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**## OrganizationalCultureStructureinStrategicPlanning.docx**
## Organizational Culture & Structure in Strategic Planning
**First Part**
· Choose an
existing health care organization that you can use as the basis for your analysis and business plan. When selecting the organization, ensure that it meets the following criteria:
Organization may be for
profit, non-profit, or community based.
Information about the organization, including financial data, should be publicly available to ensure you can complete the required organizational analysis.
Be sure that you have selected an organization,
not a system. For example, Banner Health is a system not an organization, while Banner Desert Medical Center is an organization.
**Second Part is Business Memo** Imagine you have been asked to communicate your findings about the organization to stakeholders. In a business memo to stakeholders (500-750 words), address the following:
1. Describe the organizational culture.
2. Discuss the implications of the culture on strategic planning.
3. Explain the difference between operating activities and strategic initiatives.
4. Communicate where the value is in the organization based on the structure.
5. Identify areas of opportunity and explain where process changes would be seen or come from.
6. Identify potential barriers to strategic planning and explain actions that could be taken to overcome the barriers.
Please use sources and APA style writing
2
**## Rubric-OrganizationalCultureandStructureinStrategicPlanning.pdf**
Organizational Culture and Structure in Strategic Planning – Rubric Total 60 points
Criterion 1. Unsatisfactory 2. Insufficient 3. Approaching 4. Acceptable 5. Target
Organizational Culture
Organizational Culture
0 points
Description of organizational
culture, is not included.
11.7 points
Description of organizational
culture is incomplete and/or
incorrect.
13.5 points
Description of organizational
culture is included, but lacks
explanation and supporting
details.
15.3 points
Description of organizational
culture , is complete and
includes explanation and
relevant supporting details.
18 points
Description of organizational
culture is thorough and
includes substantial
explanation and relevant
supporting details.
Implications on Strategic
Planning
Implications on Strategic
Planning
0 points
The implications of the
culture on strategic planning,
is not included.
7.8 points
The implications of the
culture on strategic planning,
is incomplete and/or
incorrect.
9 points
The implications of the
culture on strategic planning,
is included, but lacks
explanation and supporting
details.
10.2 points
The implications of the
culture on strategic planning,
is complete and includes
explanation and relevant
supporting details.
12 points
The implications of the
culture on strategic planning,
is thorough and includes
substantial explanation and
relevant supporting details.
Operating Activities and
Strategic Initiatives
Operating Activities and
Strategic Initiatives
0 points
Explanation of the difference
between operating activities
and strategic initiatives is not
included.
3.9 points
Explanation of the difference
between operating activities
and strategic initiatives is
incomplete and/or incorrect.
4.5 points
Explanation of the difference
between operating activities
and strategic initiatives is
included, but lacks
explanation and supporting
details.
5.1 points
Explanation of the difference
between operating activities
and strategic initiatives is
complete and includes
explanation and supporting
details.
6 points
Explanation of the difference
between operating activities
and strategic initiatives is
thorough and includes
substantial explanation and
supporting details.
Value and Areas of
Opportunity
Value and Areas of
Opportunity
0 points
Explanation of the value in
the organization based on
structure, including
identification of
opportunities and
explanation of where process
changes could be seen or
come from, is not included.
3.9 points
Explanation of the value in
the organization based on
structure, including
identification of
opportunities and
explanation of where process
changes could be seen or
come from, is incomplete
and/or incorrect.
4.5 points
Explanation of the value in
the organization based on
structure, including
identification of
opportunities and
explanation of where process
changes could be seen or
come from, is included, but
lacks clarity and support.
5.1 points
Explanation of the value in
the organization based on
structure, including
identification of
opportunities and
explanation of where process
changes could be seen or
come from, is complete,
clear, and supported.
6 points
Explanation of the value in
the organization based on
structure, including
identification of
opportunities and
explanation of where process
changes could be seen or
come from, is thorough,
precise, and well supported.
Barriers
Barriers
0 points
Identification of potential
barriers to strategic planning
and explanation of actions
that could be taken to
overcome the barriers is not
included.
3.9 points
Identification of potential
barriers to strategic planning
and explanation of actions
that could be taken to
overcome the barriers is
incomplete and/or incorrect.
