Topic: Using the Political Theories Lens

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Topic: Using the Political Theories Lens

Question/Prompt: Discuss how the following questions—which are based on the political theories lens—help you better understand your organization. Include in your discussion thread the strengths and weaknesses of this lens for gaining that understanding.

Please note, this assignment should not be a reiteration of the answers you use in your case study, rather, for the Group Discussion Board assignments you are being asked to discuss how answering the questions help you to better understand your organization.  That is, explain how the questions have helped you understand your organization better.  For example, when discussing your views on the structural theories lens in Forum 1, you might say “viewing the chain of command helped me to realize….” or “after considering the span of control, it is clear that….”  You do not have to share your views on each of the guiding questions.   

  1. Who has what power in this organization? (Reward, coercive, legitimate, expert, referent)
  2. Who has access to agendas, control over information, knowledge of procedures, ability to cope with uncertainty, etc.?
  3. Describe the power coalitions and alliances affecting your unit.
  4. How does your unit attempt to influence other units and create upward influence in organization?

Submit your thread by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday of Module/Week 5 and your replies by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of the same module/week.

EDUC 745

Group Discussion Board Forum Grading Rubric

Criteria Levels of Achievement
Content 70% Advanced Proficient Developing Not Present
Thread – Content 12 points

All key components of the Discussion Board Forum prompt are answered in the thread. The thread has a clear, logical flow. Major points are stated clearly. Major points are supported by good examples or thoughtful analysis.

Views of the organization are shared; guiding questions NOT answered.

 10 to 11 points

Most of the components of the Discussion Board Forum prompt are answered in the thread. The thread has a logical flow. Major points are stated reasonably well. Major points are supported by good examples or thoughtful analysis.

Views of the organization are shared; guiding questions NOT answered

 1 to 9 points

The Discussion Board Forum prompt is addressed minimally. The thread lacks flow or content. Major points are unclear or confusing. Major points are not supported by examples or thoughtful analysis.

Too much emphasis on guiding questions

 0 points

The thread has not been submitted.
Replies – Content 9 points

Each reply focuses on a meaningful point made in another student’s thread. Each reply provides substantive additional thoughts regarding the thread and an explanation of why the student agrees or disagrees with the idea presented in the thread. Each reply is clear and coherent.

At least 3 replies submitted.

 8 points

Replies generally focus on a meaningful point made in another student’s thread. Replies generally provide substantive additional thoughts regarding the thread and an explanation of why the student likes or dislikes the idea presented in the thread. Replies are generally clear and coherent.

Only 2 replies submitted.

 1 to 7 points

Replies somewhat focus on a point made in another student’s thread. Replies could be more substantive regarding the thread. Replies lack clarity and coherence.

Only 1 reply submitted.

 0 points

No replies have been submitted.
Structure 30% Advanced Proficient Developing Not Present
Thread – Grammar, Spelling, and Current APA Formatting 3 points

Spelling and grammar are correct. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. Paragraphs contain appropriately varied sentence structures. Where applicable, references are cited in current APA format.

 2 points

There are some spelling and grammar errors. Sentences are presented well. Paragraphs contain some varied sentence structures. Where applicable, references are mostly cited in current APA format.

 1 point

Spelling and grammar errors distract the reader. Sentences are incomplete or unclear. Paragraphs are poorly formed. Where applicable, references are minimally or not cited in current APA format.

 0 points

The thread has not been submitted.
Thread – Word Count 3 points

The thread is 250–300 words.

 2 points

The thread is 225–249 words.

 1 point

The thread is 200–224 words.

 0 points

Thread is fewer than 200 words or was not submitted.
Replies – Word Count 3 points

Replies are 125–150 words each.

 2 points

Replies are at least 101-124 words each.

 1 point

A minimum word count of 100 words is met for each reply.

 0 points

Replies are fewer than 100 words or replies were not submitted.

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