HRM 635 Assignment: Performance Appraisals: Aligning Strategic Goals to People Development

Description in paper includes appraisal method covering required elements and examples.

The description does not include the current appraisal method.

The description includes the current appraisal method but it is incomplete or lacks details.

The description includes the current appraisal method and briefly identifies roles and performance ratings of employees.

The description includes a detailed current appraisal method and identifies roles and performance ratings of employees with at least one example of current practices.

The description includes a comprehensive appraisal method to include all required elements within the assignment with at least one example of current practices.

Description in paper includes changes or strategies for the company to implement for its performance appraisal practices, including examples.

The description does not include changes or strategies for the company.

The description includes some changes or strategies for the company but they are incomplete or lack details.

The description includes changes or strategies for the company to implement for its performance appraisal practices.

The description includes detailed changes or strategies for the company to implement for its performance appraisal practices and includes at least one example of the change.

The description includes detailed and innovative changes or strategies for the company to implement for its performance appraisal practices and includes at least one example of the change.

Description in paper includes suggestions for and a discussion of the advantages and disadvantages benefits from both the proposed appraisal tool and an appraisal interview method, and how it would align with the performance appraisal practices of the organization.

The description does not include appraisal tools or an appraisal interview method.

The description includes either the appraisal tool or the appraisal interview method, but it is incomplete or lacks details.

The description includes mention of both an appraisal tool and an appraisal interview method to include in the performance appraisal practices of the organization.

The description includes detailed suggestions for both an appraisal tool and an appraisal interview method to include in the performance appraisal practices of the organization.

The description includes thorough suggestions for both an appraisal tool and an appraisal interview method to include in the performance appraisal practices of the organization. In addition, the description addresses the benefit of using the appraisal tool and interview method as a part of the performance appraisal practice.

Paper includes two or more recommendations to company leadership that would meet the performance appraisal expectations of fair and realistic criterion, and professional development and motivation of the employees.

There are no recommendations to company leadership.

Two or more recommendations to company leadership are made but the recommendations are incomplete or irrelevant.

Two or more recommendations to company leadership are made that would meet the performance appraisal expectations of fair and realistic criterion, and professional development and motivation of the employees.

Two or more appropriate recommendations to company leadership are made that would meet the performance appraisal expectations of fair and realistic criterion, and professional development and motivation of the employees.

Two or more exemplary recommendations to company leadership are made that would meet the performance appraisal expectations of fair and realistic criterion, and professional development and motivation of the employees.

Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience.

The thesis, position, or purpose is not discernible. No awareness of the appropriate audience is evident.

The thesis, position, or purpose is discernable in most aspects but is occasionally weak or unclear. There is limited awareness of the appropriate audience.

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

The thesis, position, or purpose is clearly communicated throughout and clearly directed to a specific audience.

The thesis, position, or purpose is persuasively developed throughout and skillfully directed to a specific audience.

Development, Structure, and Conclusion Advances position or purpose throughout writing; conclusion aligns to and evolves from development.

No advancement of the thesis, position, or purpose is evident. Connections between paragraphs are missing or inappropriate. No conclusion is offered.

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.

The thesis, position, or purpose is advanced in most aspects. Ideas clearly build on each other. Conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.

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.

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.

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

Evidence to support the thesis, position, or purpose is absent. The writing relies entirely on the perspective of the writer.

Evidence is used but is insufficient or of limited relevance. Simplistic explanation or integration of other perspectives is present.

Relevant evidence that includes other perspectives is used.

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

Comprehensive and compelling evidence is included. Multiple other perspectives are integrated effectively.

Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence structure, etc.

Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language choice or sentence structure errors are found throughout.

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language choice or sentence structure are recurrent.

Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.

Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence structure are used.

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

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.

Appropriate format is not used. No documentation of sources is provided.

Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing. Frequent errors in documentation of sources are evident.

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

Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors.

No errors in formatting or documentation are present. Selectivity in the use of direct quotations and synthesis of sources is demonstrated.