Posted: February 26th, 2023

Discussion Thread: Skills Training, Coaching, and Performance Management

Develop a post in response to the discussion question chosen. Post must contain at least 400original words and adhere to the following: Include an analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of the topic. Include a reference and in-text citations for the course textbook. Include a reference and in-text citations for at least one article from a peer-reviewed journal, published within the past five years. Include a reference and in-text citations for the Bible. Include an assessment/analysis of your Christian worldview as it relates to the topic. Include both in-text citations and references in APA format. Utilize correct English, grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Include clear topic sentences for each paragraph, supporting sentences, and a conclusion sentence/paragraph.  

QUESTION CHOSEN:  Many managers and supervisors find coaching difficult to do or are reluctant to do it. What do you believe are at least 2 important reasons for this? How do you think the obstacles you identify can be overcome? 

Human Resources business

Criteria Ratings Points

Thread: Key
Components

10 to >9.

0 pts

Advanced

All key components
of the Discussion are
answered in the
thread.

9 to >7.0 pts

Proficient

Most key components
of the Discussion are
answered in the
thread.

7 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Some key
components of the
Discussion are
answered in the
thread.

0 pts

Not Present

No key components
of the Discussion are
answered in the
thread.

10 pts

Thread:
Clear,
logical flow
to post

5 to >4.0 pts

Advanced

A clear, logical flow is
present throughout all
of the thread.

4 to >3.0 pts

Proficient

A clear, logical flow is
present throughout
most of the thread.

3 to >0.0 pts

Developing

A clear, logical flow is
present in some of
the thread.

0 pts

Not Present

A clear, logical flow is
not present in the
thread.

5 pts

Thread:
Support for
major points

23 to >20.0 pts

Advanced

Major points are
supported by all of
the following:
• Textbook, with
in-text citations and
references; and • At
least one article from
a peer-reviewed
journal, with in-text
citations and
references; and
• The Bible, with
in-text citations and
references; and
• Good examples
(pertinent,
conceptual, or
personal examples
are acceptable); and
• Thoughtful
analysis, synthesis,
and evaluation of the
topic.

20 to >18.0 pts

Proficient

Major points are
supported by most of
the following:
• Textbook, with
in-text citations and
references; and • At
least one article from
a peer-reviewed
journal, with in-text
citations and
references; and
• The Bible, with
in-text citations and
references; and
• Good examples
(pertinent,
conceptual, or
personal examples
are acceptable); and
• Thoughtful analysis,
synthesis, and
evaluation of the
topic.

18 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Major points are
supported by some of
the following:
• Textbook, with
in-text citations and
references; and • At
least one article from
a peer-reviewed
journal, with in-text
citations and
references; and
• The Bible, with
in-text citations and
references; and
• Good examples
(pertinent,
conceptual, or
personal examples
are acceptable); and
• Thoughtful analysis,
synthesis, and
evaluation of the
topic.

0 pts

Not Present

Major points are
supported by none of
the following:
• Textbook, with
in-text citations and
references; and • At
least one article from
a peer-reviewed
journal, with in-text
citations and
references; and
• The Bible, with
in-text citations and
references; and
• Good examples
(pertinent,
conceptual, or
personal examples
are acceptable); and
• Thoughtful analysis,
synthesis, and
evaluation of the
topic.

2

3 pts

Discussion Grading Rubric | BUSI644_B02_202320

Criteria Ratings Points

Replies:
Support for
major points

14 to >12.0 pts

Advanced

Major points are
supported by all of
the following:
• Textbook, with
in-text citations and
references; and • At
least one article from
a peer-reviewed
journal, with in-text
citations and
references; and
• The Bible, with
in-text citations and
references; and
• Good examples
(pertinent,
conceptual, or
personal examples
are acceptable); and
• Thoughtful
analysis, synthesis,
and evaluation of the
topic.

12 to >11.0 pts

Proficient

Major points are
supported by most of
the following:
• Textbook, with
in-text citations and
references; and • At
least one article from
a peer-reviewed
journal, with in-text
citations and
references; and
• The Bible, with
in-text citations and
references; and
• Good examples
(pertinent,
conceptual, or
personal examples
are acceptable); and
• Thoughtful analysis,
synthesis, and
evaluation of the
topic.

