[Solved] Applied Sciences wk4 assignment

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– ## WK4ASSIGNMENT.docx

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**## WK4ASSIGNMENT.docx**

**Week Four – Signature Assignment**

**(PLO 1,4,11). CLO 1,2,3) (Competencies IE2, IE3,IE5,IE6,H1, C1,C4)**

**External Environmental Assessment:**

This is an assessment of the external environment affecting a healthcare organization selected by the student.

**Purpose**: To develop skills for understanding the environmental relationships between various health organizations and their stakeholders and prepare a report on the external environmental factors that affect a healthcare organization's delivery of care and marketing.

Select a health care provider organization, preferably a hospital or physician group practice. Conduct an external environmental assessment for the organization. Be sure the assessment covers the business, demographic, ethnocultural, political, and regulatory issues. Include a diagram showing the environmental forces you have identified and the interrelationships among them and with the organization.

When you have completed the assessment, make a note of at least five apparent threats that are facing the organization as well as at least five opportunities. Write a
**3 to 5 page paper and discuss the following: With multiple references and in text citations.**

· What sources of data did you use and why?

· What are the business, demographic, ethnocultural, political, and regulatory issues.

· Type of strategic planning tools to understand and analyze the data.

· What actions would you recommend?

**## WeekFour-RUBIC.pdf**

Week Four Signature Assignment – External

Environmental Analysis (PLO 1,4,11). CLO 1,2,3)

(Competencies IE2,IE3,IE5,IE6,H1, C1,C4)
Course: HCA624 Healthcare Planning & Marketin

Crite
ria

Excellent Developed
Needs
Improvement

Significantly
Underdevelop
ed

Non-
Performance

Criterion
Score

Week Four – Signature Assignment (PLO 1,4,11). CLO 1,2,3) (Compete… https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_fi…

1 of 7 8/23/25, 8:38 AM

[https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/home/115471](https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/home/115471)

[https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folders_list.d2l?ou=115471](https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folders_list.d2l?ou=115471)

[https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folders_list.d2l?ou=115471](https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folders_list.d2l?ou=115471)

Crite
ria

Excellent Developed
Needs
Improvement

Significantly
Underdevelop
ed

Non-
Performance

Criterion
Score

Crit

eri

on

1

Env

iro

nm

ent

al

ana

lysi

s

incl

ude

s 5

opp

ort

uni

ties

and

5

thr

eat

s.

Dat

a

sou

rce

s

are

list

ed

PL

O 4

C4

L1

/ 100100 points

Analysis of the
external
environmental
assessment
including listing
of five apparent
threats at least
five
opportunities.

90 points

Partial analysis
of an external
environmental
assessment for
the organization
and includes: –
five apparent
threats at least
five
opportunities.

80 points

Partial or no
analysis of an
environmental
analysis or
listing of
results of the
analysis

70 points

Attempt at
conducting an
analysis of
the
organization
does not
include an
environmental
analysis or
assessment.

60 points

No attempt at
Conducting
an external
environmental
assessment
for the
organization

Week Four – Signature Assignment (PLO 1,4,11). CLO 1,2,3) (Compete… https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_fi…

2 of 7 8/23/25, 8:38 AM

Crite
ria

Excellent Developed
Needs
Improvement

Significantly
Underdevelop
ed

Non-
Performance

Criterion
Score

(De

vel

ope

d)

Week Four – Signature Assignment (PLO 1,4,11). CLO 1,2,3) (Compete… https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_fi…

3 of 7 8/23/25, 8:38 AM

Crite
ria

Excellent Developed
Needs
Improvement

Significantly
Underdevelop
ed

Non-
Performance

Criterion
Score

Crit

eri

on

2:

Rel

eva

nt

sta

keh

old

ers

are

ide

ntif

ied

and

ide

as

are

pre

sen

ted

in a

logi

cal

fas

hio

n.

PL

O 1

IE5,

IE6

L1

De

vel

ope

/ 5050 points

Relevant
stakeholders are
identified, and
Ideas are
logically aligned
and presented in
a logical way,
leading the
reader to
reasonable
conclusions.

45 points

Relevant
stakeholders are
identified but
ideas are not
presented in a
logical way for
the reader to
reach reasonable
conclusions.

40 points

Few or no
relevant
stakeholders
are identified
and they are
not presented
in a logical
manner.

35 points

No relevant
stakeholders
are not
identified.
Ideas are not
aligned
logically to
connect
stakeholder
and
organizational
needs

30 points

There are no
stakeholders
identified,
and ideas are
not logically
presented or
inadequately
developed.

