BMGT 488 Assignment Grading Rubrics Project Descriptions Always submit your best, most thoughtful work. Assignments should be well organized and should demonstrate the level of writing expected of college students at the 100 level. Present your ideas as thoroughly as you can, providing examples and appropriate citations, (using the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 6th edition). You must adhere to the page-length requirements identified for each assignment. Your writing style is very important, and you will be graded on this aspect of your work in such areas as organization, grammar, punctuation, etc. Creative approaches, evidence of critical thinking, and detailed answers are required. If you disagree with the materials presented in the course, argue your point with verifiable examples and outside data, properly documented and cited. Remember that even paraphrased material requires proper citation (use APA format, both within the text and in your reference list). Post your assignments as an attachment in your assignment folder on or before the due date (use Word or an RTF file format). Late submissions are not accepted. Make a backup copy of your work in case you experience computer or network problems when you are uploading your assignment. Submitted assignments will be considered your final submission and submissions by email afterward will not be accepted. Review and use the instructions and rubric for each assignment. Review the APA guidelines under Course Content prior to submission. Check that all citations and references are correct and noted within your paper. Turnitin may be used to review each paper for plagiarism. Case Studies (Individual). Students will be completing three case studies. Case Study 1. Picnic Case (15% of overall grade) (Week 3) This case requires students to use a project management and scheduling software application. NOTE: All submitted work is to be your original work. You may not use any work from another student, the Internet or an online clearinghouse. You are expected to understand the Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism Policy, and know that it is your responsibility to learn about instructor and general academic expectations with regard to proper citation of sources as specified in the APA Publication Manual, 6th Ed. (Students are held accountable for in-text citations and an associated reference list only). Required Elements to include in the Case Study: Complete the case study following the tasks below. Required Formatting of Case Study: Students are expected to use MS Project for this assignment; Students may use the trial copy obtained with the text or download a copy from Microsoft. Students may also use an alternative project management software application with the faculty member's approval. Post your completed materials in the Assignment Folder. Picnic Case Study: You have decided to celebrate that your 20 member project team has reached a major milestone. You have decided to have a picnic for the team members and their families on Saturday, July 21. Task 1: Write a scope statement to include the reasonable parameters for the picnic (location requirements, numbers of people, entertainment, menu, etc.). This should include the purpose and desired outcomes for the event. It should include the estimated travel (not longer than regular commute) distances for all participants, based on potential requirements of attendees Task 2: Determine the potential population for the picnic and a list of stakeholders. Task 3: Estimate the food, drink requirements for the picnic. Task 4: Create a WBS for the picnic to at least level 3 Task 5: Using the work packages from your WBS, create a network diagram for your picnic. Include the associated logistics Task 6: Estimate all the resources for each of the activities on your network diagram Task 7: Create a schedule estimating the total time to complete your plan, all logistics, the picnic and any required cleanup. Task 8: Create a budget for the picnic based on your network diagram Task 9: Create a risk register for the picnic which includes determination of the risk trigger and suitable risk response for each risk. Task 10: Based on the risk register you have created, update your scope, schedule and cost baselines to include risk contingencies. Grading Rubric for Case Study 1 Criteria Outstanding Superior Good Substand ard Failure 3.94 points 4.46 points 5.25 points Comments reflect a highly accomplishe d level of analysis, synthesis, Critical evaluation Thinking/Re and reasoning of asoning the case material and case study facts resulting in accurate, thorough, and soundly reasoned conclusions. Comme nts reflect an excellent level of analysis, synthesi s, evaluatio n and reasonin g of the case material and case study facts resulting in accurate ly reasone d conclusi ons. 3.41 points Comment s reflect a satisfacto ry level of analysis, synthesis , evaluatio n and reasoning of the case material and case study facts resulting in partially correct conclusio ns that lack developm ent or detail that demonstr ates insight into reasoning . Comment s reflect an unsatisfac tory level of analysis, synthesis, evaluation and reasoning of the case material and case study facts, resulting in conclusio ns that are underdev eloped or lack soundly reasoned conclusio ns. 2.89 points Comments reflect an unsatisfact ory level of analysis, synthesis, evaluation and reasoning of the case material and case study facts, resulting in failure to draw little to no conclusion s. 3.94 4.46 points points 5.25 points Presents exceptionally wellsupported arguments or positions with evidence Application from the of readings/exp Resources erience; ideas go beyond the course material and recognize implications and extensions of the material and concepts. Attention to 2.25 points Presents excellent argumen ts or positions that are most ly supporte d by evidence from the readings and course content; ideas presente d demonst rate understa nding of the material and concepts . Satisfacto ry argument s or positions are presente d but there is a mix of opinion or unclear view with supporte d argument s using course readings. Case study facts are occasion ally used but argument s would be much stronger with use of facts. 