User manual GAMES PC CAPITALISM II

[. . . ] TM User Manual Contents Chapter 1: Installation . . 13 Step 1: Starting a Multi-player Game WITHOUT Ubi. com . . 13 Step 1: Starting a Multi-player Game WITH Ubi. com . . 14 Step 2: Setting Up the Multi-player Game . [. . . ] Multiple units of the same type will not increase the effect or efficiency of that unit. Potential occupancy levels depend on the following factors: · Economic climate of the city ­ The better the economic climate, the higher the occupancy rate. · Spending level of the city ­ The higher the spending level, the higher the occupancy rate. · Land value of the building ­ The higher the land value, the higher the occupancy rate. · The rent ­ The lower the rent, the higher the occupancy rate. HQ Unit Types Financial Department Commercial Buildings Setup Cost Monthly Cost $10, 000, 000 to $18, 000, 000 $200, 000 to $360, 000 A commercial building is similar to an apartment building except that its tenants are companies requiring office space. For more detail regarding rents and the sale of the building, see `Apartment Buildings' above. Headquarters Setup Cost $3, 000, 000 This department allows you to set the share dividend pay out ratio (see Chapter 6 for more information). The unit is not available if the stock market has been disabled in the game set up menu. Human Resource Department This unit can be used to instigate corporate wide training and incentive programs. The unit details the total number of corporate employees, average employee level and average training expenditure per firm. Click the Organize an Extensive Training Program button and use the +- spinners to modify the cost per employee. The more you spend training employees, the faster they gain level experience and become more proficient in their tasks. Be warned that conducting training exercises too frequently may not be effective. Public Relations Department This unit should only be employed if your corporation is using a Corporate Brand strategy as it has no effect for Unique or Range brand strategy. Move the slider to alter the amount the department spends per month on increasing corporate brand awareness and brand loyalty. You are shown the current brand awareness and loyalty ratings. Increasing expenditure also helps to lessen the effects of negative brand loyalty. Monthly Cost $100, 000 You may build several offices within your headquarters building and hire personnel to occupy key roles within your corporation. When you build and first open your headquarters (by left clicking the building) you will see nine empty office units. Double click on any of the units and select a department or office from the drop down list. The 67 68 Investor Relations Department This unit is employed to help improve your corporation's stock attractiveness with investors with the aim of improving stock performance. Move the slider to alter the amount the department spends per month on attracting investors. Chief Executive Officer Office This unit displays CEO information. [. . . ] It may take up to 72 hours for us to respond to your e-mail depending upon the volume of messages we receive. Product / Documentation Replacements Please contact Ubi Soft Technical Support before sending your product to us. In many cases, a replacement is not the best solution. Our support representatives will help you determine if a replacement is necessary or available. Within the 90-day warranty period: Please return the product (media only) along with a copy of the original sales receipt, showing the date of purchase, a brief description of the difficulty you are experiencing including your name, address and phone number to the address below. [. . . ]