Assessment Plan

Purpose:  The assessment will measure the participant's comprehension of the Five Functions of Management Model and their ability to apply these concepts to the work environment.

Outcome:  Participants will explain the Five Functions of Management and how the concepts apply to the work environment.

Assessment Context:  The students will be asked to relate the Five Function of Management model to a hypothetical work environment.

Holistic Rubric

Content: Demonstrates understanding of the model                                                    4 pts.
Proficient          4 pts	Proficiently lists and thoroughly describes the Five Functions of Management
Basic                3 pts	Adequately lists and describes the Five Functions of Management
Limited           2 pts	Attempts to list and describes the Five Functions of Management but does not demonstrate a sufficient understanding of the model
Insufficient      1 pts	Fails to competently list and describe the Five Functions of Management
Missing            0 pts	Does not attempt
Content:  Explains how model is important to the workplace and provides examples                                                                                                                        4 pts.
Proficient         4 pts	Presents detailed explanation and examples of how the model applies to the work environment
Basic                3 pts	Presents appropriate explanation and examples of how the model applies to the work environment
Limited            2 pts	Presents explanation and examples of how the model applies to the work environment; however explanation and examples are not thorough or are not relative
Insufficient      1 pts	Explanation and examples inappropriate or irrelevant
Missing            0 pts	Does not attempt
Page requirements                                                                                                       1 pts.
Proficient         1 pts	Meets or exceeds minimum number of pages
Basic             0.75 pts	Meets or nearly meets page requirements
Limited            0.5 pts	Half of the page requirements are met
Insufficient   0.25 pts	Less than half of the page requirements are met
Missing             0 pts	Does not attempt
Citation of resources                                                                                                    1 pts.
Proficient         1 pts	Cites resources accurately
Basic              0.75 pts	Cites resources with minimal errors
Limited            0.5 pts	Cites resources with multiple errors
Insufficient   0.25 pts	Attempts to cite resources but citations are grossly inaccurate
Missing             0 pts	Does not attempt

Assessment Question Used:  Using the information learned during the Five Functions of Management workshop, explain each of the five functions and how they are important to organizations (Yu, 2010).  Use the hypothetical scenario of XYZ Corporation to provide a minimum of two (2) examples of how each function may be applied.  Your explanation should be one to two pages in length. You may use your notes and other written resources.  Be sure to cite any resources you use.

Testing Constraints: 
o    Time:  The assessment should be completed in one (1) hour.
o    Reference Material:  The learner may use notes and other written resources.
o    Other People:  The learner may consult with peers to complete the
    assessment.

Rational

Learning outcomes were used as the foundation for creating the test and essay items.  These objectives, created last week, are measurable goals.  The test and essay items were created to evaluate the learning outcomes (Kubiszyn & Borich, 2010).  Each test and essay item included wording directly related to one or more of these objectives.  The lesson goals and activities require higher level cognitive processes (Kubiszyn & Borich, 2010).  Therefore, it is fitting to measure the outcomes using short response and essay items.   

Every learning outcome was addressed in one or more of the test or essay items; however the lesson activities will include performance based activities which will further assess the lesson goals (Kubiszyn & Borich, 2010).  These activities will include the creation of a group based project which demonstrates that the learning objectives were met.

Kubiszyn, T., & Borich, G., (2010) Educational Testing & Measurement:  Classroom Application and Practice (9th Ed) Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

 

Audience: Adult Professionals              Subject: Child Abuse and Neglect Workshop

Goal: The workshop will help community leaders identify resources, programs and services which will positively impact the rate of child abuse and neglect within individual communities.

• The participants will use professional experiences and community statistics to identify and list critical issues within the community which lead to child abuse and neglect. (20 minutes)
• The participants will utilize the internet, service directory, referral lists and personal experience to identify and list resources, services, and gaps in services which impact the identified issues within the community. (10 minutes)
• The participants will prioritize the list of identified issues based upon severity and accessibility of resources. (10 minutes)
• The participants will work together to create and record a minimum of (3) three "next steps" which will positively impact the identified issues. (20 minutes)
• The participants will assess the necessary resources to complete the "next steps" and categorize the resources in order of accessibility. (15 minutes)
• The participants will plan deadlines for the "next steps" to be completed. (10 minutes)
• The participants will select a date for a follow up meeting. (5 minutes)

Test and Essay Items

• In the small group activity, critical issues which lead to child abuse and neglect were discussed. Briefly describe three critical issues identified by the group. Write the issues in order of importance, from least to greatest importance. Describe the issue the group identified as the highest priority issue in greater detail and explain why the issue was given priority?
• The group utilized a variety of resources to identify gaps in services within the community. List three gaps in service identified by the group. Describe the solutions proposed to narrow or eliminate these gaps.
• The group was asked to list resources which will help overcome the critical issues. Identify three to five resources available to assist in overcoming one of these issues. For each resource, note if the resource is or is not currently available. If the resource is not currently available, what is necessary to acquire it? If the resource is currently available, what do you need to do to gain access to it?
• Compose a brief essay describing the "next steps" your group agreed to take before the next meeting. Consider the primary challenge the group is attempting to address. Explain how the "next steps" will positively impact the identified challenge and share some of the resources needed to move forward. Be sure to include the deadlines and follow up dates the group established in the description. The essay should be a minimum of one page in length and should not exceed two pages.
• Identify a barrier to addressing one of the critical issues the group discussed. The barrier may be a community barrier, a group barrier or even a personal barrier. Describe how this barrier may be overcome.