Research visions from organizations in industries other than your own. Find a vision statement that provides an engaging picture for the future of that organization and is detailed enough that external stakeholders can relate to it in a meaningful way. In a paper of 750-1,000 words, address the following: 1.Describe the company and its vison statement. 2.Discuss the attributes that make the vision meaningful. 3.Explain how the vision statement is appropriate for the organization and why the vision statement is appealing to stakeholders on both a cognitive and emotional level. 4.Evaluate whether or not the vision statement encourages organizational change. Provide rationale and examples to support your assessment. 5.Compare and contrast this vision to that of a successful vision in your field, industry, or organization. How do the attributes for a vision in your field or industry differ from those in other fields or industries? 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 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. This teacher really grades by the rubic please be willing to use it and hit every topic.
Rubic: Content 10.0 % Describe Organization and Vision Statement A company is not identified or described. A vision statement belonging to a specific organization is not used. A company is identified. An incomplete description of the company is presented. The vision statement of the company is partially described. A company has been identified and a general description of the company is presented. The vision statement of the company is summarized. More information is needed for a complete description of the company and vision statement. A company has been identified and a description of the company is presented. The vision statement of the company is described. Some minor details are needed for clarification on either the company or the vision statement. A company has been identified and a clear description of the company is presented. The vision statement of the company is thoroughly described. The description provides a clear explanation of the company and vision statement. 10.0 % Discuss Attributes Making Organizational Vision Meaningful Attributes of the vision are not discussed. The vision is generally discussed. An argument for attributes leading to a meaningful vision is not presented. Attributes of the vision are identified. A partial argument for how the attributes lead to a meaningful vision is presented. It is unclear how the attributes create a meaningful vision for the organization. Attributes of the vision are discussed. An argument for how the attributes lead to a meaningful vision is presented. It is clear how the attributes described create a meaningful vision for the organization. Attributes of the vision are thoroughly discussed. A clear argument for how the attributes lead to a meaningful vision is presented. A strong explanation is presented describing how the attributes create a meaningful and engaging vision. 15.0 % Analysis of Organizational Vision Statement Analysis of the vision of the organization is not presented. An incomplete analysis of the vision of the organization is presented. The analysis does not evaluate the appropriateness of the vison for the organization. The value of the vison to stakeholders is not evaluated. Significant information and rationale is needed in order to present a complete analysis. A general analysis of the vision of the organization is presented. The appropriateness of the vison for the organization is unclear. The value of the vison to stakeholders is described, but does not assess the value on the cognitive and emotional level. Some information or rationale is needed in order to present a complete analysis. An analysis of the vision of the organization is presented. The appropriateness of the vison for the organization is recognized. The value of the vison to stakeholders is presented and the appeal of the vision to stakeholders on a cognitive and emotional level is validated. Minor detail is needed for clarity. An in-depth analysis of the vision of the organization is presented. The appropriateness of the vison for the organization is clearly established. The value of the vison to stakeholders is clearly discussed, and how the vision appeals to stakeholders on a cognitive and emotional level is clearly established. The analysis demonstrates insight into the purpose and value of an organizational vision statement. 15.0 % Evaluation of Vision Statement for Support Related to Organizational Change Evaluation of vision statement in relation to organizational change omitted. A partial evaluation of the vision statement is presented. The evaluation does not determine whether or not the vision statement encourages or supports organizational change. A general evaluation of the vision statement is presented. It is unclear whether or not the vision statement encourages or supports organizational change. More information or rationale is needed for a comprehensive evaluation. An evaluation of the vision statement is presented. A good argument is made for whether or not the vision statement encourages organizational change. Minor detail is needed for clarification. A comprehensive evaluation of the vision statement is presented. A clear argument is made for whether or not the vision statement encourages organizational change. 15.0 % Compare and Contrast Vision Statements The vision represented in the paper is not compared and contrasted with a successful vison in an organization in the field or industry of the author. A brief comparison of the vision is made to a vision from an organization in the field or industry of the author. The comparison does not present the similarities or differences between the visions. An assessment of how attributes differ between the two industries or fields is missing. A general comparison of the vision is made to a vision from an organization in the field or industry of the author. The comparison presents some similarities and differences between the visions. A general assessment of how attributes differ between the two industries or fields is presented. More information or rationale is need for support. A comparison of the vision is made to a vision from an organization in the field or industry of the author. The comparison presents the similarities and differences between the visions. An assessment of how attributes differ between the two industries of fields is presented. Some detail is needed for clarity. A comprehensive comparison of the vision is made to a vision from an organization in the field or industry of the author. The comparison details the similarities and differences between the visions. A well-developed assessment details how attributes differ between the two industries. The comparison demonstrates insight into how the needs of an industry or field influence the development of a successful vision statement. 5.0 % Support for Analysis, Evaluation and Comparison of Vision No evidence is provided to support the analysis, evaluation, or comparison presented. Significant evidence is needed to establish support for analysis, evaluation, and comparison. Some evidence is needed to fully establish support for the analysis, evaluation, or comparison. Adequate evidence is provided to establish support for the analysis, evaluation, and comparison. Some minor detail is needed for clarity. The analysis, evaluation, and comparison are well developed Evidence is presented that demonstrates strong support for all three. 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. 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 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. 10.0 %Format 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
