that would resolve the issue. No source material is provided. Meets or exceeds number of Meets number of required references; all required references; references high quality some references may be choices. poor quality choices. Does not meet the required number of references; some references may be poor quality choices. No references provided or all references poor quality choices. Followed all writing standards. Met page minimums. Followed few writing standards. Followed few to no writing standards. Did not meet page minimums. Weight 5% 6. Follows writing standards; Meets page minimums Weight 10% Followed most writing standards. Met page minimums. May not have met page minimums. Unacceptable 0% - F Communicating professionally and ethically is one of the essential skill sets we can teach you at Strayer. The following guidelines will ensure: · Your writing is professional · You avoid plagiarizing others, which is essential to writing ethically · You give credit to others in your work Visit Strayer’s Academic Integrity Center for more information. Winter 2019 General Standards Use Appropriate Formatting Include page numbers. Use 1-inch margins. Use Arial, Courier, Times New Roman, or Calibri font style. Use 10-, 11-, or 12-point font size for the body of your text. Use numerals (1, 2, 3, and so on) or spell out numbers (one, two, three, and so on). Be consistent with your choice throughout the assignment. Use either single or double spacing, according to assignment guidelines. Title Your Work If assignment requires a title page: ·· Include the assignment title, your name, course title, your professor’s name, and the date of submission on a separate page. If assignment does not require a title page (stated in the assignment details): a. Include all required content in a header at the top of your document. or b. Include all required content where appropriate for assignment format. Examples of appropriate places per assignment: letterhead of a business letter assignment or a title slide for a PowerPoint presentation. Write Clearly Use appropriate language and be concise. Write in active voice when possible. Find tips here. Use the point of view (first, second, or third person) required by the assignment guidelines. Use spelling and grammar check and proofread to help ensure your work is error free. Cite Credible Sources Use credible sources to support your ideas/work. Find tips here. Cite your sources throughout your work when you borrow someone else’s words or ideas. Give credit to the authors. Look for a permalink tool for a webpage when possible (especially when an electronic source requires logging in like the Strayer Library). Find tips here. Add each cited source to the Source List at the end of your assignment. (See the Giving Credit to Authors and Sources section for more details.) Don’t forget to cite and add your textbook to the Source List if you use it as a source. Build a Source List Include a Source List when the assignment requires research or if you cite the textbook. Type “Sources” centered on the first line of the page. List the sources that you used in your assignment. Organize sources in a numbered list and in order of use throughout the paper. Use the original number when citing a source multiple times. For more information, see the Source List section. Strayer University Writing Standards 2 Writing Assignments Strayer University uses several different types of writing assignments. The Strayer University Student Writing Standards are designed to allow flexibility in formatting your assignment and giving credit to your sources. This section covers specific areas to help you properly format and develop your assignments. Note: The specific format guidelines override guidelines in the General Standards section. Paper and Essay Specific Format Guidelines Use double spacing throughout the body of your assignment. Use a consistent 12-point font throughout your assignment submission. (For acceptable fonts, see General Standards section.) Use the point of view (first or third person) required by the assignment guidelines. Section headings can be used to divide different content areas. Align section headings (centered) on the page, be consistent, and include at least two section headings in the assignment. Follow all other General Standards section guidelines. PowerPoint or Slideshow Specific Format Guidelines Title slides should include the project name (title your work to capture attention if possible), a subtitle (if needed), the course title, and your name. Use spacing that improves professional style (mixing single and double spacing as needed). Use a background color or image on slides. Use Calibri, Lucida Console, Helvetica, Futura, Myriad Pro, or Gill Sans font styles. Use 28-32 point font size for the body of your slides (based on your chosen font style). Avoid font sizes below 24-point. Use 36-44 point font size for the titles of your slides (based on chosen font style). Limit content per slide (no more than 7 lines on any slide and no more than 7 words per line). Include slide numbers when your slide show has 3+ slides. You may place the numbers wherever you like (but be consistent). Include appropriate images that connect directly to slide content or presentation content. Follow additional guidelines from the PowerPoint or Slideshow Specific Format Guidelines section and assignment guidelines. Strayer University Writing Standards 3 Giving Credit to Authors and Sources When quoting or paraphrasing another source, you need to give credit by using an in-text citation. An in-text citation includes the author’s last name and the number of the source from the Source List. A well-researched assignment has at least as many sources as pages (see Writing Assignments for the required number of