In week four we examined biases that occur in making decisions as individuals and the effect they can have upon the process. In week five, we focused on individuals making decisions within an organization and in week six group decision making within the organization. The purpose of this assignment is to have the student demonstrate how individuals and groups can have differing ways of making decisions and when each should be used in business to its best effect. Instructions: Double-spaced, 12-point font. Third person. APA in-text citations. The final product will be between 5-6 pages in length excluding the title page and reference page. Follow this format: Title page with title, your name, the course, the instructor’s name; Introduction paragraph in which the decision process is described and its significance in business. Body Paragraphs Summary paragraph. A summary paragraph restates the main idea(s) of the essay. Make sure to leave a reader with a sense that the essay is complete. The summary paragraph is the last paragraph of a paper. Read critically and analyze the 2nd case study scenario. In your paper, respond to the following elements of decision making: Apply the decision process to create a decision statement; Explain the factors in play for the father and daughter that could affect the decision making; Explain the pros and cons of group and individual decision making; Explain the factors (e.g. bias, consequences, decision making styles) at work in the case for the could affect decision making for a team; Discuss the authority the team should have and why. Discuss the best type of group decision making team for this situation. Who should comprise the team;ATTACHED IS THE CASE STUDY CriteriaOutstandingSuperiorGoodSubstandardFailureContent: decision statement1 pointDefined the decision to be made with respect to the case facts.(0.9 - 1)0.85 pointsDefined the decision to be made but was worded vaguely with respect to the case facts.(0.8- 0.899)0.75 pointsDefined the decision to be made but inaccurate for the case facts.(0.7 - 0.799)0.65 pointsAttempted to define the decision to be made not the best decision statement for the case facts.(0. 6 - 0.699)0 pointsFailed to define the decision to be made.(0 – 0.59)Content: discussion of factors bias, stakeholders, consequences, linked decisions that affect father or daughter decision making1.6 pointsDiscussed the factors that impact on the objectivity of applying the process to decision making;discussed in-depth.(1.44 - 1.6)1.36 pointsDiscussed the factors that impact on the objectivity of applying the process to decision making; sufficiently discussed needs more clarification on some aspects. (1.28 - 1.439)1.2 pointsDiscussed several of the factors that impact on the objectivity of applying the process to decision making;discussed missed key points or needs more clarification on some aspects. (1.12 - 1.279)1.04 pointsAttempted to discuss a few of the factors that impact on the objectivity of applying the process to decision making; discussion did not fully fit the facts provided or inaccurate statements made. Key points are missing.(0.96 - 1.119)0 pointsFailed to discuss the factors that impact on the objectivity of applying the process to decision making.(0 – 1.959)Content: explaining the pros and cons of group vs. individual decision making1.4 pointsDiscussion explained the pros and cons to group and individual decision comprehensively and fit the facts of the case.(1.26 - 1.4)1.19 pointsDiscussion explained the pros and cons to group and individual decision sufficiently but some clarification on some aspects with respect to the facts of the case needed.(1.12 - 1.259)1.05 pointsDiscussion explained some of the pros and cons to group and individual decision making some inaccurate statements made.(0.98 - 1.119)0.91 pointsDiscussion attempted to explain the pros and cons to group and individual decision makingdid not fully fit the facts provided or inaccurate statements made.(0.84 - 0.979)0 pointsDiscussion failed to explain the pros and cons to group and individual decision making.(0 – 0.839)Content: discussion of factors bias, stakeholders, consequences, linked decisions that affect team decision making1.6 pointsDiscussed the factors that impact on the objectivity of applying the process to decision making;discussed in-depth.(1.44 - 1.6)1.36 pointsDiscussed the factors that impact on the objectivity of applying the process to decision making;sufficientlydiscussed needs more clarification on some aspects. (1.28 - 1.439)1.2 pointsDiscussed several of the factors that impact on the objectivity of applying the process to decision making;discussed missed key points or needs more clarification on some aspects. (1.12 - 1.279)1.04 pointsAttempted to discuss a few of the factors that impact on the objectivity of applying the process to decision making; discussion did not fully fit the facts provided or inaccurate statements made.(0.96 - 1.119)0 pointsFailed to discuss the factors that impact on the objectivity of applying the process to decision making.(0 – 0.959)Content: Explain the authority, type, and composition of team best suited for team1.4 pointsConcepts are fully developed as to the type, composition, and authority of a team that is best for the scenario decision making.(1.26 - 1.4)1.19 pointsDeveloped the type, composition, and authority of a team that is best for the scenario decision making but missing a few key ideas.(1.12 - 1.259)1.05 pointsMostly discussed the type, composition, and authority of team that is best for the scenario decision making but missing a few key ideas.(0.98 - 1.119)0.91 pointsAttempted to discuss the type, composition, and authority of team that is best for the scenario decision making but the discussion imprecise and was missing key ideas.(0.84 - 0.979)0 pointsFailed to discuss the type, authority and composition of team that is best for the scenario decision making.