1.91 1.69 3.41 points 2.89 points Argument s are frequently illogical and unsubstan tiated; Limited use of facts in case study and essential informatio n presented in course readings. 1.46 Arguments lack meaningful explanation or support of ideas. Doe s not provide facts presented in case study. 1.24 points Instructions points points Demonstrate s exceptional understandin g of requirements responding completely to each aspect of assignment including minor aspects of the assignment such as using third person writing, required use of course readings, and assignment format. Fails to demonstrat Demonst Demonstr Fails to e rates ates show a understand excellent satisfacto firm understa ry understan ing of assignment nding of understa ding of requirem nding of requireme requiremen ts. ents; requirem nts; missed ents; missed one missed a two key minor key elements aspect element or several of or two minor assignm minor aspects of ent. aspects assignme of nt. assignme nt. 1.5 points 1.28 1.13 0.98 points points points Strictly adheres to Mechanics standard usage rules of written English, Writing points 0.83 points Does not Excellen Satisfacto Minimally adhere to tly rily adheres standard usage adheres adheres to to to standard rules of mechanics: standard standard usage including but not limited to capitalization , punctuation, run-on sentences, missing or extra words, stylistic errors, spelling and grammatical errors. No errors found. No contractions or jargon used. usage of mechani cs: conventi ons of written English, including capitaliz ation, punctuat ion, and spelling. One to three errors found. usage rules of mechanic s: conventio ns of English, including capitaliza tion, punctuati on, and spelling. Four to 10 errors found. rules of mechanic s: conventio ns of written English, including capitalizat ion, punctuatio n, and spelling. More than 10 errors found. 0.75 points 0.64 0.56 0.49 points points points 0.41 points Attempts in-text citations and referenc e list but one or two APA style errors noted or fails to use APA Attempts in-text citations and reference lists; APA style errors are noted througho ut document ; Fails to Attempts in-text citations and reference lists; Fails to use APA citation when appropriat e 4-5 times; or No attempt at APA style; or attempts either intext citations or reference list but omits the other. No APA style or usage errors; Adherence Proper to APA Style citation of source (6th ed.) material is used throughout paper; Reference titles follow APA with convention s of written English largely incompreh ensible; or errors are too plentiful to count. only the first word, the first word after a colon and proper nouns capitalized. Overall Score citations when appropri ate 1-2 times. use APA citations when appropria te 3 times in document . presents only 1-2 in-text citations and reference list in a paper that requires APA citations throughou t the document . Good Substand Failure 12 or 10.5 or ard 0 or more more more 9 or more Outstanding Superior 13.5 or more Case Study 2. Individual assignment (20% of overall grade) (Week 6) Project management: Case studies (2nd ed.). http://www.pmtsarmashgh.com/root/upload/ebook/batch_02/miscellaneous/38.Project%20Mana gement%20Case%20Studies.pdf For this assignment, the faculty member will select the case study for which students will complete. The faculty member will provide specific instructions on how to complete the case studies including questions associated with the case study. Once the case study has been completed, students will submit in the Assignment Folder. NOTE: All submitted work is to be your original work. You may not use any work from another student, the Internet or an online clearinghouse. You are expected to understand the Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism Policy, and know that it is your responsibility to learn about instructor and general academic expectations with regard to proper citation of sources as specified in the APA Publication Manual, 6th Ed. (Students are held accountable for in-text citations and an associated reference list only). Grading Rubric for Case Study 2 Criteria Outstanding Superio Good r 7 points Comments reflect a highly accomplishe d level of analysis, synthesis, Critical evaluation Thinking/Re and reasoning of asoning the case material and case study facts resulting in accurate, thorough, and soundly reasoned conclusions. Substand Failure ard 5.95 5.25 4.55 points points points Comme nts reflect an excellent level of analysis, synthesi s, evaluati on and reasonin g of the case material and case study facts resulting in accurate ly reasone d conclusi Comment s reflect a satisfacto ry level of analysis, synthesis , evaluatio n and reasoning of the case material and case study facts resulting in partially correct conclusio ns that lack developm ent or detail that Comment s reflect an unsatisfac tory level of analysis, synthesis, evaluation and reasoning of the case material and case study facts, resulting in conclusio ns that are underdev eloped or lack soundly 3.85 points Comments reflect an unsatisfact ory level of analysis, synthesis, evaluation and reasoning of the case material and case study facts, resulting in failure to draw little to no conclusions . ons. demonstr reasoned ates conclusio insight ns. into reasoning . 