4.5 points
Identification of potential
barriers to strategic planning
and explanation of actions
that could be taken to
overcome the barriers is
included, but lacks relevant
supporting details.
5.1 points
Identification of potential
barriers to strategic planning
and explanation of actions
that could be taken to
overcome the barriers is
complete and includes
relevant supporting details.
6 points
Identification of potential
barriers to strategic planning
and explanation of actions
that could be taken to
overcome the barriers is
thorough and includes
substantial relevant
supporting details.
Thesis, Position, or Purpose
Communicates reason for
writing and demonstrates
awareness of audience.
0 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is not discernible.
No awareness of the
appropriate audience is
evident.
1.95 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is unfocused or
confused. There is very little
awareness of the intended
audience.
2.25 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is discernable in
most aspects, but is
occasionally weak or unclear.
There is limited awareness of
the appropriate audience.
2.55 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is adequately
presented. An awareness of
the appropriate audience is
demonstrated.
3 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is clearly
communicated throughout
and clearly directed to a
specific audience.
Development, Structure,
and Conclusion
Advances position or
purpose throughout writing;
conclusion aligns to and
evolves from development.
0 points
No advancement of the
thesis, position, or purpose is
evident. Connections
between paragraphs are
missing or inappropriate. No
conclusion is offered.
1.95 points
Writing lacks logical
progression of the thesis,
position, or purpose. Some
organization is attempted,
but ideas are disconnected.
Conclusion is unclear and not
supported by the overall
development of the purpose.
2.25 points
Limited advancement of
thesis, position, or purpose is
discernable. There are
inconsistencies in
organization or the
relationship of ideas.
Conclusion is simplistic and
not fully aligned to the
development of the purpose.
2.55 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is advanced in most
aspects. Ideas clearly build
on each other. Conclusion
aligns to the development of
the purpose.
3 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is logically advanced
throughout. The progression
of ideas is coherent and
unified. A clear and logical
conclusion aligns to the
development of the purpose.
Mechanics of Writing 0 points 1.95 points 2.25 points 2.55 points 3 points
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Criterion 1. Unsatisfactory 2. Insufficient 3. Approaching 4. Acceptable 5. Target
Includes spelling,
capitalization, punctuation,
grammar, language use,
sentence structure, etc.
Errors in grammar or syntax
are pervasive and impede
meaning. Incorrect language
choice or sentence structure
errors are found throughout.
Frequent and repetitive
mechanical errors are
present. Inconsistencies in
language choice or sentence
structure are recurrent.
Occasional mechanical errors
are present. Language choice
is generally appropriate.
Varied sentence structure is
attempted.
Few mechanical errors are
present. Suitable language
choice and sentence
structure are used.
No mechanical errors are
present. Appropriate
language choice and
sentence structure are used
throughout.
Format/Documentation
Uses appropriate style, such
as APA, MLA, etc., for college,
subject, and level;
documents sources using
citations, footnotes,
references, bibliography, etc.,
appropriate to assignment
and discipline.
0 points
Appropriate format is not
used. No documentation of
sources is provided.
1.95 points
Appropriate format is
attempted, but some
elements are missing.
Frequent errors in
documentation of sources
are evident.
2.25 points
Appropriate format and
documentation are used,
although there are some
obvious errors.
2.55 points
Appropriate format and
documentation are used with
only minor errors.
3 points
No errors in formatting or
documentation are present.
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**## Rubric-OrganizationalCultureandStructureinStrategicPlanning.pdf**
Organizational Culture and Structure in Strategic Planning – Rubric Total 60 points
Criterion 1. Unsatisfactory 2. Insufficient 3. Approaching 4. Acceptable 5. Target
Organizational Culture
Organizational Culture
0 points
Description of organizational
culture, is not included.
11.7 points
Description of organizational
culture is incomplete and/or
incorrect.
13.5 points
Description of organizational
culture is included, but lacks
explanation and supporting
details.
15.3 points
Description of organizational
culture , is complete and
includes explanation and
relevant supporting details.
18 points
Description of organizational
culture is thorough and
includes substantial
explanation and relevant
supporting details.
