*Business Organization

Standards and Benchmarks

Standard 1

Use Principles of planning, management and organization.
1.1	Discuss major marketing activities and how businesses make effective marketing decisions
1.2	Discuss the need for and use of financial tools used by businesses
1.3	Describe the significance of insurance to businesses
1.4	Describe the important planning tools used by managers
1.5	Explain the importance of organizing activities and the characteristics of an effective organization

Standard 2

Demonstrate knowledge of leadership.
2.1	Identify the characteristics of entrepreneurs
2.2	Describe the role of human resource management in an organization

Standard 3

Identify, plan, and prepare for a future career.
3.1	Outline the procedures used in employee selections, promotion, and termination
3.2	Explain the purpose and characteristics of a career development program
3.3	Discuss the importance of employee training and development

Standard 4

Demonstrate knowledge of finance and commerce in global economy.
4.1	Describe the general nature and extent of business and how global competition affects business operations
4.2	Distinguish among the major kinds of capital
4.3	Identify and describe credit plans, cards, policies, collection procedures, and credit analysis methods

Standard 5

Apply professional customer service and communication skills.
5.1	Explain basic communication concepts and the relationships of communications to corporate culture
5.2	Identify problems related to organizational conflicts, international communications, and other organizational communication problems
5.3	Outline an effective procedure to be followed by managers when making decisions

Standard 6

Demonstrate proficiency in the use of technology.
6.1	Describe the hardware, software, and telecommunications aspects of computers
6.2	Discuss the technological, management, and systems aspects of electronic technology

Content Outline

Unit Title:	Suggested Length:
Business and Its Environment	2 weeks
Standard & Benchmarks:
Business Organization and Management 1.5, 2.1, and 4.1
Content:
Students will learn to describe the general nature and extent of business and how global competition affects business operations. They will also learn about entrepreneurship, society’s influence on business, ethics, economic concepts, and trade.
Suggested Student Performance/Product:
Students will complete the exercises and activities that accompany the textbook.
Suggested Resources:
Textbook, Internet, guest speakers, and other various resources
Pre-AP Extensions:

Unit Title:	Suggested Length:
Forms of Business Ownership and the Law	5 weeks
Standard & Benchmarks:
Business Organization and Management 1.5, 2.1, and 4.1
Content:
Student will learn about characteristics of entrepreneurs, sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, specialized forms of business organizations, how business is protected and regulated by government, and reasons for taxes.
Suggested Student Performance/Product:
Students will complete the exercises and activities that accompany the textbook.
Suggested Resources:
Textbook, Internet, guest speakers, and other various resources
Pre-AP Extensions:

Unit Title:	Suggested Length:
Information and Communication Systems	5 weeks
Standard & Benchmarks:
Business Organization and Management 5.1, 5.2, 6.1, and 6.2
Content:
Students will learn about telecommunications, electronic technology, communication concepts, organizational conflicts, and international communications.
Suggested Student Performance/Product:
Students will complete the exercises and activities that accompany the textbook.
Suggested Resources:
Textbook, Internet, guest speakers, and other various resources
Pre-AP Extensions:

Unit Title:	Suggested Length:
Production and Marketing Management	6 weeks
Standard & Benchmarks:
Business Organization and Management 1.1
Content:
Students will learn about marketing activities, factors when developing a product for sale, alternative channels of distribution, procedures used by business to purchase products, and product promotion.
Suggested Student Performance/Product:
Students will complete the exercises and activities that accompany the textbook.
Suggested Resources:
Textbook, Internet, guest speakers, and other various resources
Pre-AP Extensions:

Unit Title:	Suggested Length:
Financial Management	6 weeks
Standard & Benchmarks:
Business Organization and Management 1.2, 1.3, 4.2, and 4.3
Content:
Students will learn about types of records and budgets used in business, need for financial tools, major types of capital, bank and nonblank financial institutions, credit, collections, and insurance.
Suggested Student Performance/Product:
Students will complete the exercises and activities that accompany the textbook.
Suggested Resources:
Textbook, Internet, guest speakers, and other various resources
Pre-AP Extensions:

