Capsim for each of the six basic tactics, select the set of action steps (a to f) that describe the tactic.

- reposition a product

- marketing a product

- scheduling production

- modifying plant and equipment

- raising money and paying debt

- inventing a new product

a. action steps include:

examine the proforma income statement examine the proforma balance sheet

display the finance worksheet issue or repurchase stock as required

issue or repay bonds as required issue short term debt as required issue a dividend as required save the decisions

b. action steps include: estimate peak demand for each product for this year and next year

examine unit costs and margins display the production worksheet increase or decrease capacity as required

increase automation as required observe the net cost of the investment

display the finance worksheet fund the investment with a mix of stock issues, bond issues, and depreciation save the decisions

c. action steps include: research current customer buying criteria in the courier

display the r& d worksheet adjust performance, size, mtbf observe impacts upon age, material cost, and completion dates

save the decisions

d. action steps include: estimate a best case for demand for each product this year