Implications on Strategic
Planning
Implications on Strategic
Planning
0 points
The implications of the
culture on strategic planning,
is not included.
7.8 points
The implications of the
culture on strategic planning,
is incomplete and/or
incorrect.
9 points
The implications of the
culture on strategic planning,
is included, but lacks
explanation and supporting
details.
10.2 points
The implications of the
culture on strategic planning,
is complete and includes
explanation and relevant
supporting details.
12 points
The implications of the
culture on strategic planning,
is thorough and includes
substantial explanation and
relevant supporting details.
Operating Activities and
Strategic Initiatives
Operating Activities and
Strategic Initiatives
0 points
Explanation of the difference
between operating activities
and strategic initiatives is not
included.
3.9 points
Explanation of the difference
between operating activities
and strategic initiatives is
incomplete and/or incorrect.
4.5 points
Explanation of the difference
between operating activities
and strategic initiatives is
included, but lacks
explanation and supporting
details.
5.1 points
Explanation of the difference
between operating activities
and strategic initiatives is
complete and includes
explanation and supporting
details.
6 points
Explanation of the difference
between operating activities
and strategic initiatives is
thorough and includes
substantial explanation and
supporting details.
Value and Areas of
Opportunity
Value and Areas of
Opportunity
0 points
Explanation of the value in
the organization based on
structure, including
identification of
opportunities and
explanation of where process
changes could be seen or
come from, is not included.
3.9 points
Explanation of the value in
the organization based on
structure, including
identification of
opportunities and
explanation of where process
changes could be seen or
come from, is incomplete
and/or incorrect.
4.5 points
Explanation of the value in
the organization based on
structure, including
identification of
opportunities and
explanation of where process
changes could be seen or
come from, is included, but
lacks clarity and support.
5.1 points
Explanation of the value in
the organization based on
structure, including
identification of
opportunities and
explanation of where process
changes could be seen or
come from, is complete,
clear, and supported.
6 points
Explanation of the value in
the organization based on
structure, including
identification of
opportunities and
explanation of where process
changes could be seen or
come from, is thorough,
precise, and well supported.
Barriers
Barriers
0 points
Identification of potential
barriers to strategic planning
and explanation of actions
that could be taken to
overcome the barriers is not
included.
3.9 points
Identification of potential
barriers to strategic planning
and explanation of actions
that could be taken to
overcome the barriers is
incomplete and/or incorrect.
4.5 points
Identification of potential
barriers to strategic planning
and explanation of actions
that could be taken to
overcome the barriers is
included, but lacks relevant
supporting details.
5.1 points
Identification of potential
barriers to strategic planning
and explanation of actions
that could be taken to
overcome the barriers is
complete and includes
relevant supporting details.
6 points
Identification of potential
barriers to strategic planning
and explanation of actions
that could be taken to
overcome the barriers is
thorough and includes
substantial relevant
supporting details.
Thesis, Position, or Purpose
Communicates reason for
writing and demonstrates
awareness of audience.
0 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is not discernible.
No awareness of the
appropriate audience is
evident.
1.95 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is unfocused or
confused. There is very little
awareness of the intended
audience.
2.25 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is discernable in
most aspects, but is
occasionally weak or unclear.
There is limited awareness of
the appropriate audience.
2.55 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is adequately
presented. An awareness of
the appropriate audience is
demonstrated.
3 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is clearly
communicated throughout
and clearly directed to a
specific audience.
Development, Structure,
and Conclusion
Advances position or
purpose throughout writing;
conclusion aligns to and
evolves from development.
0 points
No advancement of the
thesis, position, or purpose is
evident. Connections
between paragraphs are
missing or inappropriate. No
conclusion is offered.
1.95 points
Writing lacks logical
progression of the thesis,
position, or purpose. Some
organization is attempted,
but ideas are disconnected.
Conclusion is unclear and not
supported by the overall
development of the purpose.
2.25 points
Limited advancement of
thesis, position, or purpose is
discernable. There are
inconsistencies in
organization or the
relationship of ideas.
Conclusion is simplistic and
not fully aligned to the
development of the purpose.
2.55 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is advanced in most
aspects. Ideas clearly build
on each other. Conclusion
aligns to the development of
the purpose.
