{"id":276,"date":"2018-06-19T19:17:22","date_gmt":"2018-06-19T19:17:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/suny-opmanagement\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=276"},"modified":"2018-06-21T14:42:36","modified_gmt":"2018-06-21T14:42:36","slug":"unit-3-activity-and-assessment","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/suny-opmanagement\/chapter\/unit-3-activity-and-assessment\/","title":{"raw":"Unit 3 Activity and Grading Rubric","rendered":"Unit 3 Activity and Grading Rubric"},"content":{"raw":"<div id=\"page\" class=\"container-fluid\">\r\n<div id=\"page-content\" class=\"row-fluid\"><section id=\"region-main\" class=\"span9 pull-right\">\r\n<div role=\"main\">\r\n\r\nIn this activity, you will continue working on your operations management plan by addressing how the current state of the economy will affect your business, and applying the Transformation Model that you learned about in this unit.\r\n<div class=\"box generalbox center clearfix\">\r\n<div class=\"no-overflow\">\r\n<div class=\"textbox learning-objectives\">\r\n<h3>Learning Outcome<\/h3>\r\nApply the \u201cTransformationModel\u201d as a construct for understanding the relationship between the inputs, processes, and outputs of an organization.<\/div>\r\n<strong>Specifications:<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>2-3 page paper<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Created in a Word document<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Follows APA, 6th edition formatting<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Includes a Reference page for cited sources<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>Instructions:<\/strong> You will continue on with your Operations Management plan. In this section of the activity, you will incorporate the Transformation Model. Examine the concept from the readings in this unit, and determine how this model\u00a0will assist you in setting strategy for the operation of your company whether it be a service or manufacturing based organization.\r\n\r\n<b>Link: Prentice Hall, Inc.: \"<a href=\"http:\/\/myphliputil.pearsoncmg.com\/student\/bp_turban_introec_1\/Operatns.html\">e-Business\r\nPlan: Operations<\/a>\"<\/b>\r\n\r\nInstructions: Please read the article linked above. The article\u2019s sections on \u201cWriting an Operations Plan\u201d and \u201cContent of an Operations Plan\u201d can be used as a guide for developing your own operations management plan. You DO NOT\u00a0have to use the sections\/elements presented under each heading, but the more you can address, the more developed you final plan will be.\r\n\r\nTerms of Use: Please respect the copyright and terms of use for the webpage\r\nlinked above.\r\n\r\nFor this activity, you will write a 2\u20133 page paper describing the ways\r\nin which your company will utilize logistics to help promote aspects of the\r\n\u201cinformal economy\u201d (i.e. job creation\/growth, salaries\/wages or\r\neconomic benefits to the local and\/or surrounding communities). Use at least 4\r\nscholarly sources to answer the following questions as you compose your\r\npaper:\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>How might the current economic situation with the job market, wage\r\nrate, or other economic factor impact your organization in a positive or\r\nnegative sense?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Will current economic conditions impact the ways in which you will\r\ntransform your initial operations to reach the overall operation management\r\nplan goal? For example, will economic conditions require you to change your\r\nsource of supply? The criteria you desire for hiring employees? Or even the\r\nmarket you intend to serve?<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nPlease score your paper or have a friend score your paper using the following \"rubric,\" or \"scoring guide.\" The levels will equate to the following\r\nletter grades:\r\n\r\n4 = A; 3 = B; 2 = C; 1 = D; and 0 = F\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Level<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><strong>Criterion<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><\/td>\r\n<td><strong>Research and Documentation (40%)<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>4<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>The paper should utilize references from\r\npeer-reviewed\/scholarly sources to address the activity\r\nquestions. The paper\u2019s research should reflect the use of\r\npeer-reviewed\/scholarly publications. A minimum of four\r\nscholarly\/peer-reviewed publications should be used to support\r\nyour content. References should come from scholarly sources\r\n(i.e. textbooks, scholarly articles, etc.). Any in-text\r\ncitations MUST be cited in APA format using the APA Manual 6th\r\nedition. You should also include a References page, also in APA\r\nformat, at the end of your paper to cite any sources used.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>3<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>The paper uses at least three scholarly sources to support\r\nyour content, but it does not meet the minimum requirement for\r\n4 sources.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>2<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>Three or more popular sources (i.e. newspapers, internet\r\nsites, magazines, etc.) make up a majority of the references to\r\nsupport your content. The paper lacks credible, scholarly\r\nsources and does not meet the minimum number of sources\r\nrequired.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>1<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>The paper includes one or two sources. The paper lacks the\r\nuse of credible, scholarly sources and may focus on using\r\npopular sources. The number of sources used does not meet the\r\nminimum requirement (4 sources) and the resources used may not\r\nfully support the content of your paper.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>0<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>The paper fails to cite referenced sources, or does not\r\ninclude any research or sources to support ideas. The paper is\r\nbased off of non-original content.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><\/td>\r\n<td><strong>Analysis and Argument (40%)<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>4<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>Your paper addresses the questions in the instructions with\r\nthe use of supporting evidence and specific details and\r\nexplanation. You effectively address the following:1. How might the current economic situation with the job\r\nmarket, wage rate, or other economic factor impact your\r\norganization in a positive or negative sense?