{"id":315,"date":"2018-06-20T12:37:44","date_gmt":"2018-06-20T12:37:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/suny-opmanagement\/?post_type=chapter&p=315"},"modified":"2018-06-21T14:39:52","modified_gmt":"2018-06-21T14:39:52","slug":"unit-4-activity-and-grading-rubric","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/suny-opmanagement\/chapter\/unit-4-activity-and-grading-rubric\/","title":{"raw":"Unit 4 Activity and Grading Rubric","rendered":"Unit 4 Activity and Grading Rubric"},"content":{"raw":"
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\r\n\r\nIn this activity, you will\u00a0continue working on your operations management plan by explaining techniques and methodologies for managing your organization's productive resources.\r\n
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Learning Outcome<\/h3>\r\nExplain techniques and methodologies for managing an organization's productive resources.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\nSpecifications:<\/strong>\r\n
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  • 2-3 page paper<\/li>\r\n \t
  • Created in a Word document<\/li>\r\n \t
  • Follows APA, 6th edition formatting<\/li>\r\n \t
  • Includes a Reference page for cited sources<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nInstructions:<\/strong> For this activity, you will write a 2-3 page\r\npaper discussing ways in which your operations processes can help to generate\r\n\u201cvalue\u201d in the mind of the consumer. You may want to think like a\r\nmarketer here as you can discuss the quality products you use to create the end\r\nitem or the high level of dedication your organization\u2019s employees\r\ndisplay as they provide customer service. The use of technology can also be\r\nincluded in this discussion. For example, you may discuss a filmed tour of the\r\nmanufacturing process or your service training as part of your advertising\r\ncampaign. Use at least 4 scholarly sources to research and write about the\r\nmethodologies that you use to manage your organization\u2019s productive\r\nresources.\r\n\r\nIn your paper, make sure that you address the following:\r\n
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    • Identify and assess any specific resources that will help support your\r\noperation management plan (i.e. employees, equipment or cash reserves your\r\norganization may have, etc.).<\/li>\r\n \t
    • Discuss promotional techniques you can use that will help create value\r\nin the consumer\u2019s mind (i.e. you can talk about the durability of\r\nyour product or any specialized customer service you put your employees\r\nthrough).<\/li>\r\n \t
    • Explain how any potential partnerships or other business relationships\r\ngives your product an edge of the competition (i.e. Tide partnered with\r\nFebreze to add their product to Tide\u2019s laundry detergent to give\r\nclothes a fresh, clean scent added to the cleaning power of the\r\ndetergent).<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n \r\n\r\nPlease score your paper or have a friend score your paper using the\r\nfollowing \"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\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
      Level<\/strong><\/td>\r\nCriterion<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
      Research and Documentation (40%)<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
      4<\/strong><\/td>\r\nUse at least 4 scholarly\/peer-reviewed publications should\r\nbe used to support your content. References should come from\r\nscholarly sources (i.e. textbooks, scholarly articles, etc.).\r\nAny in-text citations MUST be cited in APA format using the APA\r\nManual 6th edition. You should also include a References page,\r\nalso in APA format, at the end of your paper to cite any\r\nsources used.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
      3<\/strong><\/td>\r\nThe 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
      2<\/strong><\/td>\r\nThree 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
      1<\/strong><\/td>\r\nThe 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
      0<\/strong><\/td>\r\nThe 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
      Analysis and Argument (40%)<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
      4<\/strong><\/td>\r\nYour paper addresses the instructions of the activity prompt\r\nwith the use of supporting evidence and specific details and\r\nexplanation. You effectively address all of the following\r\nrequirements:Identify and assess any specific resources that will help\r\nsupport your operation management plan.\r\n\r\nDiscuss promotional techniques you can use that will help\r\ncreate value in the consumer\u2019s mind.\r\n\r\nExplain how any potential partnerships or other business\r\nrelationships gives your product an edge of the\r\ncompetition.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
      3<\/strong><\/td>\r\nThe 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
      2<\/strong><\/td>\r\nThe 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
      1<\/strong><\/td>\r\nThe 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
      0<\/strong><\/td>\r\nThere 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
      Grammar\/Style (15%)<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
      4<\/strong><\/td>\r\nThe 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
      3<\/strong><\/td>\r\nThe 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
      2<\/strong><\/td>\r\nThe 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
      1<\/strong><\/td>\r\nThe 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
      0<\/strong><\/td>\r\nThe paper contains numerous grammatical, citation,\r\npunctuation, and\/or spelling errors.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
      Format (5%)<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
      4<\/strong><\/td>\r\nThe 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
      3<\/strong><\/td>\r\nThe 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
      2<\/strong><\/td>\r\nThe 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
      1<\/strong><\/td>\r\nThe 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
      0<\/strong><\/td>\r\nThe 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<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n