ASSIGNMENT 03 C01 Introduction to Business Directions: Be sure to save an elect

ASSIGNMENT 03
C01 Introduction to Business
Directions: Be sure to save an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English, spelling and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) double-spaced pages; refer to the “Assignment Format” page located on the Course Home page for specific format requirements.

Part A:
Jeremy has worked for a large lawn care company for several years. This lawn care company is located in a sunny climate, providing a stable demand year-round. After receiving an Associate’s degree in Business, Jeremy decides that he would like to start his own lawn care service. He is considering if it would be best to start a sole proprietorship or a partnership. Jeremy is considering asking either his father or a co-worker at the current company he works for to be a partner in his new lawn care company. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of a sole proprietorship and partnership in this scenario. Which form of organizational structure do you personally think is best for Jeremy? Justify your opinion with supporting facts.
Part B:
Analyze the resources that the lawn care business owner Jeremy will need to start the business. Additionally, what factors might lead to failure with this specific type of business?
Grading Rubric
Please refer to the rubric on the following page for the grading criteria for this assignment.

CATEGORY
Exemplary
Satisfactory
Unsatisfactory
Unacceptable
Criterion Score

Part A: Sole Proprietorship Advantages and Disadvantages
(15 points)
15 points
Student provides a clear, logicaldescription of at least 2 advantages and 2 disadvantages of starting a sole proprietorship.
12 points
Student provides a mostly clear, logical description of 1-2 advantages and 1-2 disadvantages of starting a sole proprietorship.
8 points
Student provides a weak or unclear description of 1-2 advantages and 1-2 disadvantages of starting a sole proprietorship.
5 points
Student provides a poor description of 1-2 advantages and 1-2 disadvantages of starting a sole proprietorship.
/ 15

Part A: Partnership Advantages and Disadvantages
(15 points)
15 points
Student provides a clear, logicaldescription of at least 2 advantages and 2 disadvantages of starting a partnership.
12 points
Student provides a mostly clear, logical description of 1-2 advantages and 1-2 disadvantages of starting a partnership.
8 points
Student provides a weak or unclear description of 1-2 advantages and 1-2 disadvantages of starting a partnership.
5 points
Student provides a poor description of 1-2 advantages and 1-2 disadvantages of starting a partnership.
/ 15

Part A: Organizational Structure Opinion
(15 points)
15 points
Student provides a clear and rational opinionabout the choicenoted above.
12 points
Student provides an adequate and rational opinion about the choicenoted above.
8 points
Student provides a weak opinionabout the choice noted above.
5 points
Student provides a poor opinionabout the choice noted above.
/ 15

Part B: Resources Needed (15 points)
15 points
Student provides a clear, logicaldescription of at least three resources that a small business owner would need to start a business.
12 points
Student provides a mostly clear,logical description of at least 2-3 resources that a small business owner would need to start a business.
8 points
Student provides a weak or unclear description of 2-3 resources that a smallbusiness owner would need to start a business.
5 points
Student provides a poor description of 1-2 resources that a smallbusiness owner wouldneed to starta business.
/ 15

Part B: Failure Factors
(20points)
20 points
Student provides a clear, logicaldescription of at least 3 factors that might lead to smallbusiness failure.
15 points
Student provides a mostly clear, logical description of at least 2-3 factorsthat might lead to smallbusiness failure.
10 points
Student provides a weak or unclear description of at least1-2 factors thatmight lead to small business failure.
5 points
Student provides a poor description of at least 1-2 factors that might lead to small business failure.
/ 20

Mechanics (10 Points)
10 points
Student makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
8 points
Student makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
5 points
Student makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
2 points
Student makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the readerfrom the content.
/ 10

Format (10 Points)
10 points
The paper is written in proper format.All sources used for quotesand facts are credible and cited correctly.
8 points
The paper is written in proper formatwith only 1-2 errors. All sources used for quotesand facts are credible and most are cited correctly.
5 points
The paper is written in proper format with only3-5 errors. Most sources used for quotesand facts are credible and cited correctly.
2 points
The paper is not writtenin proper format.Many sources used for quotesand facts are less than credible (suspect) and/or are not cited correctly.
/ 10

Total
/ 100

Overall Score
Exemplary
100 points minimum
Satisfactory
79 points minimum
Unsatisfactory
52 points minimum
Unacceptable
0 points minimum

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