MGT5MPT: Assessment 3 marking rubric Exploring the Paradigm Wars (essay) CRITERIA Excellent (> 80 %) Very good (70 – 79%) Good (60 – 69%) Acceptable (50 – 59%) Unacceptable (<50%) Summary of theories (35% of total mark) ☐ Excellent summary of the key points of each of the four theories discussed, drawing on the work of the key theorists. (28-35 marks) ☐ Very good summary of the key points of each of the four theories discussed, drawing on the work of the key theorists. (25-27 marks) ☐ Good summary of the key points of each of the four theories discussed, partly drawing on the work of the key theorists. (21-24 marks) ☐ Fair summary of the key points of each of the four theories discussed, little reference to the work of the key theorists. (18-20 marks) ☐ Poor or missing summary of key points of the relevant theories. (<17 marks) Critical analysis (30% of total mark) ☐ Excellent critical and insightful analysis of each of the four theories; Clearly demonstrates the contribution of each to our understanding of organisational action. (24-30 marks) ☐ Very good critical analysis of each of the four theories; Demonstrates the contribution of each to our understanding of organisational action. (21-23 marks) ☐ Good analysis of each of the four theories; Good attempt to demonstrate the contribution of each to our understanding of organisational action. (18-20 marks) ☐ Fair analysis of each of the four theories; Little or no attempt to demonstrate the contributions of each theory to our understanding of organisational action. (15-17 marks) ☐ Little or no attempt at critically analysing the theories. (<15 marks) Conclusion (15% of total mark) ☐ Excellent conclusion; discusses whether reconciliation of theories into a unified understanding is possible; Clearly identifies the complexities in creating a universal theory of organisation. (12-15 marks) ☐ Very good conclusion; discusses whether reconciliation into a unified understanding is possible; Identifies the complexities in creating a universal theory of organisation. (11-12 marks) ☐ Good conclusion; discusses whether reconciliation into a unified understanding is possible; Fair attempt to identify the complexities in creating a universal theory of organisation. (8-10 marks) ☐ Fair conclusion; Good attempt to discuss whether reconciliation into a unified understanding is possible; Fails to clearly identify the complexities in creating a universal theory of organisation. (7-8 marks) ☐ Poor or missing discussion about potential reconciliation of different theories (<7 marks)