FIN 330 Module Three Journal Guidelines and Rubric
Overview: This journal activity is private between you and the instructor. A course journal in Blackboard is generally made up of many individual entries. Review
this tutorial for information on creating a Blackboard journal entry.
In this course, journal activities allow you to simulate actual activities in the field of finance. For example, you are asked to create emails related to specific
scenarios. The sender, recipient, and subject line for these emails are not a focus of this activity. Instead, this activity focuses on the substance within the body
of the email itself.
Prompt: Prior to completing this activity, review the articles 5 Types of Company Mergers, The Advantages of Business Combinations, and When Retailers Make
Strange Bedfellows. In this scenario, imagine that you are the financial manager of a major corporation. The CEO has asked you to explain the reasons to
consider different types of business combinations, and ways to structure them (joint ventures, mergers, strategic alliances, and more). You, as the financial
manager, should compose an email with this explanation. Assume the CEO is not a finance expert.
Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:
I. Explain the reasons to consider different types of business combinations.
II. Describe different ways to structure business combinations.
III. Utilize vocabulary and explanations suitable for a non-expert in finance to understand the communication.
Rubric
Guidelines for Submission: Your journal entry must be 5–6 paragraphs in length and must address all of the critical elements. Your entry should use at least two
sources cited in APA format. Consider using required readings as well as recent news articles.
Instructor Feedback: This activity uses an integrated rubric in Blackboard. Students can view instructor feedback in the Grade Center. For more information,
review these instructions.
Critical Elements Exemplary (100%) Proficient (85%) Needs Improvement (55%) Not Evident (0%) Value
Types of
Business
Combinations
Meets “Proficient” criteria and
demonstrates a deep
understanding of the topic
Explains the reasons to
consider different types of
business combinations
Explains the reasons to
consider different types of
business combinations, but
explanation is inaccurate
and/or incomplete
Does not explain the reasons to
consider different types of
business combinations
30
Ways to
Structure
Business
Combinations
Meets “Proficient” criteria and
provides an insightful
description
Describes different ways to
structure business
combinations
Describes different ways to
structure business
combinations, but description is
inaccurate and/or incomplete
Does not describe different
ways to structure business
combinations
30
Suitable for a
Non-Expert
Meets “Proficient” criteria and
provides a clear and concise
explanation that is easily
understood
Utilizes vocabulary and
explanations suitable for a nonexpert in finance to understand
the communication
Utilizes vocabulary and
explanations suitable for a nonexpert in finance to understand
the communication, but is
overly technical or unclear in
one or more area
Does not utilize vocabulary and
explanations suitable for a nonexpert in finance to understand
the communication
30
Articulation of
Response
Meets “Proficient” criteria and
is presented in a professional
and easy-to-read format
Journal entry is well-organized,
clear, concise, convincing, and
free of spelling, syntax or
grammar errors, with relevant
sources that are authoritative
and properly cited
Journal entry has major errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, or organization
that negatively impact
readability and articulation of
main ideas
Journal entry has critical errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, or organization
that prevent understanding of
ideas
10
Total 100%
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