Achievement vs. Mastery of the Competency

Mastery of this Competency means that 80% or more of the rows have been assessed as Exceeds Expectations and no rows have been assessed as Does Not Meet Expectations.
Achievement of this Competency means that all rows are assessed at Meets Expectations or above (but lower than the 80% threshold required for Mastery).
Assessment of Individual Rubric Rows

In order to achieve Meets Expectations for a particular row of the rubric, you must have adequately completed all criteria in that row. This means that you have addressed all required elements to the required level of quantity and/or quality.

In order to achieve Exceeds Expectations for a particular row of the rubric, you must have adequately completed all criteria in the row, and in addition, your response must reflect a depth and breadth of knowledge and expertise. Examples of this include—but are not limited to—the following:

You provide additional, specific, and/or particularly relevant examples to illustrate points made.
You seamlessly incorporate your original thoughts and diverse, credible, and relevant academic sources, when applicable, to express your viewpoint or develop a persuasive argument.
You demonstrate a deeper understanding of the subject that draws from discipline-specific knowledge and theory and incorporates the viewpoints of a diverse set of business and management thought leaders.
You draw additional connections between multiple, complex topics to support your explanations.
You are able to apply your knowledge in unique, creative, and/or innovative ways.
You thoroughly break down concepts into simpler parts and use your understanding of business to make connections.
Your analysis is insightful and original.
You design processes, products, and/or solutions that are creative, high-quality, and innovative.
You consider diverse perspectives and relevant social, ethical, and business-related issues when proposing new ideas or formulating judgments.

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Note: Indigenous Religions

Indigenous religions are vast in number and vary greatly in different regions of the world. Animism, Pantheism, and Shamanism are just three examples of indigenous religions. These religions place great importance on ancestors and oral tradition. They look more to leadership within the religious community to provide guidance, rather than religious texts like many Western Religions. For this assessment, you will consider what you have explored in this Competency related to rituals, connections between the material and spiritual worlds, and the importance of oral traditions.

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  • They must demonstrate a deep understanding of the material. This means that they can explain the concepts and principles in their own words, and they can apply them to new situations.
  • They must be able to think critically and creatively about the material. This means that they can identify and solve problems, and they can come up with new ideas.
  • They must be able to communicate their understanding of the material to others. This means that they can write clearly and concisely, and they can give presentations that are engaging and informative.

Achievement of a Competency

Achievement of a competency means that the individual has demonstrated a basic understanding of the material. They are able to apply the concepts and skills to familiar situations, but they may need some guidance when faced with new challenges.

To achieve achievement of a competency, an individual must meet the following criteria:

  • They must demonstrate a basic understanding of the material. This means that they can explain the concepts and principles in simple terms, and they can apply them to familiar situations.
  • They must be able to solve problems that are routine and straightforward.
  • They must be able to communicate their understanding of the material to others in a basic way.

Assessment of Individual Rubric Rows

Each row of a rubric assesses a specific aspect of a competency. In order to achieve mastery of a competency, an individual must meet the criteria for all of the rows.

The criteria for each row are typically defined in terms of the following:

  • Knowledge: The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the relevant concepts and principles.
  • Skills: The individual must be able to apply the concepts and principles to new situations.
  • Critical thinking: The individual must be able to think critically about the material and identify and solve problems.
  • Creativity: The individual must be able to come up with new ideas and solutions.
  • Communication: The individual must be able to communicate their understanding of the material to others.

In order to achieve exceeds expectations for a particular row, an individual must meet the criteria for that row and also demonstrate a depth and breadth of knowledge and expertise. This could involve providing additional, specific, and/or particularly relevant examples to illustrate points made, seamlessly incorporating their original thoughts and diverse, credible, and relevant academic sources, when applicable, to express their viewpoint or develop a persuasive argument, or demonstrating a deeper understanding of the subject that draws from discipline-specific knowledge and theory and incorporates the viewpoints of a diverse set of business and management thought leaders.

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Mastery of a Competency

Mastery of a competency means that the individual has demonstrated a deep and comprehensive understanding of the material. They are able to apply the concepts and skills to new situations, and they are able to think critically and creatively about the material.