5.5 assignment: #kimberlyclark corporation | Marketing homework help

1. Review the rubric to make sure you understand the criteria for earning your grade.
2. View the webpage “Global Locations” of Kimberly-Clark.
3. Select a global location for Kimberly-Clark Corporation outside of North America.
4. Use Country Comparison Tool for Hofstede’s Dimensions to review a comparison of the United States and the global location you selected.
5. Write a five-page paper utilizing APA format. For questions on APA style, go to the APA Style Guide.
6. Include the following information in your paper:
   1. Describe Kimberly-Clark Corporation in the country you selected. 
   2. Explain two key characteristics of doing business in the country you selected.
   3. Include a country comparison between the United States and the country you selected. 
   4. How might knowing the comparison of long- and short-term orientation influence a global manager’s decision making?
   5. Describe the culture’s management styles in the country you selected. Has Kimberly-Clark Corporation incorporated these styles within the global location you chose? If so, explain using evidence from research. If not, what suggestions would you give a manager at the selected location to help them succeed?
   6. What managerial challenges might arise when integrating a Christian worldview at Kimberly-Clark Corporation in the global location you chose?
7. Include a minimum of five properly cited research sources.
8. Submit your APA-formatted paper by the end of this workshop.

  CriteriaExemplaryProficientDevelopingInadequateCriterion ScoreQuality and Scope of Course Content30 points

All assignment prompts are addressed thoroughly and critically, demonstrating a broad understanding of course content.

26 points

All assignment prompts are addressed, demonstrating an adequate understanding of course content.

21 points

Most assignment prompts are addressed but demonstrate only a limited understanding of course content.

0 points

Few or no prompts are addressed, thereby demonstrating a lack of understanding of course content.

Score of Quality and Scope of Course Content,/ 30Criterion score has been overriddenQuality of Arguments, Assertions, or Conclusions25 points

Excellent evidence of strong research, critical thinking, and inclusion of appropriate sources.

21 points

Sufficient evidence of strong research,  critical thinking, and inclusion of appropriate sources.

17 points

Some evidence of strong research and inclusion of appropriate sources, but limited in critical thinking.

0 points

Very limited or no evidence of research, inclusion of appropriate sources, or critical thinking.

Score of Quality of Arguments, Assertions, or Conclusions,/ 25Criterion score has been overriddenOrganization10 points

Paper is carefully and logically organized with an introduction, body, and conclusion that clearly identifies the key points.

9 points

Paper is organized logically, and key points are easy to follow.

7 points

Paper has organizational issues that make it difficult to follow the key points.

0 points

Paper is poorly organized, and key points are difficult to follow.

Score of Organization,/ 10Criterion score has been overriddenAPA Formatting10 points

Paper is formatted according to APA style.

Source citations and references are used correctly and follow APA form & style.

9 points

Paper is formatted according to APA style.

Source citations and references are used correctly and most follow APA form & style.

7 points

Paper is formatted according to APA style with some errors.

Some source citations and references are missing and/or do not follow APA form & style.

0 points

Paper is not correctly formatted according to APA style.

Source citations and references are not used correctly and do not follow APA form & style.

Score of APA Formatting,/ 10Criterion score has been overriddenWritten Communication10 points

Written communication is easy to read and understand.

Communicates clearly through the effective control of grammar and spelling.

9 points

Written communication is readable.

Communicates clearly through the control of grammar and spelling with only minimal errors.

7 points

Written communication is not as clear due to a few issues with the effective control of grammar and spelling.

0 points

No communication or written communication is unclear due to many issues with the effective control of grammar and spelling.

Score of Written Communication,/ 10Criterion score has been overriddenRubric Total ScoreTotalScore of 5.5 Assignment: #KimberlyClark Corporation Rubric (85 points),/ 85