I Introduction [~25l] words) [10%) Application of rst Connected Capitalism chapter [~450 words) (15%) Application of second Connected Capitalism chapter [~450 words) (15%) Application of third course reading (either CC or an article not yet used in the simulation paper) [~450 words) [15%) Application of third course reading (either CC or an article not yet used in the simulation paper) [~45l] words) (15%) Conclusion Introduction avoids summarizing recent business issue, instead focusing on key elements from course themes, leading to a strong, identiable thesis. Course reading is introduced in connection to the thesis. Considerable evidence from the reading is provided in support of the argument. Focus is on analysis, not summary of recent business issue. Course reading is introduced in connection to the thesis. Considerable evidence from the reading is provided in support of the argument. Focus is on analysis, not summary of recent business issue. 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Conclusion is a Conclusion Conclusion avoids Conclusion mostly Conclusion is Conclusion is a (~250 words) summarizing past avoids summarizing mostly a summary summary of past ADMS 3900 Midterm Paper Rubric (10%) arguments, and instead past arguments. Some of past arguments. arguments, with focuses on future areas discussion of future Limited discussion no discussion of of research and/or areas of research of future areas of future areas of practice for the and/or practice for the research/practice research/practice business being business discussed. for the business for the business discussed. discussed. discussed. Writing and No grammatical errors, Few grammatical Some grammatical Many grammatical Grammar awkward syntax, or errors, awkward errors, awkward errors, awkward (10%) spelling issues. syntax, or spelling syntax, or spelling syntax, or spelling issues. issues. issues. Citations Bibliography was Bibliography was Bibliography was Bibliography was (10%) provided; every line provided; most lines provided; many in- provided, but no that draws from that drew from text citations in-text citations external research was external research were missing, or in-text are given. cited using APA or cited using APA or citations do not MLA format. MLA format. conform to APA or MLA format. Note: if the instructions for specific readings are not met, a 10% grade reduction will be applied. General instructions: 1. Choose one of the following two essay prompts from recent business events for the midterm: a. On August 22, 2023, Heather Reisman, the former CEO, founder, and current executive Chair of the Board for Indigo, will be retiring after 27 years of leading the company. Alongside the first leadership shakeup in Indigo's history, four members of Indigo's Board are stepping down; three have not provided an explanation for their departure, whereas director Chika Stacy Quiuwa has stated that her resignation is due to "her loss of confidence in board leadership and because of mistreatment." What approach should Indigo take to a new leadership direction for the company? b. In June 2023, Reddit changed their approach to application programming interface (API) access, which included a notable change to start charging high usage third-party apps "who have long-used the Reddit data at no cost to build resources for users not available through the official site or app." Such resources include helping moderators keep subreddit community threads safe by being able to more quickly respond to spam, bigotry. misinformation, and harassment, alongbecause of mistreatment.\" What approach should Indigo take to a new leadership direction for the company? b. In June 2023, Reddit changed their approach to application programming interface (API) access, which included a notable change to start charging high usage third-party apps \"who have long-used the Reddit data at no cost to build resources for users not available through the official site or app.\" Such resources include helping moderators keep subreddit community threads safe by being able with includihg accessibility aids, such" as screen readers for people with low vision. Nearly 10% of the subreddits available on the site went dark in protest of the change. CEO Steve Huffman has responded that the protest is \"not going to change anything because we made a business decision that we're not negotiating on\