OL 620 Module Six Short Paper Guidelines and Rubric
Overview: For this task, you will write a short paper addressing the concerns and strategy for executive compensation in a not-for-profit/charity setting. Prompt: Begin by reading and critically analyzing the case study “Nonprofit Executive Compensation: How Much is Too Much?” Then, write a short paper that answers the following questions:
What are some of the advantages for a not-for-profit organization that pays its executives similarly to a for-profit business? Explain using specific details.
What are some of the disadvantages of expecting executives to work for less in a not-for-profit than they would in a comparable position in a for-profit corporation? Explain using specific details.
Rubric
Guidelines for Submission: Your paper musts be submitted as a 2- to 3-page Microsoft Word document (in addition to a cover page and references). Use double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. Cite at least three sources according to APA style.
Critical Elements Exemplary (100%) Proficient (90%) Needs Improvement (70%) Not Evident (0%) Value
Advantages Meets “Proficient” criteria and explanation contains a thorough rationale
Response indicates advantages and explanation contains relevant and specific details
Response indicates advantages, but the explanation is irrelevant or lacks specific details
Response does not indicate advantages
45
Disadvantages Meets “Proficient” criteria and explanation contains a thorough rationale
Response indicates potential disadvantages and explanation contains relevant and specific explanation
Response indicates potential disadvantages, but the explanation is irrelevant or lacks specific details
Response does not indicate disadvantages
45
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
Submission has no major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization
Submission has major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that negatively impact readability and articulation of main ideas
Submission has critical errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that prevent understanding of ideas
10
Total 100%
