$8 SAIT INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT Company Focus: Function Focus: Length: Firm Presented Team Members Assignment #1 (Memorandum) (15%) A local organization based in or near Calgary, Alberta Planning Function (Modules 4-6) Maximum 2 pages Criterion Format/ Layout Organization Managerial Mindset/ Systems Thinking Use of Course Material Environmental Scan / SWOT Total Excellent All required components are included (e.. To, From, Date, Subject) Material is presented in a clear and straightforward manner, with no spelling or grammar errors 2 marks) Follows "Bottom Line Up Front methodology, leading with the key recommendation(s) (3 marks) Recommendations will address problems identified, are fully integrated, and cognizant of organization capabilities, fuld presentation; time well utilized; consultant position strong Team effectively uses an Good All required components are included Material is presented in a fairly straightforward manner, or has minor spelling or grammar errors Needs Improvement Missing one or more required components Significant spelling or grammar 10 marks) Attempts to follow Bottom Line Up Does not follow "Bottom Line Up Front methodology. (2 marks) Recommendations partially address problems identified and generally consider organization capabilities with some inconsistency, did not maximize time; consultant position inconsistent Team makes an attempt to use an appropriate persuasive technique to appropriate persuasive technique to frame their recommendations (15 marks) Course concepts strongly support recommendations and clear & concise explanations provided (10 marks) Environmental scan comprehensively considers PESTEL components using appropriate sources frame their recommendations (marks) Course concepts support recommendations, with overly detailed explanations provided (5 marks) Environmental scan considers PESTEL components using appropriate sources but is not comprehensive Front methodology (0-1 marks) Recommendations do not consider organization capabilities or will not address problems identified. Recommendations are inconsistent Team does not make significant attempt to use an appropriate persunive technique to frame their recommendations Course concepts discussed, but integration with recommendations is limited (1 mark) 12 13 115 15 110 10 Environmental scan does not use PESTEL components or does not use appropriate sources SWOT analysis does not build on (0 marks) 110 140 SWOT analysis largely follows from environmental scan analysis SWOT analysis follows logically from environmental scan environmental scan (10 marks) (5 marks) You will complete a peer evaluation for your team members, including yourself, after each assignment. Your grade may, at the instructor's discretion, be adjusted based on this information 1 School of Business: Introduction to Management Assignment #1 Rubric 2023, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology