Capsim Training Questions

Up to how many simulated years can you run your company?

8

What does your Sales Budget determine?

Accessibility

Which of the following decisions can help you raise money for your company?

Issue Long-Term Debt

When a product's positioning (Speed/Accuracy) is updated, what happens to the product's age?

It cuts in half.

What customer segment(s) does your company sell your product to?

Low Tech and High Tech

Exchange rates are one of the factors that fluctuate within each country. True or False?

T

Region Kits represent additional product features tailored to a specific market. True or False?

T

Segments in different countries have different growth rates. True or False?

T

The four departments in CapsimGlobal are Research & Development, Marketing, Production, and Finance. True or False?

T

You can produce twice your capacity by running a full second shift. True or False?

T

Your goal is to develop and execute a strategy that builds a successful company. True or False?

T

How many points can you gain in the Balanced Scorecard each round?

100

After your company purchases capacity, how much time does it take to be able to use the added capacity?

1 Year

What does the Promotional Budget determine?

Awareness

Companies in the simulation can go out of business if they do poorly. True or False?

F

Emergency loans are a good option to help finance your company. True or False?

F

You can change your Plant Location at any time during the simulation. True or False?

F

You have the ability to sell in three different countries: USA, Australia, and China. True or False?

F

Which of the following types of products does your company sell?

Genetic Testing Devices

Name two expectations customers have that are part of the Customer Buying Criteria.

Positioning and Price