ASSIGNMENT 1
TASK FORCE COMMITTEE REPORT:
ISSUE AND SOLUTIONS
Due Week 4, worth 150 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.
PREPARATION
1. Select an organization
Select an organization in which current events have adversely affected
productivity, requiring management to resolve an issue related to:
corporate culture, managing diversity, leading teamwork, and
developing motivational strategies. The organization should be one
with which you are familiar — where you work now or have worked
previously (business, nonprofit, government, or military). You may also
consider other organizations in the news, such as Macy’s for the retail
industry, United for the airline industry, Wells Fargo for the banking
industry, etc. The focus is on finding solutions, but you should be
somewhat familiar with the organization or industry.
2. Plan your research
Use research from the course textbook, company website, business
websites (CNBC, Bloomberg, etc.), resources from the Strayer Library,
or outside resources to develop solutions to the following questions as
they relate to corporate culture, managing diversity, leading teamwork,
and developing motivational strategies to achieve the organization's
goals and objectives. Your recommendations must be fully articulated
and supported with appropriate detail and sources. Note: Wikipedia
and web-based blogs do not qualify as credible resources.
INSTRUCTIONS
Imagine yourself as the task force committee leader at this organization. You
have been tasked with analyzing hindrances to organizational efficiency. You
must propose strategic solutions.
Create a full report in which you do 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 task force leader, 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? Using your research
on organizational behavior approaches to corporate culture, diversity,
teamwork, and motivational strategies, identify areas of weakness.
4. Propose Solutions
What organizational practices would you modify? What solutions
should your task force recommend to management? As the leader of
the task force, identify the suggestions you would present to the
organization’s leadership with regard to modifying current
organizational practices to resolve the issue.
5. Prepare an Executive Summary
Summarize your recommendations and research findings in a
one-page executive summary that you will present to the CEO in an
upcoming executive meeting. Note: An executive summary is a
condensed version of your full report. It should summarize briefly all
the main points in concise paragraphs. It should be written clearly
and should use language appropriate for the audience.
Follow Strayer Writing Standards
*Grading for this assignment will be based on the following criteria and evaluation standards:
POINTS: 150
Criteria
ASSIGNMENT 1: TASK FORCE COMMITTEE REPORT: ISSUE AND SOLUTIONS
Unacceptable
Below 70% F
1. Describe the
Organization
and the Issue
to Resolve
Does not
describe the
organization or
provide details
about the
Weight: 20%
company. The
issue and its
impact on the
company are
not provided.
Fair
70-79% C
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.
Proficient
80-89% B
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.
Exemplary
90-100% A
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.
2. Analyze
Current
Corporate
Culture
Weight: 20%
3. Identify Areas
of Weakness
Weight: 20%
The culture is
not described
or the company is not
differentiated
completely
from others.
Poses unsupported connections or
connections
are not
included.
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.
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.
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.
Does not
identify areas
of weakness
or does not
provide supporting source
material.
Partially identifies areas of
weakness and
makes loose
connections
between the
weaknesses
and supporting
material.
Satisfactorily
identifies areas
of weakness
and provides
valid details
supported by
source material.
Completely
identifies areas
of weakness
and provides
strong details
with logical
connections
and supporting
source
material.
4. Propose
Solutions
Weight: 20%
5. Prepare an
Executive
Summary
Weight: 10%
Does not
describe modifications to
organizational
practices, or
does not identify solutions that
would resolve
the issue. No
source material
is provided.
Partially
describes
modifications
to organizational practices
and solutions
to resolve the
issues. Lacks
supporting
details and
source
material.
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.
Completely
describes modifications to
organizational
practices and
provides solutions with
strong connections and supporting source
material. Logically details
how the solutions will
resolve issue.
Did not
prepare a
one-page
executive
summary.
Prepares a
partial executive summary.
The issue and
problem are
not clearly
stated and the
main points are
not summarized.
Paragraphs are
not short or
concise. Language could be
more appropriate for the
audience.
