This document provides a rubric for evaluating a student assignment on pressures for organizational change. The assignment requires students to identify an organization, describe pressures it faces in its industry, predict how those pressures may cause the organization to change, and support their analysis. The rubric evaluates students on identifying the organization and industry, describing relevant pressures and how they drive change, making a logical prediction about organizational changes, and supporting their work with evidence. The rubric also evaluates writing mechanics, paper formatting, and documentation of sources. Scores range from 0-5 in various categories, with 5 being excellent.

1. Benchmark : Evaluating Pressures for Change
1
Unsatisfactory
0.00%
2
Less than Satisfactory
65.00%
3
Satisfactory
75.00%
4
Good
85.00%
5
Excellent
100.00%
70.0 %Content
10.0 %Describe Organization and Industry
A specific organization is not identified. The industry of the
organization is not described.
A specific organization is identified; little to no detail is
provided to give insight into the organization. A partial
description of the industry of the organization is presented.
A specific organization is identified and generally described. A
summary of the industry of the organization is presented. More
detail is needed to provide a comprehensive look at the
organization and industry.
A specific organization is identified and described. A
description of the industry of the organization is presented.
Some detail is needed to provide a comprehensive look at the
organization or industry.
A specific organization is identified; the organizational

2. description provides insight into the organizational attributes
(vision, mission, goals, etc.) and goals. A clear description of
the industry is presented that illustrates the current state of the
industry and where it is heading. The overall narrative provides
objective insight into the organization and the industry.
25.0 %Identification of Environmental and Organizational
Pressures Driving Change
Environmental and organizational pressures are not identified.
At least one environmental or organizational pressure is
referenced. It is unclear how the pressures identified relate to
the organization or industry. There is no indication that these
pressures are driving organizational change.
Environmental and organizational pressures are generally
described. The pressures identified generally relate to the
organization or industry; it is unclear how the pressures drive
organizational change.
Key environmental and organizational pressures are described.
The pressures described relate to the organization and industry.
A general correlation between the pressures and how they drive
organizational change is established.
Major and minor environmental and organizational pressures are
described. The pressures described clearly relate to the
organization and industry. A very strong correlation between
the pressures and how they drive organizational change is
established.
25.0 %Predict Type of Organizational Changes Caused by
Pressures
A prediction of organizational change is not presented. The
prediction is not based on the environmental or organizational
pressures presented in the paper.
A prediction for organizational change is referenced. It is
unclear how this prediction relates to the organization and
industry. The types of organizational change likely to occur are
absent.

3. A general prediction of organizational change is summarized.
Key aspects of the prediction are vague. More information is
needed in order to present a viable prediction.
A prediction of organizational change is presented. A
correlation between the pressures and the prediction has been
established. First-order and second-order change have been
identified. Some detail is needed for clarity.
A well-developed prediction of organizational change likely to
occur is described. A strong correlation between the pressures
and the prediction has been established. First-order and second-
order change are clearly identified and described. The
prediction demonstrates insight into organizational change.
10.0 %Support for Analysis and Predictions
No support is provided to support the analysis or predictions
presented.
Significant evidence is needed to establish support for both the
analysis and prediction.
Some evidence is needed to fully establish support for the
analysis and prediction.
Adequate evidence is provided to establish support for the
analysis and prediction. Some minor detail is needed for clarity.
The analysis and prediction are well developed. Strong evidence
is used to create support for the findings.
20.0 %Organization and Effectiveness
7.0 %Thesis Development and Purpose
Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.
Thesis is insufficiently developed or vague. Purpose is not
clear.
Thesis is apparent and appropriate to purpose.
Thesis is clear and forecasts the development of the paper.
Thesis is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and
appropriate to the purpose.
Thesis is comprehensive and contains the essence of the paper.

4. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.
20.0 %Organization and Effectiveness
8.0 %Argument Logic and Construction
Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The
conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is
incoherent and uses noncredible sources.
Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks
consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some
sources have questionable credibility.
Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The
argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument
logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources
used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the
thesis.
Argument shows logical progression. Techniques of
argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of
claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are
authoritative.
Clear and convincing argument presents a persuasive claim in a
distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are
authoritative.
20.0 %Organization and Effectiveness
5.0 %Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation,
grammar, language use)
Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede
communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or
sentence construction is used.
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader.
Inconsistencies in language choice (register) or word choice are
present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied.
Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but they are not
overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence

5. structure and audience-appropriate language are employed.
Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may
be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence
structures and figures of speech.
Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic
English.
10.0 %Format
5.0 %Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and
assignment)
Template is not used appropriately, or documentation format is
rarely followed correctly.
Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or
mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent.
Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although
some minor errors may be present.
Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors
in formatting style.
All format elements are correct.
5.0 %Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes,
references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and
style)
Sources are not documented.
Documentation of sources is inconsistent or incorrect, as
appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting
errors.
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style,
although some formatting errors may be present.
Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style,
and format is mostly correct.
Sources are completely and correctly documented, as
appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.
100 %Total Weightage

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Assignment Benchmark : Evaluating Pressures for Change
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Due Date: Apr 15, 2018 23:59:59 Max Points: 200
Details:
Being able to recognize potential pressures that require an
organization to change its practices or processes is a vital for its
success. Examine an organization in the field or industry in
which you work, or are planning to work. In 1,000-1,250 words,
evaluate the pressures the organization currently faces and
discuss the potential effects these pressures could have on the
organization. You will use your evaluation of this organization
for your Implementing Change assignment.
Include the following:
1. Identify and describe the organization you are evaluating.
Provide an overview of the industry within which the
organization operates.
2. Identify the environmental and organizational pressures
currently driving organizational change in your field or
industry. Explain the origin or reason for these pressures, and
explain how they directly affect the viability of your
organization.
3. Predict what type of organizational changes (first-
order/second-order) these pressures may cause within the
organization.
4. Provide support for your analysis and prediction.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the
APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An
abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to

7. beginning the assignment to become familiar with the
expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please
refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.