Unit Title:	Suggested Length:
Human Resource Management	6 weeks
Standard & Benchmarks:
Business Organization and Management 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, and 3.3
Content:
Students will learn about human resource management, employee selection, promotion, termination, compensation, benefits, training, career development, and organizational development.
Suggested Student Performance/Product:
Students will complete the exercises and activities that accompany the textbook.
Suggested Resources:
Textbook, Internet, guest speakers, and other various resources
Pre-AP Extensions:

Unit Title:	Suggested Length:
Management Responsibilities	6 weeks
Standard & Benchmarks:
Business Organization and Management 1.4 and 5.3
Content:
Students will learn about the roles of managers, decision making, leadership skills, planning tools, organizing activities, and controlling processes.
Suggested Student Performance/Product:
Students will complete the exercises and activities that accompany the textbook.
Suggested Resources:
Textbook, Internet, guest speakers, and other various resources
Pre-AP Extensions:

Course Syllabus

Business Organization and Management 10^th-12^th Grades

Rationale and Course Description

The purpose of this course is to provide basic information on the theory of business organization and the principles of managing a business. It is designed for those who will manage or own their own business.

How will students learn?

The instruction will be conducted through the use of lecture, textbooks, handouts, hands-on exercises, and computer/special projects assigned by the instructor. Students will work independently and in teams that will enable them to learn how to complete projects by themselves and/or as a team member. Assignments will require students to draw upon academic skills in reading, writing and math.

Content Outline

Students will complete units in:

Business and Its Environment

Forms of Business Ownership and the Law

Information and Communication Systems

Production and Marketing Management

Financial Management

Human Resource Management

Management Responsibilities

How will students be assessed?

Student assessment will be based on work completed, group work, written and oral presentations, and test scores. Research will be completed through the use of computer programs; including but not limited to the Internet, library usage, and local businesses. Students will be given ample opportunity to complete assigned projects to meet course requirements. To help meet these requirements, students will learn how to evaluate their progress and make adjustments as needed throughout the course.

Major Projects/Products

Student s will complete major projects in ethics, communication, marketing, financial planning, and management

Learning Resources

Students will learn using textbook, internet, guest speakers, and other various resources.

Grading Policy

Make-Up Work Policy

Pacing Calendar

1^st Quarter

Standard 1: Use principles of planning, management, and organization.
1.5	Explain the importance of organizing activities and the characteristics of an effective organization
Standard 2: Demonstrate knowledge of leadership.
2.1	Identify the characteristics of entrepreneurs
Standard 4: Demonstrate knowledge of finance and commerce in global economy.
4.1	Describe the general nature and extent of business and how global competition affects business operations

2nd Quarter

Standard 5: Apply professional customer service and communication skills.
5.1	Identify problems related to organizational conflicts, international communications, and other organizational communication problems
5.2	Outline an effective procedure to be followed by managers when making decisions
Standard 6: Demonstrate proficiency in the use of technology.
6.1	Describe the hardware, software, and telecommunications aspects of computers
6.2	Discuss the technological, management, and systems aspects of electronic technology

3rd Quarter

Standard 1: Use principles of planning, management, and organization.
1.1	Discuss major marketing activities and how businesses make effective marketing decisions
1.2	Discuss the need for and use of financial tools used by businesses
1.3	Describe the significance of insurance to businesses
Standard 4: Demonstrate knowledge of finance and commerce in global economy.
4.2	Distinguish among the major kinds of capital
4.3	Identify and describe credit plans, cards, policies, collection procedures, and credit analysis methods

4th Quarter

Standard 1: Use principles of planning, management, and organization.
1.4	Describe the important planning tools used by managers
Standard 2: Demonstrate knowledge of leadership.
2.2	Describe the role of human resource management in an organization
Standard 3: Identify, plan, and prepare for a future career.
3.1	Outline the procedures used in employee selections, promotion, and termination
3.2	Explain the purpose and characteristics of a career development program
3.3	Discuss the importance of employee training and development
Standard 5: Apply professional customer service and communication skills.
5.3	Outline an effective procedure to be followed by managers when making decisions