Grading Rubrics PHD Program MGMT 7701 Management Thought and the Management Environment Course participation
Learning outcome 1.
Shows a wide range of knowledge in underlying philosophies of management theories
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Achieves deep understanding of underlying philosophies of management theories
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Ability to critical evaluate the relationship between underlying philosophies of management theories and methods
Contributes actively to class discussions
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Acceptable
Exceeds Expectations
Draws accurately on a few underlying philosophies of management theories and seldom cite the relevant literature Shows a poor understanding of underlying philosophies of management theories (e.g. is not able to describe the underlying philosophies of management theories) Seldom evaluates the relationship between underlying philosophies of management theories and methods Contributes to the discussion by raising questions and comments that reflect little understanding of the theories, sometimes builds on others ideas and seldom challenges assumptions and ideas
Draws accurately on a variety of underlying philosophies of management theories and is sometimes able to cite the relevant literature Shows a basic understanding of underlying philosophies of management theories (e.g. can describe the underlying philosophies of management theories , but it not able to evaluate them) Evaluates to some extent critically the relationship between underlying philosophies of management theories and methods Sometimes contributes to the discussion by raising questions, making sometimes relevant comments, builds on others ideas and sometimes challenges assumptions and ideas
Draws accurately on a broad variety of underlying philosophies of management theories and is always able to cite the relevant literature Shows a deep understanding of underlying philosophies of management theories (e.g. can evaluate and interpret the underlying philosophies of management theories ) Is able to evaluate deeply and critically the relationship between underlying philosophies of management theories and methods Always contributes to the discussion by raising thoughtful questions, comments are relevant, often builds on others ideas and most of the time challenges appropriately assumptions and ideas
Grading Rubrics PHD Program MGMT 7701 Management Thought and the Management Environment Presentation
Learning outcome 1.
Demonstrates breadth and depth of knowledge in underlying philosophies of management theories
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Demonstrates communication, discussion and teaching skills
Below expectations
Acceptable
Exceeds Expectations
Explanations of underlying philosophies of management theories are inaccurate or incomplete, does not cite the relevant literature. Little attempt is made to highlight the methodologies involved and does not show the contribution to our understanding of management Does not take an active role in maintaining the flow or direction of the discussion. Provides a few basic ideas to answer the guiding questions. Fails to act as a facilitator to reach the learning objective, does not raise thoughtful questions to guide the audience
For the most part, explanations of underlying philosophies of management theories are accurate and complete, sometimes cite the relevant literature. Some attempt is made to highlight the methodologies involved and to some extent shows the contribution to our understanding of management Takes responsibility for maintaining flow and quality of discussion. Provides some well‐ developed ideas to answer the guiding questions. Facilitates discussions to reach learning goals, to some extent raises thoughtful questions to guide the audience and encouraging others to participate but is not always effective
Speaker provides accurate and complete explanations of key underlying philosophies of management theories, drawing on relevant literature. Highlights the methodologies involved and shows the contribution to our understanding of management Takes responsibility for maintaining the flow and quality of the discussion whenever needed. Provides a lot of very good ideas to answer the guiding questions. Raises thoughtful questions to structure the discussion. Helps to redirect or refocus discussions when it becomes side tracked or unproductive. Makes efforts to engage reluctant participants
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Demonstrates the ability to structure a presentation and clearly get ideas across
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Use of presentation aids like PowerPoint slides, flipcharts, overheads to support the presentation and to get the ideas over
Presentation is poorly organized and structured; storyline is not developed. For the audience it is difficult to follow the presentation and to understand major ideas Presentation aids used interfere with the story line, distract the flow of the presentation and class discussion
Presentation is to some extent organized and structured, storyline is not fully developed. Audience gains some insights Presentation aids used support most of the time the speaker in telling the story, sometimes distract the flow of the presentation and class discussion
Presentation is well organized and structured, good storyline is developed. Audience can easily follow the presentation and understands major ideas Presentation aids used clearly support the speaker in telling a coherent story, speaker can still ensure that class participation flows in an informal way
Grading Rubrics PHD Program MGMT 7701 Management Thought and the Management Environment Term Paper
Learning outcome 1.
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Develops a research problem that frames the research paper Ability to analyze the research topic
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Ability to arrive at a research conclusion based on a thorough analysis
Use of broad knowledge to develop original research Use of deep knowledge to get major ideas across
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Acceptable
Exceeds Expectations
Author did not develop a suitable research problem. Research questions are either undeveloped and/or not clearly stated Analysis is not well developed. It lacks summary and/or any synthesis of the relevant literature Analysis does not drive the conclusion, poor connection between conclusions reached and research problem and research questions asked Insufficient range of theories to answer the research questions Author shows a poor understanding of underlying philosophies or management theories, (e.g. is not able to describe the theory)
Author developed a suitable research problem. Research questions are fairly well developed and articulated Analysis is fairly well developed. It summarizes the overall information obtained from the literature reviews and synthesizes adequately the knowledge gained Analysis does drive the conclusion to some extent, there are some connections between conclusions reached and research problem and research questions asked A number of relevant theories to answer research questions are identified Author shows a basic understanding of underlying philosophies in management theories (e. g. e.g. can describe the theory, but it not able to evaluate it)
Author developed an interesting and unique research problem. Research questions are well developed and clearly articulated A strong analysis is developed. Summarizes and shows insightful synthesis of the literature information, including analysis of gaps and/or limitations of the research Analysis drives the conclusion and conclusion answers the research problem and research questions in a consistent and thorough way The most important theories to answer research questions are identified Author shows a deep understanding of underlying philosophies in management theories (e.g. can evaluate and interpret the underlying philosophies of management theories)
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Use of a clear writing style to get major ideas across Organize and structure a research paper
Throughout the paper, wording is imprecise or ambiguous. Sentence structure is consistently confusing. Paper is unacceptably sloppy. Quotes are frequently not attributed or improperly cited Organization of the paper as a whole does not follow a logical flow. Not all parts of the paper fit the organizational structure. Not all the parts of the paper are effectively integrated. Topic sentences are missing or unclear in a number of paragraphs. In a number of paragraphs, the parts do not connect logically
Paper is for the most part clearly worded and unambiguous. Sentence structure is mostly clear. There is a few minor spelling or grammatical errors. Quotes are all properly attributed and cited Organization of paper as a whole is logical and apparent, but transitions between paragraphs are not consistently smooth. Every paragraph makes one distinct and coherent point and, for the most part, the parts of each paragraph connect logically and effectively
Throughout the paper, wording is clear and unambiguous. Sentence structure is consistently clear and lucid. Quotes are all properly attributed and cited. There are virtually no spelling or grammatical errors Organization of the paper as a whole is logical and quickly apparent. Connections among paragraphs are clearly articulated. Transitions between paragraphs are smooth. Every paragraph makes one distinct and coherent point, expressed in a clear topic sentence; the parts of each paragraph connect logically and persuasively, and internal transitions are smooth