Week Four – Signature Assignment (PLO 1,4,11). CLO 1,2,3) (Compete… https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_fi…

4 of 7 8/23/25, 8:38 AM

Crite
ria

Excellent Developed
Needs
Improvement

Significantly
Underdevelop
ed

Non-
Performance

Criterion
Score

d

Week Four – Signature Assignment (PLO 1,4,11). CLO 1,2,3) (Compete… https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_fi…

5 of 7 8/23/25, 8:38 AM

Crite
ria

Excellent Developed
Needs
Improvement

Significantly
Underdevelop
ed

Non-
Performance

Criterion
Score

Crit

eri

on

3:

Ass

ess

es

the

imp

act

of

the

situ

atio

n

on

aff

ect

ed

indi

vid

ual

s

wit

h a

dia

gra

m

and

rec

om

me

nde

d

acti

ons

/ 2525 points

A diagram
showing the
environmental
forces and the
interrelationships
among them and
with the
organization is
included.

22 points

A diagram
showing the
environmental
forces, however
the
interrelationships
among them and
with the
organization is
not aligned.

20 points

A diagram
showing the
environmental
forces is
included, but
there is no
mention of
the
relationship
between
them.

17 points

An
environmental
analysis is
included, but
there is no
discussion
offered.

15 points

No
environmental
analysis or a
diagram is
included in
paper.

Week Four – Signature Assignment (PLO 1,4,11). CLO 1,2,3) (Compete… https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_fi…

6 of 7 8/23/25, 8:38 AM

Total / 200

Overall Score

Crite
ria

Excellent Developed
Needs
Improvement

Significantly
Underdevelop
ed

Non-
Performance

Criterion
Score

PL

O

1

H1

C1

IE3

Criteria Excellent Developed
Needs
Improvement

Significantly
Underdevelop
ed

Non-
Performance

Criterion
Score

Criterion

4 Sources

and APA

format

PLO11 IE2

/ 2525 points

Incorporates
at least five
(5) sources
excluding the
textbook.

Accurately
applies APA
7th ed.
guidelines for
all

22 points

Incorporates
less than five
(5) scholarly
sources and
other non-
peer-
reviewed
sources.

20 points

Incorporates
less than
three (3)
scholarly
sources and
other non-
peer-
reviewed
sources.

Multiple
errors in
applying
APA 7th ed.

17 points

Incorporates
less than
three (3)
scholarly
sources.

Multiple
errors in
applying
APA 7th ed.
guidelines for
all

15 points

Does not
meet sources
or APA
guidelines
requirements.

Excellent
200 points
minimum

Developed
180 points
minimum

Needs

Improvement
160 points
minimum

Significantly

Underdeveloped
140 points minimum

Non-

performance
120 points
minimum

Week Four – Signature Assignment (PLO 1,4,11). CLO 1,2,3) (Compete… https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_fi…

7 of 7 8/23/25, 8:38 AM

**## WeekFour-RUBIC.pdf**

Week Four Signature Assignment – External

Environmental Analysis (PLO 1,4,11). CLO 1,2,3)

(Competencies IE2,IE3,IE5,IE6,H1, C1,C4)
Course: HCA624 Healthcare Planning & Marketin

Crite
ria

Excellent Developed
Needs
Improvement

Significantly
Underdevelop
ed

Non-
Performance

Criterion
Score

Week Four – Signature Assignment (PLO 1,4,11). CLO 1,2,3) (Compete… https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_fi…

1 of 7 8/23/25, 8:38 AM

[https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/home/115471](https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/home/115471)

[https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folders_list.d2l?ou=115471](https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folders_list.d2l?ou=115471)

[https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folders_list.d2l?ou=115471](https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folders_list.d2l?ou=115471)

Crite
ria

Excellent Developed
Needs
Improvement

Significantly
Underdevelop
ed

Non-
Performance

Criterion
Score

Crit

eri

on

1

Env

iro

nm

ent

al

ana

lysi

s

incl

ude

s 5

opp

ort

uni

ties

and

5

thr

eat

s.

Dat

a

sou

rce

s

are

list

ed

PL

O 4

C4

L1

/ 100100 points

Analysis of the
external
environmental
assessment
including listing
of five apparent
threats at least
five
opportunities.

90 points

Partial analysis
of an external
environmental
assessment for
the organization
and includes: –
five apparent
threats at least
five
opportunities.

