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Degree Program: MBA
Goal 5:
Graduates will be critical thinkers and problem solvers.
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Fair
Did Not Meet
Expectations
Limited Accomplishment
1 2 3 |
Good
Met
Expectations
Some Problems
Needs Improvement
4 5 6 |
Exemplary
Met
Expectations
Considerable Expertise Shown
With Project
7 8 9 |
Measures
Direct or
indirect measurements and/or measurement links
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Score
Assessment
assigned to learning objective |
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Proficient in
identifying and framing common organizational problems. |
Has difficulty
in identifying key decision variables and their relationships. |
Recognizes most
of the key decision variables and has familiarity with
issues/contexts specifically illustrated in textbooks. |
Identifies
subtle and forward-looking aspects of business problems. Is able to
think beyond textbook contexts, and address more complex “real
world” problems. |
MKTG 7140-
Longitudinal performance in comprehensive (cross-functional)
business simulation and situation analysis task in preparing the
marketing plan
FIR 7150 – quiz
on company ratio analysis
MGMT
7160-Business Plan and simulation
MGMT 7130-Final
take-home case analysis |
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Determine the
relevant decision criterion or criteria for the problem. |
Encounters
difficulty in identifying the appropriate decision criteria for the
given decision setting. |
Identifies the
appropriate decision criteria as specified in textbook coverage. |
Demonstrates
creativity and broad business thinking in identifying the
appropriate criteria. Is able to think beyond the typical
textbook-based criteria and identify other relevant criteria
specific to the decision setting. |
MKTG 7140-
Situation analysis task in preparing the marketing plan
MGMT
7160-Business Plan and Simulation
MGMT 7130-Final
take-home case analysis |
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Given the
decision criteria, identify and analyze relevant alternatives. |
Is able to
identify only a limited set of potential alternatives, and is unable
to |
Generally able
to identify appropriate alternatives but is less able to apply
creative thinking to the process or to identify other
potential/non-standard alternatives |
Demonstrates
creativity and broad business thinking in identifying relevant
alternatives, and is able to think beyond standard textbook
concepts. |
MKTG 7140-
Situation analysis task in preparing the marketing plan
MGMT
7160-Business Plan and simulation
FIR 7150 – Quiz
using WebCT
MGMT 7130-Final
take-home case analysis |
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Prioritize and
choose among competing alternatives. |
Incorrectly
applies basic or appropriate decision rules to the problem, or is
unable reach an appropriate decision. |
Makes the
correct decision given the circumstances, but is unable to defend
the correct decision or justify its choice. |
Understands all
aspects of the decision setting and can explain and defend the
various steps undertaken in arriving at the correct decision. |
MKTG
7140-Situation analysis task in preparing the marketing plan
MGMT
7160-Business Plan and Simulation
FIR 7150 – Quiz
using WebCT
MGMT 7130-Final
take-home case analysis |
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