Application Paper Week 2

Write an application paper that provides a thorough overview of concepts discussed in this week’s videos and readings. Share lessons learned and how you may apply them in your context. Your paper should be 2 pages, written in APA, with references to the Bazerman text and incorporating the HBR reading. Follow the template below as your organize your paper.

1) Summarize the major concepts from the chapters you read in the Bazerman text.

2) Provide practical examples of lessons applied. These can either be real life scenarios in areas where you lead or it can be examples of how you would act in specific situations.

3) Summarize the major concepts from the HBR reading.

4) Provide practical examples of lessons applied from HBR.

5) Evaluate – Considering all the steps discussed, which of them are most valuable in your desired position and why?

6) Integrate the faith integration topic for the week or include your own…

Application Paper Rubric:

Exemplary

16

Accomplished

14

Developing

12

Beginning

10

Dimension 1

Summary of the Bazerman Text

Clearly, thoroughly and accurately summarizes the major concepts from the chapters assigned in Judgment in Managerial Decision Making.

Summarizes the major concepts from the chapters assigned in Judgment in Managerial Decision Making.

Summarizes some of the concepts from the chapters assigned in Judgment in Managerial Decision Making.

Summary is incomplete or Missing

Dimension 2

Lessons Applied from Bazerman

Real-life application from Judgment in Managerial Decision Making is clearly communicated, practical, well aligned with the meaning in the text, and demonstrates exemplary critical thinking.

Real-life application from Judgment in Managerial Decision Making is  communicated, semi-practical, generally aligned with the meaning in the text, and demonstrates a degree of critical thinking.

Real-life application from Judgment in Managerial Decision Making is  communicated, but hard to follow or too vague at times. It may not be practical or it may not fit the concept(s) as described in the text.

Real-life application from Judgment in Managerial Decision Making is incomplete or missing.

Dimension 3

Summary of the HBR Text

Clearly, thoroughly and accurately summarizes the major concepts from the reading assigned in HBR’s 10 Must Reads On Making Smart Decisions

Summarizes the major concepts from the chapters assigned in HBR’s 10 Must Reads On Making Smart Decisions

Summarizes some of the concepts from the chapters assigned in HBR’s 10 Must Reads On Making Smart Decisions

Summary is incomplete or Missing

Dimension 4

Lessons Applied from HBR

Real-life application from HBR’s 10 Must Reads On Making Smart Decisions is clearly communicated, practical, well aligned with the meaning in the text, and demonstrates exemplary critical thinking.

Real-life application from JHBR’s 10 Must Reads On Making Smart Decisions is  communicated, semi-practical, generally aligned with the meaning in the text, and demonstrates a degree of critical thinking.

Real-life application from HBR’s 10 Must Reads On Making Smart Decisions is  communicated, but hard to follow or too vague at times. It may not be practical or it may not fit the concept(s) as described in the text.

Real-life application from HBR’s 10 Must Reads On Making Smart Decisions is incomplete or missing.

Dimension 5

Evaluate & Integrate

Clearly, thoroughly and accurately evaluates the major concepts from both texts. A strong argument is made to support the position. A faith integration component is fully described/applied.

Evaluates the major concepts from both texts. A good argument is made to support the position. A faith integration component is briefly described/applied.

Evaluates some of the major concepts from both texts. An  argument is made to support their position. A faith integration component is  described or applied.

The evaluation is incomplete or missing. There is no faith integration component.

Dimension 6

Information Literacy

(Weighted 1.25)

Information is presented in an organized, clear and concise manner. Writing contains impeccable paragraph and sentence structure, with few grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors, and demonstrates appropriate word choice, tone, and format. Uses appropriate and relevant professional sources as evidence for supporting rationale.  Understands the ethical, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information, and accesses and uses information ethically and legally. Correct use of APA style (in text citations, references, headings, etc.) is used throughout.

Information is presented in a mostly organized, clear and concise manner. Writing contains acceptable paragraph and sentence structure, with minimal grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors, and demonstrates appropriate word choice, tone, and format. Uses appropriate and relevant professional sources as evidence for supporting rationale.  Understands the ethical, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information, and accesses and uses information ethically and legally. Correct use of APA style (in text citations, references, headings, etc.) is used throughout with minor mistakes.

Information is presented in a somewhat organized manner. Writing contains mistakes in paragraph and sentence structure, with evident grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors, and lacks appropriate word choice, tone, and format. Uses some appropriate and relevant professional sources as evidence for supporting rationale.  Understands the ethical, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information, and accesses and uses information ethically and legally. APA style (in text citations, references, headings, etc.) is not correctly used.

Information is presented in a disorganized manner. Writing contains mistakes in paragraph and sentence structure, with evident grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors, and lacks appropriate word choice, tone, and format. Uses inappropriate sources as evidence for supporting rationale.  Does not demonstrate an understanding of the ethical, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information, and accesses and uses information ethically and legally. APA style (in text citations, references, headings, etc.) is not used.