80 points

Partial or no
analysis of an
environmental
analysis or
listing of
results of the
analysis

70 points

Attempt at
conducting an
analysis of
the
organization
does not
include an
environmental
analysis or
assessment.

60 points

No attempt at
Conducting
an external
environmental
assessment
for the
organization

Week Four – Signature Assignment (PLO 1,4,11). CLO 1,2,3) (Compete… https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_fi…

2 of 7 8/23/25, 8:38 AM

Crite
ria

Excellent Developed
Needs
Improvement

Significantly
Underdevelop
ed

Non-
Performance

Criterion
Score

(De

vel

ope

d)

Week Four – Signature Assignment (PLO 1,4,11). CLO 1,2,3) (Compete… https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_fi…

3 of 7 8/23/25, 8:38 AM

Crite
ria

Excellent Developed
Needs
Improvement

Significantly
Underdevelop
ed

Non-
Performance

Criterion
Score

Crit

eri

on

2:

Rel

eva

nt

sta

keh

old

ers

are

ide

ntif

ied

and

ide

as

are

pre

sen

ted

in a

logi

cal

fas

hio

n.

PL

O 1

IE5,

IE6

L1

De

vel

ope

/ 5050 points

Relevant
stakeholders are
identified, and
Ideas are
logically aligned
and presented in
a logical way,
leading the
reader to
reasonable
conclusions.

45 points

Relevant
stakeholders are
identified but
ideas are not
presented in a
logical way for
the reader to
reach reasonable
conclusions.

40 points

Few or no
relevant
stakeholders
are identified
and they are
not presented
in a logical
manner.

35 points

No relevant
stakeholders
are not
identified.
Ideas are not
aligned
logically to
connect
stakeholder
and
organizational
needs

30 points

There are no
stakeholders
identified,
and ideas are
not logically
presented or
inadequately
developed.

Week Four – Signature Assignment (PLO 1,4,11). CLO 1,2,3) (Compete… https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_fi…

4 of 7 8/23/25, 8:38 AM

Crite
ria

Excellent Developed
Needs
Improvement

Significantly
Underdevelop
ed

Non-
Performance

Criterion
Score

d

Week Four – Signature Assignment (PLO 1,4,11). CLO 1,2,3) (Compete… https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_fi…

5 of 7 8/23/25, 8:38 AM

Crite
ria

Excellent Developed
Needs
Improvement

Significantly
Underdevelop
ed

Non-
Performance

Criterion
Score

Crit

eri

on

3:

Ass

ess

es

the

imp

act

of

the

situ

atio

n

on

aff

ect

ed

indi

vid

ual

s

wit

h a

dia

gra

m

and

rec

om

me

nde

d

acti

ons

/ 2525 points

A diagram
showing the
environmental
forces and the
interrelationships
among them and
with the
organization is
included.

22 points

A diagram
showing the
environmental
forces, however
the
interrelationships
among them and
with the
organization is
not aligned.

20 points

A diagram
showing the
environmental
forces is
included, but
there is no
mention of
the
relationship
between
them.

17 points

An
environmental
analysis is
included, but
there is no
discussion
offered.

15 points

No
environmental
analysis or a
diagram is
included in
paper.

Week Four – Signature Assignment (PLO 1,4,11). CLO 1,2,3) (Compete… https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_fi…

6 of 7 8/23/25, 8:38 AM

Total / 200

Overall Score

Crite
ria

Excellent Developed
Needs
Improvement

Significantly
Underdevelop
ed

Non-
Performance

Criterion
Score

PL

O

1

H1

C1

IE3

Criteria Excellent Developed
Needs
Improvement

Significantly
Underdevelop
ed

Non-
Performance

Criterion
Score

Criterion

4 Sources

and APA

format

PLO11 IE2

/ 2525 points

Incorporates
at least five
(5) sources
excluding the
textbook.

Accurately
applies APA
7th ed.
guidelines for
all

22 points

Incorporates
less than five
(5) scholarly
sources and
other non-
peer-
reviewed
sources.

20 points

Incorporates
less than
three (3)
scholarly
sources and
other non-
peer-
reviewed
sources.

Multiple
errors in
applying
APA 7th ed.

17 points

Incorporates
less than
three (3)
scholarly
sources.

Multiple
errors in
applying
APA 7th ed.
guidelines for
all

15 points

Does not
meet sources
or APA
guidelines
requirements.

