QSO 321 Module Two Journal Guidelines and Rubric

Overview

In Module Two, you learned about the ways organizations support their people, whether it be within the workplace or the local community. For this journal entry, you will evaluate business practices that are not considerate of employees and communities, brainstorm reasons why the practices may have been established, and consider how they can be improved.

Directions

For this journal, select and evaluate one of the following practices:

• Employee pay is low.
• Employee training is limited.
• Employee benefits are minimal; there is little paid time off or sick time available.
• Employees describe the workplace culture as stressful, competitive, or alienating.
• A business does not give back to the local community in any way.
• A business outsources many of its suppliers, even though many local suppliers are available.

Then evaluate your selected practice by addressing the following rubric criteria:

• General Factors: Describe general factors that may have contributed to an organization or business implementing this practice.
• Potential Negative Repercussions: Identify potential negative repercussions of the practice on employees, the local community, or the business or organization.
• Benefits: Explain benefits for employees, the local community, or the business or organization experience that might occur if a more people-friendly practice were incorporated.

What to Submit

Submit your assignment as a Microsoft Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins.

Module Two Journal Rubric

CriteriaExceeds ExpectationsMeets ExpectationsPartially Meets ExpectationsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsValueGeneral FactorsExceeds proficiency in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative manner by providing examples of general factors contributing to an organization or business implementing the selected practiceDescribes general factors that may have contributed to an organization or business implementing the selected practiceDescribes some general factors with limited relevant personal experience, previous learning, or logical thought processDoes not attempt to describe general factors25Potential Negative RepercussionsExceeds proficiency in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative manner by providing examples of repercussions associated with applying the practiceIdentifies potential negative repercussions of the practice on employees, the local community, or the business or organizationShows limited depth of knowledge, indicating a need to explore the module’s content furtherDoes not attempt to identify potential negative repercussions, reflecting that the module’s content was not read25BenefitsExceeds proficiency in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated, or creative manner by providing examples of benefits that were produced by incorporating more people-friendly practicesExplains benefits for employees, the local community, or the business or organization experience that might occur if a more people-friendly practice were incorporatedExplains some benefits with limited detail, demonstrating limited incorporation of the module’s contentDoes not attempt to explain the benefits25Clear CommunicationExceeds expectations with an intentional use of language that promotes a thorough understandingConsistently and effectively communicates in an organized way to a specific audienceShows progress toward meeting expectations, but communication is inconsistent or ineffective in a way that negatively impacts understandingShows no evidence of consistent, effective, or organized communication25Total:100%