5.95 5.25 points points Presents excellent argumen ts or positions that are most ly supporte d by evidenc e from the readings and course content; ideas presente d demonst rate understa nding of the material Satisfacto ry argument s or positions are presente d but there is a mix of opinion or unclear view with supporte d argument s using course readings. Case study facts are occasion ally used but argument 7 points Presents exceptionally wellsupported arguments or positions with evidence Application from the of readings/exp Resources erience; ideas go beyond the course material and recognize implications and extensions of the material and concepts. 4.55 points 3.85 points Argument s are frequently illogical and unsubstan tiated; Limited use of facts in case study and essential informatio n presented in course readings. Arguments lack meaningful explanation or support of ideas. Doe s not provide facts presented in case study. and s would concept be much s. stronger with use of facts. 3 points Demonstrate s exceptional understandin g of requirements responding completely to each aspect of assignment Attention to including Instructions minor aspects of the assignment such as using third person writing, required use of course readings, and assignment format. Writing Mechanics 2 points 2.25 2.55 points 1.95 points points Demons trates excellent understa nding of requirem ents; missed one minor aspect of assignm ent. Demonstr ates satisfacto ry understa nding of requirem ents; missed a key element or two minor aspects of assignme nt. 1.7 1.5 points 1.3 points 1.1 points points Fails to show a firm understan ding of requireme nts; missed two key elements or several minor aspects of assignme nt. 1.65 points Fails to demonstrat e understandi ng of assignment requiremen ts. Strictly adheres to standard usage rules of written English, including but not limited to capitalization , punctuation, run-on sentences, missing or extra words, stylistic errors, spelling and grammatical errors. No errors found. No contractions or jargon used. Excellen tly adheres to standard usage of mechani cs: conventi ons of written English, including capitaliz ation, punctuat ion, and spelling. One to three errors found. 1 point Adherence No APA style or to APA style usage (6th ed.) errors; Proper citation of source Satisfacto rily adheres to standard usage rules of mechanic s: conventio ns of English, including capitaliza tion, punctuati on, and spelling. Four to 10 errors found. Minimally adheres to standard usage rules of mechanic s: conventio ns of written English, including capitalizat ion, punctuatio n, and spelling. More than 10 errors found. 0.85 0.75 0.65 points points points Does not adhere to standard usage rules of mechanics: co nventions of written English largely incomprehensi ble; or errors are too plentiful to count. 0.55 points No attempt Attempts Attempts Attempts at APA style; or in-text in-text in-text citations citations citations attempts either inand and and referenc reference reference text e list but lists; APA lists; Fails citations or material is used throughout paper; Reference titles follow APA with only the first word, the first word after a colon and proper nouns capitalized. Overall Score one or two APA style errors noted or fails to use APA citations when appropri ate 1-2 times. style errors are noted througho ut document ; Fails to use APA citations when appropria te 3 times in document . to use APA citation when appropriat e 4-5 times; or presents only 1-2 in-text citations and reference list in a paper that requires APA citations throughou t the document . reference list but omits the other. Good Substand Failure r 14 or ard 0 or more 16 or more 12 or Outstanding Superio 18 or more more more Final Assignment - Group (35% of overall grade) - Two Staged Project The group project is a dynamic exercise designed for students to develop project management skills. The project will provide you with experience in managing the myriad variables routinely encountered in project management, and will provide you with realistic problem-solving and decision-making scenarios. Most importantly, the project will give you the opportunity to practice various tasks of project management, adopting a hands-on, learn-by-doing approach that emphasizes active learning. In this group project, you will complete the assignment in two stages. Stage 1 consists of students completing Part 1 and Part 2 (15%) (Week 5). Stage 2 requires students to complete Part 3 and Part 4 (20%) (Week 8). NOTE: All submitted work is to be your original work. You may not use any work from another student, the Internet or an online clearinghouse. You are expected to understand the Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism Policy, and know that it is your responsibility to learn about instructor and general academic expectations with regard to proper citation of sources as specified in the APA Publication Manual, 6th Ed. (Students are held accountable for in-text citations and an associated reference list only). Required Element to include in the Final Assignment - Group: Complete all sections within each part; Follow the directions for all questions; Write the question as the paragraph heading and answer with a concise narrative; Ensure the report is consistent with APA guidelines; All attachments should be cited within the report; XPS Project You are in project manager on the Extreme Pogo Stick (XPS) project for your company. Your project is to develop a pogo stick capable of reaching heights of fifteen feet. The company has president, Dave Armstrong, feels there is a potentially strong market for the XPS. He predicts that it may be suitable for X-Games and potentially in the Olympics. However, Dave is very concerned that the XPS be brought to market quickly so that it can capture market share. But he also wants the XPS to be engineered so that it maximizes the potential for athletes to complete the significant tricks without damaging the system or themselves. Part 1 As the project manager for the XPS, you must create a project plan. Assume the following: 1. The project must begin on January 4, 2016. 