Excellent
200 points
minimum

Developed
180 points
minimum

Needs

Improvement
160 points
minimum

Significantly

Underdeveloped
140 points minimum

Non-

performance
120 points
minimum

Week Four – Signature Assignment (PLO 1,4,11). CLO 1,2,3) (Compete… https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_fi…

7 of 7 8/23/25, 8:38 AM

**## WK4ASSIGNMENT.docx**

**Week Four – Signature Assignment**

**(PLO 1,4,11). CLO 1,2,3) (Competencies IE2, IE3,IE5,IE6,H1, C1,C4)**

**External Environmental Assessment:**

This is an assessment of the external environment affecting a healthcare organization selected by the student.

**Purpose**: To develop skills for understanding the environmental relationships between various health organizations and their stakeholders and prepare a report on the external environmental factors that affect a healthcare organization's delivery of care and marketing.

Select a health care provider organization, preferably a hospital or physician group practice. Conduct an external environmental assessment for the organization. Be sure the assessment covers the business, demographic, ethnocultural, political, and regulatory issues. Include a diagram showing the environmental forces you have identified and the interrelationships among them and with the organization.

When you have completed the assessment, make a note of at least five apparent threats that are facing the organization as well as at least five opportunities. Write a
**3 to 5 page paper and discuss the following: With multiple references and in text citations.**

· What sources of data did you use and why?

· What are the business, demographic, ethnocultural, political, and regulatory issues.

· Type of strategic planning tools to understand and analyze the data.

· What actions would you recommend?

**## WeekFour-RUBIC.pdf**

Week Four Signature Assignment – External

Environmental Analysis (PLO 1,4,11). CLO 1,2,3)

(Competencies IE2,IE3,IE5,IE6,H1, C1,C4)
Course: HCA624 Healthcare Planning & Marketin

Crite
ria

Excellent Developed
Needs
Improvement

Significantly
Underdevelop
ed

Non-
Performance

Criterion
Score

Week Four – Signature Assignment (PLO 1,4,11). CLO 1,2,3) (Compete… https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_fi…

1 of 7 8/23/25, 8:38 AM

[https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/home/115471](https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/home/115471)

[https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folders_list.d2l?ou=115471](https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folders_list.d2l?ou=115471)

[https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folders_list.d2l?ou=115471](https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folders_list.d2l?ou=115471)

Crite
ria

Excellent Developed
Needs
Improvement

Significantly
Underdevelop
ed

Non-
Performance

Criterion
Score

Crit

eri

on

1

Env

iro

nm

ent

al

ana

lysi

s

incl

ude

s 5

opp

ort

uni

ties

and

5

thr

eat

s.

Dat

a

sou

rce

s

are

list

ed

PL

O 4

C4

L1

/ 100100 points

Analysis of the
external
environmental
assessment
including listing
of five apparent
threats at least
five
opportunities.

90 points

Partial analysis
of an external
environmental
assessment for
the organization
and includes: –
five apparent
threats at least
five
opportunities.

80 points

Partial or no
analysis of an
environmental
analysis or
listing of
results of the
analysis

70 points

Attempt at
conducting an
analysis of
the
organization
does not
include an
environmental
analysis or
assessment.

60 points

No attempt at
Conducting
an external
environmental
assessment
for the
organization

Week Four – Signature Assignment (PLO 1,4,11). CLO 1,2,3) (Compete… https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_fi…

2 of 7 8/23/25, 8:38 AM

Crite
ria

Excellent Developed
Needs
Improvement

Significantly
Underdevelop
ed

Non-
Performance

Criterion
Score

(De

vel

ope

d)

Week Four – Signature Assignment (PLO 1,4,11). CLO 1,2,3) (Compete… https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_fi…

3 of 7 8/23/25, 8:38 AM

Crite
ria

Excellent Developed
Needs
Improvement

Significantly
Underdevelop
ed

Non-
Performance

Criterion
Score

Crit

eri

on

2:

Rel

eva

nt

sta

keh

old

ers

are

ide

ntif

ied

and

ide

as

are

pre

sen

ted

in a

logi

cal

fas

hio

n.

PL

O 1

IE5,

IE6

L1

De

vel

ope

/ 5050 points

Relevant
stakeholders are
identified, and
Ideas are
logically aligned
and presented in
a logical way,
leading the
reader to
reasonable
conclusions.

45 points

Relevant
stakeholders are
identified but
ideas are not
presented in a
logical way for
the reader to
reach reasonable
conclusions.

40 points

Few or no
relevant
stakeholders
are identified
and they are
not presented
in a logical
manner.

