Management

Module 8 Assignment
Part 1: Research a minimum of four articles regarding group norms and conformity. Explain how both conformers and non-conformers influence the group. Explain the consequences of not having either type of group member in any given group.

Part 2: Identify and explain two ways that human resources professionals can support managers. Identify and explain two ways that controllers can support managers. Why is it important for managers to work collaboratively with controllers, human resource professionals and other internal stakeholders and leaders within the company?

Length/Formatting Instructions
Length 4 Pages
Font 12 point, Calibri Font, no more than 1″ margins
Program/File Type Submit in Word or PDF
Attachments Should be pasted into the Word document if possible.
Referencing system APA referencing system is necessary in assignments, especially material copied from the Internet.
For examples of correct citations, visit the following links:

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/

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Module 8 Assignment Grading Rubric
Your work will be evaluated on the following criteria:

Category Exemplary Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Unacceptable
Four Articles/Group Norms 20 points
Student provides a clear, logical example of at least 4 articles regarding group norms and conformity. 16 points
Student provides a mostly clear, logical example of at least 3 articles regarding group norms and conformity. 10 points
Student provides a partially clear, logical example of at least 2 articles regarding group norms and conformity. 4 points
Student provides a weak or unclear example of at least 1 article regarding group norms and conformity.
Conformers and Nonconformers 20 points
Student provides a clear, logical description of how conformers and nonconformers impact groups. 16 points
Student provides a mostly clear, logical description of how conformers and nonconformers impact groups. 10 points
Student provides a partially clear, logical description of how conformers and nonconformers impact groups. 4 points
Student provides a partially clear, logical description of how conformers and nonconformers impact groups.
Human Resources Support 20 points
Student provides a clear, logical description of two ways that human resources supports managers. 16 points
Student provides a mostly clear, logical description of two ways that human resources supports managers. 10 points
Student provides a partially clear, logical description of one-two ways that human resources supports managers. 4 points
Student provides a partially clear, logical description of one-two ways that human resources supports managers.
Controller Support 20 points
Student provides a clear, logical description of two ways that a controller supports managers. 16 points
Student provides a mostly clear, logical description of two ways that a controller supports managers. 10 points
Student provides a partially clear, logical description of one-two ways that a controller supports managers. 4 points
Student provides a partially clear, logical description of one-two ways that a controller supports managers.
Mechanics -Grammar, Punctuation, Spelling 10 points
Student makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. 8 points
Student makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. 5 points
Student makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. 2 points
Student makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Format – APA Format, Citations, Organization, Transitions 10 points
The paper is written in proper format. All sources used for quotes and facts are credible and cited correctly. Excellent organization, including a variety of thoughtful transitions. 8 points
The paper is written in proper format with only 1-2 errors. All sources used for quotes and facts are credible and most are cited correctly. Adequate organization includes a variety of appropriate transitions. 5 points
The paper is written in proper format with only 3-5 errors. Most sources used for quotes and facts are credible and cited correctly. Essay is poorly organized, but may include a few effective transitions. 2 points
The paper is not written in proper format. Many sources used for quotes and facts are less than credible (suspect) and/or are not cited correctly. Essay is disorganized and does not include effective transitions.