Difference between revisions of "Testing (PPS)"
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== Job Position Basics == | == Job Position Basics == | ||
| − | * Would there be a dedicated staff position associated with this program? | + | * Would there be a dedicated staff position associated with this program? NO |
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== Costs and potential costs == | == Costs and potential costs == | ||
* What are the expected financial staffing costs of the program? (Include all costs to the organization such as salary, payroll taxes, and benefits.) | * What are the expected financial staffing costs of the program? (Include all costs to the organization such as salary, payroll taxes, and benefits.) | ||
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| + | **10-30 hours a week | ||
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* What other costs are associated with the program? (Include costs of materials needed, etc.) | * What other costs are associated with the program? (Include costs of materials needed, etc.) | ||
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| + | **very little, as the testers are scrounged from the stream | ||
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* If there will be a dedicated staff position, how much time would be needed for training? | * If there will be a dedicated staff position, how much time would be needed for training? | ||
** How much time would existing staff need to put in? _____________ hours @ | ** How much time would existing staff need to put in? _____________ hours @ | ||
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* How will this program affect other programs and staff positions currently in effect? | * How will this program affect other programs and staff positions currently in effect? | ||
| − | + | #it will free up the time of the Sales Coordinators | |
| + | #it will make things smoother for build instructors | ||
| + | #it will make people who frequent our Thrift Store less grumpy | ||
* How will this program affect other programs and staff positions being considered? | * How will this program affect other programs and staff positions being considered? | ||
| − | + | **It won't | |
== Benefits == | == Benefits == | ||
| − | * Would the program generate income? | + | * Would the program generate income? |
| − | ** | + | **Not Directly, but it will allow items in the store to be sold for more |
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* How does the program support the mission of Free Geek? | * How does the program support the mission of Free Geek? | ||
| − | + | ** It shows people that used hardware isn't just a bunch of broken crap | |
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== Measuring Success == | == Measuring Success == | ||
* How can the success of the program be measured? | * How can the success of the program be measured? | ||
Revision as of 12:50, 15 December 2005
Program Basics
- Program Name: Testing Program
- Program Description:
- The Testing Program ensures the quality of hardware going into reuse
- What best describes this program?
- Primarily meets program needs
- While testing does meet program needs, it is also very closely linked to revenue generation
- Why does Free Geek need this program?
- To increase productivity in build, reduce tech support calls, and to supply working equipment for the store
Job Position Basics
- Would there be a dedicated staff position associated with this program? NO
Costs and potential costs
- What are the expected financial staffing costs of the program? (Include all costs to the organization such as salary, payroll taxes, and benefits.)
- 10-30 hours a week
- What other costs are associated with the program? (Include costs of materials needed, etc.)
- very little, as the testers are scrounged from the stream
- If there will be a dedicated staff position, how much time would be needed for training?
- How much time would existing staff need to put in? _____________ hours @
- How time would existing volunteers need to put in? _____________ hours @
- Once the program is up and running how many staff how many hours per week would it take?
- In paid staff time? _____________ hours/week @
- In volunteer time? _____________ hours/week @
- Outline the intangible costs for the position and program:
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- Are there any possible negative impacts on Free Geek's mission, and if so what?
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- How will this program affect other programs and staff positions currently in effect?
- it will free up the time of the Sales Coordinators
- it will make things smoother for build instructors
- it will make people who frequent our Thrift Store less grumpy
- How will this program affect other programs and staff positions being considered?
- It won't
Benefits
- Would the program generate income?
- Not Directly, but it will allow items in the store to be sold for more
- How does the program support the mission of Free Geek?
- It shows people that used hardware isn't just a bunch of broken crap
Measuring Success
- How can the success of the program be measured?
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- For most income generating positions, the costs initially outweigh the benefits. If this is an income generating program, how long until it is expected to break even?
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- Outline a plan for implementing the program:
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