Grading Rubrics PHD Program MGMT 7702 The nature of management research Course participation and course involvement / presentation of assigned chapters reading (1/2) Learning outcome 1.
Is familiar with a wide range of topics in management research methods
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Achieves deep understanding of a wide range of topics in management research methods
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Acceptable
Draws accurately on a few management research methods and seldom cites the relevant literature
Draws accurately on a variety of management research methods and is sometimes able to cite the relevant literature
Explanations of management research methods are inaccurate or incomplete, does not cite the relevant literature. Little attempt is made to apply key concepts to cases and discussions in class
For the most part, explanations of management research methods are accurate and complete, sometimes cites the relevant literature. Some attempt is made to apply key concepts to cases and discussions in class
Able to critically evaluate different methodological approaches
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Below expectations
Demonstrates communication, discussion and teaching skills
Is seldom able to critically evaluate management research methods and approaches
Is somewhat able to critically evaluate different management research methods and approaches
Does not take an active role in maintaining the flow or direction of the discussion. Does not indentify exercises or examples that facilitate learning by others. Does not provoke discussions on the usefulness or limitations of the methods. Fails to act as a facilitator to reach the learning objective, does not raise thoughtful questions to guide the audience
Takes responsibility for maintaining flow and quality of discussion. Sometimes illustrates or carries out exercises that facilitate comprehension by others. Sometimes provokes discussions on the usefulness or limitations of the concepts. Facilitates discussions to reach learning goals. To some extent raises thoughtful questions to guide the audience. Encourages others to participate but is not always effective
Exceeds Expectations Draws accurately on a broad variety of management research methods and is always able to cite the relevant literature
Speaker provides accurate and complete explanations of management research methods, drawing on relevant literature. Applies key concepts to cases and discussions in class
Is able to crtically evaluate management research methods and approaches
Takes responsibility for maintaining the flow and quality of the discussion whenever needed. Illustrates or carries out exercises that facilitate comprehension by others. Provokes discussions on the usefulness or limitations of the concepts. Raises thoughtful questions to structure the discussion. Helps to redirect or refocus when discussions become side tracked or unproductive. Makes efforts to engage reluctant participants
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Course participation and course involvement / presentation of assigned chapters reading (2/2) Learning outcome 5.
Contributes actively to class discussions
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Demonstrates the ability to précis, to structure a presentation and clearly convey ideas
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Effective use presentation aids like PowerPoint slides, flipcharts, overheads to support the presentation and convey ideas
Below expectations
Acceptable
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 or does so in an unconstructive manner or with little understanding Presentation is poorly organized and structured; much of the content emphasizes peripheral rather than core concepts; 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
Sometimes contributes to the discussion by raising questions, making relevant comments, and building on others ideas. Sometimes challenges assumptions and ideas appropriately and constructively
Often contributes to the discussion through thoughtful questions, relevant comments and building on others ideas. Often challenges assumptions and ideas appropriately and constructively
Presentation is to some extent organized and structured; most of the content reflects core rather than peripheral concepts; storyline is not fully developed. Audience gains some insights
Presentation is well organized and structured, all content reflects core concepts; good storyline is developed. Audience can easily follow the presentation and understands major ideas
Presentation aids used support the speaker in telling the story most of the time, sometimes distract the flow of the presentation and class discussion
Presentation aids used clearly support the speaker in telling a coherent story, speaker can still ensure that class participation flows in an informal way
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Exceeds Expectations
Team research paper (1/2) Learning outcome 1.
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Acquires familiarity with a broad base of literature related to the current state of human resource management/ industrial relations Acquires a deep understanding of specific theories and methods used in human resource management/ industrial relations research
Below expectations
Acceptable Author uses a number of relevant studies to show the current state of research on their chosen topic
Author uses the most important studies to show the current state of research on their chosen topic
Author shows a poor understanding of the theories and methodologies used to explain their chosen topic in HRM/IR (e.g. does not describe the theories or methods or describes them incorrectly)
Author shows a basic understanding of the theories and methodologies used to explain their chosen topic in HRM/IR (e.g. is able to describe the theories and methods, but is not able to evaluate them)
Author shows a deep understanding of theories and methodologies used to explain their chosen topic in HRM/IR (e.g. can critically evaluate the theories and methods)
Author developed a suitable research problem. Research questions are fairly well developed and articulated and are of appropriate scope for the paper
Author developed an interesting and unique research problem. Research questions are well developed and clearly articulated
The literature as cited is summarized fairly well and adequately connected to the research question(s). Analysis and synthesis of the literature is fairly well developed
The literature as cited is summarized clearly and concisely and is closely connected to the research question(s). Analysis is strong showing insightful synthesis of the literature
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Develops a research problem that frames the research paper
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Ability to select, analyze and apply the relevant literature to answer the research topic
Author did not develop a suitable research problem. Research questions are either undeveloped, not clearly stated, insufficient in scope for the length of the paper (e.g., too large or too narrow), or some combination of the above Literature as cited is poorly summarized and/or inadequately connected to the research question(s). Analysis and synthesis of literature is not well developed
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Exceeds Expectations
Author uses an insufficient range of literature to show the current state of research on their chosen topic
Team research paper (2/2) Learning outcome 5.