3 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is logically advanced
throughout. The progression
of ideas is coherent and
unified. A clear and logical
conclusion aligns to the
development of the purpose.
Mechanics of Writing 0 points 1.95 points 2.25 points 2.55 points 3 points
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Criterion 1. Unsatisfactory 2. Insufficient 3. Approaching 4. Acceptable 5. Target
Includes spelling,
capitalization, punctuation,
grammar, language use,
sentence structure, etc.
Errors in grammar or syntax
are pervasive and impede
meaning. Incorrect language
choice or sentence structure
errors are found throughout.
Frequent and repetitive
mechanical errors are
present. Inconsistencies in
language choice or sentence
structure are recurrent.
Occasional mechanical errors
are present. Language choice
is generally appropriate.
Varied sentence structure is
attempted.
Few mechanical errors are
present. Suitable language
choice and sentence
structure are used.
No mechanical errors are
present. Appropriate
language choice and
sentence structure are used
throughout.
Format/Documentation
Uses appropriate style, such
as APA, MLA, etc., for college,
subject, and level;
documents sources using
citations, footnotes,
references, bibliography, etc.,
appropriate to assignment
and discipline.
0 points
Appropriate format is not
used. No documentation of
sources is provided.
1.95 points
Appropriate format is
attempted, but some
elements are missing.
Frequent errors in
documentation of sources
are evident.
2.25 points
Appropriate format and
documentation are used,
although there are some
obvious errors.
2.55 points
Appropriate format and
documentation are used with
only minor errors.
3 points
No errors in formatting or
documentation are present.
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**## OrganizationalCultureStructureinStrategicPlanning.docx**
## Organizational Culture & Structure in Strategic Planning
**First Part**
· Choose an
existing health care organization that you can use as the basis for your analysis and business plan. When selecting the organization, ensure that it meets the following criteria:
Organization may be for
profit, non-profit, or community based.
Information about the organization, including financial data, should be publicly available to ensure you can complete the required organizational analysis.
Be sure that you have selected an organization,
not a system. For example, Banner Health is a system not an organization, while Banner Desert Medical Center is an organization.
**Second Part is Business Memo** Imagine you have been asked to communicate your findings about the organization to stakeholders. In a business memo to stakeholders (500-750 words), address the following:
1. Describe the organizational culture.
2. Discuss the implications of the culture on strategic planning.
3. Explain the difference between operating activities and strategic initiatives.
4. Communicate where the value is in the organization based on the structure.
5. Identify areas of opportunity and explain where process changes would be seen or come from.
6. Identify potential barriers to strategic planning and explain actions that could be taken to overcome the barriers.
Please use sources and APA style writing
2
**## Rubric-OrganizationalCultureandStructureinStrategicPlanning.pdf**
Organizational Culture and Structure in Strategic Planning – Rubric Total 60 points
Criterion 1. Unsatisfactory 2. Insufficient 3. Approaching 4. Acceptable 5. Target
Organizational Culture
Organizational Culture
0 points
Description of organizational
culture, is not included.
11.7 points
Description of organizational
culture is incomplete and/or
incorrect.
13.5 points
Description of organizational
culture is included, but lacks
explanation and supporting
details.
15.3 points
Description of organizational
culture , is complete and
includes explanation and
relevant supporting details.
18 points
Description of organizational
culture is thorough and
includes substantial
explanation and relevant
supporting details.
Implications on Strategic
Planning
Implications on Strategic
Planning
0 points
The implications of the
culture on strategic planning,
is not included.
7.8 points
The implications of the
culture on strategic planning,
is incomplete and/or
incorrect.
9 points
The implications of the
culture on strategic planning,
is included, but lacks
explanation and supporting
details.
10.2 points
The implications of the
culture on strategic planning,
is complete and includes
explanation and relevant
supporting details.
12 points
The implications of the
culture on strategic planning,
is thorough and includes
substantial explanation and
relevant supporting details.
Operating Activities and
Strategic Initiatives
Operating Activities and
Strategic Initiatives
0 points
Explanation of the difference
between operating activities
and strategic initiatives is not
included.
3.9 points
Explanation of the difference
between operating activities
and strategic initiatives is
incomplete and/or incorrect.