35 points

No relevant
stakeholders
are not
identified.
Ideas are not
aligned
logically to
connect
stakeholder
and
organizational
needs

30 points

There are no
stakeholders
identified,
and ideas are
not logically
presented or
inadequately
developed.

Week Four – Signature Assignment (PLO 1,4,11). CLO 1,2,3) (Compete… https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_fi…

4 of 7 8/23/25, 8:38 AM

Crite
ria

Excellent Developed
Needs
Improvement

Significantly
Underdevelop
ed

Non-
Performance

Criterion
Score

d

Week Four – Signature Assignment (PLO 1,4,11). CLO 1,2,3) (Compete… https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_fi…

5 of 7 8/23/25, 8:38 AM

Crite
ria

Excellent Developed
Needs
Improvement

Significantly
Underdevelop
ed

Non-
Performance

Criterion
Score

Crit

eri

on

3:

Ass

ess

es

the

imp

act

of

the

situ

atio

n

on

aff

ect

ed

indi

vid

ual

s

wit

h a

dia

gra

m

and

rec

om

me

nde

d

acti

ons

/ 2525 points

A diagram
showing the
environmental
forces and the
interrelationships
among them and
with the
organization is
included.

22 points

A diagram
showing the
environmental
forces, however
the
interrelationships
among them and
with the
organization is
not aligned.

20 points

A diagram
showing the
environmental
forces is
included, but
there is no
mention of
the
relationship
between
them.

17 points

An
environmental
analysis is
included, but
there is no
discussion
offered.

15 points

No
environmental
analysis or a
diagram is
included in
paper.

Week Four – Signature Assignment (PLO 1,4,11). CLO 1,2,3) (Compete… https://nationalu.brightspace.com/d2l/lms/dropbox/user/folder_submit_fi…

6 of 7 8/23/25, 8:38 AM

Total / 200

Overall Score

Crite
ria

Excellent Developed
Needs
Improvement

Significantly
Underdevelop
ed

Non-
Performance

Criterion
Score

PL

O

1

H1

C1

IE3

Criteria Excellent Developed
Needs
Improvement

Significantly
Underdevelop
ed

Non-
Performance

Criterion
Score

Criterion

4 Sources

and APA

format

PLO11 IE2

/ 2525 points

Incorporates
at least five
(5) sources
excluding the
textbook.

Accurately
applies APA
7th ed.
guidelines for
all

22 points

Incorporates
less than five
(5) scholarly
sources and
other non-
peer-
reviewed
sources.

20 points

Incorporates
less than
three (3)
scholarly
sources and
other non-
peer-
reviewed
sources.

Multiple
errors in
applying
APA 7th ed.

17 points

Incorporates
less than
three (3)
scholarly
sources.

Multiple
errors in
applying
APA 7th ed.
guidelines for
all

15 points

Does not
meet sources
or APA
guidelines
requirements.

Excellent
200 points
minimum

Developed
180 points
minimum

Needs

Improvement
160 points
minimum

Significantly

Underdeveloped
140 points minimum

Non-

performance
120 points
minimum

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**## WK4ASSIGNMENT.docx**

**Week Four – Signature Assignment**

**(PLO 1,4,11). CLO 1,2,3) (Competencies IE2, IE3,IE5,IE6,H1, C1,C4)**

**External Environmental Assessment:**

This is an assessment of the external environment affecting a healthcare organization selected by the student.

**Purpose**: To develop skills for understanding the environmental relationships between various health organizations and their stakeholders and prepare a report on the external environmental factors that affect a healthcare organization's delivery of care and marketing.

Select a health care provider organization, preferably a hospital or physician group practice. Conduct an external environmental assessment for the organization. Be sure the assessment covers the business, demographic, ethnocultural, political, and regulatory issues. Include a diagram showing the environmental forces you have identified and the interrelationships among them and with the organization.

When you have completed the assessment, make a note of at least five apparent threats that are facing the organization as well as at least five opportunities. Write a
**3 to 5 page paper and discuss the following: With multiple references and in text citations.**

· What sources of data did you use and why?

· What are the business, demographic, ethnocultural, political, and regulatory issues.

· Type of strategic planning tools to understand and analyze the data.

· What actions would you recommend?