2. The company recognizes all Federal holidays, including: a. New Year's (January 1) b. Martin Luther King Birthday (third Monday of January) c. Washington's Birthday (third Monday of February) d. Memorial Day (last Monday of May) e. Independence Day (July 4) f. Labor Day (first Monday in September) g. Columbus Day (second Monday in October) h. Veterans Day (Nov 11) i. Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday of November) j. Christmas Day (December 25) 3. If a holiday falls in a Saturday, then it will be celebrated the preceding Friday. If a holiday falls in a Sunday, then it will be celebrated the following Monday. 4. The project team will work eight hour days, Monday through Friday. Weekend overtime is not authorized. TABLE 1 ID 1 2 3 4 XPS Market Analysis 20 days Business Case 15 days Requirements Analysis 25 days -2 3 5 Product Design 35 days 2, 4 6 Manufacturing Analysis Product Design Selection 27 days 5 23 days 5, 6 Detailed Marketing Plan Manufacturing Process Design Detailed Product Design 30 days 7 50 days 7 58 days 7 11 Produce Prototype 30 days 10 12 13 Test Prototype Finalize Product Design 10 days 30 days 11 9, 12 7 8 9 10 Task Duration Predecessor Resources Marketing (4) Business Analysis (2) Marketing (2), Business Analysis (1), Designer (2), Developers (2), Industrial Engineer (1), Purchasing Agent (1) Marketing (1), Business Analysis (1), Designer (4), Developers (2), Industrial Engineer (2), Purchasing Agent (1) Developers (2), Industrial Engineer (4) Marketing (2), Business Analysis (1), Designer (3), Developers (2), Industrial Engineer (2), Purchasing Agent (.5) Marketing (4) Designer (1), Developers (2), Industrial Engineer (4) Marketing (2), Business Analysis (1), Designer (4), Developers (2), Industrial Engineer (3), Purchasing Agent (.5) Developers (2), Industrial Engineer (2) Designer (4), Developers (2) Marketing (2), Business Analysis (1), Designer (3), Developers (2), Industrial 14 15 16 17 Order materials Order Production Equipment Install Production Equipment 20 days 27 days 13 9, 13 30 days XPS Demonstration 1 day 14F-S +20 days, 15F-S +35 days 8, 16 Engineer (2) Purchasing Agent (1) Purchasing Agent (1) Designer (1), Developers (3), Industrial Engineer (4) Marketing (4), Business Analysis (1), Designer (4), Industrial Engineer (4), Purchasing Agent (1) Based on Table 1 (above), construct a schedule for the XPS project and provide a point paper answering the following questions: 1. When will the project complete? 2. How many days will the project take? 3. What is the critical path for the project? 4. Is there a near critical path for the project? 5. How sensitive is this network? 6. Which activity has the most amount of slack? 7. Determine two milestones for the project. Why did you select these milestones? 8. What are the advantages/disadvantages of using a network diagram to display this project? 9. What are the advantages/disadvantages of using a Gantt chart to display this project? Provide the following as printout: Gantt Chart Network Diagram with the critical path highlighted A table listing ES, EF, LS, LF for each activity and its slack or float. Part 2 The following personnel have been assigned to the XPS project: 4 marketing specialists ($80/hr) 1 business analyst ($85/hr) 4 design engineers ($110/hr) 4 development engineers ($115/hr) 4 industrial engineers ($105/hr) 1 purchasing agent ($55/hr) Using the file from Part 1 of the XPS project and the information above, assign resources to the project. Then answer the questions in Part A and Part B. Part A Prepare a Project Status Report addressing the following concerns: Are any resources overallocated? Which ones? Do any of the activities have overallocated resources? If so, which ones? If we assume the project is time constrained, can you resolve the any overallocations by leveling within slack? What happens when you do this? If you level within slack, what is the impact on the sensitivity of the network? Include a Resource Usage chart for the project Part B Assume that the project is now resource constrained. No additional personnel are available. Prepare a Project Status Report addressing the following concerns: How long will the project take given the resources presently assigned? Are there any other alternative ways to resolve any issues or concerns? How does the duration of the project compare with the estimate that you generated in Part 1? What does that tell you about the impact of resources on a project? Include a Tracking Gantt Chart for both of your Part 1 and Part 2 answers Part 3 Dave Armstrong is concerned about the schedule that you have provided him. Dave had told customers that the XPS would be ready before the forthcoming Pogopalooza Xpogo World Championship Series on March 17, 2017. What options can you offer Dave to meet the deadline if the project is not resource constrained? What options can you offer Dave to meet the deadline if the project is resource constrained? After a staff meeting with Dave Armstrong, the Directors