Introduction to Business

Unit 1

• Economic Awareness 1:Distinguish between goods and services
• Economic Awareness 3: Classify the types of economic resources 
• Economic Awareness 2: Identify economic systems
• Economic Awareness 4:Describe the basic economic problem
• Economic Awareness 12: Describe the economic system of the United States
• Economic Awareness 5:  Describe the relationship between supply, demand, and price
• Economic Awareness 9:  Distinguish roles of individuals in the economy
• Economic Awareness 8 Analyze economic indicators.
• Economic Awareness 7: Describe the four phases of the business cycle
• Economic Awareness 6:  Explain the causes of inflation and deflation
• Economic Awareness 10:  Identify the impact of the global economy on consumers.
• Global Economic Awareness 6: Identify the impact of the global economy on business.
• Global Economic Awareness 1: Describe the influence of international trade on business
• Global Economic Awareness 4: Identify the impact of a global economy on consumers
• Economic Awareness 11:Explain economic interdependence
• Global Economic Awareness 6: Discuss the impact of globalization on business
• Global Economic Awareness 7: Compare and Contrast the US Dollar to other countries
• Global Economic Awareness 5: Adapt communication to the cultural and social differences among clients.
• Global Economic Awareness 3:  Describe the different ethical standards of various cultures.
• Research Skills 2: Evaluate the credibility of resources
• Research Skills 4:  Research a given topic
• Research Skills 5: Provide proper documentation of resources

Unit 2

• Communication and Interpersonal Skills 10: Differentiate between ethical and legal concepts
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills 9: Identify unethical conduct and potential consequences
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills 7: Identify appropriate workplace behaviors (business etiquette)
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills 8: Apply the decision-making process to a given situation
• Business Operation 9: Describe the functions of a manager in a business environment.
• Business Operations 10: Describe different management styles
• Research Skills 2: Evaluate the credibility of resources
• Research Skills 4: Research a given topic.
• Research Skills 5: Provide proper documentation of resources.

Unit 3

• Entrepreneurship 4: Compare and contrast the rewards and risks of owning a business
• Business Operations 1: Explain organization design of a business (e.g. business ownership, types of businesses, etc)
• Entrepreneurship 1: Identify the characteristics of a successful entrepreneur
• Entrepreneurship 2: Match one’s individual characteristics and interests to those of a successful entrepreneur
• Entrepreneurship 3: Explain the process of starting a new business
• Entrepreneurship 5: Identify the components of a business plan (e.g., description of company, description of service/product)
• Research Skills 1: Identify different types of written and online resources (e.g., websites, blogs, videos, magazines, surveys, journals, personal interviews, podcasts)
• Research Skills 2: Evaluate the credibility of resources
• Research Skills 3: Demonstrate how to conduct an effective search
• Research Skills 4. Research a given topic
• Research Skills 5: Provide proper documentation of resources

Unit 4

• Communication and Interpersonal Skills 6: Explain how diversity impacts the workplace. 
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills 7: Identify appropriate workplace behaviors.
• Business Operations 5: Explain the functions of human resource management.
• Employability Skills 2: Assess individual interests and aptitudes.
• Employability Skills 3: Relate individual skills and interests to careers.
• Employability Skills 5: Complete a job application.
• Employability Skills 6: Demonstrate interviewing skills.
• Employability Skills 7: Describe appropriate ways to leave a job.
• Research Skills 2: Evaluate the credibility of resources.
• Research Skills 4: Research a given topic.
• Research Skills 5: Provide proper documentation of resources.