1

1 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Major points are
supported by some of
the following:
• Textbook, with
in-text citations and
references; and • At
least one article from
a peer-reviewed
journal, with in-text
citations and
references; and
• The Bible, with
in-text citations and
references; and
• Good examples
(pertinent,
conceptual, or
personal examples
are acceptable); and
• Thoughtful analysis,
synthesis, and
evaluation of the
topic.

0 pts

Not Present

Major points are
supported by none of
the following:
• Textbook, with
in-text citations and
references; and • At
least one article from
a peer-reviewed
journal, with in-text
citations and
references; and
• The Bible, with
in-text citations and
references; and
• Good examples
(pertinent,
conceptual, or
personal examples
are acceptable); and
• Thoughtful analysis,
synthesis, and
evaluation of the
topic.

14 pts

Replies:
Clear topic
sentences

3 to >2.0 pts

Advanced

A clear topic
sentence for each
paragraph,
supporting
sentences, and a
conclusion
sentence/paragraph
is present throughout
all of the reply.

2 to >1.0 pts

Proficient

A clear topic
sentence for each
paragraph, supporting
sentences, and a
conclusion
sentence/paragraph
is present throughout
most of the reply.

1 to >0.0 pts

Developing

A clear topic
sentence for each
paragraph, supporting
sentences, and a
conclusion
sentence/paragraph
is present throughout
some of the reply.

0 pts

Not Present

A clear topic
sentence for each
paragraph, supporting
sentences, or a
conclusion
sentence/paragraph
is not present in the
thread

3 pts

Thread: APA
Format

7 to >6.0 pts

Advanced

All in-text citations
and references are
typed in APA format.
Zero errors are
present.

6 to >5.0 pts

Proficient

Between 1 – 2 APA
formatting errors are
present.

5 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Between 3 – 4 APA
formatting errors are
present.

0 pts

Not Present

More than 4 APA
formatting errors are
present; or APA
format was not
followed.

7 pts

Discussion Grading Rubric | BUSI644_B02_202320

Criteria Ratings Points

Thread:
Word Count

5 to >4.0 pts

Advanced

The thread is at least
400 original words in
length.

4 to >3.0 pts

Proficient

The thread is at least
350 original words in
length.

3 to >0.0 pts

Developing

The thread is at least
300 original words in
length.

0 pts

Not Present

The thread is less
than 300 original
words in length.

5 pts

Thread:
Spelling and
Grammar

5 to >4.0 pts

Advanced

Correct spelling,
grammar, and
punctuation are used.

4 to >3.0 pts

Proficient

Between 1–2 spelling,
grammar, and
punctuation errors are
present.

3 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Between 3–4 spelling,
grammar, and
punctuation errors are
present.

0 pts

Not Present

More than 4 spelling,
grammar, and
punctuation errors are
present.

5 pts

Replies:
APA Format
and
Spelling/
Grammer

5 to >4.0 pts

Advanced

All in-text citations
and references are
typed in APA format.
Zero errors are
present. Correct
spelling, grammar,
and punctuation are
used.

4 to >3.0 pts

Proficient

Between 1 – 2 APA
formatting errors are
present. Between 1 –
2 spelling, grammar,
and punctuation
errors are present.

3 to >0.0 pts

Developing

Between 3 – 4 APA
formatting errors are
present. Between 3 –
4 spelling, grammar,
and punctuation
errors are present.

0 pts

Not Present

More than 4 APA
formatting errors are
present, or APA
format was not
followed. More than 4
spelling, grammar,
and punctuation
errors are present.

5 pts

Replies:
Word Count

3 to >2.0 pts

Advanced

The reply is at least
250 original words in
length.

2 to >1.0 pts

Proficient

The reply is at least
225 original words in
length.

1 to >0.0 pts

Developing

The reply is at least
200 original words in
length.

0 pts

Not Present

The reply is less than
200 original words in
length.

3 pts

Total Points: 80

Discussion Grading Rubric | BUSI644_B02_202320