BOARD OF DIRECTOR ASSIGNMENT SCORING SHEET

Econ 332 ‑ Cooperatives

X = missing OK = okay

+ = good/above avg. ++ = very good

‑ = weak/below avg. ‑‑ = very poor

Co‑op Name: ________________________________________________________

Assign. #: ___________________

1. Written report mechanics (excluding content) (15 pts.):

____ Neatness

____ Spelling

____ Grammar (sentence structure, punctuation, capitalization, etc.)

____ Clarity of writing/expression

____ Turned in on time

____ Typewritten

____ Originality

____ Overall professionalism

2. Written report content (65 pts.):

Cover page (5 pts)

____ Name of your co-op

____ Case study #

____ Date

Section I. Issue(s) being considered (10 pts):

____ Brief summary/overview

____ Identification of alternatives

Section II. Criteria for evaluating alternatives (20 pts):

____ Comprehensive, complete

____ Clear, specific

____ Appropriate, realistic

____ Originality

____ Determined in advance of choosing alternative

Section III. Arguments for and against each alternative (20 pts):

____ Comprehensive, complete

____ Clear, specific

____ Appropriate, realistic

____ Originality

____ Related to established criteria

Section IV. Recommendation (10 pts):

____ Clear, specific

____ Appropriate, realistic

____ Explanation of how chosen, selected, voted on, etc.

____ Summary of main advantages & disadvantages

Section V. Meeting minutes (10 pts.):

____ Dates & times of meetings held

____ Locations of meetings held

____ Directors present at each meeting

____ Directors absent at each meeting

____ Discussion notes, motions made, etc.

3. Oral report/comments (10 pts.):

____ Ability to quickly and professionally identify chosen course of action

____ Ability to briefly and clearly explain chosen course of action

____ Extent to which oral report consistent with written report

NOTE: In the event that any board is not called upon to give an oral report or comments, that board will receive all 10 pts. for their oral report.