sources). Find tips here. Option #1: Paraphrasing  Rewording Source Information in Your Own Words ORIGINAL SOURCE ·· Rephrase the source information in your words. Be sure not to repeat the same words of the author. ·· Add a number to the end of your source (which will tie to your Source List). ·· Remember, you cannot just replace words of the original sentence. Examples “Writing at a college level requires informed research.” PARAPHRASING As Harvey wrote, when writing a paper for higher education, it is critical to research and cite sources (1). When writing a paper for higher education, it is imperative to research and cite sources (Harvey, 1). Option #2: Quoting  Citing Another Person’s Work Word-For-Word ORIGINAL SOURCE ·· Place quotation marks at the beginning and the end of the quoted information. ·· Add a number to the end of your source (which will tie to your Source List). ·· Do not quote more than one to two sentences (approximately 25 words) at a time. ·· Do not start a sentence with a quotation. ·· Introduce and explain quotes within the context of your paper. Examples “Writing at a college level requires informed research.” QUOTING Harvey wrote in his book, “Writing at a college level requires informed research” (1). Many authors agree, “Writing at a college level requires informed research” (Harvey, 1). Strayer University Writing Standards 4 Traditional Sources Page Numbers When referencing multiple pages in a text book or other large book, consider adding page numbers to help the reader understand where the information you referenced can be found. You can do this in three ways: a. In the body of your paper; or b. In the citation; or c. By listing page numbers in the order they were used in your paper on the Source List.  Example IN-TEXT CITATION (Harvey, 1, p. 16) In the example, the author is Harvey, the source list number is 1, and the page number that this information can be found on is page 16. Check with your instructor or the assignment guidelines to see if there is a preference based on your course. Multiple Sources (Synthesizing) Synthesizing means using multiple sources in one sentence or paragraph (typically paraphrased) to make a strong point. This is normally done with more advanced writing, but could happen in any writing where you use more than one source. The key here is clarity. If you paraphrase multiple sources in the same sentence (of paragraph if the majority of the information contained in the paragraph is paraphrased), you should include each source in the citation. Separate sources using semi-colons (;) and create the citation in the normal style that you would for using only one source (Name, Source Number). Strayer University Writing Standards  Example SYNTHESIZED IN-TEXT CITATION (Harvey, 1; Buchanan, 2) In the example, the authors Harvey and Buchanan were paraphrased to help the student make a strong point. Harvey is the first source on the source list, and Buchanan is the second source on the source list. 5 Web Sources A web source is any source accessed through an internet browser. Before using any source, first determine its credibility. Then decide if the source is appropriate and relevant for your project. Find tips here. Home Pages Specific Web Pages A home page is the main page that loads when you type a standard web address. For instance, if you type Google. com into the web browser, you will be taken to Google’s home page. If you are using any web page other than the home page, include the specific title of the page and the direct link (when possible) for that specific page in your Source List Entry. If you do need to cite a home page, use the webpage’s title from the browser. This found by moving your mouse cursor over the webpage name at the top of the browser. When citing a homepage, it is likely because there is a news thread, image, or basic piece of information on a company that you wish to include in your assignment. Discussion Posts When quoting or paraphrasing a source for discussion threads, include the source number in parenthesis after the body text where you quote or paraphrase. At the end of your post, type the word “Sources” and below that include a list of any sources that you cited. If you pulled information from more than one source, continue to number the additional sources in the order that they appear in your post. For more information on building a Source List Entry, see Source List section. If your assignment used multiple pages from the same author/ source, create separate Source List Entries for each page when possible (if the title and/or web address is different).  Examples SAMPLE POST The work is the important part of any writing assignment. According to Smith, “writing things down is the biggest challenge” (1). This is significant because… The other side of this is also important. It is noted that “actually writing isn’t important as much as putting ideas somewhere useful” (2). SOURCES 1. William Smith. 2018. The Way Things Are. http://www.samplesite.com/writing 2. Patricia Smith. 