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**## DisorganizationatSemcoCaseStudyAssignmentInstructions.docx**

BMAL 710

**Disorganization at Semco Case Study Assignment Instructions**

**Overview**

Please read the Integrative Case 1.0 in Daft text and respond to all four questions at the end of the case study.

**Instructions**

Please make sure to address the following:

· Identify the key roles and organizational issues through an introduction (this is not the abstract page).

· Evaluate and analyze the issues and problems facing the organization and integrate specific and relevant organizational and leadership theories.

· Provide your personal perspective on the case, applying theories and perspectives.

· Examine the Bible and discuss what the Scriptures say about the depicted organizational issue(s).

· Your paper must include:

· Minimum 1200 words – body of the paper (not including the title page, abstract, and references)

· The Bible

· 7 scholarly, peer-reviewed sources

· Course textbook (Daft)

· Merida book

· Title page

· Abstract

· Reference list

· Adherence to the APA-7 professional version format including but not limited to title page, headings, margins, page numbers, citations, references, font, line spacing, etc.

When you reference the Bible for biblical integration, it is the holy Word of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and it is not considered an academic, peer-reviewed source.

Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.

**## eTextbookOrganizationTheoryDesign-Ebooks.pdf**

eTextbook: Organization Theory
& Design

Single-Minded Focus on Performance 630

Lessons in Surviving Economic Crises

Impact 631

Integrative Case 2.0. Walmart’s Failures in
Entering Three Developed Markets 633

Integrative Case 3.0. IKEA: Scandinavian
Style 639

Integrative Case 4.0. Engro Chemical
Pakistan Limited—Restructuring the…
Marketing Division

644

Integrative Case 5.0. The New York Times
versus Amazon 656

Integrative Case 6.0. Lean Initiatives and
Growth at Orlando Metering Company

Integrative Case 7.0. SCG Lampang:
Overcoming Community Resistance to a…
Sustainability Project (A)
Integrative Case 8.0. Costco: Join the
Club 675

Integrative Case 9.0. The Donor Services
Department 679

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operating in a product/service segment that was easy for others to enter, which was not

present in a premium or a niche segment—this meant that economies of scale could not be

ignored—could afford to bestow similar freedoms upon its employees. Some commentators

also observed that Semler, being the majority shareholder in a privately held company, had

the luxury of trying out his radical ideas. Would it be within the realm of possibility, they

wondered, for a large public company with diffused ownership to embark on such a journey?

So, would relinquishing control, described by Semler as Semco’s competitive advantage, be

limited to just one company?

Questions

1. How would you describe Semco’s organization design before and after the changes

implemented by Ricardo Semler?

2. In what ways is Semco’s design similar to and different from the holacracy structure

described in Chapter 3?

3. Describe the rather unusual Human Resource policies now in effect at Semco.

4. How did Semco handle downsizing during a weak economy? How did that approach

benefit the company?

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**## CaseStudyGradingRubric.pdf**

Criteria Ratings Points

Identification of
Issues

30 to >26 pts

Advanced

Presents articulate and
detailed descriptions of
the problems and
issues central to the
organization. Provides a
well-focused diagnosis
of strategic issues and
key problems that
demonstrate an
excellent grasp of the
situation and
challenges; descriptions
are compelling and
insightful; provides a
thorough and effective
summary.

26 to >20 pts

Proficient

With a few exceptions,
identifies and outlines
the principal problems
and issues in the
organization;
demonstrates an
acceptable
understanding of the
issues, situation, and
challenges; summary
provides an adequate
overview of the case
issues and problems.
Summary is missing a
few minor points but
meets expectations.

20 to >0 pts

Developing

Does not fully
recognize the
problems or identifies
problems and issues
that are not relevant;
displays little
understanding of the
issues, key problems,
the situation, and
challenges. Summary
does not present a
clear overview of the
case issues; the main
points are not outlined
or cannot be
understood.

0 pts

Not
Present

30 pts

Analysis and
Evaluation

36 to >31 pts

Advanced

Presents a balanced,
in-depth, and critical
assessment of the facts
considering relevant
empirical and
theoretical research;
develops insightful and
well-supported
conclusions using
reasoned, sound, and
informed judgments.
Application to theories
and organizational
analysis of issues from
the course concepts is
well evidenced.

