Objectives

Responses will be in a compact format. The content of the papers should not exceed three pages in length, excluding the title page, executive summary, or any references.

Title Page:

Executive Summary:

Given the short length of these assignments, a one-paragraph executive summary that reviews the critical conclusions and, where appropriate, recommendations of the student is necessary.

1. What were the executives looking for from the procurement group to provide?

2. What is the corporate structure today and what will it look like in the future?

3. What is the overall plan? What does purchasing have to do with the categories? If they do it, then what is the outcome? Would it encounter support or resistance?

4. Create a case to clarify the new structure and the benefits that will be created from it.

Guidelines

This is not meant to be a research paper. This is an application of knowledge and judgment. The student might not be required to cite any outside source. However, if outside sources are needed, then the student must include a Reference page.  

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See the Syllabus section "Due Dates for Assignments & Exams" for due date information.  

Grading Rubrics

Category  Points  %  Description  

Content  80   88  1. Provide correct executive summary  

2. Accuracy in content of required answers  

3. Supporting information on conclusions  

Grammar   5   6  The paper is well written.  

The rules of grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure are followed, and transitions are concise.  

Formatting and APA Usage   5   6  Executive summary, answers to questions, and references where necessary; APA format followed throughout the paper.  

Total   90  100  A quality paper will meet or exceed all of the above requirements.