2018. The Way Things Really Are. http://www.betterthansample.com/tiger Strayer University Writing Standards 6 Examples Effective Internet Links  When sharing a link to an article with your instructor and classmates, start with a brief summary and why you chose to share it. POOR EXAMPLE Be sure to check the link you’re posting to be sure it will work for your classmates. They should be able to just click on the link and go directly to your shared site. Share vs. URL Options Cutting and pasting the URL (web address) from your browser may not allow others to view your source. This makes it hard for people to engage with the content you used. To avoid this problem, look for a “share” option and choose that when possible so your classmates and professor get the full, direct link. Always test your link(s) before submitting to make sure they work. If you cannot properly share the link, include the article as an attachment. Interested classmates and your professor can reference the article shared as an attachment. Find tips here. Hey check out this article: http://www. Jobs4You.FED/Jobs_u_can_get BETTER EXAMPLE After reading the textbook this week, I researched job sites. I found an article on how to find the best job site depending on the job you’re looking for. The author shared some interesting tools such as job sites that collect job postings from other sites and ranks them from newest to oldest, depending on category. Check out the article at this link: http://www.Jobs4You. FED/Jobs_u_can_get Charts, Images, and Tables Charts, images, and tables should be centered and followed by an in-text citation. Design your page and place a citation below the chart, image, or table. When referring to the chart, image, or table in the body of the assignment, use the citation. On your Source List, provide the following details of the visual: ·· Author’s name (if created by you, provide your name) ·· Date (if created by you, provide the year) ·· Type (Chart, Image, or Table) ·· How to find it (link or other information – See Source List section for additional details). Strayer University Writing Standards 7 Source List The Source List (which includes the sources that you used in your assignment) is a new page you add at the end of your paper. The list has two purposes: it gives credit to the authors that you use and gives your readers enough information to find the source without your help. Build your Source List as you write. Setting Up the Source List Page ·· Type “Sources” at the top of a new page. ·· Include a numbered list of the sources you used in your paper (the numbers indicate the order in which you used them). 1. Use the number one (1) for the first source used in the paper, the number two (2) for the second source, and so on. 2. Use the same number for a source if you use it multiple times. Creating a Source List Entry ·· Ensure each source includes five parts: author or organization, publication date, title, page number (if needed), and how to find it. If you have trouble finding these details, then re-evaluate the credibility of your source. ·· Use the browser link for a public webpage. ·· Use a permalink for a webpage when possible. Find tips here. ·· Instruct your readers how to find all sources that do not have a browser link or a permalink. ·· Separate each Source List Element with a period on your Source List. Source List Elements AUTHOR PUBLICATION DATE TITLE PAGE NO. HOW TO FIND The person(s) who published the source. This can be a single person, a group of people, or an organization. If the source has no author, use “No author” where you would list the author. The date the source was published. If the source has no publication date, use “No date” where you would list the date. The title of the source. If the source has no title, use “No title” where you would list the title. The page number(s) used. If the source has no page numbers, omit this section from your Source List Entry. Instruct readers how to find all sources. Keep explanations simple and concise, but provide enough information so the source can be located. Note: It is your responsibility to make sure the source can be found. Michael Harvey 2013 p. 1 In the case of multiple authors, only list the first. This is not the same as copyright date, which is denoted by © The Nuts & Bolts of College Writing http://libdatab.strayer.edu/ login?url=http://search. ebscohost.com/login.aspx  Examples Strayer University Writing Standards Include p. and the page(s) used. 8  How It Will Look in Your Source List 1. Michael Harvey. 2013. The Nuts & Bolts of College Writing. p. 1. http://libdatab.strayer.edu/ login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx  Sample Source List 1. Michael Harvey. 2013. The Nuts & Bolts of College Writing. p. 1. http://libdatab.strayer.edu/login?url=http://search. ebscohost.com/login.aspx 2. William R. Stanek. 2010. Storyboarding Techniques chapter in Effective Writing for Business, College and Life. http:// libdatab.strayer.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nlebk&AN=359141&site=e ds-live&scope=site&ebv=EB&ppid=pp_23 3. Zyad Hicham. 2017. Vocabulary Growth in College-Level Students’ Narrative Writing. http://libdatab.strayer.edu/ login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=edsdoj&AN=edsdoj.9b7fad40e529462bafe3a936 aaf81420&site=eds-live&scope=site 4. Anya Kamenetz. July 10, 2015. The Writing Assignment That Changes Lives. https://www.npr.org/sections/ ed/2015/07/10/419202925/the-writing-assignment-that-changes-lives 5. Brad Thor. June 14, 2016. The Best Writing Advice I Ever Got. http://time.com/4363050/brad-thor-best-writing-advice/ 6. Karen Hertzberg. June 15, 2017. How to Improve Writing Skills in 15 Easy Steps. https://www.grammarly.com/blog/ how-to-improve-writing-skills/ 7. Roy Peter Clark. 2008. Writing Tools: 55 Essential Strategies for Every Writer. p.55-67. Book on Amazon.com. 8. C.M. Gill. 2014. The Psychology of Grading and Scoring chapter in Essential Writing Skills for College & Beyond. Textbook. 9. ABC Company’s Policy & Procedures Committee. No Date. Employee Dress and Attendance Policy. Policy in my office. 10. Henry M. Sayre. 2014. The Humanities: Culture, Continuity and Change, Vol. 1. This is the HUM111 textbook. 11. Savannah Student. 2018. Image. http://www.studentsite.com 12. Don Dollarsign. 2018. Chart. http://www.allaboutthemoney.com 13. Company Newsletter Name. 2018. Table. Company Newsletter Printed Copy (provided upon request). Strayer University Writing Standards 9 
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