**## WeekFour-RUBIC.pdf**

Week Four Signature Assignment – External

Environmental Analysis (PLO 1,4,11). CLO 1,2,3)

(Competencies IE2,IE3,IE5,IE6,H1, C1,C4)
Course: HCA624 Healthcare Planning & Marketin

Crite
ria

Excellent Developed
Needs
Improvement

Significantly
Underdevelop
ed

Non-
Performance

Criterion
Score

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Crite
ria

Excellent Developed
Needs
Improvement

Significantly
Underdevelop
ed

Non-
Performance

Criterion
Score

Crit

eri

on

1

Env

iro

nm

ent

al

ana

lysi

s

incl

ude

s 5

opp

ort

uni

ties

and

5

thr

eat

s.

Dat

a

sou

rce

s

are

list

ed

PL

O 4

C4

L1

/ 100100 points

Analysis of the
external
environmental
assessment
including listing
of five apparent
threats at least
five
opportunities.

90 points

Partial analysis
of an external
environmental
assessment for
the organization
and includes: –
five apparent
threats at least
five
opportunities.

80 points

Partial or no
analysis of an
environmental
analysis or
listing of
results of the
analysis

70 points

Attempt at
conducting an
analysis of
the
organization
does not
include an
environmental
analysis or
assessment.

60 points

No attempt at
Conducting
an external
environmental
assessment
for the
organization

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Crite
ria

Excellent Developed
Needs
Improvement

Significantly
Underdevelop
ed

Non-
Performance

Criterion
Score

(De

vel

ope

d)

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Crite
ria

Excellent Developed
Needs
Improvement

Significantly
Underdevelop
ed

Non-
Performance

Criterion
Score

Crit

eri

on

2:

Rel

eva

nt

sta

keh

old

ers

are

ide

ntif

ied

and

ide

as

are

pre

sen

ted

in a

logi

cal

fas

hio

n.

PL

O 1

IE5,

IE6

L1

De

vel

ope

/ 5050 points

Relevant
stakeholders are
identified, and
Ideas are
logically aligned
and presented in
a logical way,
leading the
reader to
reasonable
conclusions.

45 points

Relevant
stakeholders are
identified but
ideas are not
presented in a
logical way for
the reader to
reach reasonable
conclusions.

40 points

Few or no
relevant
stakeholders
are identified
and they are
not presented
in a logical
manner.

35 points

No relevant
stakeholders
are not
identified.
Ideas are not
aligned
logically to
connect
stakeholder
and
organizational
needs

30 points

There are no
stakeholders
identified,
and ideas are
not logically
presented or
inadequately
developed.

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Crite
ria

Excellent Developed
Needs
Improvement

Significantly
Underdevelop
ed

Non-
Performance

Criterion
Score

d

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Crite
ria

Excellent Developed
Needs
Improvement

Significantly
Underdevelop
ed

Non-
Performance

Criterion
Score

Crit

eri

on

3:

Ass

ess

es

the

imp

act

of

the

situ

atio

n

on

aff

ect

ed

indi

vid

ual

s

wit

h a

dia

gra

m

and

rec

om

me

nde

d

acti

ons

/ 2525 points

A diagram
showing the
environmental
forces and the
interrelationships
among them and
with the
organization is
included.

22 points

A diagram
showing the
environmental
forces, however
the
interrelationships
among them and
with the
organization is
not aligned.

20 points

A diagram
showing the
environmental
forces is
included, but
there is no
mention of
the
relationship
between
them.

17 points

An
environmental
analysis is
included, but
there is no
discussion
offered.

15 points

No
environmental
analysis or a
diagram is
included in
paper.

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Total / 200

Overall Score

Crite
ria

Excellent Developed
Needs
Improvement

Significantly
Underdevelop
ed

Non-
Performance

Criterion
Score

PL

O

1

H1

C1

IE3

Criteria Excellent Developed
Needs
Improvement

Significantly
Underdevelop
ed

Non-
Performance

Criterion
Score

Criterion

4 Sources

and APA

format

PLO11 IE2

/ 2525 points

Incorporates
at least five
(5) sources
excluding the
textbook.

Accurately
applies APA
7th ed.
guidelines for
all

22 points

Incorporates
less than five
(5) scholarly
sources and
other non-
peer-
reviewed
sources.

20 points

Incorporates
less than
three (3)
scholarly
sources and
other non-
peer-
reviewed
sources.

Multiple
errors in
applying
APA 7th ed.

17 points

Incorporates
less than
three (3)
scholarly
sources.

Multiple
errors in
applying
APA 7th ed.
guidelines for
all

15 points

Does not
meet sources
or APA
guidelines
requirements.

Excellent
200 points
minimum

Developed
180 points
minimum

Needs

Improvement
160 points
minimum

Significantly

Underdeveloped
140 points minimum

Non-

performance
120 points
minimum

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