According to the Case Study Title: "The Electronics Industry Global Value Chain: Apple Inc."

Background:

The electronics industry is one of the most globalized and interconnected industries in the world. This case study delves into the global value chain of Apple Inc., one of the world's leading technology companies, to understand how it manages its supply chain and production processes on a global scale.

Write five pages about:

1. How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected Apple's value chain and what measures has the company taken to mitigate disruptions?

Case Study Evaluation Rubric

Criteria and Weighting	Exemplary (4) 80% - 100%	Proficient (3) 60% - 79%	Basic (2) 40% - 59%	Limited (1) 20% - 39%	Emerging (0) 0% - 19%
Content Knowledge (10%)	Demonstrates a deep understanding of the global value chain, industry context, and related issues, providing insightful and relevant analysis.	Shows a good understanding of the global value chain, industry context, and related issues, with well-organized and coherent analysis.	Demonstrates a basic understanding of the global value chain, industry context, and related issues, but the analysis is somewhat disjointed or lacks depth.	Shows limited understanding of the global value chain, industry context, and related issues, with analysis that is vague or incomplete.	Fails to demonstrate understanding of the global value chain, industry context, or related issues.
Research and Data (10%)	Effectively incorporates a wide range of relevant, credible, and current sources, and uses data to support arguments with precision and detail.	Integrates a variety of relevant and credible sources, using data to support arguments effectively.	Utilizes some relevant sources and data but may lack depth or specificity.	Incorporates few or inappropriate sources and lacks data to support arguments.	Fails to include any relevant sources or data.
Clarity and Organization (5%)	The case study is exceptionally well-structured, with a clear introduction, logically organized sections, and seamless transitions.	The case study is well-structured, with a clear introduction, organized sections, and mostly smooth transitions.	The case study is somewhat organized but may have issues with transitions or section flow.	The case study lacks clarity and organization, with confusing or disorganized sections.	The case study is disorganized and difficult to follow.
Writing and Communication (5%)	Demonstrates exemplary writing, including concise and clear language, minimal errors, and an engaging writing style.	Displays proficient writing, with mostly clear language and few errors, maintaining reader engagement.	Uses basic writing, with some clarity but also noticeable errors or less engaging language.	Exhibits weak writing, with unclear language, numerous errors, and unengaging style.	The writing is incoherent and filled with errors, making it difficult to understand.
Overall Assessment (20%)	The case study is outstanding in all aspects and provides a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the global value chain and associated issues.	The case study is strong in most aspects and offers a solid analysis of the global value chain and associated issues.	The case study is acceptable but has some areas that need improvement in terms of analysis and presentation.	The case study is weak in several key aspects, resulting in a limited analysis.	The case study is unacceptable in all aspects, with no evidence of analysis or understanding.