Management Policy and Strategy

Unit 5 Learning Activity Instructions

Capsim Core “Competition” Round 1 and 2

In this Learning Activity, you will complete Round 1 and 2 of “Competition” in the Capsim Core simulation. Follow these steps in the Unit 5 Learning Activity Instructions to complete the “Competition” rounds. Complete the tasks and submit to the Unit 5 Learning Activity dropbox:

Step 1: Log into the Capsim Core simulation by clicking on the “Capsim.com” link on the “Course Resources” page. Click on the “MT460MCO Management Policy and Strategy- COMP” link.”. Complete Round 1 and Round 2 in the “Competition” version of the Capsim Core simulation.

Step 2: Create a new PowerPoint presentation file with 14 slides, including a title slide.

Step 3: Execute Round 1 of “Competition” in the Capsim Core simulation. Upon completion, take a screenshot of the Proforma page of Round 1. Insert the screenshot onto slide 2 of the PowerPoint presentation. Click on the “Reports” link on the horizontal navigation bar at the top of the simulation page. Click on the “Report” link, and the “Capsim Core Round 1 report” will open in a new screen. On the upper right hand side of the screen, click on the “PDF Version” link. It will generate a .PDF file in your browser. Save the .PDF file to your computer.

Step 4. Execute Round 2 of “Competition” in the Capsim Core simulation. Take a screenshot of the Proforma page of Round 2. Insert the screenshot onto slide 3 of the PowerPoint presentation. Click on the “Reports” link on the horizontal navigation bar at the top of the simulation page. Click on the “Report” link, and the “Capsim Core Round 2” report will open in a new screen. On the upper right hand side of the screen, click on the “PDF Version” link. It will generate a .PDF file in your browser. Save the .PDF file to your computer.

Step 5. Now that you executed the “Competition” exercises in the Capsim Core simulation, you must set your company up for success by further developing the Enterprise level strategy and policy and to develop aspects of the Corporate level of strategy and policy for your Capsim Core simulation company. In no more than 10 slides in your PowerPoint presentation, continue to develop and verbally present the following information for your Capsim Core simulation from the perspective of your leadership and management role in the company:

Enterprise Level of Strategy

• Refine and enhance your Capsim Core simulation company vision, mission, purpose, philosophy, and goals statements based on Agency Theory and/or Stakeholder Theory principles.
  • Detail your strategic decisions at the Enterprise level of strategy to improve the company’s competitive advantage from an Agency Theory and Stakeholder theory perspective. Explain why and how Agency Theory or Stakeholder Theory principles were used to enhance your company’s vision, mission, purpose, philosophy, and goals statements. 

    Unit 5 Learning Activity Instructions

    Capsim Core “Competition” Round 1 and 2

    In this Learning Activity, you will complete Round 1 and 2 of “Competition” in the Capsim Core simulation. Follow these steps in the Unit 5 Learning Activity Instructions to complete the “Competition” rounds. Complete the tasks and submit to the Unit 5 Learning Activity dropbox:

    Step 1: Log into the Capsim Core simulation by clicking on the “Capsim.com” link on the “Course Resources” page. Click on the “MT460MCO Management Policy and Strategy- COMP” link.”. Complete Round 1 and Round 2 in the “Competition” version of the Capsim Core simulation.

    Step 2: Create a new PowerPoint presentation file with 14 slides, including a title slide.

    Step 3: Execute Round 1 of “Competition” in the Capsim Core simulation. Upon completion, take a screenshot of the Proforma page of Round 1. Insert the screenshot onto slide 2 of the PowerPoint presentation. Click on the “Reports” link on the horizontal navigation bar at the top of the simulation page. Click on the “Report” link, and the “Capsim Core Round 1 report” will open in a new screen. On the upper right hand side of the screen, click on the “PDF Version” link. It will generate a .PDF file in your browser. Save the .PDF file to your computer.

    Step 4. Execute Round 2 of “Competition” in the Capsim Core simulation. Take a screenshot of the Proforma page of Round 2. Insert the screenshot onto slide 3 of the PowerPoint presentation. Click on the “Reports” link on the horizontal navigation bar at the top of the simulation page. Click on the “Report” link, and the “Capsim Core Round 2” report will open in a new screen. On the upper right hand side of the screen, click on the “PDF Version” link. It will generate a .PDF file in your browser. Save the .PDF file to your computer.

    Step 5. Now that you executed the “Competition” exercises in the Capsim Core simulation, you must set your company up for success by further developing the Enterprise level strategy and policy and to develop aspects of the Corporate level of strategy and policy for your Capsim Core simulation company. In no more than 10 slides in your PowerPoint presentation, continue to develop and verbally present the following information for your Capsim Core simulation from the perspective of your leadership and management role in the company:

    Enterprise Level of Strategy

    • Refine and enhance your Capsim Core simulation company vision, mission, purpose, philosophy, and goals statements based on Agency Theory and/or Stakeholder Theory principles.
      • Detail your strategic decisions at the Enterprise level of strategy to improve the company’s competitive advantage from an Agency Theory and Stakeholder theory perspective. Explain why and how Agency Theory or Stakeholder Theory principles were used to enhance your company’s vision, mission, purpose, philosophy, and goals statements.