1. Strategic ManagementSession 271 Session 27: Work session on StratPlan All teams have scheduled a BOD time; if you want to shift to an open time slot, send request via email. StratPlan due before class Wednesday O/E evaluation worksheet StratPlan instructionsinstructions StratPlan evaluation formevaluation form Y4Q1 decision is due by midnight Wednesday, 1 Nov.

2. Strategic ManagementSession 272 ETS: Lessons from others The testing process takes longer than 2 hours to administer. There is an online tutorial that students can take before their 2 hour window starts, and some students spent up to 20 minutes on this task. Warn the students about touching the keyboard after they have created their profile. If your exam freezes, the clock stops and you don’t lose any time & all your work is saved.

3. Strategic ManagementSession 273 BPG license check In the BPG, open the Y4Q1 decision form. If it you get the Y4Q1 decision form, the license is working. If not, let me know so we can get the problem fixed.

4. Strategic ManagementSession 274 When finished with StratPlan Assess long-term capacity & consider plant expansion To assess capacity. Complete D1 through D4. Then, enter inputs in yellow cells on PRFORMA worksheet & consider implications of resulting PRFORMA sheet Goal. At best, bring your proposal and we will work on moving it towards approval. At least, bring an outline of a proposal (e.g., an extended table of contents)

5. Strategic ManagementSession 275 Major Field Test in business You have only 60 minutes to complete each of the 2 parts of the test. The test program keeps track of your time. There is a 15-20 minute tutorial you can do before or during the test that does not count against the 120 minutes, so, if you do the tutorial, test time could run over 2 hours. The room will be available at 30 minutes before and after the scheduled time period if you want to come early or stay late. Test will be held in BA 444 Tuesday, 31 Oct. 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, 1 Nov. 4-6 p.m. Thursday, 2 Nov. 6-8 p.m. Friday, 3 Nov. 2-4 p.m. No calculators, but scratch paper is OK Please bring a picture ID as the proctor may not know you.

6. Strategic ManagementSession 276 Field test in business For test description and subject areas covered, go to: http://www.ets.org/Media/Tests/MFT/pdf/ContBusiness.pdf For a set of sample test questions, go to: http://www.ets.org/Media/Tests/MFT/pdf/mft_samp_questions_business.pdf