4.5 points
Explanation of the difference
between operating activities
and strategic initiatives is
included, but lacks
explanation and supporting
details.
5.1 points
Explanation of the difference
between operating activities
and strategic initiatives is
complete and includes
explanation and supporting
details.
6 points
Explanation of the difference
between operating activities
and strategic initiatives is
thorough and includes
substantial explanation and
supporting details.
Value and Areas of
Opportunity
Value and Areas of
Opportunity
0 points
Explanation of the value in
the organization based on
structure, including
identification of
opportunities and
explanation of where process
changes could be seen or
come from, is not included.
3.9 points
Explanation of the value in
the organization based on
structure, including
identification of
opportunities and
explanation of where process
changes could be seen or
come from, is incomplete
and/or incorrect.
4.5 points
Explanation of the value in
the organization based on
structure, including
identification of
opportunities and
explanation of where process
changes could be seen or
come from, is included, but
lacks clarity and support.
5.1 points
Explanation of the value in
the organization based on
structure, including
identification of
opportunities and
explanation of where process
changes could be seen or
come from, is complete,
clear, and supported.
6 points
Explanation of the value in
the organization based on
structure, including
identification of
opportunities and
explanation of where process
changes could be seen or
come from, is thorough,
precise, and well supported.
Barriers
Barriers
0 points
Identification of potential
barriers to strategic planning
and explanation of actions
that could be taken to
overcome the barriers is not
included.
3.9 points
Identification of potential
barriers to strategic planning
and explanation of actions
that could be taken to
overcome the barriers is
incomplete and/or incorrect.
4.5 points
Identification of potential
barriers to strategic planning
and explanation of actions
that could be taken to
overcome the barriers is
included, but lacks relevant
supporting details.
5.1 points
Identification of potential
barriers to strategic planning
and explanation of actions
that could be taken to
overcome the barriers is
complete and includes
relevant supporting details.
6 points
Identification of potential
barriers to strategic planning
and explanation of actions
that could be taken to
overcome the barriers is
thorough and includes
substantial relevant
supporting details.
Thesis, Position, or Purpose
Communicates reason for
writing and demonstrates
awareness of audience.
0 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is not discernible.
No awareness of the
appropriate audience is
evident.
1.95 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is unfocused or
confused. There is very little
awareness of the intended
audience.
2.25 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is discernable in
most aspects, but is
occasionally weak or unclear.
There is limited awareness of
the appropriate audience.
2.55 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is adequately
presented. An awareness of
the appropriate audience is
demonstrated.
3 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is clearly
communicated throughout
and clearly directed to a
specific audience.
Development, Structure,
and Conclusion
Advances position or
purpose throughout writing;
conclusion aligns to and
evolves from development.
0 points
No advancement of the
thesis, position, or purpose is
evident. Connections
between paragraphs are
missing or inappropriate. No
conclusion is offered.
1.95 points
Writing lacks logical
progression of the thesis,
position, or purpose. Some
organization is attempted,
but ideas are disconnected.
Conclusion is unclear and not
supported by the overall
development of the purpose.
2.25 points
Limited advancement of
thesis, position, or purpose is
discernable. There are
inconsistencies in
organization or the
relationship of ideas.
Conclusion is simplistic and
not fully aligned to the
development of the purpose.
2.55 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is advanced in most
aspects. Ideas clearly build
on each other. Conclusion
aligns to the development of
the purpose.
3 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is logically advanced
throughout. The progression
of ideas is coherent and
unified. A clear and logical
conclusion aligns to the
development of the purpose.
Mechanics of Writing 0 points 1.95 points 2.25 points 2.55 points 3 points
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Criterion 1. Unsatisfactory 2. Insufficient 3. Approaching 4. Acceptable 5. Target
Includes spelling,
capitalization, punctuation,
grammar, language use,
sentence structure, etc.
Errors in grammar or syntax
are pervasive and impede
meaning. Incorrect language
choice or sentence structure
errors are found throughout.
Frequent and repetitive
mechanical errors are
present. Inconsistencies in
language choice or sentence
structure are recurrent.
Occasional mechanical errors
are present. Language choice
is generally appropriate.
Varied sentence structure is
attempted.
