Perdue School of Business
ABLE
ABLE Performance Standards

ABLE Performance Standards

We have developed performance standards that students will be expected to meet. A student’s grade for the ABLE 490 course depends on their performance meeting or exceeding the behavior traits of the standards. The definition of each Standard is identified in Italics. The information below identifies the behavior or knowledge categories relating to each Standard.

Standard I: Professional Work Ethic
Unfailingly exhibits an understanding of the value of work and fairness, balancing personal and professional life with integrity.
- Punctuality
- Engagement on the job
- Efficiency in your work
- Professional ethics
Standard II: Professional Demeanor
Consistently demonstrates respect, responsiveness, and professionalism with colleagues, subordinates, and supervisors from all backgrounds and levels.
- Dress
- Attitude
- Courtesy
- Teamwork
Standard III: Communication
Ensures that key issues are addressed and that important information is shared quickly and effectively up, down and across the organization
- Listening
- Writing
- Verbal interactions
- Electronic communication
- Technology usage
Standard IV: Problem Solving
Demonstrates critical thinking and ability to generate feasible solutions to business problems
- Identify the problem
- Gather information
- Analyze information
- Recommend solutions
Standard V: Core Business Knowledge
Demonstrates knowledge of core business concepts in the functional areas of business
- Customers
- Revenue
- Human contributions
- Organizational understanding
- Knowledge Foundation