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Program Outcomes Assessment
Program AAS General Business Degree
Department Business & Industry
College/School KPC
Academic Years 2006/2007
Program Contact Ray Zagorski (ifrz@uaa.alaska.edu)
Assessment Coordinator Debbie Sonberg (ifdgs@uaa.alaska.edu)
(new program, first cycle)
TABLE 1B: Program Outcomes Assessment Results
Current
Outcomes Indicators
This report has not been Year
Student Outcome Surveys
Marketing Presentations
Accounting Practice Set
formally reviewed by faculty
Weighted Average
(data not yet received)
Instructor Impression
Internship Evaluation
(ACCT 225 - Payroll
Application Projects
Application Projects
Application Projects
Employer Survey
and is subject to revision in
Alumni Survey
MS Word/PPT
Business Plan
Grade Data
MS Access
MS Excel
Project)
Survey
the fall
Grade B B B
describe and utilize the major components of
1 the accounting information system
Value 3.00 3.10 3.07
Weight 0.50 1.00
Grade B B
identify and analyze internal control problems
2 and make recommendations for safeguarding Value 3.00 3.00
the assets of a business…
Weight 0.50
apply the fundamentals of absorption costing Grade B B
and cost behavior...; contribution
3 margin/breakeven analysis, budgeting and Value 3.00 3.00
http://www.kpc.alaska.edu/pdf/Outcomes%20Lists%20AY06%20_2_.pdf
variance analysis and relevant cost/revenues
for decisions. Weight 0.50
Grade B+ A A-
apply economic theory to decision-making
and the analysis of a variety of private and
4 public policy concerns using basic economic
Value 3.30 4.00 3.77
concepts and analytical tools
Weight 0.50 1.00
Grade B A A B B- B+ C+ B+
collect, summarize, disburse, and use various
Program Outcomes
5 forms of information to aid in the running of a Value 3.00 4.00 4.00 3.10 2.75 3.50 2.25 3.25
business
Weight 0.50 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
identify and apply elements of contract, tort, Grade B B
agency, property law, partnerships,
6 corporations, UCC sales and secured Value 3.00 3.00
transactions, banking and professional liability
law Weight 0.50
Grade B A A B B- B+ C+ B+
use word processing, spreadsheet, database,
presentation graphics, and the internet
7 browser software to solve complex business
Value 3.00 4.00 4.00 3.10 2.75 3.50 2.25 3.25
issues and report and display these solutions
Weight 0.50 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Grade B A A B- B+ C+ B+
communicate effectively and function on multi-
8 disciplinary teams
Value 3.00 4.00 4.00 2.75 3.50 2.25 3.27
Weight 0.50 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Grade B A A B B- B+ C+ B+
identify, formulate, and solve business
9 problems
Value 3.00 4.00 4.00 3.10 2.75 3.50 2.25 3.25
Weight 0.50 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Grade B A A A-
use marketing fundamentals from product
10 development, pricing strategies, promotional Value 3.00 4.00 4.00 3.80
strategies, and distribution strategies
Weight 0.50 1.00 1.00
B+
Blank and shaded = Tool does not measure this published outcome or tool not used this cycle. 3.26
Weights: 0.5 = Tool gives anecdotal indication of published outcome.
1 = Tool is a good measure of the published outcome
Submitted 6-14-07 36b0fcc7-c177-4832-9c63-d03c8ca18203.xls Outc Results
Program Outcomes Assessment Discussion
Program AAS General Business Degree
Department Business & Industry
College/School KPC
Academic Years 2006/2007
Program Contact Ray Zagorski (ifrz@uaa.alaska.edu)
Assessment Coordinator Debbie Sonberg (ifdgs@uaa.alaska.edu)
TABLE 2B
ANALYSIS OF OUTCOME ASSESSMENT RESULTS
Note: Alternatively, an electronic word-processing document compatible with MS Word may be substituted for this table.
Outcome Result Explanation of the Results (also see course comments & recommendations)
Several of the special projects were in elective courses. Those courses have not been clearly matched with outcomes; however,
these projects are relevant to the assessment process. The assessment coordinator attempted to place them under the most
Preamble to outcomes: NA
appropriate outcome(s). Working on outcomes consistency and alignment with all courses will be a primary fall 2007 goal for this
program.
