| Criteria | Non-performance | Basic | Proficient | Distinguished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analyze the key components of a strategic planning framework. | Does not analyze the key components of a strategic planning framework. | Identifies the key components of a strategic planning framework. | Analyzes the key components of a strategic planning framework. | Analyzes the key components of a strategic planning framework and explains the importance of each component. |
| Assess the value of using a strategic planning framework for long-term success and sustained competitive advantage. | Does not assess the value of using a strategic planning framework for long-term success and sustained competitive advantage. | Explains how to use a strategic planning framework. | Assesses the value of using a strategic planning framework for long-term success and sustained competitive advantage. | Assesses the value of using a strategic planning framework for long-term success and sustained competitive advantage and discusses the risks of not using a strategic planning framework. |
| Explain the role of leadership in the strategic planning process. | Does not explain the role of leadership in the strategic planning process. | Explains the role of leadership in the strategic planning process but the explanation is inaccurate or is missing key elements. | Explains the role of leadership in the strategic planning process. | Analyzes the role of leadership in the strategic planning process, including the role of ethical responsibility. |
| Correctly format citations and references using current APA style. | Does not correctly format citations and references using current APA style. | Uses current APA to format citations and references but with numerous errors. | Correctly formats citations and references using current APA style with few errors. | Correctly formats citations and references using current APA style with no errors. |
| Write content clearly and logically with correct use of grammar, punctuation, and mechanics. | Does not write content clearly, logically, or with correct use of grammar, punctuation, and mechanics. | Writes with errors in clarity, logic, grammar, punctuation, and/or mechanics. | Writes content clearly and logically with correct use of grammar, punctuation, and mechanics. | Writes clearly and logically with correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and mechanics; uses relevant evidence to support a central idea. |