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In this case, in evaluating and classifying costs identified within Glaser Health Products in order to implement an activity-based costing system. Please address Questions 1 through 6 at the end of the case. Based on the case questions, you are required to provide a two to four double-spaced written report providing management with the necessary guidance in implementing an activity-based costing system. The written report should be properly formatted according to APA guidelines and demonstrate research and critical thinking skills. Explanations and recommendations should be supported by at least 3 scholarly sources from the Ashford Library or other external sources, excluding the textbook.
For Questions 1 through 3, create a chart to classify and identify a cost driver for each of the costs provided in the text. The chart should be included as an appendix to the written report. Explanations of the classifications and identifications within the chart should be included within the written report, supported by references to the appendix.
Questions 4 through 6 should be addressed in fully developed explanations/instructions as part of your written report. The written analysis should be supported by at least three scholarly sources, excluding the textbook.
Week 3 Written Assignment should:
Demonstrate graduate level work including appropriate research and critical thinking skills.
Be presented as a written analysis (not a question/answer format).
Incorporate case questions into the overall analysis.
Follow APA formatting guidelines including title page, reference page and in-text citations.
Consists of two to four of content.
Provide at least three scholarly sources, excluding the textbook.
Carefully review thefor the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.
BUS630.W3A1.11.2014
Description:
Total Possible Score: 6.00
Identifies Each of the Costs to the Appropriate Division, Activity and Cost Driver
Total: 2.00
Distinguished – Correctly identifies each of the costs to the appropriate division, activity and cost driver.
Proficient – Identifies each of the costs to the appropriate division, activity and cost driver, but contains few errors.
Basic – Identifies each of the costs to the appropriate division, activity and cost driver, but contains several errors.
Below Expectations – Attempts to identify each of the costs to the appropriate division, activity and cost driver, but contains many errors.
Non-Performance – Does not identify each of the costs to the appropriate division, activity and cost driver.
Explains How Items are Traced to Activity Groupings, How Costs Should Be Related to Products Using Primary Cost Drivers, and the Difference Between Preliminary and Primary Cost Drivers
Total: 3.00
Distinguished – Accurately and thoroughly explains how items are traced to activity groupings, how costs should be related to products using , and the difference between preliminary and primary cost drivers. Effectively uses scholarly sources to support the explanations.
Proficient – Explains how items are traced to activity groupings, how costs should be related to products using primary cost drivers, and the difference between preliminary and primary cost drivers. Uses scholarly sources to support the explanations, but minor details are missing or inaccurate.
Basic – Explains how items are traced to activity groupings, how costs should be related to products using primary cost drivers, and the difference between preliminary and primary cost drivers. Minimally uses scholarly sources to support the explanation and relevant details are missing and/or inaccurate.
Below Expectations – Attempts to explain how items are traced to activity groupings, how costs should be related to products using primary cost drivers, and the difference between preliminary and primary cost drivers; however, does not use scholarly sources to support the explanation and significant details are missing and inaccurate.
Non-Performance – The explanations are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.
Critical Thinking: Explanation of Issues
Total: 0.50
Distinguished –Clearly and comprehensively explains the issue to be considered, delivering all relevant information necessary for a full understanding.
Proficient –Clearly explains the issue to be considered, delivering enough relevant information for an adequate understanding.
Basic –Briefly explains the issue to be considered, delivering minimal information for a basic understanding.
Below Expectations –Briefly explains the issue to be considered, but may not deliver additional information necessary for a basic understanding.
Non-Performance –The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics
Total: 0.50
Distinguished –Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand.
Proficient –Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors and is mostly easy to understand.
Basic –Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors which may slightly distract the reader.
Below Expectations –Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors which distract the reader.
Non-Performance –The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.