POST BUS411 Unit 8 - Baldrige Reflective Paper LATEST JULY 2015
BUS411 – Business Policy Seminar
Baldrige Reflective Paper
Due: Midnight (EST) SATURDAY of Unit 8.
Worth: 100 points.
One of the main purposes of this course is to allow students who are about to complete their programs of study at the Malcolm Baldrige School of Business to demonstrate their familiarity with the Baldrige Core values that have been reinforced throughout the program. For this assignment you are required to write a reflective paper summarizing your experience of the BUS 411 course. You are expected to refer to the Baldrige Core Values in this reflective exercise and to discuss how those Core Values were exhibited in your work in this course and throughout your program of studies in the Malcolm Baldrige School of Business.
Paper requirements:
The paper should be approximately 3-5 pages, typed (double spaced), free of spelling and typing errors, and fully referenced using APA citation style to acknowledge all source materials. The paper shall be in 12 font, Times New Roman. All papers will be submitted through SafeAssign to reduce the potential of plagiarism. Be sure to read the grading criteria (below) by which your paper will be evaluated before you write the paper and again after you write your paper.
Grading Rubric
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Criteria |
Unsatisfactory |
Poor |
Fair |
Good |
Excellent |
Points Earned |
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<30 |
30-34 |
35-39 |
40-44 |
45-50 |
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Course material |
Limited or no comprehension of course material. |
Addresses limited number of concepts and/or only some aspects of course. |
Addresses limited number of concepts in some aspects of course. |
Addresses multiple concepts in some aspects of course. |
Addresses multiple concepts in all aspects of course. |
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<30 |
30-34 |
35-39 |
40-44 |
45-50 |
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Reflection (Dickel)(Gibbs) |
Reflection lacks depth and is not evident of self-examination. |
Reflection is has minimal depth and lacks evidence of understanding of reflective practice types. |
While reflection is demonstrated, limited use of reflective practice types in evidence. More of a report than reflection. |
Demonstrates reflection and self-examination. Limited number of reflective practice types in evidence. |
Demonstrates deep reflection and self-examination. Multiple reflective practice types in evidence. |
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<30 |
30-34 |
35-39 |
40-44 |
45-50 |
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Baldrige Principles |
Baldrige Principles not referenced or improperly presented. |
Demonstrates limited understanding of Baldrige Principles and uncertainty in application. |
Demonstrates lesser understanding of Baldrige Principles. Some uncertainty in application. |
Demonstrates understanding of Baldrige Principles. Some uncertainty in application. |
Demonstrates clear understanding and application of Baldrige Principles. |
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<30 |
30-34 |
35-39 |
40-44 |
45-50 |
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Structure and Mechanics |
Errors impede professional presentation; guidelines not followed. No evidence of following commonly accepted academic standards. |
Errors impede professional presentation; guidelines followed but imprecise. Some evidence of following commonly accepted academic standards. |
Few errors that do not impede professional presentation. Attempt at using APA format is reasonable with some minor errors. |
Writing and format is clear, and professional. Only minor errors in APA format. Generally error free. |
Writing and format is clear, professional, APA compliant, and error free. |
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Total Points: |
/100 |
Grading Rubric
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Criteria |
Unsatisfactory |
Poor |
Fair |
Good |
Excellent |
Points Earned |
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<15 |
15-17 |
18-19 |
20-22 |
23-25 |
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Course material |
Limited or no comprehension of course material |
Addresses limited number of concepts. |
Addresses limited number of concepts. |
Addresses most concepts |
Addresses multiple concepts |
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<15 |
15-17 |
18-19 |
20-22 |
23-25 |
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Potential for concept application |
Minimal or no comprehension or discussion of the application of finance in strategic planning |
Minimal comprehension or discussion of the application of finance in strategic planning |
Limited comprehension or discussion of the application of finance in strategic planning |
Good comprehension and discussion of the application of finance in strategic planning |
Excellent discussion of the application & multiple roles of finance in strategic planning |
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<15 |
15-17 |
18-19 |
20-22 |
23-25 |
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Baldrige Principles |
Baldrige Principles not referenced or improperly presented. |
Demonstrates limited understanding of Baldrige Principles and uncertainty in application |
Demonstrates lesser understanding of Baldrige Principles. Some uncertainty in application |
Demonstrates understanding of Baldrige Principles. Some uncertainty in application |
Demonstrates clear understanding and application of Baldrige Principles |
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<15 |
15-17 |
18-19 |
20-22 |
23-25 |
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Structure and Mechanics |
Errors impede professional presentation; guidelines not followed. No evidence of following commonly accepted academic standards |
Errors impede professional presentation; guidelines followed but imprecise. Some evidence of following commonly accepted academic standards |
Few errors that do not impede professional presentation. Attempt at using APA format is reasonable with some minor errors. |
Writing and format is clear, and professional. Only minor errors in APA format. Generally error free |
Writing and format is clear, professional, APA compliant, and error free |
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Total Points |
/100 |
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Rating:
/5
Solution: POST BUS411 Unit 8 - Baldrige Reflective Paper LATEST JULY 2015