Satisfactorily
prepares an
executive summary. The issue
and problem are
stated and most
of the main
points are
summarized.
Paragraphs
could be more
concise.
Language is
appropriate for
the audience.
Prepares an
exemplary
executive summary. The issue
and problem
are clearly
stated. All of
the main points
are summarized.
Paragraphs are
short and concise, providing
the right
amount of
detail.
Language is
ideal for the
audience.
6. Write
Professionally
Using Quality
Resources
Weight: 10%
Writing does
not meet minimum standards.
Tone is not
professional.
Communication
is wholly lacking in logic,
clarity, and/or
consistent
formatting.
Contains many
spelling,
mechanical,
formatting,
citation, and/or
grammatical
errors.
References are
not provided.
Writing is
satisfactory.
Professional
tone is developing. Shows
moderate logic,
clarity, and/or
consistent
formatting.
May contain
more than a
few spelling,
grammar,
mechanical,
formatting, or
citation errors.
Does not meet
the required
number of
references;
some or all
references are
of poor quality.
Writing could be
improved, but
meets acceptable standards.
Tone is professional. Shows
logic, clarity,
and consistent
formatting. May
contain few or
no spelling,
mechanical,
and/or grammatical errors.
There may be
minor formatting or citation
errors.
Meets the
number of
required references; all references are
high-quality
choices.
Writing is excellent. Tone is
professional
and sophisticated. Shows
logic, clarity,
and consistent
formatting.
Contains no
spelling,
mechanical, or
grammatical
errors. Is free of
formatting and
citation errors.
Exceeds
number of
required references; all references are
high-quality
choices.
ASSIGNMENT 2
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM PROPOSAL
Due Week 6, worth 175 points
As an MBA and leader, you must be able to present your management plans
and leadership strategies to inform stakeholders and gain buy-in. For this
assignment, you’ll practice this by developing a proposal for a professional
development training program. The program centers on motivational strategies
and how an emotional intelligence management approach would benefit
department managers.
PREPARATION
Continue with the same organization you selected in Assignment 1. Imagine
that the CEO has charged you, the task force leader, with researching emotional
intelligence (EI) in order to propose a professional development program.
Your proposal should detail how a new incentive program, based on an EI management approach, will foster teamwork, strengthen interpersonal relationships,
enhance communication, and increase overall performance. You need to help
the CEO gain approval for this initiative. Your program’s proposal must include
supporting research concerning how motivational strategies enhance job satisfaction and team output.
Prepare for this assignment by identifying the resources you’ll use to create
your proposal. You will need to provide at least two 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.
INSTRUCTIONS
Create a proposal (five to seven pages recommended) that includes the
following components:
1. EI and Motivation
Which of the EI building blocks would impact management’s ability to
enhance employee performance and job satisfaction? Based on your
research on motivational theory, describe how your task force would
utilize positive or negative reinforcement to influence the members of
the organization and resolve the issue. Provide examples to
support your solution.
2. EI and Social Skills and Decision Making
Explain how the core concepts of emotional intelligence would
enhance the social skills and the decision-making efficacy
of the management team.
3. Effective Teams
Describe the core attributes of an effective team and the strategies
you would implement to develop team dynamics that will benefit
the organization.
4. Reward Systems
Create an effective reward system for this organization. Determine the
strategies you would incorporate to motivate your employees
and influence behavior.
5. Executive Summary
Prepare a one-page executive summary that you will present to the
CEO in an upcoming executive meeting. Note: An executive summary
is a condensed version of your full report. It should summarize briefly
all the main points in concise paragraphs. It should be written clearly
and should use language appropriate for the audience.