31 to >24 pts

Proficient

Provides an acceptable
analysis of most of the
issues and problems; in
most instances,
analysis is adequately
supported by theory
and empirical data;
appropriate conclusions
are outlined and
summarized.
Application to theories
and organizational
analysis from the
course concepts is
somewhat evidenced.

24 to >0 pts

Developing

Does not fully discuss
the relevance of the
facts; fails to draw
conclusions, or
conclusions are not
justified or supported;
does not fully present
relevant research or
data; shows no critical
examination of issues.
Application to theories
and organizational
analysis from the
course concepts is not
thoroughly applied.

0 pts

Not
Present

36 pts

Case Study Grading Rubric | BMAL710_B08_202620

Criteria Ratings Points

Personal/Biblical
Perspective/Solutions

36 to >31 pts

Advanced

Effectively weighs and
assesses a variety of
alternative actions that
address the multiple
issues central to the
organization; proposes
detailed plans of action;
action plans are realistic
and contain thorough
and well-reasoned
justifications. Various
theories and biblical
principles are well
applied.

31 to >24 pts

Proficient

Outlines and
summarizes some
alternative courses of
action to deal with most
of the issues and
problems in the
organization; in most
instances, proposed
action plans are
outlined, are feasible,
and based on relatively
sound theory and
evidence. Various
theories and biblical
principles are
somewhat applied.

24 to >0 pts

Developing

Has difficulty
identifying alternatives
and appropriate
courses of action; few,
if any, alternatives are
presented, infeasible
actions are proposed,
action plans are not
supported, or actions
do not address the key
issues and problems in
the organization.
Various theories and
biblical principles are
not thoroughly applied.

0 pts

Not
Present

36 pts

Organization 10 to >8 pts

Advanced

Very well organized.
The narrative has clarity
and includes strong,
clear and varied
transitions linking
sub-topics and main
topic. The narrative
flows well throughout.

8 to >6 pts

Proficient

Well organized. The
narrative has clarity and
flows logically, and
includes transitions
linking subtopics and
the topic. The narrative
may not always flow
well at some points.

6 to >0 pts

Developing

Somewhat well
organized, flows
logically, and includes
some attempts to
provide a variety of
transitions. The
narrative may not flow
well.

0 pts

Not
Present

10 pts

APA Format (Cover
page, references,
margins, citations,
pagination, headings,
headers, abstract,
etc.) Grammar and
Spelling

12 to >10 pts

Advanced

Proper, current APA
format is used. Proper
spelling and grammar
are used.

10 to >7 pts

Proficient

There are 1–2 current
APA formatting errors
present. There are 1–2
spelling and/or
grammar errors
present.

7 to >0 pts

Developing

There are 3 or more
current APA formatting
errors present. There
are 3 or more spelling
and/or grammar errors
present.

0 pts

Not
Present

12 pts

Length 9 to >8 pts

Advanced

The submission is at
least 1200 words.

8 to >5 pts

Proficient

The submission is
1000–1199 words.

5 to >0 pts

Developing

The submission is less
than 1000 words.

0 pts

Not
Present

9 pts

Case Study Grading Rubric | BMAL710_B08_202620

Criteria Ratings Points

Sources 12 to >10 pts

Advanced

The paper met or
exceeded the required
minimum number of
sources (the Bible, the
course textbook, the
Merida textbook, and 7
or more peer-reviewed
scholarly sources).

10 to >7 pts

Proficient

The paper includes
some of the required
sources (the Bible, the
course textbook, the
Merida textbook, and
5 to 6 peer-reviewed
scholarly sources)
and/or sources are not
well integrated within
the paper.

7 to >0 pts

Developing

The paper is missing
most of the required
sources (the Bible, the
course textbook, the
Merida textbook, and
fewer than 5
peer-reviewed
scholarly sources)
and/or sources are not
integrated within the
paper.

0 pts

Not
Present

12 pts

Total Points: 145

Case Study Grading Rubric | BMAL710_B08_202620

**## CaseStudyGradingRubric.pdf**

Criteria Ratings Points

Identification of
Issues

30 to >26 pts

Advanced

Presents articulate and
detailed descriptions of
the problems and
issues central to the
organization. Provides a
well-focused diagnosis
of strategic issues and
key problems that
demonstrate an
excellent grasp of the
situation and
challenges; descriptions
are compelling and
insightful; provides a
thorough and effective
summary.

