{"id":1251,"date":"2017-08-10T15:18:05","date_gmt":"2017-08-10T15:18:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/wm-principlesofmanagement\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=1251"},"modified":"2017-10-06T20:48:39","modified_gmt":"2017-10-06T20:48:39","slug":"assignment-2","status":"web-only","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/suny-principlesmanagement\/chapter\/assignment-2\/","title":{"raw":"Assignment: Creating a Plan for Sun City Boards","rendered":"Assignment: Creating a Plan for Sun City Boards"},"content":{"raw":"<h2>Preparation<\/h2>\r\nOur text introduced us to Sun City Boards and its owner, Tom Wilson.\u00a0 At the conclusion of the Planning Module, Tom had come to a new appreciation of planning after his friend Dan helped him take course-correcting actions to make his company profitable again.\u00a0 In this assignment, you will place yourself in a middle management position at Sun City Boards. Your department is responsible for operations to produce the surfboards.\u00a0 Remember, planning is new to the organization, so you have the opportunity to develop and use planning methods and tools of your choice.\u00a0 Your written assignment will describe the planning cycle and planning methods and tools you will implement in your operation.\u00a0The following steps will help you prepare for your written assignment:\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Thoroughly read the Planning and Mission module.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Carefully consider the cycles of planning you will likely encounter, relating them to Sun City Boards.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Carefully consider the planning methods and tools you would like to use and implement, assuring the methods and tools will align operations with Tom Wilson\u2019s stated vision and mission.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h2>Your Task<\/h2>\r\nWrite a three-paragraph essay describing your chosen methods and tools, and why you selected them.\u00a0 Your essay must include <strong>three properly referenced and defined terms<\/strong> from the module reading.\u00a0 For example, if you select SMART Goals, you could include the definitions of each letter. Answer and address the following questions:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>What do you anticipate the planning cycle(s) to involve?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>What might interrupt and cause the planning cycle to repeat?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>How will your selected method assure successful achievement of the operation\u2019s goals, and alignment with the company mission?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>How will you use the planning tools you\u2019ve selected?<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nIn addition to the text, you are encouraged to research your topic using reliable and properly cited Internet resources. You may also draw from your personal work experience with appropriate examples to support your selections.\r\n<h2>Grading<\/h2>\r\nYour written assignment will be graded using the <a href=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/oerfiles\/WM+Principles+of+Management\/Written+Assignment+Rubric.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Written Assignment Rubric<\/a>. Please review and keep it in mind as you prepare your assignment. Each component is weighted as follows:\r\n\r\n<strong>10% Organization and Format<\/strong>\r\n\r\nAdequate: Writing is coherent and logically organized, using a format suitable for the material presented. Transitions used between ideas and paragraphs create coherence. Overall unity of ideas is supported by the format and organization of the material presented.\r\n\r\n<strong>40% Content<\/strong>\r\n\r\nAdequate: All required questions are addressed with thoughtful consideration re\ufb02ecting both proper use of content terminology and additional original thought. Some additional concepts are presented from properly cited sources, or originated by the author following logic and reasoning they\u2019ve clearly presented throughout the writing.\r\n\r\n<strong>40% Development \u2013 Critical Thinking<\/strong>\r\n\r\nAdequate: Content indicates original thinking, cohesive conclusions, and developed ideas with su\ufb03cient and \ufb01rm evidence. Ideas presented are not merely the opinion of the writer, and clearly address all of the questions or requirements asked with evidence presented to support conclusions drawn.\r\n\r\n<strong>10% Grammar, Mechanics, Style<\/strong>\r\n\r\nAdequate: Writing is free of spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors, allowing the reader to follow ideas clearly. There are no sentence fragments and run-ons. The style of writing, tone, and use of rhetorical devices is presented in a cohesive style that enhances the content of the message.","rendered":"<h2>Preparation<\/h2>\n<p>Our text introduced us to Sun City Boards and its owner, Tom Wilson.\u00a0 At the conclusion of the Planning Module, Tom had come to a new appreciation of planning after his friend Dan helped him take course-correcting actions to make his company profitable again.\u00a0 In this assignment, you will place yourself in a middle management position at Sun City Boards. Your department is responsible for operations to produce the surfboards.\u00a0 Remember, planning is new to the organization, so you have the opportunity to develop and use planning methods and tools of your choice.\u00a0 Your written assignment will describe the planning cycle and planning methods and tools you will implement in your operation.\u00a0The following steps will help you prepare for your written assignment:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Thoroughly read the Planning and Mission module.<\/li>\n<li>Carefully consider the cycles of planning you will likely encounter, relating them to Sun City Boards.<\/li>\n<li>Carefully consider the planning methods and tools you would like to use and implement, assuring the methods and tools will align operations with Tom Wilson\u2019s stated vision and mission.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Your Task<\/h2>\n<p>Write a three-paragraph essay describing your chosen methods and tools, and why you selected them.\u00a0 Your essay must include <strong>three properly referenced and defined terms<\/strong> from the module reading.\u00a0 For example, if you select SMART Goals, you could include the definitions of each letter. Answer and address the following questions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What do you anticipate the planning cycle(s) to involve?<\/li>\n<li>What might interrupt and cause the planning cycle to repeat?<\/li>\n<li>How will your selected method assure successful achievement of the operation\u2019s goals, and alignment with the company mission?<\/li>\n<li>How will you use the planning tools you\u2019ve selected?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In addition to the text, you are encouraged to research your topic using reliable and properly cited Internet resources. You may also draw from your personal work experience with appropriate examples to support your selections.<\/p>\n<h2>Grading<\/h2>\n<p>Your written assignment will be graded using the <a href=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/oerfiles\/WM+Principles+of+Management\/Written+Assignment+Rubric.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Written Assignment Rubric<\/a>. Please review and keep it in mind as you prepare your assignment. Each component is weighted as follows:<\/p>\n<p><strong>10% Organization and Format<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Adequate: Writing is coherent and logically organized, using a format suitable for the material presented. Transitions used between ideas and paragraphs create coherence. Overall unity of ideas is supported by the format and organization of the material presented.<\/p>\n<p><strong>40% Content<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Adequate: All required questions are addressed with thoughtful consideration re\ufb02ecting both proper use of content terminology and additional original thought. Some additional concepts are presented from properly cited sources, or originated by the author following logic and reasoning they\u2019ve clearly presented throughout the writing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>40% Development \u2013 Critical Thinking<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Adequate: Content indicates original thinking, cohesive conclusions, and developed ideas with su\ufb03cient and \ufb01rm evidence. 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