PROFESSIONAL AND APA FORMATTING REQUIREMENTS
Your assignment must follow these general APA formatting requirements:
Be typed (five to seven pages recommended, excluding cover and
reference pages), double-spaced, using Times New Roman font
(size 12) with one-inch margins on all sides
Include a References List
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the
student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date
Include in-text citations following APA style, using attributive tags
and signal verbs
Cite at least two credible sources
*Grading for this assignment will be based on the following criteria and evaluation standards:
POINTS: 175
Criteria
1. EI and
Motivation
Weight: 20%
ASSIGNMENT 2: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PROPOSAL
Unacceptable
Below 70% F
Fair
70-79% C
Proficient
80-89% B
Exemplary
90-100% A
The description does not
address how
motivation
and reinforcement would be
used to influence members
of the organization to
resolve the
issue.
Examples are
not provided.
Partially
describes how
motivation and
reinforcement
would be used
to influence
members of the
organization to
resolve the
issue.
Makes loose
connections
between theory
and solution.
Examples do
not fully support solution.
Satisfactorily
describes how
motivation and
reinforcement
would be used
to influence
members of the
organization to
resolve the
issue.
Makes logical
connections
between theory
and solution.
Examples support solution.
Fully describes
how motivation
and reinforcement would be
used to influence members
of the organization to resolve
the issue.
Draws compelling, logical
connections
between theory
and solution.
Examples are
strong and
support
solution.
2. EI and Social
Skills and
Decision
Making
Weight: 20%
3. Effective
Teams
Weight: 20%
The description
does not
explain how the
core concepts
of emotional
intelligence
would enhance
the social skills
and the decision-making
efficacy of the
management
team.
Partially
explains how
core concepts
of emotional
intelligence
would enhance
the social skills
and the decision-making
efficacy of the
management
team.
Loose connections are made
to support the
relationship
between EI and
management’s
skills. Application of research
is minimal.
Satisfactorily
describes how
motivation and
reinforcement
would be used
to influence
members of the
organization to
resolve the
issue.
Makes logical
connections
between theory
and solution.
Examples support solution.
Fully describes
how motivation
and reinforcement would be
used to influence members
of the organization to resolve
the issue.
Draws compelling, logical
connections
between theory
and solution.
Examples are
strong and
support
solution.
Does not
describe the
core attributes
of an effective
team or strategies to develop
team dynamics.
Benefits to
organization are
not presented.
Partially
describes the
core attributes
of an effective
team. Strategies to develop
team dynamics
lack details and
source support
or are not fully
articulated.
Benefits to the
organization
are unclear.
Satisfactorily
describes the
core attributes
of an effective
team. Strategies to develop
team dynamics
are articulated.
Benefits to the
organization
are stated.
Additional
details and
source support
would improve
the description.
Completely
describes the
core attributes
of an effective
team. Strategies to develop
team dynamics
are strongly
articulated and
detailed. Benefits to the organization are
logical and well
supported.
4. Reward
Systems
Weight: 20%
5. Executive
Summary
Weight: 10%
Did not create
an effective
reward system
or determine
strategies to
motivate
employees to
influence
behavior.
Partially
creates an
effective
reward system
and articulates
some motivational strategies. Supporting details are
given but could
be expanded to
describe how
behavior would
be influenced.
Application of
research is
minimal.
Creates an
effective
reward system
and provides
motivational
strategies.
Details and
source material
support how
behavior would
be influenced.
Creates an
effective
reward system
and articulates
well-thoughtout strategies
to motivate
employees to
influence
behavior. The
connection
between strategy and influence is strong
and supported
by source
material.
Did not prepare
a one-page
executive
summary.
Prepares a
partial executive summary.
The issue and
problem are not
clearly stated
and the main
points are not
summarized.
Paragraphs are
not short or
concise. Language could be
more appropriate for the
audience.
Satisfactorily
prepares an
executive summary. The issue
and problem
are stated and
most of the
main points are
summarized.
Paragraphs
could be more
concise.
Language is
appropriate for
the audience.
Prepares an
exemplary
executive summary. The issue
and problem
are clearly
stated. All of
the main points
are
summarized.
Paragraphs are
short and concise, providing
the right
amount of
detail.
Language is
ideal for the
audience.
