MBA439 Business Economics

Trimester 1 2022

Research Paper One Marking Rubric

This rubric is used to assess the following:

(a) Using a widely accepted indicator/definition, discuss the level/magnitude of scarcity for each of the challenge. [5 marks]
(b) Scarcity is considered as the mother of allocations. Consider affordable housing – argue what you consider would be an optimum yet feasible
allocation of housing lots. Justify each of your arguments. [5 marks]

Unsatisfactory Average Good Excellent

[Paper lacks style, clarity
and analysis. References and
citations are incomplete and
incorrectly written]
(a) Weak discussion of the
level/magnitude of scarcity for
each of the challenge. Lacks
data to support discussion.
[0 – 1.5 marks]
(b) Weak discussion of optimum yet
feasible allocation of housing
lots. Lacks justification each of
arguments. There is a minor
attempt at research and analysis.
[0 – 1.5 marks]
[Paper develops ideas but the
arguments are not connected.
Some overall organization but
reasoning unclear. Incorrect use
of references and citations]
Discussion of the level/magnitude
of scarcity for each of the
challenge articulated with some
clarity. Some use of data to support
discussion – data analysis provided
but key gaps remain.
[2 – 2.5 marks]
Some discussion of optimum yet
feasible allocation of housing lots.
Analysis is carried out but not
always thoroughly. Minor attempt
at research and analysis with little
justification for arguments.
Justifications do not seem
defensible.
[2 – 2.5 marks]
[Paper makes a good attempt but
minor gaps/shortcomings are
present. Not all references and
citations are provided]
Discussion of the level/magnitude
of scarcity for each of the
challenge articulated with good
discussion and grounded in data.
Good use of data but lacks a
thorough research and analysis.
Illustration, argument and use of
data are not always clear.
[3 – 4 marks]
Good discussion of optimum yet
feasible allocation of housing lots.
A competent analysis is carried
out with good supporting
evidence from literature and local
context. Not all allocation
arguments and justifications seem
defensible.
[3 – 4 marks]
[Paper is an outstanding attempt,
is well articulated and defensible.
All references and citations are
correctly written and provided]
Excellent discussion of the
level/magnitude of scarcity for
each of the challenge. Clear
perspective of discussion that is
well grounded in data.
Outstanding use of data and
cohesive link to overall
discussion. [5 marks]
Excellent discussion of optimum
yet feasible allocation of housing
lots. An effective analysis is
carried out with skill and
understanding. Strong link and
justification to local context based
on realistic foreseeable
challenges. [5 marks]