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0.9 points

School of thought describing management style is explained clearly, accurately and comprehensively delivering all relevant information.

(0.81 – 0.90)

 0.765 points

School of thought describing management style is explained accurately but could be more comprehensively or clearer with more relevant information.

(0.72 – 0.809)

 0.675 points

School of thought describing management style is explained needs more clarification on some aspects.

(0.63 – 0.719)

 0.585 points

School of thought is identified and discussed but does not fit the facts provided, inaccurate statements are made or key points missing.

(0.54 – 0.629)

 0 points

School of thought is not discussed.

(0 – 0.539)
0.9 points

Theorist that best fits is identified and discussed. Contributions to management with explanation of why his/her contribution was important to field of management is described accurately and comprehensively delivering all relevant information.

(0.81 – 0.9)

 0.765 points

Theorist that best fits is identified. Contributions to management with explanation of why his/her contribution was important to field of management is described sufficiently but is notconsistently accurate or comprehensive and is missing relevant information.

(0.72 – 0.809)

 0.675 points

Theorist that best fits is identified. Contributions to management with explanation of why his/her contribution was important to field of management is described but needs more clarification on some aspects.

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(0.63 – 0.719)

 0.585 points

Theorist that best fits is identified. No discussion of theorist or contributions to management with explanation of why his/her contribution was important to field of management is not discussed

(0.54 – 0.629)

 0 points

Neither theorist or contributions to management was discussed.

(0 – 0.539)
0.9 points

School of thought that best describes management style once shift took place is selected and discussed and why it is the best choice is discussed clearly, accurately, and comprehensively presented delivering all relevant information.

(0.81 – 0.90)

 0.765 points

School of thought that best describes management style once shift took place is selected and discussed and why it is the best choice is discussed sufficiently but could be more accurate and comprehensive with more relevant information.

(0.72 – 0.809)

 0.675 points

School of thought that best describes management style once shift took place is selected and discussed and why it is the best choice is discussed but needs more clarification on some aspects.

(0.63 – 0.719)

 0.585 points

School of thought is selected and discussed but does not fit the facts provided. School of thought identified and discussed but an explanation of why it is the best choice is missing or does not fit with the facts. Key points are missing.

(0.54 – 0.629)

 0 points

Explanation of appropriate school of thought is not identified and there is no discussion as to why it is the best choice.

(0 – 0.539)
0.9 points

Theorist is discussed and principle of theory and how manager would do job and interact with staff is discussed clearly, accurately and comprehensively presented delivering all relevant information. Theorist proposal accurately supported facts in case study.

(0.81 – 0.90)

 0.765 points

Theorist is discussed and principle of theory and how manager would do job and interact with staff is the best choice is discussed sufficiently but could be more accurate or comprehensivelywith more relevant information. Theorist proposal supported facts in case study.

(0.72 – 0.809)

 0.675 points

Theorist is discussed and principle of theory and how manager would do job and interact with staff is the best choice is discussed but needs more clarification on some aspects. Theorist proposal somewhat supported facts in case study.

(0.63 – 0.719)

 0.585 points

Either theorist is discussed or principle of theory and how manager would do job and interact with staff is discussed but one or the other is missing. Theorist proposal did not supported facts in case study. Key points are missing.

(0.54 – 0.629)

 0 points

Theorist, principle and how manager would do job and interact with staff are not discussed. Theorist proposal was not addressed.

(0 – 0.539)
0.9 points

Two schools of thought are discussed clearly, accurately and comprehensively presented delivering all relevant information.

(0.81 – 0.90)

 0.765 points

Two schools of thought are discussed sufficiently but could be more comprehensivewith more relevant information.

(0.72 – 0.809)

 0.675 points

Two schools of thought are discussed but could be more completely explained or need more clarification on similarities or differences.

(0.63 – 0.719)

 0.585 points

Attempt at comparing and contrasting two schools but presentation is superficial. Key points are missing.

(0.54 – 0.629)

 0 points

Compare and contrast of schools of thought not presented.

(0 – 0.539)
0.9 points

21st century comparison versus current manager is clearly, accurately and comprehensively discussed delivering all relevant information.

(0.81 – 0.90)

 0.765 points

21st century comparison versus current manager is discussed sufficiently but could be more comprehensive in describing similarities or differences.