Few mechanical errors are
present. Suitable language
choice and sentence
structure are used.
No mechanical errors are
present. Appropriate
language choice and
sentence structure are used
throughout.
Format/Documentation
Uses appropriate style, such
as APA, MLA, etc., for college,
subject, and level;
documents sources using
citations, footnotes,
references, bibliography, etc.,
appropriate to assignment
and discipline.
0 points
Appropriate format is not
used. No documentation of
sources is provided.
1.95 points
Appropriate format is
attempted, but some
elements are missing.
Frequent errors in
documentation of sources
are evident.
2.25 points
Appropriate format and
documentation are used,
although there are some
obvious errors.
2.55 points
Appropriate format and
documentation are used with
only minor errors.
3 points
No errors in formatting or
documentation are present.
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**## OrganizationalCultureStructureinStrategicPlanning.docx**
## Organizational Culture & Structure in Strategic Planning
**First Part**
· Choose an
existing health care organization that you can use as the basis for your analysis and business plan. When selecting the organization, ensure that it meets the following criteria:
Organization may be for
profit, non-profit, or community based.
Information about the organization, including financial data, should be publicly available to ensure you can complete the required organizational analysis.
Be sure that you have selected an organization,
not a system. For example, Banner Health is a system not an organization, while Banner Desert Medical Center is an organization.
**Second Part is Business Memo** Imagine you have been asked to communicate your findings about the organization to stakeholders. In a business memo to stakeholders (500-750 words), address the following:
1. Describe the organizational culture.
2. Discuss the implications of the culture on strategic planning.
3. Explain the difference between operating activities and strategic initiatives.
4. Communicate where the value is in the organization based on the structure.
5. Identify areas of opportunity and explain where process changes would be seen or come from.
6. Identify potential barriers to strategic planning and explain actions that could be taken to overcome the barriers.
Please use sources and APA style writing
2
**## Rubric-OrganizationalCultureandStructureinStrategicPlanning.pdf**
Organizational Culture and Structure in Strategic Planning – Rubric Total 60 points
Criterion 1. Unsatisfactory 2. Insufficient 3. Approaching 4. Acceptable 5. Target
Organizational Culture
Organizational Culture
0 points
Description of organizational
culture, is not included.
11.7 points
Description of organizational
culture is incomplete and/or
incorrect.
13.5 points
Description of organizational
culture is included, but lacks
explanation and supporting
details.
15.3 points
Description of organizational
culture , is complete and
includes explanation and
relevant supporting details.
18 points
Description of organizational
culture is thorough and
includes substantial
explanation and relevant
supporting details.
Implications on Strategic
Planning
Implications on Strategic
Planning
0 points
The implications of the
culture on strategic planning,
is not included.
7.8 points
The implications of the
culture on strategic planning,
is incomplete and/or
incorrect.
9 points
The implications of the
culture on strategic planning,
is included, but lacks
explanation and supporting
details.
10.2 points
The implications of the
culture on strategic planning,
is complete and includes
explanation and relevant
supporting details.
12 points
The implications of the
culture on strategic planning,
is thorough and includes
substantial explanation and
relevant supporting details.
Operating Activities and
Strategic Initiatives
Operating Activities and
Strategic Initiatives
0 points
Explanation of the difference
between operating activities
and strategic initiatives is not
included.
3.9 points
Explanation of the difference
between operating activities
and strategic initiatives is
incomplete and/or incorrect.
4.5 points
Explanation of the difference
between operating activities
and strategic initiatives is
included, but lacks
explanation and supporting
details.
5.1 points
Explanation of the difference
between operating activities
and strategic initiatives is
complete and includes
explanation and supporting
details.
6 points
Explanation of the difference
between operating activities
and strategic initiatives is
thorough and includes
substantial explanation and
supporting details.
Value and Areas of
Opportunity
Value and Areas of
Opportunity
0 points
Explanation of the value in
the organization based on
structure, including
identification of
opportunities and
explanation of where process
changes could be seen or
come from, is not included.
3.9 points
Explanation of the value in
the organization based on
structure, including
identification of
opportunities and
explanation of where process
changes could be seen or
come from, is incomplete
and/or incorrect.