(0 – 0.839)Critical Thinking/Reasoning4 pointsConcepts and ideas are fully developed. Thinking is consistent in accurately interpreting questions and material/provides solid assumptions, reasoning and evaluation with sound conclusions. Reader can easily follow the author's logic and reasoning.(3.6 -4)3.4 pointsConcepts and ideas are developed. Thinking is mostly consistent in accurately interpreting questions and material/ provides good assumptions, reasoning and evaluation with sound conclusions. Reader can easily follow the author's logic and reasoning. (3.2 - 3.59 )3 pointsConcepts and ideas are mostly developed but may need clarification on some aspects of thinking, reasoning or evaluation. Conclusions are drawn. Reader follows the author’s logic but occasionally there are areas that are unclear.(2.8 - 3.19)2.6 pointsConcepts and ideas are not cohesive. Misinterprets questions or material; ignores or superficially evaluates, justifies little and seldom explains reasoning; draws unwarranted conclusions. At times, the reader must attempt to determine the author's train of thought. (2.4 - 2.79)0 pointsConcepts and ideas are not fully developed or presented in a cohesive manner. Misinterprets questions or material.(0 – 2.39)Application of Resources4 pointsArguments or positions are well-supported with evidence from the readings/experience; ideas go beyond the course material and recognize implications and extensions of the material and concepts.(3.6 - 4)3.4 pointsArguments 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 pointsArguments 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 pointsArguments 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 application of the material.(2.4 - 2.79) 0 pointsArguments lack meaningful explanation or support of ideas. Does not provide facts presented in case study.(0 – 2.39)Attention to Instructions2 pointsdemonstrated full understanding of requirements responded to each aspect of assignment(1.8 - 2)1.7 pointsdemonstrated understanding of requirements; missed one minor aspect of assignment(1.6 - 1.79)1.5 pointsdemonstrated some understanding of requirements; missed a key element or two minor aspects of assignment(1.4 - 1.59)1.3 pointsfailed to show a firm understanding of requirements; missed two key elements or several minor aspects of assignment(1.2 - 1.39)0 pointsdid not demonstrate understanding of assignment requirements(0 – 1.19)Writing Mechanics2 pointsStrictly adheres to standard usage rules of written English, including but not limited to capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. No errors found. No jargon used.(1.8 - 2)1.7 pointsAdheres 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 pointsMinimally 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 pointsDoes not adhere 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 pointsDoes not adhere to standard usage rules of mechanics: conventions of written English largely incomprehensible and errors are too plentiful to count.(0 – 1.19)APA Style (6th ed.)1 pointNo 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 pointsAttempts in-text citations and reference list but one or two APA style errors noted.(0.8 - 0.89)0.75 pointsAttempts 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 pointsAttempts either in-text citations or reference list but omits the other.(0 - 0.69)0 pointsNo attempt at APA style.(0 – 0.89)Overall ScoreOutstanding18 or moreSuperior16 or moreGood14 or moreSubstandard12 or moreFailure0 or more

TOPIC:Impact of Race in the US Criminal Justice SystemAssignment:Identify a minimum of 8 peer-reviewed journal articles for this assignment, and provide annotated notes for each reference.Create an outline of your paper. The outline should list the major and minor subheadings with a brief description of what will be covered in each section as well as an explanation of its relevance to the Final Paper’s objectives.

OverviewThe readings and learning activities for this week have focused on core values, their origins, and the role that they play in our society and in our professional and personal lives. For this essay, you will reflect on the readings and the class discussions on core values.ContentIn this essay you will identify and explain 3-5 of your core values.You will also discuss the origins of these core values.OrganizationInclude an introductory paragraph, where you grab the reader's attention, provide a transitional statement, give a clear thesis statement, and map out the 3-5 key points that will support your thesis. (review elements of an introduction)Include 3-5 body paragraphs where you include details and examples to help you develop and support your key points. (review body paragraph structure)End your essay with a concluding paragraph where you restate your thesis, summarize your key points, and leave the reader with the "so what?" (review successful concluding paragraphs)Grammar and MechanicsYour paper should be written according to the standards for academic writing, with attention to the following:punctuation: this includes things such as proper use of commas, colons, and apostrophes.word-level accuracy: this includes things such as proper capitalization, spelling, word-tense, and usage.sentence-level accuracy: this includes things such as proper sentence boundaries, subject-verb agreement, and pronoun-antecedent agreement.Take time to proofread after you’ve written your essay. Think about the kinds of writing mistakes you tend to make (like using “text-speak” or sentence fragments) and watch out for those. Reading your paper aloud is a good way to catch any mistakes.Sources and DocumentationYou are not required to use sources for this assignment.Format and LengthYour paper should include a proper header and title.Your paper should be typed, double-spaced and in 11 or 12-point font.Your final product should be a minimum of five paragraphs (about 700-1000 words) in length. However, the quality of the content of this essay is most important. Be sure to fully answer the prompt.Sample Header and Title for Assignment SubmissionsKim Lee (student’s name)Core Values Essay (assignment name)Honor, Trust, and Love (title)