\r\n<ol start=\"2\">\r\n \t<li>Will current economic conditions impact the ways in\r\nwhich you will transform your initial operations to reach\r\nthe overall operation management plan goal? For example,\r\nwill economic conditions require you to change your source\r\nof supply? The criteria you desire for hiring employees? Or\r\neven the market you intend to serve?<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>3<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>The content addresses only some of the questions presented\r\nin the instructions section and reflects minimal original\r\nthought and \/or critical analysis relative to the business.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>2<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>The content is vague and is weakly supported by researched\r\nevidence. The essay lacks critical analysis relative to the\r\nbusiness.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>1<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>The content does not address the required elements; ideas\r\npresented are not supported by research or critical\r\nanalysis.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>0<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>There is a lack of critical analysis for the operation\r\nmanagement plan, and\/or the essay does not address the business\r\ncontent from the Unit 1 Activity.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><\/td>\r\n<td><strong>Grammar\/Style (15%)<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>4<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>The content contains a maximum of two grammatical, citation,\r\nand punctuation errors. The ideas are concise and presented in\r\na logical manner that is easy for the reader to follow.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>3<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>The content contains three or four grammatical, citation,\r\npunctuation, and\/or spelling errors. The sentence structure\r\nflows in a concise, logical manner.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>2<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>The paper contains more than four grammatical, citation,\r\npunctuation and\/or spelling errors that distract the reader\r\nfrom the comprehension of ideas being presented.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>1<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>The paper demonstrates poor writing skills, reflected by\r\nlack of syntax and proper grammar, which makes ideas difficult\r\nto communicate. Ideas are not presented in a logical manner\r\nthat is easy to follow.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>0<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>The paper contains numerous grammatical, citation,\r\npunctuation, and\/or spelling errors.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><\/td>\r\n<td><strong>Format (5%)<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>4<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>The paper should properly formatted (paragraph style,\r\nmargins, etc.), using the APA Manual, 6th edition. The content\r\nis typed in MS Word format, labeled with the student\u2019s\r\nname and the activity title\/unit number, and a reference\r\nsection to cite any outside sources used.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>3<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>The paper meets most of the requirements for formatting,\r\nusing the APA Manual, 6th edition, though may contain some\r\nerrors.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>2<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>The paper lacks proper formatting, based on the APA Manual,\r\n6th edition, and it may use another style of formatting (i.e.\r\nMLA, Chicago, etc.).<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>1<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>The paper is typed in a format other than MS Word. A style\r\nof formatting other than APA may be used, or there are numerous\r\nformatting errors that distract the reader\u2019s\r\ncomprehension.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>0<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>The formatting does not comply with the APA Manual, 6th\r\nedition and is not created in MS Word.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section><\/div>\r\n<\/div>","rendered":"<div id=\"page\" class=\"container-fluid\">\n<div id=\"page-content\" class=\"row-fluid\">\n<section id=\"region-main\" class=\"span9 pull-right\">\n<div role=\"main\">\n<p>In this activity, you will continue working on your operations management plan by addressing how the current state of the economy will affect your business, and applying the Transformation Model that you learned about in this unit.<\/p>\n<div class=\"box generalbox center clearfix\">\n<div class=\"no-overflow\">\n<div class=\"textbox learning-objectives\">\n<h3>Learning Outcome<\/h3>\n<p>Apply the \u201cTransformationModel\u201d as a construct for understanding the relationship between the inputs, processes, and outputs of an organization.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Specifications:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2-3 page paper<\/li>\n<li>Created in a Word document<\/li>\n<li>Follows APA, 6th edition formatting<\/li>\n<li>Includes a Reference page for cited sources<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Instructions:<\/strong> You will continue on with your Operations Management plan. In this section of the activity, you will incorporate the Transformation Model. Examine the concept from the readings in this unit, and determine how this model\u00a0will assist you in setting strategy for the operation of your company whether it be a service or manufacturing based organization.<\/p>\n<p><b>Link: Prentice Hall, Inc.: &#8220;<a href=\"http:\/\/myphliputil.pearsoncmg.com\/student\/bp_turban_introec_1\/Operatns.html\">e-Business<br \/>\nPlan: Operations<\/a>&#8220;<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Instructions: Please read the article linked above. The article\u2019s sections on \u201cWriting an Operations Plan\u201d and \u201cContent of an Operations Plan\u201d can be used as a guide for developing your own operations management plan. You DO NOT\u00a0have to use the sections\/elements presented under each heading, but the more you can address, the more developed you final plan will be.