4.5 points
Explanation of the value in
the organization based on
structure, including
identification of
opportunities and
explanation of where process
changes could be seen or
come from, is included, but
lacks clarity and support.
5.1 points
Explanation of the value in
the organization based on
structure, including
identification of
opportunities and
explanation of where process
changes could be seen or
come from, is complete,
clear, and supported.
6 points
Explanation of the value in
the organization based on
structure, including
identification of
opportunities and
explanation of where process
changes could be seen or
come from, is thorough,
precise, and well supported.
Barriers
Barriers
0 points
Identification of potential
barriers to strategic planning
and explanation of actions
that could be taken to
overcome the barriers is not
included.
3.9 points
Identification of potential
barriers to strategic planning
and explanation of actions
that could be taken to
overcome the barriers is
incomplete and/or incorrect.
4.5 points
Identification of potential
barriers to strategic planning
and explanation of actions
that could be taken to
overcome the barriers is
included, but lacks relevant
supporting details.
5.1 points
Identification of potential
barriers to strategic planning
and explanation of actions
that could be taken to
overcome the barriers is
complete and includes
relevant supporting details.
6 points
Identification of potential
barriers to strategic planning
and explanation of actions
that could be taken to
overcome the barriers is
thorough and includes
substantial relevant
supporting details.
Thesis, Position, or Purpose
Communicates reason for
writing and demonstrates
awareness of audience.
0 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is not discernible.
No awareness of the
appropriate audience is
evident.
1.95 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is unfocused or
confused. There is very little
awareness of the intended
audience.
2.25 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is discernable in
most aspects, but is
occasionally weak or unclear.
There is limited awareness of
the appropriate audience.
2.55 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is adequately
presented. An awareness of
the appropriate audience is
demonstrated.
3 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is clearly
communicated throughout
and clearly directed to a
specific audience.
Development, Structure,
and Conclusion
Advances position or
purpose throughout writing;
conclusion aligns to and
evolves from development.
0 points
No advancement of the
thesis, position, or purpose is
evident. Connections
between paragraphs are
missing or inappropriate. No
conclusion is offered.
1.95 points
Writing lacks logical
progression of the thesis,
position, or purpose. Some
organization is attempted,
but ideas are disconnected.
Conclusion is unclear and not
supported by the overall
development of the purpose.
2.25 points
Limited advancement of
thesis, position, or purpose is
discernable. There are
inconsistencies in
organization or the
relationship of ideas.
Conclusion is simplistic and
not fully aligned to the
development of the purpose.
2.55 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is advanced in most
aspects. Ideas clearly build
on each other. Conclusion
aligns to the development of
the purpose.
3 points
The thesis, position, or
purpose is logically advanced
throughout. The progression
of ideas is coherent and
unified. A clear and logical
conclusion aligns to the
development of the purpose.
Mechanics of Writing 0 points 1.95 points 2.25 points 2.55 points 3 points
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Criterion 1. Unsatisfactory 2. Insufficient 3. Approaching 4. Acceptable 5. Target
Includes spelling,
capitalization, punctuation,
grammar, language use,
sentence structure, etc.
Errors in grammar or syntax
are pervasive and impede
meaning. Incorrect language
choice or sentence structure
errors are found throughout.
Frequent and repetitive
mechanical errors are
present. Inconsistencies in
language choice or sentence
structure are recurrent.
Occasional mechanical errors
are present. Language choice
is generally appropriate.
Varied sentence structure is
attempted.
Few mechanical errors are
present. Suitable language
choice and sentence
structure are used.
No mechanical errors are
present. Appropriate
language choice and
sentence structure are used
throughout.
Format/Documentation
Uses appropriate style, such
as APA, MLA, etc., for college,
subject, and level;
documents sources using
citations, footnotes,
references, bibliography, etc.,
appropriate to assignment
and discipline.
0 points
Appropriate format is not
used. No documentation of
sources is provided.
1.95 points
Appropriate format is
attempted, but some
elements are missing.
Frequent errors in
documentation of sources
are evident.
2.25 points
Appropriate format and
documentation are used,
although there are some
obvious errors.
2.55 points
Appropriate format and
documentation are used with
only minor errors.
3 points
No errors in formatting or
documentation are present.
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