Assignment Instructions Module 6 – Written Assessment
Assignment Instructions
Module 6 – Written Assessment
Complete your writing assignment by including answers to the following questions and adhering to the assignment criteria for Module 6.
Part A
Describe the role that international activities play in creating a competitive advantage.
Part B
Describe the considerations that should be taken when designing an international compensation program.
Part C
Describe the components of an international compensation program.
Part D
What is the balance sheet approach for US Expatriates’ compensation packages?
Length/Formatting Instructions
Length 4 pages, double spaced, 1″ margins
Font 12 point , Calibri Font
Attachments Should be pasted into the Word document if possible.
Referencing system APA referencing system is necessary in assignments, especially material copied from the Internet.
For examples of correct citations, visit the following links:
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
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Module 6 Assignment – Grading Rubric
Your work will be evaluated on the following criteria:
Criteria Exemplary Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Poor Unacceptable
The role that international activities play in creating a competitive advantage 20 points
Student provides a clear, logical description of the role that international activities play in creating a competitive advantage 15 points
Student provides a mostly clear, logical description of the role that international activities play in creating a competitive advantage 10 points
Student provides a weak or unclear description of the role that international activities play in creating a competitive advantage 5 points
Student provides a poor description of the role that international activities play in creating a competitive advantage 0 points
Response does not meet any of the specified criteria.
Considerations that should be taken when designing an international compensation program 20 points
Student provides a clear, logical description of the considerations that should be taken when designing an international compensation program 15 points
Student provides a mostly clear, logical description of the considerations that should be taken when designing an international compensation program 10 points
Student provides a weak or unclear description of the considerations that should be taken when designing an international compensation program 5 points
Student provides a poor description of the considerations that should be taken when designing an international compensation program 0 points
Response does not meet any of the specified criteria.
Components of an international compensation program 20 points
Student provides a clear, logical description of the components of an international compensation program 15 points
Student provides a mostly clear, logical description of 10 points
Student provides a weak or unclear description of 5 points
Student provides a poor description the components of an international compensation program 0 points
Response does not meet any of the specified criteria
Balance sheet approach for US Expatriates’ compensation packages 20 points
Student provides a clear, logical description of the balance sheet approach for US Expatriates’ compensation packages? 15 points
Student provides a mostly clear, logical description of 10 points
Student provides a weak or unclear description of 5 points
Student provides a poor description the balance sheet approach for US Expatriates’ compensation packages? 0 points
Response does not meet any of the specified criteria.
Mechanics 10 points
Student does not make any errors in grammar or spelling, especially those that distract the reader from the content. 8 points
Student makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. 5 points
Student makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. 2 points
Student makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. 0 points
Response does not meet any of the specified criteria.
Format – APA Format, Citations, Organization, Transitions 10 points
The paper is written in proper APA and organizational format. All sources used for quotes and facts are credible and cited correctly. Excellent organization, including a variety of thoughtful transitions. 8 points
The paper is written in proper format with only 1-2 errors. All sources used for quotes and facts are credible, and most are cited correctly. Adequate organization includes a variety of appropriate transitions. 5 points
The paper is written in proper format with only 3-5 errors. Most sources used for quotes and facts are credible and cited correctly. Essay is poorly organized but may include a few effective transitions. 2 points
The paper is not written in proper format. Many sources used for quotes and facts are less than credible (suspect) and/or are not cited correctly. Essay is disorganized and does not include effective transitions. 0 points
Response does not meet any of the specified criteria.