6. Write
Professionally
Using Quality
Resources
Writing does not
meet minimum
standards. Tone
is not professional. Communication is
wholly lacking
in logic, clarity,
and/or consistent formatting.
Contains many
spelling,
mechanical,
formatting,
citation, and/or
grammatical
errors.
Writing is satisfactory. Professional tone is
developing.
Shows moderate logic, clarity, and/or consistent formatting. May contain more than
a few spelling,
grammar,
mechanical,
formatting, or
citation errors.
Writing could
be improved,
but meets
acceptable
standards. Tone
is professional.
Shows logic,
clarity, and
consistent
formatting. May
contain few or
no spelling,
mechanical,
and/or grammatical errors.
There may be
minor formatting or citation
errors.
Meets the
number of
required references; all references are
high-quality
choices.
Writing is excellent. Tone is
professional
and sophisticated. Shows
logic, clarity,
and consistent
formatting.
Contains no
spelling,
mechanical, or
grammatical
errors. Is free
of formatting
and citation
errors.
Exceeds
number of
required references; all references are
high-quality
choices.
ASSIGNMENT 3
POSITION PAPER: POWER, POLITICS,
AND CULTURE
Due Week 8, worth 250 points
Power and politics greatly influence an organization’s culture. In business, the
culture can make or break an organization’s productivity. In this assignment,
you’ll analyze the ways power and politics have influenced an organization’s
culture. You’ll apply best practices you learned in course resources and your
own research to make recommendations for improving this
organization’s culture.
PREPARATION
Using the same organization from the first two assignments, imagine the CEO
has now requested your task force investigate the influence of power and
politics on the corporate culture. You have been asked to prepare a position
paper that presents and supports your recommendations to
improve the culture.
Prepare for this assignment by delving into the organization's culture and identifying the resources you, the task force leader, will use to create your
research-supported position paper. Use at least two 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.
INSTRUCTIONS
Develop your position paper, addressing the following components:
1. Influence of Politics and Power
Explain how politics and power-play may have influenced the
organization’s culture.
2. Sources of Power
Explore the sources of power and describe how management could
use this influence to benefit your department and improve
organizational performance.
3. Leadership Behavior and Culture
Make recommendations that support how the study of power and
politics could influence leadership behavior and improve the
organization’s culture.
4. Leadership Influence
Discuss the importance and complexity of leadership behavior. How
does it influence organizational structure and performance?
5. Executive Summary
Prepare an executive summary that presents your recommendations
for ways in which the organization could build a stronger culture.
Note: An executive summary is a condensed version of your full
report. It should summarize briefly all the main points in concise
paragraphs. It should be written clearly and should use
language appropriate for the audience.
PROFESSIONAL AND APA FORMATTING REQUIREMENTS
Your assignment must follow these general APA formatting requirements:
Be typed (five to seven pages recommended, excluding cover and
reference pages), double-spaced, using Times New Roman font
(size 12) with one-inch margins on all sides
Include a References List
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the
student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date
Include in-text citations following APA style, using attributive tags
and signal verbs
Cite at least two credible sources
*Grading for this assignment will be based on the following criteria and evaluation standards:
POINTS: 250
Criteria
1. Influence of
Politics and
Power
Weight: 20%
ASSIGNMENT 3: POSITION PAPER: POWER, POLITICS, AND CULTURE
Unacceptable
Below 70% F
Does not
explain how
politics and
power-play
may have
influenced the
organization’s
culture.
Fair
70-79% C
Proficient
80-89% B
Exemplary
90-100% A
Partially
explains how
politics and
power-play may
have influenced
the organization’s culture.
Identifies some
issues but
does not fully
explore them or
make a strong
connection to
their impact.
Uses little
research
support.
Satisfactorily
explains how
politics and
power-play may
have influenced
the organization’s culture.
Identifies some
core issues and
connects them
to the impact
on the culture.
The explanation uses
research
support
Completely
explains how
politics and
power-play may
have influenced
the organization’s culture.
Accurately
identifies the
core issues and
strongly connects them to
the impact on
culture. The
explanation is
well-supported
by research.
