BANKING & FINANCIAL SYSTEMS Banking & Financial Systems Performance Rating Sheet Evaluation Item Not Demonstrated Does Not Meet Expectations Meets Expectations Exceeds Expectations Points Earned CONTENT Problem is understood and well- defined 0 1-3 4-7 8-10 Alternatives are recognized with pros and cons stated and evaluated 0 1-7 8-14 15-20 Logical solution is selected with positive and negative aspects of its implementation given 0 1-7 8-14 15-20 Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of banking and financial systems concepts 0 1-7 8-14 15-20 DELIVERY Statements are well-organized and clearly stated; appropriate business language used 0 1-3 4-7 8-10 Team members show poise, and good voice projection 0 1-2 3-4 5 Team members participate actively during the presentation 0 1-2 3-4 5 Team demonstrates the ability to effectively answer questions 0 1-3 4-7 8-10 SUBTOTAL /100 max Dress Code Penalty: Deduct five (5) points when dress code is not followed. Objective Test Score (To be used in the event of a tie) FINAL SCORE /100 max Member(s): _____________________________________________________________ School:_________________________________________________________________ City: ____________________________ State: _________________________________ Judge's Signature: __________________________ Date: _________________________ Judge’s Comments:
Judge's Initials _____________ School ___________________ BUSINESS PLAN PROJECT BUSINESS PLAN Written Report Rating Sheet Evaluation Item Not Demonstrated Does Not Meet Expectations Meets Expectations Exceeds Expectations Points Earned CONTENT Executive Summary Convinces reader that business concept is sound and has a reasonable chance of success Is concise and effectively written 0 1-7 8-14 15-20 Company Description Legal form of business Effective date of business Company mission statement /vision Company governance Company location(s) Immediate development goals Overview of company's financial status 0 1-5 6-10 11-15 Industry Analysis Description of industry (size, growth rates, nature of competition, history) Trends and strategic opportunities within industry 0 1-5 6-10 11-15 Target Market Target market defined (size, growth potential, needs) Effective analysis of market's potential, current patterns, and sensitivities 0 1-5 6-10 11-15 Competition Key competitors identified Effective analysis of competitors’ strengths and weaknesses Potential future competitors Barriers to entry for new competitors identified 0 1-5 6-10 11-15 Marketing Plan and Sales Strategy Key message to be communicated identified Options for message delivery identified and analyzed including Web process Sales procedures and methods defined 0 1-5 6-10 11-15 Operations Business facilities described Production plan defined and analyzed Workforce plan defined and analyzed Impact of Technology 0 1-5 6-10 11-15 Continued on next page
DESKTOP APPLICATION PROGRAMMING SCREEN – ANIMAL TYPE Dog General Information Fields Breed Field options should come from data from codes tables in a database or flat file. Weight (numeric field) Hair color Type of hair (long/short) Gender Male/Female (only options) Spayed/Neutered Yes/No field If no, the procedure must be scheduled. Include Date of Procedure field Flea Test Yes/No field If yes, include Date of First Treatment Heartworm Test Positive/Negative only field Test Date field If positive, need a Date Medication Begins field and Retest Date field Vaccinations Check Box fields; Date fields Rabies Distemper Bordetella Cat General Information Fields Breed Field options should come from data from codes tables in a database or flat file: Weight (numeric field) Hair color Type of hair (long/short) Gender Male/Female (only options) Spayed/Neutered (field for Yes/No) If no, procedure must be scheduled. Include Date of Procedure field Flea Test Yes/No field If yes, include Date of First Treatment Declawed Yes/No field If no, include Declawing field. The only options should be two/four When a cat is adopted, the new owners are given the option of having the cat declawed Feline Leukemia Test Positive/Negative only field Test Date Field Vaccinations Rabies DESKTOP APPLICATION PROGRAMMING