26 to >20 pts

Proficient

With a few exceptions,
identifies and outlines
the principal problems
and issues in the
organization;
demonstrates an
acceptable
understanding of the
issues, situation, and
challenges; summary
provides an adequate
overview of the case
issues and problems.
Summary is missing a
few minor points but
meets expectations.

20 to >0 pts

Developing

Does not fully
recognize the
problems or identifies
problems and issues
that are not relevant;
displays little
understanding of the
issues, key problems,
the situation, and
challenges. Summary
does not present a
clear overview of the
case issues; the main
points are not outlined
or cannot be
understood.

0 pts

Not
Present

30 pts

Analysis and
Evaluation

36 to >31 pts

Advanced

Presents a balanced,
in-depth, and critical
assessment of the facts
considering relevant
empirical and
theoretical research;
develops insightful and
well-supported
conclusions using
reasoned, sound, and
informed judgments.
Application to theories
and organizational
analysis of issues from
the course concepts is
well evidenced.

31 to >24 pts

Proficient

Provides an acceptable
analysis of most of the
issues and problems; in
most instances,
analysis is adequately
supported by theory
and empirical data;
appropriate conclusions
are outlined and
summarized.
Application to theories
and organizational
analysis from the
course concepts is
somewhat evidenced.

24 to >0 pts

Developing

Does not fully discuss
the relevance of the
facts; fails to draw
conclusions, or
conclusions are not
justified or supported;
does not fully present
relevant research or
data; shows no critical
examination of issues.
Application to theories
and organizational
analysis from the
course concepts is not
thoroughly applied.

0 pts

Not
Present

36 pts

Case Study Grading Rubric | BMAL710_B08_202620

Criteria Ratings Points

Personal/Biblical
Perspective/Solutions

36 to >31 pts

Advanced

Effectively weighs and
assesses a variety of
alternative actions that
address the multiple
issues central to the
organization; proposes
detailed plans of action;
action plans are realistic
and contain thorough
and well-reasoned
justifications. Various
theories and biblical
principles are well
applied.

31 to >24 pts

Proficient

Outlines and
summarizes some
alternative courses of
action to deal with most
of the issues and
problems in the
organization; in most
instances, proposed
action plans are
outlined, are feasible,
and based on relatively
sound theory and
evidence. Various
theories and biblical
principles are
somewhat applied.

24 to >0 pts

Developing

Has difficulty
identifying alternatives
and appropriate
courses of action; few,
if any, alternatives are
presented, infeasible
actions are proposed,
action plans are not
supported, or actions
do not address the key
issues and problems in
the organization.
Various theories and
biblical principles are
not thoroughly applied.

0 pts

Not
Present

36 pts

Organization 10 to >8 pts

Advanced

Very well organized.
The narrative has clarity
and includes strong,
clear and varied
transitions linking
sub-topics and main
topic. The narrative
flows well throughout.

8 to >6 pts

Proficient

Well organized. The
narrative has clarity and
flows logically, and
includes transitions
linking subtopics and
the topic. The narrative
may not always flow
well at some points.

6 to >0 pts

Developing

Somewhat well
organized, flows
logically, and includes
some attempts to
provide a variety of
transitions. The
narrative may not flow
well.

0 pts

Not
Present

10 pts

APA Format (Cover
page, references,
margins, citations,
pagination, headings,
headers, abstract,
etc.) Grammar and
Spelling

12 to >10 pts

Advanced

Proper, current APA
format is used. Proper
spelling and grammar
are used.

10 to >7 pts

Proficient

There are 1–2 current
APA formatting errors
present. There are 1–2
spelling and/or
grammar errors
present.

7 to >0 pts

Developing

There are 3 or more
current APA formatting
errors present. There
are 3 or more spelling
and/or grammar errors
present.

0 pts

Not
Present

12 pts

Length 9 to >8 pts

Advanced

The submission is at
least 1200 words.

8 to >5 pts

Proficient

The submission is
1000–1199 words.

5 to >0 pts

Developing

The submission is less
than 1000 words.

0 pts

Not
Present

9 pts

Case Study Grading Rubric | BMAL710_B08_202620

Criteria Ratings Points

Sources 12 to >10 pts

Advanced

The paper met or
exceeded the required
minimum number of
sources (the Bible, the
course textbook, the
Merida textbook, and 7
or more peer-reviewed
scholarly sources).

