| GRADING RUBRIC FOR GROWTH ANALYSIS – ORGANIC & MERGER/ACQUISITION | |||||||||||
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| Failing, undeserving of credit | Passing, but below standard | Satisfactory, meets essential requirements | Superior Work and clearly above average | Work of Distinction | |||||||
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| F | D-, D, D+ | C-, C, C+ | B-, B, B+ | A-, A, A+ | |||||||
| Category | Input | ||||||||||
| Required Topics | Grade | Points | Weight | Score | |||||||
| 1. Introduction – Provide a brief overview of the assignment and include a preview of the contents of the report. | Introduction is not presented or undeserving of credit. | Only a superficial effort to develop the introduction. | Satisfactory presentation of the introduction. | Superior presentation of the introduction and clearly above average. | Distinctive and very thorough presentation of this first section. | A+ | 98 | 15.00% | 14.70 | ||
| 2. Explanation and Analysis of Assumptions and Results of eVal Projections for Organic Growth Strategy – Explain the assumptions that are used in the projections. Discuss the results of the organic growth strategy along with its strengths and weaknesses. | Virtually no effort to explain the variables used in the organic growth projections or results of the analysis; or, section not completed. | Marginally passing development and presentation of the description of the variables used in the organic growth strategy and the results. May be some significant weaknesses in the overall description and related financial data. | Satisfactory development and presentation of the description of the variables used in the organic growth analysis and the results. | Superior development and presentation of the description of the variables used in the organic growth analysis and the results. The analysis is understandable and the cash flows seem to be relatively realistic. | Distinctive development and presentation of the description of the variables used in the organic growth analysis and the results. The assumptions and the cash flows are clear, realistic, and understandable. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | ||
| 3. Explanation and Analysis of Assumptions and Results of eVal Projections for Merger or Acquisition Growth Strategy – Explain the assumptions that are used in the projections. Discuss the results of the merger/acquisition growth strategy along with its strengths and weaknesses. | Virtually no effort to explain the variables used in the merger/ acquisition growth projections or results of the analysis; or, section not completed. | Marginally passing development and presentation of the description of the variables used in the merger/ acquisition growth strategy and the results. May be some significant weaknesses in the overall description and related financial data. | Satisfactory development and presentation of the description of the variables used in the merger/ acquisition growth strategy and the results. | Superior development and presentation of the description of the variables used in the merger/ acquisition growth strategy and the results. The analysis is understandable and the cash flows seem to be relatively realistic. | Distinctive development and presentation of the description of the variables used in the merger/ acquisition growth strategy and the results. The assumptions and the cash flows are clear, realistic, and understandable. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | ||
| 4. Examination and Discussion of Comparison of Results of the Growth Strategies – Compare and discuss the two growth strategies. This analysis should include an examination of the comparative strengths and weaknesses of the strategies. | Virtually no effort to develop a strengths and weaknesses analysis of the two growth strategies; or, section not completed. | Marginally passing development and presentation of the strengths and weaknesses of the two growth strategies. May be some significant weaknesses in the overall description and interpretation of the financial data and results. | Satisfactory development and presentation of the strengths and weaknesses of the two growth strategies. May be some weaknesses in the description of the data and interpretation of the results. | Superior development and presentation of the description of the strengths and weaknesses of the two growth strategies. The analysis is understandable and the results seem to be relatively realistic. | Distinctive development and presentation of the strengths and weaknesses of the two growth strategies. The assumptions and results are clear, realistic, and understandable. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | ||
| 5. Recommendation and Justification of Most Appropriate Growth Strategy – Recommend and justify which growth strategy is most appropriate for the company. | Virtually no effort to develop and support an appropriate recommendation; or, section not completed. | Marginally passing development and presentation of a recommendation and supporting justifications. May be some significant weaknesses in the overall description and interpretation of the financial data and results. | Satisfactory development and presentation of a recommendation along with supporting justifications. May be some weaknesses in the description of the data and interpretation of the results. | Superior development and presentation of a recommendation along with supporting justifications. The analysis is understandable and the results seem to be relatively realistic. | Distinctive development and presentation of a recommendation along with supporting justifications. The assumptions and results are clear, realistic, and understandable. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | ||
| 6. Writing, Grammar, Spelling, & Presentation – Logical and Smooth Flowing Transitions and Relationships Among Sections of the Written Report. Avoidance of Personal Pronouns; Avoidance of Referring to Company as They, Their, or Them; etc. Appropriate use of reference citations. | Paper is poorly written and presented; not worthy of a passing evaluation. May have failed to use appropriate subheadings for the assignment. | Passing written presentation; may have major weaknesses. | Satisfactorily written presentation with some weaknesses. | Superior written presentation with very limited minor weaknesses, omissions, etc. | Distinctively written presentation with no obvious weaknesses. | A+ | 98 | 17.00% | 16.66 | ||
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