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Introduction to Business (2023-2024)

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Analyze the formation and structure of a business.BMM.HS.16.1

  • a

    Explain the role of business in society.BMM.HS.16.1.a

  • b

    Explain types of business ownership.BMM.HS.16.1.b

  • c

    Describe the two basic types of business profit structures (i.e. profit and not for profit).BMM.HS.16.1.c

  • d

    Examine the opportunities and risks of entrepreneurship.BMM.HS.16.1.d

Differentiate economic systems in order to recognize the environments in which businesses function.BMM.HS.16.2

  • a

    Compare and contrast economic goods and services.BMM.HS.16.2.a

  • b

    Analyze economic indicators and how they affect the business cycle. BMM.HS.16.2.b

  • c

    Explain the principles of supply and demand and pricing.BMM.HS.16.2.c

  • d

    Compare and contrast the basic features of economic systems.BMM.HS.16.2.d

  • e

    Identify factors that impact a business’ profit and risk.BMM.HS.16.2.e

Interpret business profitability, sustainability, and the necessary dependencies upon leadership, management, staff, and community. BMM.HS.16.3

  • a

    Analyze the management functions within the business environment (e.g. planning, organizing, leading, controlling).BMM.HS.16.3.a

  • b

    Differentiate between leading and managing.BMM.HS.16.3.b

  • c

    Identify the structural and economic impact of human resource management within a business.BMM.HS.16.3.c

  • d

    Evaluate how organizational culture impacts business and retaining quality employees.BMM.HS.16.3.d

  • e

    Identify and apply the use of software, tools, and techniques that impact business productivity.BMM.HS.16.3.e

  • f

    Assess the ethical dilemmas that arise between business decisions and social responsibility.BMM.HS.16.3.f

Identify the fundamental strategies of marketing and its role within an organization.BMM.HS.16.4

  • a

    Describe marketing and its relevance in a global economy.BMM.HS.16.4.a

  • b

    Analyze and explain the elements of the marketing mix and their impact on business.BMM.HS.16.4.b

Demonstrate finance management and decision making through the use of accounting principles in business.BMM.HS.16.5

  • a

    Explain and provide examples of accounting concepts and financial records used by businesses.BMM.HS.16.5.a

  • b

    Explain the role of finance in business and how it affects decision-making.BMM.HS.16.5.b

Evaluate and describe the functions of business operations. BMM.HS.16.6

  • a

    Identify and analyze the key business processes and functions needed to bring products and services to market.BMM.HS.16.6.a

  • b

    Explain the business implications of proprietary information, technology, and forms of security on profitability and sustainability.BMM.HS.16.6.b

Evaluate and explore careers in the areas of business, marketing, and management. BMM.HS.16.7

  • a

    Identify careers and organizations within a business career field.BMM.HS.16.7.a

  • b

    Compare and contrast personal interests, aptitudes, information, and skills necessary for each career pathway.BMM.HS.16.7.b

  • c

    Research and discuss specific verbal and nonverbal techniques for effective business communication to include cultural respect and meaning.BMM.HS.16.7.c

  • d

    Conduct a job market search and devise a career plan that reflects business career interests, pathways, and postsecondary options.BMM.HS.16.7.d

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