10 to >7 pts

Proficient

The paper includes
some of the required
sources (the Bible, the
course textbook, the
Merida textbook, and
5 to 6 peer-reviewed
scholarly sources)
and/or sources are not
well integrated within
the paper.

7 to >0 pts

Developing

The paper is missing
most of the required
sources (the Bible, the
course textbook, the
Merida textbook, and
fewer than 5
peer-reviewed
scholarly sources)
and/or sources are not
integrated within the
paper.

0 pts

Not
Present

12 pts

Total Points: 145

Case Study Grading Rubric | BMAL710_B08_202620

**## DisorganizationatSemcoCaseStudyAssignmentInstructions.docx**

BMAL 710

**Disorganization at Semco Case Study Assignment Instructions**

**Overview**

Please read the Integrative Case 1.0 in Daft text and respond to all four questions at the end of the case study.

**Instructions**

Please make sure to address the following:

· Identify the key roles and organizational issues through an introduction (this is not the abstract page).

· Evaluate and analyze the issues and problems facing the organization and integrate specific and relevant organizational and leadership theories.

· Provide your personal perspective on the case, applying theories and perspectives.

· Examine the Bible and discuss what the Scriptures say about the depicted organizational issue(s).

· Your paper must include:

· Minimum 1200 words – body of the paper (not including the title page, abstract, and references)

· The Bible

· 7 scholarly, peer-reviewed sources

· Course textbook (Daft)

· Merida book

· Title page

· Abstract

· Reference list

· Adherence to the APA-7 professional version format including but not limited to title page, headings, margins, page numbers, citations, references, font, line spacing, etc.

When you reference the Bible for biblical integration, it is the holy Word of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and it is not considered an academic, peer-reviewed source.

Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.

**## eTextbookOrganizationTheoryDesign-Ebooks.pdf**

eTextbook: Organization Theory
& Design

Single-Minded Focus on Performance 630

Lessons in Surviving Economic Crises

Impact 631

Integrative Case 2.0. Walmart’s Failures in
Entering Three Developed Markets 633

Integrative Case 3.0. IKEA: Scandinavian
Style 639

Integrative Case 4.0. Engro Chemical
Pakistan Limited—Restructuring the…
Marketing Division

644

Integrative Case 5.0. The New York Times
versus Amazon 656

Integrative Case 6.0. Lean Initiatives and
Growth at Orlando Metering Company

Integrative Case 7.0. SCG Lampang:
Overcoming Community Resistance to a…
Sustainability Project (A)
Integrative Case 8.0. Costco: Join the
Club 675

Integrative Case 9.0. The Donor Services
Department 679

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operating in a product/service segment that was easy for others to enter, which was not

present in a premium or a niche segment—this meant that economies of scale could not be

ignored—could afford to bestow similar freedoms upon its employees. Some commentators

also observed that Semler, being the majority shareholder in a privately held company, had

the luxury of trying out his radical ideas. Would it be within the realm of possibility, they

wondered, for a large public company with diffused ownership to embark on such a journey?

So, would relinquishing control, described by Semler as Semco’s competitive advantage, be

limited to just one company?

Questions

1. How would you describe Semco’s organization design before and after the changes

implemented by Ricardo Semler?

2. In what ways is Semco’s design similar to and different from the holacracy structure

described in Chapter 3?

3. Describe the rather unusual Human Resource policies now in effect at Semco.

4. How did Semco handle downsizing during a weak economy? How did that approach

benefit the company?

632

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**## CaseStudyGradingRubric.pdf**

Criteria Ratings Points

Identification of
Issues

30 to >26 pts

Advanced

Presents articulate and
detailed descriptions of
the problems and
issues central to the
organization. Provides a
well-focused diagnosis
of strategic issues and
key problems that
demonstrate an
excellent grasp of the
situation and
challenges; descriptions
are compelling and
insightful; provides a
thorough and effective
summary.

26 to >20 pts

Proficient

With a few exceptions,
identifies and outlines
the principal problems
and issues in the
organization;
demonstrates an
acceptable
understanding of the
issues, situation, and
challenges; summary
provides an adequate
overview of the case
issues and problems.
Summary is missing a
few minor points but
meets expectations.