of both Marketing and Product Development have provided a list of personnel whom they can make available for specific tasks in an effort to reduce the project schedule to meet the March 17, 2017 deadline. Activity Additional Resources Revised Task Duration Product Design Design Engineers (2) 24 Days Product Design Industrial Engineers (2) 30 Days Detailed Product Design Development Engineers (2) 54 Days Produce Prototype Development Engineers (2) 20 Days Produce Prototype Industrial Engineers (2) 24 Days Detailed Marketing Plan Market Specialist (2) 15 days Manufacturing Process Design Engineers (2) 38 days Design Manufacturing Process Development Engineers (2) 36 days Design Prepare recommendations addressing the following concerns: Using these additional resources, can you meet Dave Armstrong's new deadline? Specifically indicate how you will use these additional resources and their impact on the timeline Specifically indicate the costs of the additional resources on the cost of each task. Specifically detail how you are using crashing or fast tracking on each task to reduce the length of the project. What other ways could be employed to reduce the length of the project. What risks (both threats and opportunities) do you project for your solution on the tasks? Include Network Diagrams showing the schedule before and after your proposed solution. Create a matrix showing the difference in cost of each task with and without a compression schedule. Part 4 Dave Armstrong has asked you to meet with him in his office. He continues to be concerned about the schedule. From a business perspective, he believes that this project will allow him to capture and hold 80% of the market but only if the project can (1) meet the March 17, 2017 deadline, and (2) meet all the performance expectations. He states that he has been briefed on two different methods of doing a project: Critical Chain Project Management and Agile Project Management. Based on your work to date on planning the project, he wants you to frame an approach that examines what you have done to date, and compare that approach with both Critical Chain and Agile. He wants your recommendation on which approach will best meet the company expectations. He wants you to specifically address cost, schedule, scope and quality for each of the methodologies, and to recommend the best approach for this project in a white paper of no more than 8 pages. Required Formatting of Project: The group project should be submitted to each respective group's collaborative document folder by the group leader marked, \"Final Stage 1,\" and \"Final Stage 2.\" Prepare your answers to the above questions in a document using 12-point font, doublespaced, with bolded paragraph headings. Demonstrate authority and knowledge of the principles, processes, and techniques of project management by writing specific answers to each question, with appropriate explanations and definitions. Use APA guidelines for proper use of references to support the answers submitted. Grading Rubric for Final Project Part 1 - 15% Criteria Outstanding Superior Good Substand Failure ard 3.94 4.46 points 3.41 points points 5.25 points Comments reflect a highly accomplishe d level of analysis, synthesis, Critical evaluation Thinking/Re and reasoning of asoning the case material and case study facts resulting in accurate, thorough, and soundly reasoned conclusions. Comme nts reflect an excellent level of analysis, synthesi s, evaluatio n and reasonin g of the case material and case study facts resulting in accurate ly reasone d conclusi ons. Comment s reflect a satisfacto ry level of analysis, synthesis , evaluatio n and reasoning of the case material and case study facts resulting in partially correct conclusio ns that lack developm ent or detail that demonstr ates insight into Comment s reflect an unsatisfac tory level of analysis, synthesis, evaluation and reasoning of the case material and case study facts, resulting in conclusio ns that are underdev eloped or lack soundly reasoned conclusio ns. 2.89 points Comments reflect an unsatisfact ory level of analysis, synthesis, evaluation and reasoning of the case material and case study facts, resulting in failure to draw little to no conclusion s. reasoning . 3.94 4.46 points points 5.25 points Presents exceptionally wellsupported arguments or positions with evidence Application from the of readings/exp Resources erience; ideas go beyond the course material and recognize implications and extensions of the material and concepts. Presents excellent argumen ts or positions that are most ly supporte d by evidence from the readings and course content; ideas presente d demonst rate understa nding of the material and concepts . Satisfacto ry argument s or positions are presente d but there is a mix of opinion or unclear view with supporte d argument s using course readings. Case study facts are occasion ally used but argument s would be much stronger with use 3.41 points 2.89 points Argument s are frequently illogical and unsubstan tiated; Limited use of facts in case study and essential informatio n presented in course readings. Arguments lack meaningful explanation or support of ideas. Doe s not provide facts presented in case study. of facts. 2.25 points Demonstrate s exceptional understandin g of requirements responding completely to each aspect of assignment Attention to including Instructions minor aspects of the assignment such as using third person writing, required use of course readings, and assignment format. 