October/November/December Time Frame: 9 weeks Unit 2: Business Organization and Management I CAN compare types of business ownerships. I CAN research and analyze career opportunities in business and marketing and the relationship of education, employment, and wages. I CAN demonstrate employability and social skills relative to the career cluster. I CAN describe health and safety regulation in business. I CAN discuss the role of ethics in knowledge management. I CAN explain management theories and their applications. I CAN explain the nature of managerial control and ethics. I CAN identify and explain basic functions of management, Textbook: Unit 2: Chapters 5-9 Compare & Contrast graphic organizer. Case Studies Formative & 2005.EF.3 Demonstrate effective team skills and evaluate importance in the workplace 2005.EG.1 Contribute new ideas 2005.EG.4 Locate and verify information 2005.EM.3 Select appropriate technological resources to accomplish work 2005.OA.8 Develop short-term and long-term financial needs of a business 2005.OB.1 Compare forms of business ownership 2005.OB.2 Describe types of organizational structures and management levels 2005.OB.3 Identify the factors that influence an organization’s structure 2005.OB.4 Construct an organizational chart What are the six basic activities completed by all businesses? Which form of business ownership is the most complex and difficult to form? Why? What problems can result from the use of a functional organizational structure? Describe opportunities and risks of entrepreneurship. Describe the elements of a business plan. of a business in your community, what level of management do you think exist there? How is tactical management different from strategic management? What leadership qualities do you possess and are others that you think you could develop? Think of a manager, coach, or teacher you’ve enjoyed working with. What characteristics made it easy to follow his or her lead? What are the core values of an organization? Identify important planning and staffing activities. Why would a business choose to not advertise a job opening?
January/ February Time 8 weeks Unit 3: Business Marketing and Operations I CAN identify the seven functions of marketing and explain the economic value of marketing. I CAN identify and explain the 4 P’s of the marketing mix. I CAN explain marketing and its importance in a global economy. I CAN explain the role of promotion as a marketing function. I CAN use computers and technology to collect, organize, and communicate information. I CAN demonstrate problem-solving and decision-making skills as they apply in economics, personal finance, human relations, distribution, or product service planning. I CAN use and understand basic computer terminology. Textbook: Unit 3: Chapters 10-14 Case Studies Group Work Oral Formative & 2005.OF.5 Utilize analysis with case studies/business plan 2005.OF.7 Recognize the impact of economics 2005.OF.8 Understand the economic principles and concepts fundamental to business operations 2005.EG.4 Locate and verify information 2005.EM.3 Select appropriate technological resources to accomplish work 2005.OA.8 Develop short-term and long-term financial needs of a business 2005.AE.2 Identify the components of a budget and how one is created 2005.AE.4 Use financial services effectively 2005.AE.5 Demonstrate ability to meet financial obligations Why should a markdown be considered a pricing mistake? Describe how technology might affect the operating costs and profits of a company. How is computer aided design (CAD) used by businesses? What are possible business activities currently performed by people that might be performed in the future sing a computer system? Describe three types of business budgets. What must be considered when establishing a sales price for your product? Describe the components of a business’ payroll system. What does it mean if your company’s net income increases from one year to the next? List the three steps in financial decision-making? What is the difference between custom manufacturing and materials processing? Would continuous process improvements affect the prices that consumers pay for products? What can retailers do to recover losses suffered from shoplifting?
I CAN discuss the importance of effective business operations. I CAN describe tools used to manage business operations. I CAN describe ways that businesses can deal with I CAN describe several types of business insurance. I CAN describe why some businesses are uninsurable. 2005.AG.1 Use technology appropriately to enhance professional presentations 2005.AH.1 Select and use appropriate devices, services, and applications to complete workplace tasks Why must management create strategies that encourage employee involvement? Describe why some business risks are uninsurable. Unit Learning Targets Activities & KOSSA Standards Essential Questions
March/April/May Time Frame: 10 weeks Unit 4: Personal Financial Management I CAN explain wise buying actions. I CAN describe the four main types of shopping locations. I CAN explain seven consumer rights. I CAN describe consumer responsibilities. I CAN explore how spending, saving and values impact your finances. I CAN set financial goals that are specific and measurable. I CAN apply strategies to be mindful about spending decisions. I CAN create a spending plan to reach my goals. I CAN figure out ways to maintain a positive cash flow. Textbook: Unit 4: Chapters 15 HSFPP Modules 1-6 Work Oral Formative & 2003.OB.1 Define credit and credit terms 2003.OB.2 Complete credit forms and applications 2003.OB.3 Possess general knowledge of the following: checking, savings, loans, certificates of deposit, investments, IRAs, customer services, trust services, ATMs, credit/debit card 2003.OB.4 Understand the Federal Reserve System 2003.OB.5 Understand the role of FDIC 2003.OB.6 Describe the check clearing system 2003.OG.4 Understand debits and credits 2003.OA.4 Apply the concepts of maintaining a checkbook and reconciling a bank statement 2003.OG.2 Compute simple and compound interest What decision-making steps should be taken when making a purchase? Explain seven consumer rights. What are the five characteristics of an effective budget? Provide an explanation of the main types of endorsements. Explain the bank reconciliation process? What are the main advantages and disadvantages of consumer credit? Which kind of loan schedule would be best for very large loans paid back over a number of years? Describe each of the C’s of credit and explain their purpose. What is the purpose of the Fair Credit Reporting Act? What are the four factors to consider when selecting an investment?