Criteria Achievement Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Content (60 points) 0 - 35 Presentation repeats other people's ideas and/or graphics and shows very little attempt at original thought. Topic of presentation may be mostly unclear and/or undeveloped. 36 - 41 Presentation shows an attempt at originality and inventiveness on a few slides. Analysis and development of topic may sometimes be confusing or unclear. 42 - 47 Presentation shows some originality and inventiveness. The content and ideas are presented in an interesting way. Demonstrates a fairly clear analysis and development of topic. 48 - 53 Presentation is mostly original and inventive. Much of the content and ideas are presented in a unique and interesting way. Demonstrates clear analysis and development of topic. 54 - 60 Presentation shows originality and inventiveness. The content and ideas are presented in a unique and interesting way. Demonstrates thorough analysis and development of topic. Organization (15 points) 0 - 8 The organization is hard to follow; ideas are not linked together and/or may be fragmented. Lacking any logical grouping of ideas or transitions from one idea to the next. 9 - 10 The organization is mostly unclear and could be arranged in a more logical way. Some ideas are linked together, but some ideas are fragmented. There is little to no grouping of ideas or use of transitions. 11 - 11 The organization is fairly clear, but it could be arranged more logically to better support the proposed solution. Ideas are somewhat grouped together with a few transitions between groups. 12 - 13 The organization results in clarity and presents mostly logically arranged points to support the proposed solution. Ideas are grouped fairly well, and there are transitions throughout the document. 14 - 15 The organization results in clarity and presents logically arranged points to support the proposed solution. Related ideas are well grouped, and transitions between ideas flow smoothly. Quality of Presentation (15 points) 0 - 8 Several graphics and/or texts are inappropriate and/or unattractive, and they may often detract from the content of the presentation. Background often makes seeing text difficult and may visually compete with graphics on the page. 9 - 10 A few graphics and/or texts may be unattractive and a few may not seem to support the theme and content of the presentation. Background use is somewhat consistent, appropriate to topic, and generally not distracting. 11 - 11 All of the graphics and/or texts are attractive but some do not seem to support the theme and content of the presentation. Background use is somewhat consistent, appropriate to topic, and generally not distracting. 12 - 13 Most of the graphics and/or texts are appropriate and attractive and support the theme and content of the presentation. Background use is fairly consistent, appropriate to topic, and not distracting. 14 - 15 All graphics and/or texts are appropriate and attractive a.

1. Criteria
Achievement Level
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
Content
(60 points)
0 - 35
Presentation repeats other people's ideas and/or graphics and
shows very little attempt at original thought. Topic of
presentation may be mostly unclear and/or undeveloped.
36 - 41
Presentation shows an attempt at originality and inventiveness
on a few slides. Analysis and development of topic may
sometimes be confusing or unclear.
42 - 47
Presentation shows some originality and inventiveness. The
content and ideas are presented in an interesting way.
Demonstrates a fairly clear analysis and development of topic.
48 - 53
Presentation is mostly original and inventive. Much of the
content and ideas are presented in a unique and interesting way.
Demonstrates clear analysis and development of topic.
54 - 60
Presentation shows originality and inventiveness. The content
and ideas are presented in a unique and interesting way.
Demonstrates thorough analysis and development of topic.

2. Organization
(15 points)
0 - 8
The organization is hard to follow; ideas are not linked together
and/or may be fragmented. Lacking any logical grouping of
ideas or transitions from one idea to the next.
9 - 10
The organization is mostly unclear and could be arranged in a
more logical way. Some ideas are linked together, but some
ideas are fragmented. There is little to no grouping of ideas or
use of transitions.
11 - 11
The organization is fairly clear, but it could be arranged more
logically to better support the proposed solution. Ideas are
somewhat grouped together with a few transitions between
groups.
12 - 13
The organization results in clarity and presents mostly logically
arranged points to support the proposed solution. Ideas are
grouped fairly well, and there are transitions throughout the
document.
14 - 15
The organization results in clarity and presents logically
arranged points to support the proposed solution. Related ideas
are well grouped, and transitions between ideas flow smoothly.
Quality of Presentation
(15 points)
0 - 8
Several graphics and/or texts are inappropriate and/or
unattractive, and they may often detract from the content of the
presentation. Background often makes seeing text difficult and
may visually compete with graphics on the page.
9 - 10
A few graphics and/or texts may be unattractive and a few may
not seem to support the theme and content of the presentation.
Background use is somewhat consistent, appropriate to topic,

