| Order ID |
53563633773 |
| Type |
Essay |
| Writer Level |
Masters |
| Style |
APA |
| Sources/References |
4 |
| Perfect Number of Pages to Order |
5-10 Pages |
Description/Paper Instructions
Description
Competitive Advantage, Strategic-Management, and Groupthink
Do some research and answer the following critical thinking questions from this weeks readings. In your analysis, cite a minimum of three (3) references from different sources (the textbook can be one source).
Apply the VRIO framework to assess whether your current employer or a previous one has a sustainable source of competitive advantage.
Describe the five steps of the strategic-management process. Which step of the strategic-management process do you believe is the most important? Defend your position.
Discuss why groupthink is dangerous and from your experiences, identify some best practices you witnessed or used to help employees or colleagues avoid falling victim to groupthink. In the workplace, how does groupthink affect how decisions are made and the outcomes from those decisions in the organization?
Your submission should be a minimum of two (2), double-spaced, full pages of analysis with proper reference citation per current APA guidelines.
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Submission
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Review the evaluation rubric for detailed grading criteria.
Rubric
MGMT 201 – 2.3 Critial Thinking Questions Rubric
MGMT 201 – 2.3 Critial Thinking Questions Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Analysis
All ideas are clearly and logically related and supports prompts/thesis: transitions are clear and easy to follow. Fully supports and develops ideas with research.
60 pts
Superior (54 – 60 pts)
53 pts
Above Average (48 – 53 pts)
47 pts
Average (40 – 47 pts)
41 pts
Below Average (36 – 41 pts)
35 pts
Failure (0 – 35 pts)
60 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Organization
Introduction provides all necessary elements of information; sets clear expectations; conclusion is decisive, creates a fully satisfying sense of completion.
15 pts
Superior (14 – 15 pts)
13 pts
Above Average (12 – 13 pts)
11 pts
Average
10 pts
Below Average
9 pts
Failure (0 – 9 pts)
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Research and References
Excellent research into the issues with clearly documented links to class and required two or more outside references (not including the course textbook) supporting the content. Quotes are less than 10% of the paper. In-text citations are used for support and clarity. Formatting of intext citations and references must follow APA guidelines.
15 pts
Superior (14 – 15 pts)
13 pts
Above Average (12 – 13 pts)
11 pts
Average
10 pts
Below Average
9 pts
Failure (0 – 9 pts)
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Writing Mechanics
No major grammar, punctuation, or spelling errors and paragraphs always unified and coherent.
10 pts
Superior
9 pts
Above Average
8 pts
Average
7 pts
Below Average
6 pts
Failure (0 – 6 pts)
10 pts
Total Points: 100
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| Content (worth a maximum of 50% of the total points) |
Zero points: Student failed to submit the final paper. |
20 points out of 50: The essay illustrates poor understanding of the relevant material by failing to address or incorrectly addressing the relevant content; failing to identify or inaccurately explaining/defining key concepts/ideas; ignoring or incorrectly explaining key points/claims and the reasoning behind them; and/or incorrectly or inappropriately using terminology; and elements of the response are lacking. |
30 points out of 50: The essay illustrates a rudimentary understanding of the relevant material by mentioning but not full explaining the relevant content; identifying some of the key concepts/ideas though failing to fully or accurately explain many of them; using terminology, though sometimes inaccurately or inappropriately; and/or incorporating some key claims/points but failing to explain the reasoning behind them or doing so inaccurately. Elements of the required response may also be lacking. |
40 points out of 50: The essay illustrates solid understanding of the relevant material by correctly addressing most of the relevant content; identifying and explaining most of the key concepts/ideas; using correct terminology; explaining the reasoning behind most of the key points/claims; and/or where necessary or useful, substantiating some points with accurate examples. The answer is complete. |
50 points: The essay illustrates exemplary understanding of the relevant material by thoroughly and correctly addressing the relevant content; identifying and explaining all of the key concepts/ideas; using correct terminology explaining the reasoning behind key points/claims and substantiating, as necessary/useful, points with several accurate and illuminating examples. No aspects of the required answer are missing. |
| Use of Sources (worth a maximum of 20% of the total points). |
Zero points: Student failed to include citations and/or references. Or the student failed to submit a final paper. |
5 out 20 points: Sources are seldom cited to support statements and/or format of citations are not recognizable as APA 6th Edition format. There are major errors in the formation of the references and citations. And/or there is a major reliance on highly questionable. The Student fails to provide an adequate synthesis of research collected for the paper. |
10 out 20 points: References to scholarly sources are occasionally given; many statements seem unsubstantiated. Frequent errors in APA 6th Edition format, leaving the reader confused about the source of the information. There are significant errors of the formation in the references and citations. And/or there is a significant use of highly questionable sources. |
15 out 20 points: Credible Scholarly sources are used effectively support claims and are, for the most part, clear and fairly represented. APA 6th Edition is used with only a few minor errors. There are minor errors in reference and/or citations. And/or there is some use of questionable sources. |
20 points: Credible scholarly sources are used to give compelling evidence to support claims and are clearly and fairly represented. APA 6th Edition format is used accurately and consistently. The student uses above the maximum required references in the development of the assignment. |
| Grammar (worth maximum of 20% of total points) |
Zero points: Student failed to submit the final paper. |
5 points out of 20: The paper does not communicate ideas/points clearly due to inappropriate use of terminology and vague language; thoughts and sentences are disjointed or incomprehensible; organization lacking; and/or numerous grammatical, spelling/punctuation errors |
10 points out 20: The paper is often unclear and difficult to follow due to some inappropriate terminology and/or vague language; ideas may be fragmented, wandering and/or repetitive; poor organization; and/or some grammatical, spelling, punctuation errors |
15 points out of 20: The paper is mostly clear as a result of appropriate use of terminology and minimal vagueness; no tangents and no repetition; fairly good organization; almost perfect grammar, spelling, punctuation, and word usage. |
20 points: The paper is clear, concise, and a pleasure to read as a result of appropriate and precise use of terminology; total coherence of thoughts and presentation and logical organization; and the essay is error free. |
| Structure of the Paper (worth 10% of total points) |
Zero points: Student failed to submit the final paper. |
3 points out of 10: Student needs to develop better formatting skills. The paper omits significant structural elements required for and APA 6th edition paper. Formatting of the paper has major flaws. The paper does not conform to APA 6th edition requirements whatsoever. |
5 points out of 10: Appearance of final paper demonstrates the student’s limited ability to format the paper. There are significant errors in formatting and/or the total omission of major components of an APA 6th edition paper. They can include the omission of the cover page, abstract, and page numbers. Additionally the page has major formatting issues with spacing or paragraph formation. Font size might not conform to size requirements. The student also significantly writes too large or too short of and paper |
7 points out of 10: Research paper presents an above-average use of formatting skills. The paper has slight errors within the paper. This can include small errors or omissions with the cover page, abstract, page number, and headers. There could be also slight formatting issues with the document spacing or the font Additionally the paper might slightly exceed or undershoot the specific number of required written pages for the assignment. |
10 points: Student provides a high-caliber, formatted paper. This includes an APA 6th edition cover page, abstract, page number, headers and is double spaced in 12’ Times Roman Font. Additionally, the paper conforms to the specific number of required written pages and neither goes over or under the specified length of the paper. |
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