(0.72 – 0.809)

 0.675 points

21st century comparison versus current manager is discussed but needs more clarication of similarities or differences.

(0.63 – 0.719)

 0.585 points

21st century comparison versus current manager is superficially discussed. Key points are missing.

(0.54 – 0.629)

 0 points

21st century comparison versus current manager is not discussed.

(0 – 0.539)
0.8 points

Implications are clearly and comprehensively discussed delivering all relevant information using examples and detail.

(0,72 – 0.8)

 0.68 points

Implications are sufficiently discussed but could be more clear and comprehensivewith more relevant by presenting examples or detail.

(0.64 – 0.719)

 0.6 points

Implications are discussed but needs more clarification of details and or examples.

(0.56 – 0.639)

 0.52 points

Implications are superficially discussed. Key points are missing.

(0.48 – 0.559)

 0 points

Implications not discussed.

(0 – 0.479)
0.8 points

New approach is accurately and comprehensively discussed delivering all relevant information.

(0.72 – 0.8)

 0.68 points

New approach is sufficiently discussed but could be more comprehensive or clearer with more relevant information.

(0.64 – 0.719)

 0.6 points

New approach is discussed but needs more clarification on some aspects.

(0.56 – 0.639)

 0.52 points

New approach is superficially discussed.

(0.48 – 0.559)

 0 points

New approach not presented.

(0 – 0.479)
4 points

Concepts 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 points

Concepts 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 points

Concepts 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 points

Concepts 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 points

Concepts and ideas are not fully developed or presented in a cohesive manner. Misinterprets questions or material.

(0 – 2.39)
4 points

Arguments 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 points

Arguments 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 points

Arguments 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 points

Arguments 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 points

Arguments lack meaningful explanation or support of ideas. Does not provide facts presented in case study.

(0 – 2.39)
2 points

demonstrated full understanding of requirements responded to each aspect of assignment

(1.8 – 2.0)

 1.7 points

demonstrated understanding of requirements; missed one minor aspect of assignment

(1.6 – 1.79)

 1.5 points

demonstrated some understanding of requirements; missed a key element or two minor aspects of assignment

(1.4 – 1.59)

 1.3 points

failed to show a firm understanding of requirements; missed two key elements or several minor aspects of assignment

(1.2 – 1.39)

 0 points

did not demonstrate understanding of assignment requirements

(0 – 1.19)
2 points

Strictly 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 – 2.0)

 1.7 points

Adheres 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 points

Minimally 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 points

Does 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 points

Does not adhere to standard usage rules of mechanics: conventions of written English largely incomprehensible and errors are too plentiful to count.

(0 – 1.19)
1 point

No 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 points

Attempts in-text citations and reference list but one or two APA style errors noted.

(0.8 – 0.89)

 0.75 points

Attempts 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 points

Attempts either in-text citations or reference list but omits the other.

(0.6 – 0.69)

 0 points

No attempt at APA style.

(0 – 0.59)

Assignment 1 Organizational Theory (Week 3)

Purpose:

In the first assignment, students are given a scenario in which the shipping manager who has worked for Recycled Furnishings since the inception of the company is getting ready to retire. The scenario serves to set the stage for students to demonstrate how management theories have changed over time. For example, managing 30 years ago is different than managing in the 21st century.

Outcome Met by Completing This Assignment:

  • integrate management theories and principles into management practices

Instructions:

In Part One of this case study analysis, students are to use the facts from the case study to determine two different organization theories that are demonstrated. For Part Two, students will compare the 21st century manager to that of the main character in the case study and the implications of change in being a 21st century manager.

In selecting an organizational theory that best describes the current shipping manager, students will use the timeline to select a school of thought and a theory or theories of that time frame. Students will need to research the theorist(s) and theories to complete the assignment and answer the questions below. Students are expected to be thorough in responding to Part One.

In Part Two, students are going to take what they have learned in weeks 1–3 and compare the management skills of the current shipping manager to that of you as the new shipping manager.

Step 1: Review “How to Analyze a Case Study” under Week 3 Content.

Step 2: Create a Word or Rich Text Format (RTF) document that is double-spaced, 12-point font. The final product will be between 4-5 pages in length excluding the title page and reference page.