1.5 points Writing Strictly Mechanics adheres to standard usage rules 1.69 1.91 points 1.46 points points Demonst rates excellent understa nding of requirem ents; missed one minor aspect of assignm ent. Demonstr ates satisfacto ry understa nding of requirem ents; missed a key element or two minor aspects of assignme nt. Fails to show a firm understan ding of requireme nts; missed two key elements or several minor aspects of assignme nt. 1.24 points 1.28 1.13 0.98 0.83 points points points points Fails to demonstrat e understand ing of assignment requiremen ts. Does not adhere to Excellen Satisfacto Minimally standard tly rily adheres usage of written English, including but not limited to capitalization , punctuation, run-on sentences, missing or extra words, stylistic errors, spelling and grammatical errors. No errors found. No contractions or jargon used. adheres to standard usage of mechani cs: conventi ons of written English, including capitaliz ation, punctuat ion, and spelling. One to three errors found. adheres to standard usage rules of mechanic s: conventio ns of English, including capitaliza tion, punctuati on, and spelling. Four to 10 errors found. to standard usage rules of mechanic s: conventio ns of written English, including capitalizat ion, punctuatio n, and spelling. More than 10 errors found. 0.75 points 0.64 0.56 0.49 points points points Attempts in-text citations and referenc e list but one or two APA style errors noted or Attempts in-text citations and reference lists; APA style errors are noted througho ut Attempts in-text citations and reference lists; Fails to use APA citation when appropriat No APA style or usage Adherence errors; to APA Style Proper citation of (6th ed.) source material is used throughout paper; Reference rules of mechanics: convention s of written English largely incompreh ensible; or errors are too plentiful to count. 0.41 points No attempt at APA style; or attempts either intext citations or reference list but omits the other. titles follow APA with only the first word, the first word after a colon and proper nouns capitalized. Overall Score fails to use APA citations when appropri ate 1-2 times. document ; Fails to use APA citations when appropria te 3 times in document . e 4-5 times; or presents only 1-2 in-text citations and reference list in a paper that requires APA citations throughou t the document . Good Substand Failure 12 or 10.5 or ard 0 or more more more 9 or more Good Substand Outstanding Superior 13.5 or more Part 2 - 20% Criteria Outstanding Superio r Critical Thinking/Re asoning 7 points Failure ard 5.95 5.25 4.55 points points points 3.85 points Comments reflect a highly accomplishe d level of analysis, synthesis, evaluation and reasoning of the case material and case study facts resulting in accurate, thorough, and soundly reasoned conclusions. Application of Resources 7 points Comme nts reflect an excellent level of analysis, synthesi s, evaluati on and reasonin g of the case material and case study facts resulting in accurate ly reasone d conclusi ons. Comment s reflect a satisfacto ry level of analysis, synthesis , evaluatio n and reasoning of the case material and case study facts resulting in partially correct conclusio ns that lack developm ent or detail that demonstr ates insight into reasoning . Comment s reflect an unsatisfac tory level of analysis, synthesis, evaluation and reasoning of the case material and case study facts, resulting in conclusio ns that are underdev eloped or lack soundly reasoned conclusio ns. 5.95 5.25 4.55 points points points Comments reflect an unsatisfact ory level of analysis, synthesis, evaluation and reasoning of the case material and case study facts, resulting in failure to draw little to no conclusions . 3.85 points Presents exceptionally wellsupported arguments or positions with evidence from the readings/exp erience; ideas go beyond the course material and recognize implications and extensions of the material and concepts. Presents excellent argumen ts or positions that are most ly supporte d by evidenc e from the readings and course content; ideas presente d demonst rate understa nding of the material and concept s. Satisfacto ry argument s or positions are presente d but there is a mix of opinion or unclear view with supporte d argument s using course readings. Case study facts are occasion ally used but argument s would be much stronger with use of facts. Argument s are frequently illogical and unsubstan tiated; Limited use of facts in case study and essential informatio n presented in course readings. Arguments lack meaningful explanation or support of ideas. Doe s not provide facts presented in case study. 3 points 2.55 2.25 1.95 1.65 points points points points Attention to Instructions Demonstrate Fails to s exceptional understandin g of requirements responding completely to each aspect of assignment including minor aspects of the assignment such as using third person writing, required use of course readings, and assignment format. 2 points Fails to show a firm understan ding of requireme nts; missed two key elements or several minor aspects of assignme nt. demonstrat e understandi ng of assignment requiremen ts. Demons trates excellent understa nding of requirem ents; missed one minor aspect of assignm ent. Demonstr ates satisfacto ry understa nding of requirem ents; missed a key element or two minor aspects of assignme nt. 1.7 1.5 points 1.3 points 1.1 points points Strictly adheres to Writing standard Mechanics usage rules of written English, including but not limited to capitalization Excellen tly adheres to standard usage of mechani cs: Satisfacto rily adheres to standard usage rules of mechanic s: Minimally adheres to standard usage rules of mechanic s: conventio Does not adhere to standard usage rules of mechanics: co nventions of written English largely incomprehensi ble; or errors are too plentiful to , punctuation, run-on sentences, missing or extra words, stylistic errors, spelling and grammatical errors. No errors found. No contractions or jargon used. conventi ons of written English, including capitaliz ation, punctuat ion, and spelling. One to three errors found. conventio ns of English, including capitaliza tion, punctuati on, and spelling. Four to 10 errors found. ns of written English, including capitalizat ion, punctuatio n, and spelling. More than 10 errors found. 