Ability to arrive at a research conclusion based on a thorough analysis
Below expectations
Acceptable
Exceeds Expectations
Analysis does not drive the conclusion, poor connection between conclusions reached and research problem and research questions asked
Analysis does drive the conclusion to some extent, there are some connections between conclusions reached and research problem and research questions asked Paper is for the most part clearly worded and unambiguous. Sentence structure is mostly clear. There are a few minor spellings or grammatical errors. Quotes are all properly attributed and cited
Analysis drives the conclusion and conclusion answers the research problem and research questions in a consistent and thorough way
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, parts of each paragraph connect logically and effectively
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; parts of each paragraph connect logically and persuasively, and internal transitions are smooth
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Is able to uses a clear writing style to get major ideas across
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
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Is able to organize and structure a research paper
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, parts do not connect logically
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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
Individual research project proposal (1/2) 1.
Develops a research / management problem that is appropriate for a research paper
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Ability to conduct a thorough literature review and logically synthesize varied information
Author did not develop a suitable research / management problem. Plans for the exploratory research to refine the problem further are either undeveloped and/or not clearly stated. Proposal lacks a clearly stated hypothesis. Scope of the topic is either too broad or insufficient
Author developed a suitable research / management problem. Plans for the exploratory research to refine the problem further are fairly well developed and articulated. To some extent proposal has a clearly stated hypothesis. Scope of the topic is manageable
Author developed an interesting and unique research / management problem. Plans for the exploratory research to refine the problem further are well developed and clearly articulated. Proposal has a clearly stated hypothesis. Scope of the topic is completely appropriate
Analysis of the literature is not well developed. It lacks summary and/or any synthesis of the relevant literature, discussion of the literature omits important aspects of the research / management problem
Analysis of the literature is fairly well developed. It summarizes the overall information obtained from the literature reviewed and synthesizes adequately the knowledge gained. To some extent the literature makes clear connections between the analysis and the research / management problem
A strong analysis of the literature is developed. Summarizes and shows insightful synthesis of the literature information, including analysis of gaps. There are clear linkages among the information under consideration and the research / management problem
3. Demonstrates broad knowledge of the chosen topic
Insufficient range of theories to support research objective and to discover what is already known about the problem
A number of relevant theories are selected to support research objective and to discover what is already known about the problem
The most important theories are selected to support research objectives and to discover what is already known about the research problem
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Individual research project proposal (2/2) 4.
Develops suitable research design to answer research problem
Proposed research methods are not appropriate to answer research questions. No justifications for using the research design. The types of measuring instruments, the sampling procedures and plans for data analysis are not defined clearly. Does not recognize the limits, assumptions or implications of the method to be employed
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Is able to uses a clear writing style to get major ideas across
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Is able to 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, parts do not connect logically
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Proposed research methods are fairly appropriate to answer research questions. Some justifications for using the research design. The types of measuring instruments, the sampling procedures and plans for data analysis are fairly well developed. Recognizes to some extent the limits, assumptions or implications of the method to be employed Paper is for the most part clearly worded and unambiguous. Sentence structure is mostly clear. There are a few minor spellings or grammatical errors. Quotes are all properly attributed and cited
Proposed research methods are appropriate to answer research questions. Clear justifications for using the research design. The types of measuring instruments, the sampling procedures and plans for data analysis are well developed. Research design is defined clearly. Recognizes the limits, assumptions or implications of the method to be employed 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 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, parts of each paragraph connect logically and effectively
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; parts of each paragraph connect logically and persuasively, and internal transitions are smooth
Learning outcome
Exceeds Expectations Author did to some extent Author did fully identify identify the management the research problem and problem and the related the related research research questions in the question in the case case
Below expectations
Acceptable
Author did not identify management problem the management problem and the related research in the case questions in the case
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Evaluates critically the Did not evaluate and research design discuss the research design, research methods, instrumentation and scaling, sampling procedures and data analytical tools used in the case Ability to arrive at a Evaluation and discussion conclusion based on does not drive the the evaluation and conclusion, poor discussion connection between evaluation and conclusion. Alternative research designs and areas of improvements are not explained. Implications of findings are not discussed
Is able to uses a clear writing style to get major ideas across
Surface discussion and evaluation of the research design, research methods, instrumentation and scaling, sampling procedures and data analytical tools used in the case Evaluation and discussion drives the conclusion to some extent. There are some connections between conclusions reached and evaluation and discussion. Alternative research designs and areas of improvements are to some extent explained. Implications of findings discussed accurately 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
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
Individual Case: Presentation and Report (1/2)
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Detailed discussion and evaluation of the research design, research method, instrumentation and scaling, sampling procedures and data analytical tools used in the case Evaluation and discussion drive the conclusion. There are clear connections between conclusions reached and evaluation and discussion. Alternative research designs and areas of improvements are fully explained. Implications of findings and for future research are discussed
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
Individual Case: Presentation and Report (2/2)
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Writes a clearly organized and structured report.
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Demonstrates the ability to structure a presentation and clearly convey ideas
Organization of the report as a whole does not follow a logical flow. The report is not concise. Not all parts of the report fit the organizational structure. Not all the parts of the report are effectively integrated. Topic sentences are missing or unclear in a number of paragraphs. In a number of paragraphs, parts do not connect logically
Organization of report as a whole is logical and apparent, but transitions between paragraphs are not consistently smooth. The report is fairly concise. Every paragraph makes one distinct and coherent point and, for the most part, parts of each paragraph connect logically and effectively
Organization of the report as a whole is logical and quickly apparent. The report is concise. 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; parts of each paragraph connect logically and persuasively, and internal transitions are smooth Presentation of the case is Presentation of the case is Presentation of the case is poorly organized and to some extent organized well organized and structured; storyline is not and structured, storyline structured, good storyline developed. Tangential or is not fully developed. For is developed. Only the less important the most part, time is most important points are information is often spent on most important conveyed. Audience can included. For the points. Audience gains easily follow the audience it is difficult to some insights presentation and follow the presentation understands major ideas and to understand major ideas
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