The specific project chosen for this assessment cycle was a payroll project from the Final of ACCT 225 evaluaiton
describe and utilize the major
Hi Debbie,
Here is FINAL of the ACCT 225 class evaluation.
elective course ACCT 225. The instructor provided a though discussion and analysis
1 components of the accounting B
of this course, textbook and project issues, etc. in the embedded Word document.
information system
To view embedded document, right-click on blue square, choose document object, then open.
identify and analyze internal control
problems and make
2 B This result is solely based on grade data from related courses.
recommendations for safeguarding
the assets of a business…
apply the fundamentals of absorption
costing and cost behavior...;
contribution margin/breakeven
3 B This result is solely based on grade data from related courses.
analysis, budgeting and variance
analysis and relevant cost/revenues
for decisions.
apply economic theory to decision-
making and the analysis of a variety
4 of private and public policy concerns A- This result is solely based on grade data from related courses.
using basic economic concepts and
analytical tools
Students do very well on their business plans, but do not do as well in computer concepts applications. A grade sheet for F06 &
collect, summarize, disburse, and use Sp07 are included with degree programs designated. Process Tech & Industrial Process Instrumentation students earn "A"s
5 various forms of information to aid in B+ while business students struggle more with excel & access concepts. PT & IPI students may take CIS 110 later in their
the running of a business programs and therefore have a greater understanding of the usefulness of the software applications and problem-solving
techniques. Business students may lack the "real-life" application concepts at this stage in their business development.
identify and apply elements of
contract, tort, agency, property law,
This result is solely based on grade data from related courses. No business law data has been collected for program
6 partnerships, corporations, UCC B
assessment purposes.
sales and secured transactions,
banking and professional liability law
use word processing, spreadsheet, Students do very well on their business plans, but do not do as well in computer concepts applications. A grade sheet for F06 &
database, presentation graphics, and Sp07 are included with degree programs designated. Process Tech & Industrial Process Instrumentation students earn "A"s
7 the internet browser software to solve B+ while business students struggle more with excel & access concepts. PT & IPI students may take CIS 110 later in their
complex business issues and report programs and therefore have a greater understanding of the usefulness of the software applications and problem-solving
and display these solutions techniques. Business students may lack the "real-life" application concepts at this stage in their business development.
Students do very well on their business plans, but do not do as well in computer concepts applications. A grade sheet for F06 &
Sp07 are included with degree programs designated. Process Tech & Industrial Process Instrumentation students earn "A"s
communicate effectively and function
8 on multi-disciplinary teams
B+ while business students struggle more with excel & access concepts. PT & IPI students may take CIS 110 later in their
programs and therefore have a greater understanding of the usefulness of the software applications and problem-solving
techniques. Business students may lack the "real-life" application concepts at this stage in their business development.
Students do very well on their business plans, but do not do as well in computer concepts applications. A grade sheet for F06 &
Sp07 are included with degree programs designated. Process Tech & Industrial Process Instrumentation students earn "A"s
identify, formulate, and solve
9 B+ while business students struggle more with excel & access concepts. PT & IPI students may take CIS 110 later in their
business problems
programs and therefore have a greater understanding of the usefulness of the software applications and problem-solving
techniques. Business students may lack the "real-life" application concepts at this stage in their business development.
use marketing fundamentals from
product development, pricing Students submitted excellent marketing projects. Three projects have been selected as a sampling and are available for review,
10 A- as well as some Service Learning Projects.
strategies, promotional strategies,
and distribution strategies
Submitted 6-14-07 36b0fcc7-c177-4832-9c63-d03c8ca18203.xls Outc Analysis
Program Improvement Recommendations Based on Assessment
Program AAS General Business Degree
Department Business & Industry
College/School KPC
Academic Years 2006/2007
Program Contact Ray Zagorski (ifrz@uaa.alaska.edu)
Assessment Coordinator Debbie Sonberg (ifdgs@uaa.alaska.edu)
TABLE 3
PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS BASED ON ASSESSMENT
Rec. No. Recommendation Outcome(s) Rationale for the Recommendation Resource Implications Action Taken
There are several lists of outcomes in the assessment plan with
Quality faculty time and focus on assessment materials
different numbers of outcomes and different orders of the lists.