2. Sources of
Power
Weight: 20%
3. Leadership
Behavior and
Culture
Weight: 20%
Does not identify the sources
of power or
describe how
management
could use this
influence to
enhance organizational performance. There is
no reference to
research
Partially identifies the sources of power
and describes
how management could use
this influence
to enhance
organizational
performance.
Not all key
concepts are
identified and
there is a loose
connection to
performance.
There is little
research
support.
Satisfactorily
identifies the
sources of
power and
describes how
management
could use this
influence to
enhance organizational performance. Most
key concepts
are accurately
identified and
there is a connection to
enhanced performance with
research
support.
Completely
identifies the
sources of
power and
describes how
management
could use this
influence to
enhance organizational performance. Uses
relevant key
concepts and
makes valid
connections to
enhanced
performance
that are
well-supported
by research.
Does not
recommend
how the study
of power and
politics could
influence leadership behavior
and impact the
organization’s
culture. There is
no reference to
research.
Partially recommends how the
study of power
and politics
could influence
leadership
behavior and
impact the
organization’s
culture, but the
recommendations are unclear
or unrealistic.
There is no clear
connection to
the impact on
culture. There is
little or no
research
support.
Satisfactorily
recommends
how the study
of power and
politics could
influence leadership behavior
and impact the
organization’s
culture. Recommendations are
clear and
mostly realistic;
there is a connection to the
impact on
culture.
Research support is evident.
Provides excellent recommendations as to
how the study of
power and politics could influence leadership
behavior and
impact the organization’s
culture. Recommendations are
credible and
relevant with a
strong connection to the
impact on
culture backed
by well-supported research.
4. Leadership
Influcence
Weight: 20%
5. Executive
Summary
Weight: 10%
Does not
discuss how the
importance and
complexity of
leadership
behavior
influences
organizational
structure and
performance.
There is no
reference to
research.
Partially
discusses how
the importance
and complexity
of leadership
behavior influences organizational structure
and performance. Some
key concepts
are missing
and there is
little or no
research
support.
Satisfactorily
discusses how
the importance
and complexity
of leadership
behavior
influences
organizational
structure and
performance.
Most key concepts are presented with
research
support.
Thoroughly
discusses how
the importance
and complexity
of leadership
behavior
influences
organizational
structure and
performance.
Relevant key
concepts are
presented with
strong research
support.
Did not prepare
a one-page
executive
summary.
Prepares a
partial executive summary.
The issue and
problem are not
clearly stated
and the main
points are not
summarized.
Paragraphs are
not short or
concise. Language could be
more appropriate for the
audience.
Satisfactorily
prepares an
executive summary. The issue
and problem
are stated and
most of the
main points are
summarized.
Paragraphs
could be more
concise.
Language is
appropriate for
the audience.
Prepares an
exemplary
executive summary. The issue
and problem
are clearly
stated. All of
the main points
are
summarized.
Paragraphs are
short and concise, providing
the right
amount of
detail.
Language is
ideal for the
audience.
6. Write
Professionally
Using Quality
Resources
Weight: 10%
Writing does not
meet minimum
standards. Tone
is not professional. Communication is
wholly lacking
in logic, clarity,
and/or consistent formatting.
Contains many
spelling,
mechanical,
formatting,
citation, and/or
grammatical
errors.
References are
not provided.
Writing is satisfactory. Professional tone is
developing.
Shows moderate logic, clarity, and/or consistent formatting. May contain more than
a few spelling,
grammar,
mechanical,
formatting, or
citation errors.
Does not meet
the required
number of
references;
some or all
references are
of poor quality.
Writing could
be improved,
but meets
acceptable
standards. Tone
is professional.
Shows logic,
clarity, and
consistent
formatting. May
contain few or
no spelling,
mechanical,
and/or grammatical errors.
There may be
minor formatting or citation
errors.
Meets the
number of
required references; all references are
high-quality
choices.
