APA

Leveraging Human Capital – Rubric

Tasks and Performance Indicators 16.5 points

Criteria Description

Written proposal includes description of the tasks and performance indicators that

contribute to the overall employee performance.

5. Target 16.5 points

A comprehensive description of the tasks and performance indicators that

contribute to the

overall employee performance is included.

4. Acceptable 14.36 points

A clear description of the tasks and performance indicators that contribute to the

overall employee performance is included.

3. Approaching 13.04 points

A description of the tasks and performance indicators that contribute to the overall

employee performance is included and minimally describes the tasks and

performance of

employees.

2. Insufficient 12.21 points

A description of the tasks and performance indicators that contribute to the overall

employee performance is included

but is incomplete or lacks details.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Identifying Employee Strengths and Skills to Leverage Performance 16.5 points

Criteria Description

Written proposal includes a description of leveraging employee strengths and skills to

improve performance.

5. Target 16.5 points

There is a well-developed description of leveraging on employee strengths and skills

to improve performance.

4. Acceptable 14.36 points

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There is a detailed description of leveraging on employee strengths and skills to

improve performance.

3. Approaching 13.04 points

There is some description of leveraging on employee strengths and skills to

improve performance.

2. Insufficient 12.21 points

The written proposal includes a description of leveraging on employee strengths

and skills but the description is incomplete or lacks details.

Strategies to Improve Performance 16.5 points

Criteria Description

Written proposal includes a description of strategies to improve employee

performance and discusses rewards and incentives for

performance improvement.

5. Target 16.5 points

The written proposal includes a comprehensive description of strategies to improve

employee performance and thoroughly discusses rewards and incentives for

performance improvement.

4. Acceptable 14.36 points

The written proposal includes a detailed description of strategies to improve

employee performance and adequately discusses rewards and incentives for

performance improvement.

3. Approaching 13.04 points

The written proposal includes strategies to improve employee performance and

discusses rewards and incentives for performance improvement.

2. Insufficient 12.21 points

The written proposal includes strategies to improve employee performance but

they are incomplete or lack details.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Integration of Rewards and Incentives to Remain Competitive 16.5 points

Criteria Description

Written proposal includes a description of the integration of rewards and incentives to

recruit and retain employees, including an explanation of how each would be of

advantage over the competition.

5. Target 16.5 points

The written proposal includes a thorough description of the integration of rewards

and

incentives to remain competitive in the marketplace and recruit and retain

employees.

4. Acceptable 14.36 points

The written proposal includes a clear description of the integration of rewards and

incentives to remain competitive in the marketplace and recruit and retain

employees.

3. Approaching 13.04 points

The written proposal includes an appropriate description of the integration of

rewards and incentives to remain competitive in the marketplace and recruit and

retain employees.

2. Insufficient 12.21 points

The written proposal includes a vague description of the integration of rewards and

incentives to remain competitive in the marketplace and recruit and retain

Culture Within the Organization 11 points

Criteria Description

Written proposal includes a description of the aspired culture within the organization

relative

to

the employees being the biggest asset.

5. Target 11 points

There is a well-developed description of the aspired culture within the organization

relative to the employees being the biggest asset.

4. Acceptable 9.57 points

There is a detailed description of the aspired culture within the organization relative

to the employees being the biggest asset.

3. Approaching 8.69 points

There is some description of the aspired culture within the organization relative to

the employees being the biggest asset.

2. Insufficient 8.14 points

The written proposal includes a description of the culture within the organization

but is incomplete or lacks details.

1 Unsatisfactory 0 points

Thesis Development and Purpose 7.7 points

Criteria Description

Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience.

5. Target 7.7 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is persuasively developed throughout and skillfully

directed to a specific audience.

4. Acceptable 6.7 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is clearly communicated throughout and clearly

directed to a specific audience.

3. Approaching 6.08 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is adequately developed. An awareness of the

appropriate audience is demonstrated.

2. Insufficient 5.7 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is discernable in most aspects but is occasionally

weak or unclear. There is limited awareness of the appropriate audience.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Development, Structure, and Conclusion 8.8 points

Criteria Description

Advances position or purpose throughout writing; conclusion aligns to and evolves

from development.

5. Target 8.8 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is coherently and cohesively advanced throughout.

The progression of ideas is coherent and unified. A convincing and unambiguous

conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.

4. Acceptable 7.66 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is logically advanced throughout. The progression

of ideas is coherent and unified. A clear and plausible conclusion aligns to the

development of the purpose.

3. Approaching 6.95 points

The thesis, position, or purpose is advanced in most aspects. Ideas clearly build on

each other. Conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.

2. Insufficient 6.51 points

Limited advancement of thesis, position, or purpose is discernable. There are

inconsistencies in organization or the relationship of ideas. Conclusion is simplistic

and not fully aligned to the development of the purpose.

Evidence 5.5 points

Criteria Description

Selects and integrates evidence to support and advance position/purpose; considers

other perspectives.

5. Target 5.5 points

Comprehensive and compelling evidence is included. Multiple other perspectives

are integrated effectively.

4. Acceptable 4.79 points

Specific and appropriate evidence is included. Other perspectives are integrated.

3. Approaching 4.35 points

Relevant evidence that includes other perspectives is used.

2. Insufficient 4.07 points

Evidence is used but is insufficient or of limited relevance. Simplistic explanation or

integration of other perspectives is present.

1. Unsatisfactory 0 points

Mechanics of Writing 5.5 points

Criteria Description

Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence

structure, etc.

5. Target 5.5 points

No mechanical errors are present. Skilled control of language choice and sentence

structure are used throughout.

4. Acceptable 4.79 points

Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence

structure are used.

3. Approaching 4.35 points

Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally

appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.

2. Insufficient 4.07 points

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language

choice or sentence structure are recurrent.

Format/Documentation 5.5 points

Criteria Description

Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject, and level;

documents sources using citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc.,

appropriate to assignment and discipline.

5. Target 5.5 points

No errors in formatting or documentation are present. Selectivity in the use of

direct quotations and synthesis of sources is demonstrated.

4. Acceptable 4.79 points

Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor

errors.

3. Approaching 4.35 points

Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there are some obvious

errors.

2. Insufficient 4.07 points

Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing. Frequent errors

in documentation of sources are evident.

Total 110 points

Leveraging Human Capital

Assessment Description

Throughout this course, you have analyzed your current work environment to identify the acquiring, developing, and training practices. Employees are the biggest asset and contribute to the culture and overall performance of the organization. This project requires you to determine how to leverage the human capital within your organization. Use the research you have compiled throughout this course to determine how to appropriately develop and motivate your employees.

Develop a written proposal (1,000-1,250 words), discussing performance indicators, rewards and incentives, and a plan for motivating employees. Your proposal must include the following:

· Describe tasks and performance indicators that contribute to the overall employee performance on the job.

· How will you identify an employee’s strengths and skills to leverage their performance?

· Develop strategies to improve employee performance. How will you provide employees with rewards and incentives for performance improvement?

· How will you integrate rewards and incentives to remain competitive in the marketplace?

· Identify two unique benefits or programs offered by companies to retain and recruit employees. Explain how each would be of advantage over the competition.

· Describe a vision for the overall culture you aspire to develop in your organization, relative to the employees being one of the most important company assets.

Cite and reference a minimum of five scholarly sources.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. 

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