20 to >0 pts

Developing

Does not fully
recognize the
problems or identifies
problems and issues
that are not relevant;
displays little
understanding of the
issues, key problems,
the situation, and
challenges. Summary
does not present a
clear overview of the
case issues; the main
points are not outlined
or cannot be
understood.

0 pts

Not
Present

30 pts

Analysis and
Evaluation

36 to >31 pts

Advanced

Presents a balanced,
in-depth, and critical
assessment of the facts
considering relevant
empirical and
theoretical research;
develops insightful and
well-supported
conclusions using
reasoned, sound, and
informed judgments.
Application to theories
and organizational
analysis of issues from
the course concepts is
well evidenced.

31 to >24 pts

Proficient

Provides an acceptable
analysis of most of the
issues and problems; in
most instances,
analysis is adequately
supported by theory
and empirical data;
appropriate conclusions
are outlined and
summarized.
Application to theories
and organizational
analysis from the
course concepts is
somewhat evidenced.

24 to >0 pts

Developing

Does not fully discuss
the relevance of the
facts; fails to draw
conclusions, or
conclusions are not
justified or supported;
does not fully present
relevant research or
data; shows no critical
examination of issues.
Application to theories
and organizational
analysis from the
course concepts is not
thoroughly applied.

0 pts

Not
Present

36 pts

Case Study Grading Rubric | BMAL710_B08_202620

Criteria Ratings Points

Personal/Biblical
Perspective/Solutions

36 to >31 pts

Advanced

Effectively weighs and
assesses a variety of
alternative actions that
address the multiple
issues central to the
organization; proposes
detailed plans of action;
action plans are realistic
and contain thorough
and well-reasoned
justifications. Various
theories and biblical
principles are well
applied.

31 to >24 pts

Proficient

Outlines and
summarizes some
alternative courses of
action to deal with most
of the issues and
problems in the
organization; in most
instances, proposed
action plans are
outlined, are feasible,
and based on relatively
sound theory and
evidence. Various
theories and biblical
principles are
somewhat applied.

24 to >0 pts

Developing

Has difficulty
identifying alternatives
and appropriate
courses of action; few,
if any, alternatives are
presented, infeasible
actions are proposed,
action plans are not
supported, or actions
do not address the key
issues and problems in
the organization.
Various theories and
biblical principles are
not thoroughly applied.

0 pts

Not
Present

36 pts

Organization 10 to >8 pts

Advanced

Very well organized.
The narrative has clarity
and includes strong,
clear and varied
transitions linking
sub-topics and main
topic. The narrative
flows well throughout.

8 to >6 pts

Proficient

Well organized. The
narrative has clarity and
flows logically, and
includes transitions
linking subtopics and
the topic. The narrative
may not always flow
well at some points.

6 to >0 pts

Developing

Somewhat well
organized, flows
logically, and includes
some attempts to
provide a variety of
transitions. The
narrative may not flow
well.

0 pts

Not
Present

10 pts

APA Format (Cover
page, references,
margins, citations,
pagination, headings,
headers, abstract,
etc.) Grammar and
Spelling

12 to >10 pts

Advanced

Proper, current APA
format is used. Proper
spelling and grammar
are used.

10 to >7 pts

Proficient

There are 1–2 current
APA formatting errors
present. There are 1–2
spelling and/or
grammar errors
present.

7 to >0 pts

Developing

There are 3 or more
current APA formatting
errors present. There
are 3 or more spelling
and/or grammar errors
present.

0 pts

Not
Present

12 pts

Length 9 to >8 pts

Advanced

The submission is at
least 1200 words.

8 to >5 pts

Proficient

The submission is
1000–1199 words.

5 to >0 pts

Developing

The submission is less
than 1000 words.

0 pts

Not
Present

9 pts

Case Study Grading Rubric | BMAL710_B08_202620

Criteria Ratings Points

Sources 12 to >10 pts

Advanced

The paper met or
exceeded the required
minimum number of
sources (the Bible, the
course textbook, the
Merida textbook, and 7
or more peer-reviewed
scholarly sources).

10 to >7 pts

Proficient

The paper includes
some of the required
sources (the Bible, the
course textbook, the
Merida textbook, and
5 to 6 peer-reviewed
scholarly sources)
and/or sources are not
well integrated within
the paper.

