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Unit 4 Assignment SpaceX

Unit 4 Assignment SpaceX

Q In this assignment, you will review Case Study #12: SpaceX. This case describes Elon Musk’s unique approach to strategy when creating SpaceX. Think about the types of strategies from chapters 5 and 6 that Elon Musk utilized. Refer to the attached document for assignment details and grading rubric. Due Date: 11:59 pm EST Sunday of Unit 4 Points: 100 Overview: In this assignment, you will review Case Study #12: SpaceX. This case describes Elon Musk’s unique approach to strategy when creating SpaceX. Think about the types of strategies from chapters 5 and 6 that Elon Musk utilized. Instructions: You will need to review the case study in your textbook, then answer the following questions utilizing topics covered in previous chapters. • What were Elon Musk’s motives for creating SpaceX? How do these motives influence the kinds of decisions he made in creating the firm? • Thinking about Musk’s prior experiences, capabilities, and motives, what do you think are his strengths and weaknesses in creating SpaceX? • What did SpaceX do differently from other space companies? • Discuss whether you believe the incumbent space companies will adopt elements of SpaceX’s model (be specific about which). Do you think the incumbents will survive? Do you believe Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin is a significant threat? Requirements: • Submit a two-three page Word document covering the elements of the assignment. • Develop a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. Use paragraph format and transitions. • Focus on the quality of writing and content. • Use APA format with a title page, in-text citations, and references. Abstract is not required. The title page, reference page, and appendices are excluded in page length requirement. • Research and cite at least two credible sources in APA format. Be sure to read the criteria below by which your work will be evaluated before you write and again after you write. BUS411 – Business Policy Seminar SpaceX Evaluation Rubric for SpaceX Assignment CRITERIA Deficient Needs Improvement Proficient Exemplary 0-11 points 12-15 points 16-17 points 18-20 points Introduction Unclear or incomplete. Introduction with a partially developed thesis. Introduction with a mostly developed thesis. Clear, welldeveloped, introduction and thesis. 0-17 points 18-23 points 24-26 points 27-30 points Supporting Evidence/ Analysis Lacks specific, credible, and relevant support. Development of position/argum ent is inadequate or missing. Not adequately supported with a limited spectrum of specific, credible, and relevant evidence. Development of position/argum ent is somewhat thoughtful and persuasive but lacks detail. Adequately supported with a limited spectrum of specific, credible, and relevant evidence. Development of position/argum ent is thoughtful and persuasive but lacks some detail. Well-supported with a broad spectrum of specific, credible, and relevant evidence. Position/argum ent is welldeveloped, very thoughtful, and persuasive. 0-11 points 12-15 points 16-17 points 18-20 points Conclusion Conclusion not included. Some attempt at a conclusion, but it is not well written. Good attempt at a conclusion, but more development needed. Well written and fully developed conclusion. 0-8 points 9-11 points 12-13 points 14-15 points Clear and Professional Writing Writing is frequently difficult to understand because of several errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Word choice Writing is somewhat difficult to understand with errors in punctuation, spelling, and grammar. Appropriate word choice is Writing is easy to understand despite minor errors in punctuation, spelling, and grammar. Appropriate word choice is used for an Writing is free of almost all punctuation, spelling, and grammar errors. Appropriate word choice is used for an academic is sometimes inappropriate for an academic setting. Sentence structure is unclear. somewhat used for an academic setting. Sentence structure is somewhat clear. academic setting. Sentence structure is mostly clear. setting. Sentence structure is clear. 0-8 points 9-11 points 12-13 points 14-15 points APA Formatting and References Paper has no APA formatting, or paper has an APA cover, but no references or in-text citations. No academic references present or reference formatting has significant errors. Paper lacks multiple elements of APA (cover, references, or in-text citations). One academic reference present but errors in formatting. Paper lacks one element of APA (cover, references, or in-text citations). Two academic references present but may have a few errors in formatting. Paper has all elements of APA formatting (cover, references, and in-text citations). Two or more academic references are present and formatted properly.

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