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In this case, management is presented with several decision options.  For this assignment, you are required to provide a two to three single-spaced written memo evaluating options and providing recommendations.  The written memo should be properly formatted according to APA guidelines and demonstrate research and critical thinking skills. Evaluations and recommendations should be supported by at least four scholarly sources from the Ashford University Library or other external sources, excluding the textbook. 

In Question 1, evaluate each decision separately in full detail including calculations, as necessary.  The evaluation should be included as part of the memo discussion, not a separate component.  Evaluations can be included as appendices, exhibits or figures; however must be properly referenced within the written content.

In Question 2, prepare a comprehensive business memo addressing each decision and your recommendation.  The memo should be properly formatted as a business memo and formatted according to APA guidelines.

An example of a properly formatted business memo can be found at this link http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/590/04/.

Week 5 Written Assignment should:

•   Demonstrate graduate level work including appropriate research and critical thinking skills.

•   Be presented as a business memo (not a question/answer format).

•   Incorporate case questions into the overall analysis.

•   Follow APA formatting guidelines including title page, reference page and in-text citations.

•   Consists of two to three single-spaced pages of content.

Provide at least four scholarly sources, excluding the textbook.

 

Total Possible Score: 8.00

 

If Class Size is Decreased, Determines What Increase in Tuition is Necessary to Keep the Current Monthly Profit Level

Total: 1.00

Distinguished – Accurately determines what increase in tuition is necessary to keep the current monthly profit level.

Proficient – Determines what increase in tuition is necessary to keep the current monthly profit level, but there are few inaccuracies.

Basic – Determines what increase in tuition is necessary to keep the current monthly profit level, but there are several inaccuracies.

Below Expectations – Attempts to determine what increase in tuition is necessary to keep the current monthly profit level, but there are many inaccuracies.

Non-Performance – Does not attempt to determine what increase in tuition is necessary to keep the current monthly profit level. 

 

 

Explains If It is Profitable to Create the New Class from the Waiting List

Total: 1.00

Distinguished – Accurately and thoroughly explains if it is profitable to create the new class from the waiting list.

Proficient – Explains if it is profitable to create the new class from the waiting list. The explanation is missing minor details or contains few errors.

Basic – Explains if it is profitable to create the new class from the waiting list. The explanation is missing relevant details and/or contains several errors.

Below Expectations – Attempts to explain if it is profitable to create the new class from the waiting list, but the explanation is missing significant details and contains many inaccuracies.

Non-Performance – Does not attempt to explain if it is profitable to create the new class from the waiting list.

 

 

Calculates If It is Profitable to Move to Smaller Class Sizes

Total: 1.00

Distinguished – Correctly calculates if it is profitable to move to smaller class sizes.

Proficient – Calculates if it is profitable to move to smaller class sizes, but there are few errors.

Basic – Calculates if it is profitable to move to smaller class sizes, but there are several errors.

Below Expectations – Attempts to calculate if it is profitable to move to smaller class sizes, but there are many errors.

Non-Performance – Does not attempt to calculate if it is profitable to move to smaller class sizes.

 

 

Calculates if It is Profitable to Develop a Class for Infant Care

Total: 1.00

Distinguished – Correctly calculates if it is profitable to develop a class for infant care.

Proficient – Calculates if it is profitable to develop a class for infant care, but there are few errors.

Basic – Calculates if it is profitable to develop a class for infant care, but there are several errors.

Below Expectations – Attempts to calculate if it is profitable to develop a class for infant care, but there are many errors.

Non-Performance – Does not attempt to calculate if it is profitable to develop a class for infant care. 

 

 

Writes a Memo to Friedman and Compton Highlighting Any Concerns That Underlie the Analyses Performed in Part One

Total: 3.00

Distinguished – Writes a fully developed memo to Friedman and Compton highlighting any concerns that underlie the analyses performed in Part One.

Proficient – Writes a memo to Friedman and Compton highlighting any concerns that underlie the analyses performed in Part One. The memo is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic – Writes a limited memo to Friedman and Compton highlighting any concerns that underlie the analyses performed in Part One. The memo is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations – Attempts to write a memo to Friedman and Compton highlighting any concerns that underlie the analyses performed in Part One; however, the memo is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance – The memo to Friedman and Compton highlighting any concerns that underlie the analyses performed in Part One is either nonexistent or is not as described in the assignment instructions.

 

 

Critical Thinking: Explanation of Issues

Total: 0.50

Distinguished – Clearly and comprehensively explains the issue to be considered, delivering all relevant information necessary for a full understanding.

Proficient – Clearly explains the issue to be considered, delivering enough relevant information for an adequate understanding.

Basic – Briefly explains the issue to be considered, delivering minimal information for a basic understanding.

Below Expectations – Briefly explains the issue to be considered, but may not deliver additional information necessary for a basic understanding.

Non-Performance – The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions. 

 

 

Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics

Total: 0.50

Distinguished – Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand.

Proficient – Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors and is mostly easy to understand.

Basic – Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors which may slightly distract the reader.

Below Expectations – Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors which distract the reader.

Non-Performance – The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.