7 to >0 pts

Developing

The paper is missing
most of the required
sources (the Bible, the
course textbook, the
Merida textbook, and
fewer than 5
peer-reviewed
scholarly sources)
and/or sources are not
integrated within the
paper.

0 pts

Not
Present

12 pts

Total Points: 145

Case Study Grading Rubric | BMAL710_B08_202620

**## DisorganizationatSemcoCaseStudyAssignmentInstructions.docx**

BMAL 710

**Disorganization at Semco Case Study Assignment Instructions**

**Overview**

Please read the Integrative Case 1.0 in Daft text and respond to all four questions at the end of the case study.

**Instructions**

Please make sure to address the following:

· Identify the key roles and organizational issues through an introduction (this is not the abstract page).

· Evaluate and analyze the issues and problems facing the organization and integrate specific and relevant organizational and leadership theories.

· Provide your personal perspective on the case, applying theories and perspectives.

· Examine the Bible and discuss what the Scriptures say about the depicted organizational issue(s).

· Your paper must include:

· Minimum 1200 words – body of the paper (not including the title page, abstract, and references)

· The Bible

· 7 scholarly, peer-reviewed sources

· Course textbook (Daft)

· Merida book

· Title page

· Abstract

· Reference list

· Adherence to the APA-7 professional version format including but not limited to title page, headings, margins, page numbers, citations, references, font, line spacing, etc.

When you reference the Bible for biblical integration, it is the holy Word of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and it is not considered an academic, peer-reviewed source.

Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.

**## eTextbookOrganizationTheoryDesign-Ebooks.pdf**

eTextbook: Organization Theory
& Design

Single-Minded Focus on Performance 630

Lessons in Surviving Economic Crises

Impact 631

Integrative Case 2.0. Walmart’s Failures in
Entering Three Developed Markets 633

Integrative Case 3.0. IKEA: Scandinavian
Style 639

Integrative Case 4.0. Engro Chemical
Pakistan Limited—Restructuring the…
Marketing Division

644

Integrative Case 5.0. The New York Times
versus Amazon 656

Integrative Case 6.0. Lean Initiatives and
Growth at Orlando Metering Company

Integrative Case 7.0. SCG Lampang:
Overcoming Community Resistance to a…
Sustainability Project (A)
Integrative Case 8.0. Costco: Join the
Club 675

Integrative Case 9.0. The Donor Services
Department 679

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Constraints to Replication? 632

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eTextbook: Organization Theory & Design

operating in a product/service segment that was easy for others to enter, which was not

present in a premium or a niche segment—this meant that economies of scale could not be

ignored—could afford to bestow similar freedoms upon its employees. Some commentators

also observed that Semler, being the majority shareholder in a privately held company, had

the luxury of trying out his radical ideas. Would it be within the realm of possibility, they

wondered, for a large public company with diffused ownership to embark on such a journey?

So, would relinquishing control, described by Semler as Semco’s competitive advantage, be

limited to just one company?

Questions

1. How would you describe Semco’s organization design before and after the changes

implemented by Ricardo Semler?

2. In what ways is Semco’s design similar to and different from the holacracy structure

described in Chapter 3?

3. Describe the rather unusual Human Resource policies now in effect at Semco.

4. How did Semco handle downsizing during a weak economy? How did that approach

benefit the company?

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Criteria Ratings Points

Identification of
Issues

30 to >26 pts

Advanced

Presents articulate and
detailed descriptions of
the problems and
issues central to the
organization. Provides a
well-focused diagnosis
of strategic issues and
key problems that
demonstrate an
excellent grasp of the
situation and
challenges; descriptions
are compelling and
insightful; provides a
thorough and effective
summary.

26 to >20 pts

Proficient

With a few exceptions,
identifies and outlines
the principal problems
and issues in the
organization;
demonstrates an
acceptable
understanding of the
issues, situation, and
challenges; summary
provides an adequate
overview of the case
issues and problems.
Summary is missing a
few minor points but
meets expectations.

20 to >0 pts

Developing

Does not fully
recognize the
problems or identifies
problems and issues
that are not relevant;
displays little
understanding of the
issues, key problems,
the situation, and
challenges. Summary
does not present a
clear overview of the
case issues; the main
points are not outlined
or cannot be
understood.

