JFT2Task2TipsSeptember2013
JFT2 Task 2 Tips
Each section of the guidance provided below corresponds to a rubric prompt associated with the assessment. A score of 2 must be achieved on each rubric item in order to pass this assessment. Any additional questions can be directed to the course mentors at MBAOrgBehavior@wgu.edu. Thank you!
A1. Utah Symphony Strengths and Weaknesses
(0) Unsatisfactory
(1) Needs Revision
(2) Satisfactory
The candidate does not provide a plausible analysis of the financial and leadership strengths and weaknesses of the Utah Symphony before the merger.
The candidate provides a plausible analysis, with insufficient support, of the financial and leadership strengths and weaknesses of the Utah Symphony before the merger.
The candidate provides a plausible analysis, with sufficient support, of the financial and leadership strengths and weaknesses of the Utah Symphony before the merger.
When picking out the strengths and weaknesses of the symphony there isn’t a list to which you can refer. Rather, you will want to read the case study carefully and use your insight to discover indications of strengths and weaknesses in the data provided in the case. Be sure to cite examples and to address all four required areas including: financial strengths/financial weaknesses & leadership strengths/leadership weaknesses of the symphony. The key will be to think deeply about the facts of the case and to provide insightful responses.
When considering financial strengths and weaknesses some items that you might consider include: profitability, stability, capital availability, reliance on revenue streams, fundraising, endowment sizes, expense structures, policies that affect finances, etc. Focus on anything that you believe would affect the finances of the organization in a positive or negative way.
When considering leadership strengths and weaknesses your focus should be on the leader of the symphony, Keith Lockhart. What are his strengths and how would they improve his
Each section of the guidance provided below corresponds to a rubric prompt associated with the assessment. A score of 2 must be achieved on each rubric item in order to pass this assessment. Any additional questions can be directed to the course mentors at MBAOrgBehavior@wgu.edu. Thank you!
A1. Utah Symphony Strengths and Weaknesses
(0) Unsatisfactory
(1) Needs Revision
(2) Satisfactory
The candidate does not provide a plausible analysis of the financial and leadership strengths and weaknesses of the Utah Symphony before the merger.
The candidate provides a plausible analysis, with insufficient support, of the financial and leadership strengths and weaknesses of the Utah Symphony before the merger.
The candidate provides a plausible analysis, with sufficient support, of the financial and leadership strengths and weaknesses of the Utah Symphony before the merger.
When picking out the strengths and weaknesses of the symphony there isn’t a list to which you can refer. Rather, you will want to read the case study carefully and use your insight to discover indications of strengths and weaknesses in the data provided in the case. Be sure to cite examples and to address all four required areas including: financial strengths/financial weaknesses & leadership strengths/leadership weaknesses of the symphony. The key will be to think deeply about the facts of the case and to provide insightful responses.
When considering financial strengths and weaknesses some items that you might consider include: profitability, stability, capital availability, reliance on revenue streams, fundraising, endowment sizes, expense structures, policies that affect finances, etc. Focus on anything that you believe would affect the finances of the organization in a positive or negative way.
When considering leadership strengths and weaknesses your focus should be on the leader of the symphony, Keith Lockhart. What are his strengths and how would they improve his
Citations: and References in APA Format (0) Unsatisfactory (1) Needs Revision (2) Satisfactory If the candidate uses outside sources, the candidate does not provide in-text citations or references. If the candidate uses outside sources, the candidate provides appropriate in-text citations and references with several major APA formatting errors. If the candidate uses outside sources, the candidate provides appropriate in-text citations and references accurately or with only minor APA formatting errors, OR the candidate does not use outside sources. Every reference that is listed on the Reference page should have been cited in-text in your response. If you did not cite a source in-text then it should be taken off of this reference list. If you need assistance with APA formatting, contact the Center for Writing Excellence Learning Community. This community is designed to help students with general writing skills and APA formatting help. The course mentors within this community are excellent and available to schedule individual appointments, as needed. Please take the time to visit this community and the resources that are available. Thank you!