Assessment coordinator brought this up to two faculty
This makes it difficult to match outcomes and tools or any other
1 Match all outcomes on all tables and lists in the assessment plan. ALL
part of the assessment process. Some of this may be due to the
Assign a dedicated program person to communicate members with digital copies of outcomes and a
assessment issues to other program faculty and follow statement of the inconsistency highlighted in red.
transition from the Small Business Administration degree to the
through with contacts.
General Business Degree
Clarify/verify all courses listed in course groupings associated with None at this time. Until the program faculty clarify
Some courses are listed in the course groupings that are not in the
2 each outcome. Consider including only required courses since all ??
required courses list.
same as above outcomes, the assessment coordinator does not have
electives cannot be listed. some electives should be listed… consistent outcomes to work with.
none at this time. Until the program faculty clarify
Clarify requirements of ACCT 201 or 202 in course groupings Only ACCT 201 is required in this program; however, 202 is often
3 associated with each outcome
??
listed and not 201 in the course groupings
same as above outcomes, the assessment coordinator does not have
consistent outcomes to work with.
Faculty is already looking into other textbooks, project
The Excel practice Payroll Problem was difficult in using and
none -- faculty planning & redesign of project, textbook formats, etc. Should be easy to incorporate after this
4 Adjust payroll procedures project in ACCT 225. 1, 5, 7, 9 processing the payroll. It consumed more time than the instructor
choice, etc. analysis. See embedded Word document in Outcomes
had allocated to the practice problem.
Analysis Sheet for a thorough discussion.
Course requirements are primarily set by UAA Anchorage campus,
with little voice from extended campuses. Review CCGs for
5 Review program and CCGs for possible need for updating ALL
appropriateness to KPC community and educational needs. Add
same as above
KPC to campuses and programs requiring these courses
Continue to recognize the community need for business and KPC is committed to meeting community needs, both personal and
6 accounting courses
ALL
industry
none Continue open access to KPC courses
Service learning provides authentic experiences and assessment
of and for students as well as providing a service for the
tends to be in
community. SL is likely to become an accreditation requirement.
elective courses
Recognize service learning projects in courses and consider adding Be proactive for its immediate learning benefits as well as for faculty time and coordination with SL and assessment
7 service learning projects to other business-related courses
not listed in
future distinction. Two faculty members have used SL projects in coordinators
course
their courses -- one continues to do so on a regular basis. Data
groupings
regarding these activities was not available at the writing of this
report.
Although all instructors assign, collect, and evaluate assignments, Quality faculty time and focus on assessment materials
projects, exams, etc., not enough focus is given to the collection of
Plan project/exam collection data for assessment purposes, especially
9 in the program's core courses.
?? data for program assessment purposes. Most project collection Assign a dedicated program person to communicate
was for elective business courses. Plan project collection for core assessment issues to other program faculty and follow
courses. through with contacts.
*may incorporate into program review discussion due in AY06
Submitted 6-14-07 36b0fcc7-c177-4832-9c63-d03c8ca18203.xls Program Recommendations
Program Improvement Recommendations Based on Assessment
Program AAS General Business Degree
Department Business & Industry
College/School KPC
Academic Years 2006/2007
Program Contact Ray Zagorski (ifrz@uaa.alaska.edu)
Assessment Coordinator Debbie Sonberg (ifdgs@uaa.alaska.edu)
TABLE 3
PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS BASED ON ASSESSMENT
Rec. No. Recommendation Outcome(s) Rationale for the Recommendation Resource Implications Action Taken
Assessment process will continue with a narrower
Assessment process is too massive to evaluate all courses every
1
Continue the assessment cycle and evaluation process in AY06, but focus on one or two range due to the sheer massiveness of attempting to
ALL semester, and all program outcomes every year. Focus on one or Faculty and assessment coordinator time
outcomes or courses per semester or assessment cycle. assess all courses with all tools and all program
two program outcomes each cycle.
outcomes every cycle.
Assessment coordinator will discuss with faculty the
to be at the
Direct or authentic assessments show actual student learning concepts of erect assessments that are already being
beginning of
2 Select direct or authentic assessments for one or two program outcomes or emphasis areas to better than impression surveys and grade data. Accreditors conducted in courses that could better reflect student
the AY 06 Faculty and assessment coordinator time
incorporate into assessment plan, review, and report process. consider direct or authentic assessments to be real evidence rather learning of program outcomes. Faculty will choose one
assessment
than information program data gathering. or two outcomes and appropriate direct assessments to
cycle
be written into the AY06 assessment plan.