0 pts

Not
Present

30 pts

Analysis and
Evaluation

36 to >31 pts

Advanced

Presents a balanced,
in-depth, and critical
assessment of the facts
considering relevant
empirical and
theoretical research;
develops insightful and
well-supported
conclusions using
reasoned, sound, and
informed judgments.
Application to theories
and organizational
analysis of issues from
the course concepts is
well evidenced.

31 to >24 pts

Proficient

Provides an acceptable
analysis of most of the
issues and problems; in
most instances,
analysis is adequately
supported by theory
and empirical data;
appropriate conclusions
are outlined and
summarized.
Application to theories
and organizational
analysis from the
course concepts is
somewhat evidenced.

24 to >0 pts

Developing

Does not fully discuss
the relevance of the
facts; fails to draw
conclusions, or
conclusions are not
justified or supported;
does not fully present
relevant research or
data; shows no critical
examination of issues.
Application to theories
and organizational
analysis from the
course concepts is not
thoroughly applied.

0 pts

Not
Present

36 pts

Case Study Grading Rubric | BMAL710_B08_202620

Criteria Ratings Points

Personal/Biblical
Perspective/Solutions

36 to >31 pts

Advanced

Effectively weighs and
assesses a variety of
alternative actions that
address the multiple
issues central to the
organization; proposes
detailed plans of action;
action plans are realistic
and contain thorough
and well-reasoned
justifications. Various
theories and biblical
principles are well
applied.

31 to >24 pts

Proficient

Outlines and
summarizes some
alternative courses of
action to deal with most
of the issues and
problems in the
organization; in most
instances, proposed
action plans are
outlined, are feasible,
and based on relatively
sound theory and
evidence. Various
theories and biblical
principles are
somewhat applied.

24 to >0 pts

Developing

Has difficulty
identifying alternatives
and appropriate
courses of action; few,
if any, alternatives are
presented, infeasible
actions are proposed,
action plans are not
supported, or actions
do not address the key
issues and problems in
the organization.
Various theories and
biblical principles are
not thoroughly applied.

0 pts

Not
Present

36 pts

Organization 10 to >8 pts

Advanced

Very well organized.
The narrative has clarity
and includes strong,
clear and varied
transitions linking
sub-topics and main
topic. The narrative
flows well throughout.

8 to >6 pts

Proficient

Well organized. The
narrative has clarity and
flows logically, and
includes transitions
linking subtopics and
the topic. The narrative
may not always flow
well at some points.

6 to >0 pts

Developing

Somewhat well
organized, flows
logically, and includes
some attempts to
provide a variety of
transitions. The
narrative may not flow
well.

0 pts

Not
Present

10 pts

APA Format (Cover
page, references,
margins, citations,
pagination, headings,
headers, abstract,
etc.) Grammar and
Spelling

12 to >10 pts

Advanced

Proper, current APA
format is used. Proper
spelling and grammar
are used.

10 to >7 pts

Proficient

There are 1–2 current
APA formatting errors
present. There are 1–2
spelling and/or
grammar errors
present.

7 to >0 pts

Developing

There are 3 or more
current APA formatting
errors present. There
are 3 or more spelling
and/or grammar errors
present.

0 pts

Not
Present

12 pts

Length 9 to >8 pts

Advanced

The submission is at
least 1200 words.

8 to >5 pts

Proficient

The submission is
1000–1199 words.

5 to >0 pts

Developing

The submission is less
than 1000 words.

0 pts

Not
Present

9 pts

Case Study Grading Rubric | BMAL710_B08_202620

Criteria Ratings Points

Sources 12 to >10 pts

Advanced

The paper met or
exceeded the required
minimum number of
sources (the Bible, the
course textbook, the
Merida textbook, and 7
or more peer-reviewed
scholarly sources).

10 to >7 pts

Proficient

The paper includes
some of the required
sources (the Bible, the
course textbook, the
Merida textbook, and
5 to 6 peer-reviewed
scholarly sources)
and/or sources are not
well integrated within
the paper.

7 to >0 pts

Developing

The paper is missing
most of the required
sources (the Bible, the
course textbook, the
Merida textbook, and
fewer than 5
peer-reviewed
scholarly sources)
and/or sources are not
integrated within the
paper.

0 pts

Not
Present

12 pts

Total Points: 145

Case Study Grading Rubric | BMAL710_B08_202620