kaplan AB209 assignments Unit 4

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Assignment Rubric

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Make sure you have completed the Learning Activity in this unit before you start this Assignment.

Using the graphic below, please discuss the inputs, processes, and outputs that pertain to your operations of the business you chose, whether it is a service or a product oriented business. Using these three steps as a reference, how will you satisfy your customers? What core competencies will you have that will set you apart from your competitors? Pick at least two real competitors, and compare your offerings; highlighting how you will differentiate yourself from them.

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Input

In Process

• Inspect raw

• Work Quality

materials for

• Adhererence

quality

to

• Selection of

safety/security

employees for

procedures

assignment (in

service

organizations)

Checklist:

Output

• Inspect quality of final product (or report etc.)

• Check adherence to budget

Identify your business as either a service or a products business.

Describe the inputs, operations processes, and outputs that pertain to your operations.

Describe how will you address customer needs.

Include your core competencies.

Choose two competitors and compare your offerings to theirs and explain how your product/service is distinct from the competition.

Submit your minimum 1–2 page paper (plus a title and reference page) to the Dropbox.

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Rubric

Unit 4 Assignment

Percent

Points

Points

Comments

possible

possible

Earned

Content per Checklists

10%

50

Response provides correct and

complete information

demonstrating analysis and

critical thinking:

Identifies the type of business

(services/products). Describes

inputs, operations processes,

and outputs.

15

Describes how the company

will address customer needs;

includes core competencies.

10

Chooses 2 competitors and

compares those companies’

services/products to their

company’s. Includes how their

15

company’s products/services

are distinct from these

competitors’ offerings.

Subtotal:

40

Writing, spelling, grammar, and

20%

10

APA/1–2 page minimum plus a

title and reference page.

Your Assignment Score:

50