1 point 0.85 0.75 0.65 points points points No APA style or usage errors; Proper Adherence citation of source to APA style material is (6th ed.) used throughout paper; Reference titles follow APA with only the first word, the first word count. 0.55 points Attempts in-text citations and referenc e list but one or two APA style errors noted or fails to use APA citations when appropri Attempts in-text citations and reference lists; APA style errors are noted througho ut document ; Fails to use APA citations when Attempts in-text citations and reference lists; Fails to use APA citation when appropriat e 4-5 times; or presents only 1-2 in-text No attempt at APA style; or attempts either intext citations or reference list but omits the other. after a colon ate 1-2 and proper times. nouns capitalized. Overall Score appropria te 3 times in document . citations and reference list in a paper that requires APA citations throughou t the document . Good Substand Failure r 14 or ard 0 or more 16 or more 12 or Outstanding Superio 18 or more more more Peer Evaluation (6% of overall grade) Each student will provide feedback on the other members of your group. The form for this exercise is located in the syllabus and will be posted in the classroom as an excel document. Team Member Peer Evaluation Form This semester you worked with other students on preparing a comprehensive case analysis. Please rate your team members on the relative contributions made by each person to preparing and presenting the case. Your ratings will be confidential and anonymous. Be honest on this evaluation. In rating your team members, use a one- to five-point scale, where 5 = superior, 4 = above average, 3 = average, 2 = below average, 1 = really weak and 0 = no participation. Add the scores to obtain a total score for the group members. Submit the completed form in your Assignment Folder. Enter your name and your team members' names in the spaces provided, one name at the top of each column. Team Members Input Name Input Name Input Name Input Name Ratings (Rate each factor below on a 1-5 scale) Present and on time for all online meetings Demonstrated a spirit of team work and cooperation Contributed useful ideas QUANTITY of work performed QUALITY of work performed Met all commitments to the team TOTAL SCORE Academic Policies Academic Policies and Guidelines ACADEMIC INTEGRITY As a member of the University of Maryland University College (UMUC) academic community that honors integrity and respect for others you are expected to maintain a high level of personal integrity in your academic work at all times. Your work should be original and must not be reused in other courses. CLASSROOM CIVILITY Students are expected to work together cooperatively, and treat fellow students and faculty with respect, showing professionalism and courtesy in all interactions. Please review the Code of Civility for more guidance on interacting in UMUC classrooms: http://www.umuc.edu/students/support/studentlife/conduct/code.cfm. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES UMUC is committed to ensuring that all individuals are treated equally according to Policy 040.30 Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, and Sexual Harassment. Students with disabilities who need accommodations in a course are encouraged to contact the Office of Accessibility Services (OAS) at accessibilityservices@umuc.edu, or call 800-888UMUC (8682) or 240-684-2287. The following academic policies and procedures apply to this course and your studies at UMUC. 150.25 Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism - UMUC defines academic dishonesty as the failure to maintain academic integrity. All charges of academic dishonesty will be brought in accordance with this Policy. Note: Your instructor may use Turnitin.com, an educational tool that helps identify and prevent plagiarism from Internet resources, by requiring you to submit assignments electronically. To learn more about the tool and options regarding the storage of your assignment in the Turnitin database go to: http://www.umuc.edu/library/libresources/turnitin.cfm. The following policies describe the requirements for the award of each degree: 170.40 Degree Completion Requirements for the Graduate School 170.41 Degree Completion Requirements for a Bachelor's Degree 170.42 170.71 Degree Completion Requirements for an Associate's Degree Policy on Grade of Incomplete - The grade of I is exceptional and only considered for students who have completed 60% of their coursework with a grade of B or better for graduate courses or C or better for undergraduate courses and request an I before the end of the term. Course Withdrawal Policy - Students must follow drop and withdrawal procedures and deadlines available at http://www.umuc.edu/ under Academic Calendar. Procedures for Review of Alleged Arbitrary and Capricious Grading - appeals may be made on final course grades as described herein. Calculation Of Grade-Point Average (GPA) for Inclusion on Transcripts and Transcript Requests - Note: Undergraduate and Graduate Schools have different Grading Policies (i.e. The Graduate School does not award the grade of D). See Course Syllabus for Grading Policies. 