Step 3: Review the grading rubric for the assignment.

Step 4: Follow the formatting in the Sample APA paper.

Step 5: In writing a case study, the writing is in the third person. What this means is that there are no words such as “I, me, my, we, or us” (first person writing), nor is there use of “you or your” (second person writing). If uncertain how to write in the third person, view this link: http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar/first-second-and-third-person

Step 6: In writing this assignment, students are expected to support the reasoning using in-text citations and a reference list. If any material is used from a source, it must be cited and referenced. A reference within a reference list cannot exist without an associated in-text citation and vice versa. View the sample APA paper under Week 1 content.

Step 7: In writing this assignment, students are expected to paraphrase and not use direct quotes. Learn to paraphrase by reviewing this link: https://writing.wisc.edu/Handbook/QPA_paraphrase2.html

Step 8: In writing this assignment, students may use external resources but the majority of resources will come from the course.

Step 9: Read critically and analyze the following scenario:

Part One

Scenario:

Recycled Furnishings is a division of an international home furnishing company called Thor Enterprises. Recycled Furnishings makes glass sofas for outdoor use from recycled bottles and glass. The business has grown rapidly in the last thirty years and now that it has become a division of Thor Enterprises, the company is going international. The shipping manager for Recycled Furnishings, Robert, has been in his job since the start of the company. Prior to coming to Recycled Furnishings, Robert worked as a container manufacturing engineer at Damco, a local shipping company and worked his way up to supervisor prior to joining Recycled Furnishings. Robert, a baby boomer, quickly rose to supervisor at Damco because of his ability to optimize the way tasks were performed and his knack to implement processes so workers could be trained to perform their specialized sequence of motion in one best way. He brought this management style to Recycled Furnishing and helped to improve the methodology of furniture assembly as well as the shipping processes.

A major shift in management occurred in the late 1980s and early 90s that caused Robert to reconsider his management approach. For example, advances in technology, the organization joining a union, change in the value systems, organizational design and globalization all affected the culture of Recycled Furnishings. Robert was successful with this transformation and contributed greatly to the company’s success.

In answering the following questions, make sure that the facts of the scenario and the course readings support the reasoning of the answers provided.

  • Discuss the school of thought that best describes Robert’s management style when he first joined Recycled Furnishings.
  • Discuss the theorist under the identified school of thought that best depicts Robert’s management style. What contribution did this theorist make to management and why was his or her contribution important to the field of management?
  • Select and discuss the school of thought that best describes the management style Robert used once the shift took place? Why is this school of thought the best choice?
  • Select and discuss one theorist who supports this school of thought. Address the principles of the theory and how a manager would do his job and interact with his staff. How does what the theorist propose support the facts in the case study?
  • Compare and contrast the current management thought with Robert’s early thinking;

Part Two

Scenario:

Recently Robert announced his plans to retire. You have been hired as his replacement and with the international launch on the horizon you have big shoes to fill. You feel you are more than capable of handling the shipping manager position and characterize yourself as a 21st century manager.

  • As a 21st century manager, compare the way you will manage versus the way of Robert;
  • What implications do the changes in management have for the future of Thor?
  • How will the new approach to the job likely change the shipping division?

Step 10: Create the introductory paragraph. Within this paragraph, provide a brief overview of the scenario. Then, provide a thesis statement and tell the reader the main topics covered in the paper. The introductory paragraph is the first paragraph of the paper but is typically written after writing the body of the paper (Questions students responded to above). View this website to learn how to write an introductory paragraph: http://www.writing.ucsb.edu/faculty/donelan/intro.html

Step 11: Respond to the questions in Part One and Part Two following the format provided. Be clear and concise in the writing and make sure the questions are comprehensively answered.

Step 12: Using the grading rubric as a comparison, read through the paper to ensure all required elements are presented.

Step 13: Proofread the paper for spelling and grammatical issues, and third person writing.

  • Use the spell and grammar check in Word as a first measure;
  • Have someone who has excellent English skills to proof the paper;
  • Consider submitting the paper to the Effective Writing Center (EWC). The EWC will provide 4-6 areas that may need improvement.

Step 14: Submit the paper in the Assignment Folder.

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