3. and generally not distracting.
11 - 11
All of the graphics and/or texts are attractive but some do not
seem to support the theme and content of the presentation.
Background use is somewhat consistent, appropriate to topic,
and generally not distracting.
12 - 13
Most of the graphics and/or texts are appropriate and attractive
and support the theme and content of the presentation.
Background use is fairly consistent, appropriate to topic, and
not distracting.
14 - 15
All graphics and/or texts are appropriate and attractive and
support the theme and content of the presentation. Background
use is consistent, appropriate to topic, and not distracting.
Writing Mechanics
(10 points)
0 - 5
Writing lacks clarity and conciseness. Serious problems with
sentence structure and grammar. Numerous major or minor
errors in punctuation and/or spelling.
6 - 6
Writing lacks clarity or conciseness. Minor problems with
sentence structure and some grammatical errors. Several minor
errors in punctuation and/or spelling.
7 - 7
Writing is somewhat clear and concise. Sentence structure and
grammar are adequate and mostly correct. Few minor errors in
punctuation and/or spelling.
8 - 8
Writing is mostly clear and concise. Sentence structure and
grammar are strong and mostly correct. Few minor errors in
punctuation and/or spelling.
9 - 10
Writing is clear and concise. Sentence structure and grammar
are excellent. Correct use of punctuation. No spelling errors.

4. [FOR INTERNAL ASSESSMENT ONLY. THIS ITEM IS NOT
CONSIDERED IN THE STUDENT’S GRADE.]
Communication
Uses oral and written communication skills effectively,
resulting in the use of standard English to present original
thought; utilize verbal and non-verbal responses; organize and
present material to specific audiences; and be persuasive in one-
to-one and one-to-many idea exchanges.
(0 points)
0 - 0
The learner clearly lacks communication skills; meaning of
intended message may be altogether unclear or confused; the
target audience is disregarded and obviously misidentified;
resulting in the non-transfer of information and/or ideas.
0 - 0
The learner attempted to communicate; however, effectiveness
is hampered by confusion of the narrative’s main idea and
supporting details, its purpose and/or, its target audience. Often,
a lack of proficiency in the English language is evident, marked
by colloquialisms and word usage errors that impede audience
understanding.
0 - 0
The learner demonstrates an understanding of the main idea and
purpose of the communication, yet supporting details may be
limited or unrelated and there is consideration of the targeted
audience. The narrative indicates an acceptable level of ability
in the use of standard English, marked by some colloquialisms
and other errors, which do not impede understanding.
0 - 0
The learner is competent in communication skills,
demonstrating the ability to respond in a clear and concise
manner; uses a variety of communication methods to inform and
persuade different audiences; and exhibited proficient and
effective use of the English language.

5. 0 - 0
The learner’s communication reflects purpose for the intended
audience and fully develops main ideas. The narrative is
exhibited in an organized manner, focusing on content that is
cohesive, with varied construction and delivered with a strong
proficiency of vocabulary, grammar, and mechanics.
Human Resource Management
THE KEY FUNCTIONS
Instructions
This presentation has been drafted but has not been completed.
Your task is to complete this presentation by inserting the
remaining elements. As you navigate from one slide to the next,
be sure to read the instructions carefully. Once you finish, save
all of your work to the template and submit it in Blackboard for
grading.
HRM: A Concept Map
Human Resource Management
Training and Development
Maintaining an Effective Workforce
Complete the concept map by labeling (with text) the circles
with the missing key functions of human resource management.
The Overall Purpose of HRM
Use this space (replace this text) to briefly describe the purpose

6. and overall function of human resource management. Be sure to
use your own words.
Recruiting
How would you describe the recruiting function of HRM?
Selecting
How would you describe the selecting function of HRM?
Training and Development
How would you describe the training and development function
of HRM?
Employee Development
How would you describe the employee development function of
HRM?
Maintaining an Effective Workforce
How would you describe HRM’s function of maintaining an
effective workforce?
Termination
How would you describe the termination function of HRM?