Course requirements are primarily set by UAA Anchorage campus,
SBA faculty coordination at Kenai River Campus and Kachemak Continual process. See "course comments-
3 Continue to review program and CCGs for possible need for updating ALL with little voice from extended campuses. Review CCGs for
Bay Campus recommendations" for list of possible CCG changes
appropriateness to KPC community and educational needs.
This tool should be conducted approximately every three years.
4 Conduct the second graduate survey for this program (first gathered in 2002) ALL AY05 was the target year -- the survey was created, but not mailed Student services department will assist with this mailing Mailed summer of 05 for 06 data collection
until the summer of 05. Data will be reported in AY06.
5 KPC is committed to meeting community needs, both personal and
Continue to recognize the community need for business and accounting courses ALL none Continue open access to KPC courses
industry
Service learning provides authentic experiences and assessment of
6 Recognize service learning projects in courses and consider adding service learning projects to and for students as well as providing a service for the community. Faculty time in developing and incorporating SL into specific Coordinate with SL resources at KPC to further develop
chosen later
other business-related courses SL is likely to become an accreditation requirement. Be proactive courses. SL concepts into courses -- ongoing project…
for its immediate learning benefits as well as for future distinction.
With the population of KPC's traditional students increasing, a SBA faculty, dept chair, and admin time to discuss the possibilities
Continue discussion and consideration of adopting a general business transfer degree similar to Ongoing discussion within the departments at KPC
7 ALL greater need is arising for transferability of the Small Business and ramifications of adding (or switching to) a new business
the one at the Kodiak campus* campuses
Administration degree while still meeting individual local needs. program.
8 Clearly separate certificate outcomes from degree outcomes. If a new general business Will be incorporated into discussions regarding
ALL? Required by Academic Affairs Faculty and assessment coordinator time
program is adopted, the SBM certificate needs to be redefined.* development of new program
Also see course-specific comments and
recommendations in this report
*may incorporate into program review discussion due in AY06
apply economic theory to decision-making and the analysis of a variety of private and public policy concerns using basic economic concepts and analytical tools
collect, summarize, disburse, and use various forms of information to aid in the running of a business
identify and apply elements of contract, tort, agency, property law, partnerships, corporations, UCC sales and secured transactions, banking and professional liability law
Submitted 6-14-07 36b0fcc7-c177-4832-9c63-d03c8ca18203.xls Old SBA Program Recs
Program Outcomes Assessment Discussion
Program AAS General Business Degree
Department Business & Industry
College/School KPC
Academic Years 2006/2007
Program Contact Ray Zagorski (ifrz@uaa.alaska.edu)
Assessment Coordinator Debbie Sonberg (ifdgs@uaa.alaska.edu)
many
BA & CIOS
ACCT A101 ACCT A102 ACCT A202 BA A151 BA A241 ECON A201 CIS A110 Electives Average
Student Impression Survey
Instructor Impression Survey
Grade Data 2.7 3.45 3.5 3.13 2.6 3.3 3.23
not scored
describe and utilize the major
components of the accounting
information system 2.7 3.45 3.13 3.09 B
identify and analyze internal control
problems and make
recommendations for safeguarding
B
the assets of a business… 2.7 3.45 3.13 3.09
apply the fundamentals of
absorption costing and cost
behavior...; contribution
margin/breakeven analysis, 2.7 3.45 3.5 3.13 3.20 B
apply economic theory to decision-
making and the analysis of a variety
of private and public policy concerns 3.13 3.3 3.22 B+
collect, summarize, disburse, and
use various forms of information to
aid in the running of a business 2.7 3.45 3.5 2.6 3.3 3.23 3.13 B
identify and apply elements of
contract, tort, agency, property law,
partnerships, corporations, UCC
sales and secured transactions,
banking and professional liability law
3.13 2.6 3.3 3.01 B
use word processing, spreadsheet,
database, presentation graphics,
and the internet browser software to
solve complex business issues and
report and display these solutions
2.7 3.45 3.13 2.6 3.3 3.23 3.07 B
Submitted 6-14-07 36b0fcc7-c177-4832-9c63-d03c8ca18203.xls Surveys & Grade Data
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