a. Participant must apply for business-related job with the Merit Corporation. b. Three copies (original and/or copy) of a one-page letter of application for employment are submitted. c. Letter of application is addressed correctly. Dr. Terry E. Johnson Director of Human Resources Merit Corporation 1640 Franklin Place Washington, DC 20041 d. Three copies (original and/or copy) of a brief resume of the participant (not to exceed two pages) are submitted. e. Three copies of a completed job application. f. One copy of the letter of application, one copy of the resume, and one completed job application make one set of materials. g. Each set must be placed in a letter-size manila folder. The participant must have a total of three folders. h. The tab of each folder must be properly labeled: event title, student's name, state and school. i. No photographs or facsimiles of photographs are included. j. Include participant’s name on all pages submitted. JOB INTERVIEW Interview Rating Sheet Preliminary Round Final Round Evaluation Item Not Demonstrated Does Not Meet Expectations Meets Expectations Exceeds Expectations Points Earned PROFESSION PRESENTATION Demonstrates proper nonverbal communication (eye contact, posture, facial expressions, body language, smile) 0 1-2 3-4 5 Demonstrates a strong introduction (smile and handshake) and closing 0 1-2 3-4 5
Judges' Rating Sheet Evaluation Item Not Demonstrated Does Not Meet Expectations Meets Expectations Exceeds Expectations Points Earned CONTENT Describes the situation 0 1-3 4-7 8-10 Issues a solution or recommendation 0 1-3 4-7 8-10 Uses correct terminology 0 1-3 4-7 8-10 Present effective strategy 0 1-7 8-14 15-20 EXPLANATION System appropriate for size of business 0 1-3 4-7 8-10 System solution is feasible and realistic given specified time frame 0 1-3 4-7 8-10 Technology is currently available 0 1-3 4-7 8-10 Future needs are considered 0 1-3 4-7 8-10 Information security issues are addressed 0 1-3 4-7 8-10 Meets the needs of the company 0 1-3 4-7 8-10 DELIVERY Team members show poise, and good voice projection 0 1-3 4-7 8-10 Statements are well-organized and clearly stated; appropriate business language used 0 1-3 4-7 8-10 Demonstrates the ability to effectively answer questions 0 1-3 4-7 8-10 All team members participate actively during the presentation. 0 1-3 4-7 8-10 SUBTOTAL /150 max Dress Code Penalty: Deduct five (5) points when dress code is not followed. Penalty: Deduct five (5) points for failure to follow guidelines FINAL SCORE /150 max School: ________________________________________________________________ City: ______________________________ State: ____________________________ Judge's Signature: _______________________________________________________ Judge's Comments: MARKETING
JUDGING Online Testing: Ties will be broken based on the order in which the tests were completed. AWARDS The number of awards presented at the Regional and State Leadership Conference is determined by judges and/or number of entries. The maximum number for the Regional Leadership Conference is three, and the maximum number for the State Leadership Conference is five. MARKETING Performance Ratings Sheet Judges' Rating Sheet Evaluation Item Not Demonstrated Does Not Meet Expectations Meets Expectations Exceeds Expectations Points Earned CONTENT Problem is understood and 0 1-5 6-10 11-15 Alternatives are recognized with pros and cons stated and evaluated 0 1-5 6-10 11-15 Logical solution is selected with positive and negative aspects of its implementation given 0 1-5 6-10 11-15 Issues presented in case are addressed completely 0 1-3 4-7 8-10 Management’s decision is clear 0 1-5 6-10 11-15 DELIVERY Statements are well-organized and clearly stated; appropriate business language used 0 1-3 4-7 8-10 All team members actively participate during the presentation 0 1-2 3-4 5 Team members show poise, and good voice projection 0 1-2 3-4 5 Team members demonstrate the ability to effectively answer questions 0 1-3 4-7 8-10 SUBTOTAL /100 max Dress Code Penalty: Deduct five (5) points when dress code is not followed. Penalty Points: Deduct five (5) points for failure to follow guidelines FINAL SCORE /100 max