MGS 3400: Managing People in Organizations
Case Presentation Write-up Rubric
Student Names: ________________________________________ Chapter: _____________ Case Company Used: _____________
Exceeds Standards
Meets Standards
Fails to Meet Standards
Background of Company
(50 points)
There is a section that gives background information on the case.
The group uses some information from the case study in the chapter but most of the information comes from external sources (i.e. google search, news articles, company website, annual reports). The group goes above and beyond to give a thorough and nuanced background on the company.
The group uses a mix of information: roughly half of the information comes from the case study in the chapter while half of the information comes from other sources (i.e. google search, news articles, company website).
The group only uses information provided in the chapter and uses little to no additional information from other sources (i.e. google search, news articles, company website)
Problem Statement/ Analysis
(40 points)
A good problem definition keeps the case analysis tightly structured because everything discussed after this point must be related to the problem(s) stated in this section.
Problems are dissected to analyze key factors.
1 substantial problem faced by the company’s decision-makers are identified, and stated in terms that are actionable by the company’s leadership.
Analysis includes all of the following:
* Stated problems are analyzed thoughtfully
* Relevant information from the chapter is clearly and thoughtfully integrated into the problem statement and analysis.
* Research is used to support claims identified in the problem statement/ analysis (Including research will lead you to exceed expectations.)
1 substantial problem faced by the company’s decision-makers are identified, and stated in terms that are somewhat actionable by the company’s leadership.
Analysis includes all of the following:
* Stated problems are analyzed
* Relevant information from the chapter is integrated into the problem statement and analysis.
There is no clear problem statement.
The analysis is peripheral; the group does not identify the main problem or adequately analyze the problem.
Evaluation/Evaluation of Alternatives
(90 points)
Alternatives are identified.
Arguments are provided for and against each alternative.
Identifies a comprehensive set of thoughtful alternatives, excluding “Do Nothing” alternatives.
Pros and cons for alternatives are provided. Arguments are convincing, supported & comprehensive.
Identifies some alternatives, excluding “Do Nothing” alternatives.
May have only identified 1 alternative.
Pros and cons for alternatives are provided. Most of the arguments are convincing & supported.
May be missing a few pros and/or cons.
Identifies few, if any alternatives.
Missing significant discussion/ evaluation of alternatives.
Recommended Course of Action (90 points)
Develop the most effective, efficient, and feasible course of action to solve the problem.
Do NOT recommend doing research, hiring a consultant, or setting up a team or com./task force to study the situation. You are the problem solvers.
The group demonstrates the ability to articulate and defend their analysis and recommendations.
The group provides a comprehensive course of action, with substantiated feasibility that is likely to solve the problem.
The group demonstrates the ability to integrate concepts and theories from the chapter to solve complex business problems.
The group supports their arguments with research articles published in peer reviewed academic journals and most of the sources come from the list of articles listed on iCollege.
Red = MOST important
The group demonstrates the ability to articulate and defend analysis and recommendations.
The group provides a comprehensive course of action that is mostly feasible.
The group includes some concepts and theories from the class into the presentation although it may be limited.
The group supports their arguments with research articles published in peer reviewed academic journals.
The group does not demonstrate the ability to articulate and defend analysis and recommendations.
The group does not provide a comprehensive course of action that is feasible.
The group fails to include any concepts and theories from the class into the presentation.
The group does not support their arguments with research articles published in peer reviewed academic journals.
APA Formatting (30 points)
The paper follows all APA formatting guidelines.
The paper includes a references section with proper APA formatting.
The paper includes in-text citations that comply with APA formatting.
The paper has well over 3 references from the journal list on iCollege.
The paper mostly follows APA formatting guidelines.
The paper includes a references section that mostly complies with APA formatting.
The paper includes in-text citations that mostly comply with APA formatting.
The paper has 3 references from the journal list on iCollege.
The paper does not follow APA formatting guidelines.
The paper does not include a references section that complies with APA formatting or several references are missing
The paper does not include in-text citations.
The paper has less than 3 references.
Total Score: ___________/ 300