Writing is excellent. Tone is
professional
and sophisticated. Shows logic,
clarity, and
consistent
formatting.
Contains no
spelling,
mechanical, or
grammatical
errors. Is free of
formatting and
citation errors.
Exceeds
number of
required references; all references are
high-quality
choices.
ASSIGNMENT 4
PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD
Due Week 10, worth 150 points
You’ve done a tremendous amount of planning, research, and strategizing in
your role as the task force leader. It’s now time to bring it all together. You will
create a presentation in which you synthesize your research and recommendations from the first three assignments.
As you know, the ability to create and deliver strong presentations is a critical
skill for all managers, leaders, and employees. You can improve this skill
through practice. In this final assignment, you will have the opportunity to hone
your presentation skills.
PREPARATION
1. Decide which method of presentation you will use: PowerPoint with
narration, where you use Kaltura to record your screen as you talk
(screencast), or a video presentation in which you use your webcam
and Kaltura to record yourself presenting. Make time to practice!
2. Prepare by reviewing these resources:
a. Structuring an Effective Presentation
b. How to Deliver an Effective Presentation
c. Death by PowerPoint
d. Screen Recording - for PowerPoint
MAKE THESE LINKS - 2 MORE PENDING.
e. Record and Upload a Video - for video with webcam
INSTRUCTIONS
Create a PowerPoint slide presentation with narration (8-10 slides
recommended) or a 5-7 minute video presentation (do not exceed 7 minutes, as
this may present file size issues) for the Board of Directors.
Include these components:
1. Assignment 1 Executive Summary
Use the executive summary from Assignment 1 to prepare and present
the key elements associated with your research
and recommendations.
2. Assignment 2 Executive Summary
Use the executive summary from Assignment 2 to prepare and present
the key elements associated with your research
and recommendations.
3. Assignment 3 Executive Summary
Use the executive summary from Assignment 3 to prepare and
present the key elements associated with your research
and recommendations.
4. Speaker’s Notes
Include speaker’s notes for each slide (or a bulleted script if using
video) to indicate what you will say as you deliver the presentation
to the Board of Directors.
5. Presentation
Deliver your presentation with professional presence. Upload your
PowerPoint screencast or video presentation following
the instructions in the Kaltura videos above.
PROFESSIONAL AND APA FORMATTING REQUIREMENTS
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
If slides are used, apply slide design best practices (minimal text,
appropriate images/charts, and proper mechanics, grammar, and
spelling) for an appropriately professional presentation. Provide a
References List in APA format on the last slide.
If a video is used, make sure your delivery is professional and within
the time limit of 5-7 minutes. Check your background, make eye
contact with the camera, and review your slides, speaker notes, or
script to make sure they are free of errors. Include a Word document
with a References List in APA format with correct mechanics.
POINTS: 150
Criteria
1. Assignment 1
Executive
Summary
Weight: 10%
2. Assignment 2
Executive
Summary
Weight: 10%
3. Assignment 3
Executive
Summary
Weight: 10%
ASSIGNMENT 2: PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD
Unacceptable
Below 70% F
Fair
70-79% C
Proficient
80-89% B
Exemplary
90-100% A
Does not utilize
the executive
summary from
Assignment 1
to prepare and
present the key
elements associated with this
research.
Partially utilizes the executive summary
from Assignment 1; some
of the key
elements associated with this
research are
missing.
Satisfactorily
utilizes the
executive summary from
Assignment 1;
most of the key
elements associated with this
research are
included.
Fully utilizes
the executive
summary from
Assignment 1;
all the key
elements
associated with
this research
are included.
Does not utilize
the executive
summary from
Assignment 2
to prepare and
present the key
elements associated with this
research.
Partially utilizes the executive summary
from Assignment 2; some
of the key
elements associated with this
research are
missing.
Satisfactorily
utilizes the
executive summary from
Assignment 2;
most of the key
elements associated with this
research are
included.
Fully utilizes
the executive
summary from
Assignment 1;
all the key
elements
associated with
this research
are included.
