How do I know how I am doing? -- 1) Compare your results to Industry Averages, or 2) Your instructor may provide periodic feedback as to team standings within an industry, or 3) Watch your performance rating.

What happens if I don't have enough of the right skill level workers? -- The number of stations available will be reduced if insufficient skills are available to operate the stations.

How do I produce more units? -- Be sure you have enough Fabricators and Assemblers with the appropriate skill level.

Can I operate more than 32 assembly tables? -- Yes, but be sure you have enough assembly workers with the right skills to produce your products.

What is the maximum overtime I can schedule? -- This is an automated process.  The computer does the scheduling. Normal scheduling is 520 hours per quarter while max overtime is 624 hours per quarter.

What happens when I try to hire a worker who is currently making more than we are paying? -- The worker will choose another team.  However, if you are willing to raise the base pay to include this worker's current pay, he/she will join your firm.  Beware of the consequences to other workers!!

Can I change a current manager's style? -- Yes.  Managers with ineffective styles can be changed with training, but this is not a certainty.

When I retire a worker, when do I lose the worker for scheduling? -- Right away and this worker may never return.

How do stock bonuses work? -- Executives receive bonuses equivalent to 4 times their rating times the current stock value.  Other managers/professionals receive 2 times their rating.

Can I influence Random Events? -- No.  However, you may decrease the effect of some events through programs.

Why are so many employees leaving? -- They are unhappy (morale is low).  You can change morale through the decisions you make.  Don't 'break the bank', but do be concerned with employee satisfaction issues.

Do I need two IS specialists with the new computer system? -- Yes, the new computer system with it's direct channel capabilities requires the full attention of the new IS specialist.

What are the events that take place at the beginning and end of a simulation period? -- Events before the run include hiring/firing, pay changes and transfer of employees.  Events after the run include effects of training, bonuses, morale, attrition, and all financial calculations.