QSO640: Project SelectionModels Guidelines and Rubric
QSO640: Project SelectionModels Guidelines and Rubric
Prompt:There are two basic types of project selection models: non-numeric and numeric.As a project manager, you should prepare a report that provides an overview of the selection criteria, selection models, and management processes. Your short paper should do the following:
- Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of non-numericand numeric selection models.
- Describe how selection criteria are developed and used for the selection and prioritization of projects.
- Describe management’s process for choosing a project selection model. How does it align with the organization’s mission?
Make sure you apply theory, scholarly resources, and course concepts throughout.
Requirements of submission:This short paper should be approximately 400–500 words and should use 12-point Times New Roman font, one-inch margins, and APA citations.
Instructor feedback: Students can find their feedback in the Grade Center.
| Critical Elements | Exemplary | Proficient | Needs Improvement | Not Evident | Value |
| Advantages and Disadvantages | Meets “Proficient” criteria and provides examples of each model (27-30) | Compares and contrasts non-numeric and numeric project selection models,defining their advantages and disadvantages (24-26) | Compares and contrasts non-numeric and numeric project selection modelsbut does not define the advantages and disadvantages of each, or there are gaps in logic or general misconceptions (21-23) | Does notcompare and contrast non-numeric and numeric project selection models (0-20) | 30 |
| Project Selection Criteria | Meets “Proficient” criteria and provides examples of possible organizational alignments (27-30) | Describes how the selection criteria aredeveloped and used in project selection and prioritization alignment with the organization’s mission (24-26) | Describes the development of selection criteria, but discussion lacks direct connections between criteria, project selection, and project prioritization (21-23) | Does not describe how selection criteriaare developed and used to support the organization’s mission (0-20) | 30 |
| Management Process | Meets “Proficient” criteria and includes an in-depth discussion on organizational elements management considers when choosing a project selection model (18-20) | Describes theprocess used by an organization’s management for choosing a project selection model (16-17) | Describes theprocess used by an organization’s management for choosing a project selection model, but descriptionis missing key information (14-15) | Does notdescribe the process used by an organization’s management forchoosinga project selection model (0-13) | 20 |
| Application of Theory, Scholarly Resources, and Course Concepts | Competently incorporates concepts/theories from course material/scholarly resources (9-10) | Applies theory, scholarly resources, and course concepts (8) | Incorporates some theory, scholarly resources, and course concepts (7) | Does not apply theory, scholarly resources, or course concepts (0-6) | 10 |
| Articulation of Response | Submission is free of errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, and organization and is presented in a professional and easy-to-read format (9-10) | Submission has no major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization (8) | Submission has major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that negatively impact readability and articulation of main ideas (7) | Submission has critical errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that prevent understanding of ideas (0-6) | 10 |
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