Does not utilize
the executive
summary from
Assignment 3
to prepare and
present the key
elements associated with this
research
Partially utilizes the executive summary
from Assignment 3; some
of the key
elements associated with this
research are
missing.
Satisfactorily
utilizes the
executive summary from
Assignment 3;
most of the key
elements associated with this
research are
included.
Fully utilizes
the executive
summary from
Assignment 3;
all the key
elements associated with this
research are
included.
4. Speaker’s
Notes
Weight: 10%
5. Presentation
Weight: 50%
Does not
include
speaker’s notes
or a bulleted
script.
Includes some
speaker’s notes
or a partial
script. The full
presentation
is not
represented.
Includes speaker’s notes or a
script for most
slides or
screens, but
there are some
parts of the
presentation
that are not
supported.
The speaker’s
notes or script
completely
support the
presentation.
Student does not
demonstrate, or
demonstrates
incompletely, a
level of professional presence.
Student demonstrates a passable level of
professional
presence.
Student demonstrates a moderate level of
professional
presence.
Student demonstrates a high
degree of professional presence.
Employs a fairly
appropriate
professional
tone for the
audience and
uses fairly
contextually
appropriate
vocabulary.
Employs a satisfactorily professional tone for
the audience and
uses vocabulary
that is largely
appropriate in
context.
Employs an
appropriately
professional
tone for the
audience and
makes use of
vocabulary that
is appropriate in
context.
Employs an
inappropriate
tone and contextually inappropriate vocabulary is
used.
Student’s
appearance and
demeanor are
not professional.
Slides or visuals
are unsatisfactory and unprofessional in look
and feel.
The presentation
may not have
been uploaded.
Student is fairly
professional in
appearance and
presentation.
Slides or visuals
are unsatisfactory and unprofessional in look
and feel.
The presentation was
uploaded.
Student is
mostly professional in appearance and presentation.
Slides or visuals
are satisfactory
and professional
in look and feel.
The presentation
was uploaded.
Student is professional in
appearance and
presentation.
Slides or visuals
are professional
in look and feel.
The presentation was
uploaded.
6. Professional
Formatting
Weight: 10%
Writing does not
meet minimum
standards. Tone
is not professional. Communication is
wholly lacking
in logic, clarity,
and/or consistent formatting.
Contains many
spelling,
mechanical,
formatting,
citation, and/or
grammatical
errors.
References are
not provided.
Writing is satisfactory. Professional tone is
developing.
Shows moderate logic, clarity, and/or consistent formatting. May contain more than
a few spelling,
grammar,
mechanical,
formatting, or
citation errors.
Does not meet
the required
number of
references;
some or all
references are
of poor quality.
Writing could
be improved,
but meets
acceptable
standards. Tone
is professional.
Shows logic,
clarity, and
consistent
formatting. May
contain few or
no spelling,
mechanical,
and/or grammatical errors.
There may be
minor formatting or citation
errors.
Meets the
number of
required references; all references are
high-quality
choices
Writing is excellent. Tone is
professional
and sophisticated. Shows logic,
clarity, and
consistent
formatting.
Contains no
spelling,
mechanical, or
grammatical
errors. Is free of
formatting and
citation errors.
Exceeds
number of
required references; all references are
high-quality
choices
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Due Week 4, worth 150 points
The ability to effectively communicate is one of the most in demand and sought
after skills in today’s workforce. As a business professional, you will be
expected to not only communicate in a clear and concise way, but to do so
strategically. These communication skills are necessary to manage personnel
effectively and to drive your organization toward its strategic goals and
outcomes. Effective communication starts with planning. By developing a
strategic communications plan you will be more intentional in your messages
and the actions you ask of your audience.
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Create a strategic communication plan for the professional communication
challenge or opportunity of your choice. Your plan should include the following
components and may be written in a professional report format. See the
formatting requirements for additional information.
1. Description
2.. Goal
a) What goals or outcomes do you want to achieve with
this communication?
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