Strategic Appraisal Rubric

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BUSA 665 Strategic Appraisal Rubric
Course: BUSA 665 Master Course

Criteria Exemplary Accomplished Developing Insufficient Criterion Score
Organization
(10%)
10 points
(8-10 points)
Introduces the
company in a
compelling way
and
demonstrates
clear
understanding
of strategy
tools discussed
in the course.
All aspects of
the company’s
strategy are
addressed with
logical flow in
the
assignment.
/ 10 10 points
(8-10 points)
Introduces the
company in a
compelling way
and
demonstrates
clear
understanding
of strategy
tools discussed
in the course.
All aspects of
the company’s
strategy are
addressed with
logical flow in
the
assignment.
7 points
(5-7 points)
Provides some
introduction
for the
company and
demonstrates a
basic
understanding
strategy tools
discussed in
the course.
Most aspects
of the
assignment are
attempted, but
some
questions/prob
lems are not
fully
addressed. The
paper is
understandabl
e but lacks in
focus and/or
cohesion.
4 points
(0-4 points)
Provides little
or no
introduction
for the
company and
demonstrates a
misunderstandi
ng of strategy
tools discussed
in the course.
Significant
aspects of the
assignment are
neglected. The
paper lacks
comprehensibil
ity as a result
of poor
organization,
focus, or
cohesion.

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Criteria Exemplary Accomplished Developing Insufficient Criterion Score
Analysis
(30%)
30 points
(28-30 points)
Leverages
background
research on
the selected
company and
exceptional
application of
strategic tools
including
internal and
external
analysis,
competitor
analysis, and
innovation
theories to
establish a
comprehensive
understanding
of the
company’s
strategic
position.
Demonstrates
superior
critical thinking
and strategic
analysis.
/ 30 27 points
(24-27 points)
Analyzes the
selected
company’s
strategic
position using
background
research and
applicable
course
concepts.
Demonstrates
the
ability to apply
internal and
external
analysis tools,
competitor
analysis, and
innovation
theories.
23 points
(18-23 points)
Some
background
research and
applicable
course
concepts are
utilized to
analyze the
company’s
strategic
position, but
key aspects of
the company’s
position are
not analyzed
fully, or
background
research and
course
concepts are
misinterpreted
/misapplied.
17 points
(0-17 points)
Little or no
evidence is
used to
develop the
company’s
strategic
position and
key course
concepts are
not included or
are blatantly
misunderstood
.

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Criteria Exemplary Accomplished Developing Insufficient Criterion Score
Recommend
ations (40%)
40 points
(37-40 points)
Achieves all
“Accomplished
” expectations
while bringing
a novel,
creative, and
thought
provoking
evaluation of
the company’s
position
including
exceptional
recommendati
ons based on
background
research and a
thorough
understanding
of course
concepts.
Superb
business
acumen is
demonstrated
throughout the
paper.
/ 40 36 points
(31-36 points)
Provides clear,
actionable
recommendati
ons for the
selected
company.
Recommendati
ons reasonably
flow from the
analysis of the
company’s
strategic
position and
are clearly
based on
background
research and
an
understanding
of course
concepts.
Appropriate
business
acumen is
demonstrated
throughout the
paper.
30 points
(25-30 points)
Recommendati
ons based on
the company’s
strategic
position are
made but the
recommendati
ons are
somewhat
unclear,
inaccurate,
unreasonable,
or unfounded.
24 points
(0-24 points)
Little or no
effort is made
to recommend
actions for the
company to
take.
Recommendati
ons are wholly
unsupported,
unreasonable,
or demonstrate
poor
understanding
of appropriate
business
concepts.

 

Criteria Exemplary Accomplished Developing Insufficient Criterion Score

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Criteria Exemplary Accomplished Developing Insufficient Criterion Score
Professional
Communicati
on (10%)
10 points
(10 points) A
professional
tone
consistent with
business
writing is
adopted.
Writing is
concise and
clear. No
grammatical or
spelling errors
are present.
The paper
demonstrates
clear mastery
of written
communication
.
/ 10 9 points
(8-9 points) A
professional
tone
consistent with
business
writing is
adopted.
Writing is
mostly concise
and clear.
Minor
grammatical or
spelling errors
may be present
but do not
hinder the
comprehensibil
ity of the
paper.
7 points
(5-7 points) A
professional
tone is
inconsistently
applied
throughout the
paper. Writing
is at times
unfocused or
unclear.
Grammatical or
spelling errors
may hinder the
paper’s
argument but
it is generally
comprehensibl
e.
4 points
(0-4 points)
The paper is
unprofessionall
y written,
rambling, or
largely unclear.
Grammatical or
spelling errors
are significant.
Written
communication
style severely
hinders the
paper’s
comprehensibil
ity.

 

Criteria Exemplary Accomplished Developing Insufficient Criterion Score
APA Style
(10%)
10 points
(10 points) All
proper APA
citation
techniques are
used as
necessary. All
outside
information is
sourced.
/ 10 10 points
(10 points) All
proper APA
citation
techniques are
used as
necessary. All
outside
information is
sourced.
9 points
(5-9 points) All
outside
information is
referenced but
APA citation
usage is
inconsistent or
citation style
does not
follow APA
guidelines.
4 points
(0-4 points)
Outside
information is
not used or
information is
not cited.

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Total / 100
Overall Score
Exemplary
94 points minimum
Accomplished
80 points minimum
Developing
60 points minimum
Insufficient
0 points minimum

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