<\/p>\n<p>Terms of Use: Please respect the copyright and terms of use for the webpage<br \/>\nlinked above.<\/p>\n<p>For this activity, you will write a 2\u20133 page paper describing the ways<br \/>\nin which your company will utilize logistics to help promote aspects of the<br \/>\n\u201cinformal economy\u201d (i.e. job creation\/growth, salaries\/wages or<br \/>\neconomic benefits to the local and\/or surrounding communities). Use at least 4<br \/>\nscholarly sources to answer the following questions as you compose your<br \/>\npaper:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>How might the current economic situation with the job market, wage<br \/>\nrate, or other economic factor impact your organization in a positive or<br \/>\nnegative sense?<\/li>\n<li>Will current economic conditions impact the ways in which you will<br \/>\ntransform your initial operations to reach the overall operation management<br \/>\nplan goal? For example, will economic conditions require you to change your<br \/>\nsource of supply? The criteria you desire for hiring employees? Or even the<br \/>\nmarket you intend to serve?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Please score your paper or have a friend score your paper using the following &#8220;rubric,&#8221; or &#8220;scoring guide.&#8221; The levels will equate to the following<br \/>\nletter grades:<\/p>\n<p>4 = A; 3 = B; 2 = C; 1 = D; and 0 = F<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Level<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Criterion<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><strong>Research and Documentation (40%)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>4<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>The paper should utilize references from<br \/>\npeer-reviewed\/scholarly sources to address the activity<br \/>\nquestions. The paper\u2019s research should reflect the use of<br \/>\npeer-reviewed\/scholarly publications. A minimum of four<br \/>\nscholarly\/peer-reviewed publications should be used to support<br \/>\nyour content. References should come from scholarly sources<br \/>\n(i.e. textbooks, scholarly articles, etc.). Any in-text<br \/>\ncitations MUST be cited in APA format using the APA Manual 6th<br \/>\nedition. You should also include a References page, also in APA<br \/>\nformat, at the end of your paper to cite any sources used.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>3<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>The paper uses at least three scholarly sources to support<br \/>\nyour content, but it does not meet the minimum requirement for<br \/>\n4 sources.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>2<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Three or more popular sources (i.e. newspapers, internet<br \/>\nsites, magazines, etc.) make up a majority of the references to<br \/>\nsupport your content. The paper lacks credible, scholarly<br \/>\nsources and does not meet the minimum number of sources<br \/>\nrequired.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>1<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>The paper includes one or two sources. The paper lacks the<br \/>\nuse of credible, scholarly sources and may focus on using<br \/>\npopular sources. The number of sources used does not meet the<br \/>\nminimum requirement (4 sources) and the resources used may not<br \/>\nfully support the content of your paper.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>The paper fails to cite referenced sources, or does not<br \/>\ninclude any research or sources to support ideas. The paper is<br \/>\nbased off of non-original content.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><strong>Analysis and Argument (40%)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>4<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Your paper addresses the questions in the instructions with<br \/>\nthe use of supporting evidence and specific details and<br \/>\nexplanation. You effectively address the following:1. How might the current economic situation with the job<br \/>\nmarket, wage rate, or other economic factor impact your<br \/>\norganization in a positive or negative sense?<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>Will current economic conditions impact the ways in<br \/>\nwhich you will transform your initial operations to reach<br \/>\nthe overall operation management plan goal? For example,<br \/>\nwill economic conditions require you to change your source<br \/>\nof supply? The criteria you desire for hiring employees? Or<br \/>\neven the market you intend to serve?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>3<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>The content addresses only some of the questions presented<br \/>\nin the instructions section and reflects minimal original<br \/>\nthought and \/or critical analysis relative to the business.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>2<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>The content is vague and is weakly supported by researched<br \/>\nevidence. The essay lacks critical analysis relative to the<br \/>\nbusiness.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>1<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>The content does not address the required elements; ideas<br \/>\npresented are not supported by research or critical<br \/>\nanalysis.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>There is a lack of critical analysis for the operation<br \/>\nmanagement plan, and\/or the essay does not address the business<br \/>\ncontent from the Unit 1 Activity.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><strong>Grammar\/Style (15%)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>4<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>The content contains a maximum of two grammatical, citation,<br \/>\nand punctuation errors. The ideas are concise and presented in<br \/>\na logical manner that is easy for the reader to follow.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>3<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>The content contains three or four grammatical, citation,<br \/>\npunctuation, and\/or spelling errors. 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