170.72 130.80 205.06 COURSE EVALUATION SURVEY UMUC values its students' feedback. You will be asked to complete an online evaluation toward the end of the term. The primary purpose of this evaluation process is to assess the effectiveness of classroom instruction in order to provide the best learning experience possible and make continuous improvements to every class. Responses are kept confidential. Please take full advantage of this opportunity to provide your feedback. LIBRARY SUPPORT Extensive library resources and services are available online, 24 hours a day, seven days a week at http://www.umuc.edu/library/index.cfm to support you in your studies. The UMUC Library provides research assistance in creating search strategies, selecting relevant databases, and evaluating and citing resources in a variety of formats via its Ask a Librarian service at https://www.umuc.edu/library/libask/index.cfm. LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SUPPORT To successfully navigate the online classroom new students are encouraged to view the Classroom Walkthrough under Help in the upper right menu of the LEO classroom. Those requiring technical assistance can access Help@UMUC Support directly in LEO under the Help menu. Additional technical support is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week via self-help and live chat at http://www.umuc.edu/help or by phone toll-free at 888-360-UMUC (8682). SYLLABUS CHANGES All items on this syllabus are subject to change at the discretion of the Instructor and the Office of Academic Affairs. Class & Assignment Schedule SESSION TOPIC ASSIGNMENTS Week 1 Resources and Costs Week 1 Readings DUE DATES (Mar 1622) Initial response: Mar 19; follow up response: Mar 22 Week 2 Project Duration (Mar 2329) Week 3 Leadership (Mar 30Apr 5) Week 1 Learning Activities Week 2 Readings Week 2 Learning Activities Initial response: Mar 26; follow up response: Mar 29 Week 3 Readings Week 3 Learning Activities Initial response: Apr 2; follow up response: Apr 5 Case Study 1 Apr 5 Week 4 Managing Project Teams (Apr 6-12) Week 4 Readings Week 4 Learning Activities Initial response: Apr 9; follow up response: Apr 12 Week 5: Project Closure (Apr 13-19) Week 5 Readings Week 5 Learning Activities Initial response: Apr 16; follow up response: Apr 19 Case Study 2 Apr 19 Week 6 Progress and Performance (Apr 20-26) Measurement and Evaluation Week 7 Agile Project Management (Apr 27May 3) Week 8: Wrap Up (May 4-10) Week 6 Readings Week 6 Learning Activities Initial response: Apr 23; follow up response: Apr 26 Week 7 Readings Week 7 Learning Activities Initial response: Apr 30; follow up response: May 3 Case Study 3 Week 8 Readings Week 8 Learning Activities Initial response: May 7; follow up response: May 10 Final Group Project May 10 Students can access their complete list of assignments and their corresponding due dates within the Assignments section of the classroom by navigating to the Assignments section of the class from the main navigation bar. Follow the link below, and then click Assignments, for a video demonstration on how to utilize this feature. Classroom Walkthrough Videos Link Students also have access to a calendar tool on the course homepage within the classroom. This case requires students to use a project management and scheduling software application. NOTE: MS Project is acceptable for this course. My version is Project 2010 so I am not able to open any documents compiled in newer versions of the software (e.g., Project 2013, Project 2016, etc.) Required Elements to include in the Case Study: Complete the Picnic case study following the tasks provided. Required Formatting of Case Study: Students are expected to use Project Libre for this assignment; Students may also use an alternative project management software application with the faculty member's approval. Post your completed materials in the Assignment Folder. The assignment submitted to the Assignment Folder will be considered a student's final product and therefore ready for grading by the instructor. It is incumbent upon the student to verify the assignment is the correct submission. No exceptions will be considered by the instructor. Picnic Case Study: You have decided to celebrate that your 20 member project team has reached a major milestone. You have decided to have a picnic for the team members and their families on July 21, 2017. Task 1: Write a scope statement to include the reasonable parameters for the picnic (location requirements, numbers of people, entertainment, menu, etc.). This should include the purpose and desired outcomes for the event. It should include the estimated travel (not longer than regular commute) distances for all participants, based on potential requirements of attendees Task 2: Determine the potential population for the picnic and a list of stakeholders. Task 3: Estimate the food, drink requirements for the picnic. Task 4: Create a WBS for the picnic to at least level 3 Task 5: Using the work packages from your WBS, create a network diagram for your picnic. Include the associated picnic logistics Task 6: Estimate all the resources for each of the activities on your network diagram Task 7: Create a schedule estimating the total time to complete your plan, all logistics, the picnic and any required cleanup. Task 8: Create a budget for the picnic based on your network diagram Task 9: Create a risk register for the picnic which includes determination of the risk trigger and suitable risk response for each risk. Task 10: Based on the risk register you have created, update your scope, schedule and cost baselines to include risk contingencies