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This course is an overview of all functions of business, including human resource management, production, marketing, accounting, finance, and international business. As an introductory course to business, many theories and principles will be touched upon. You will also learn some important life skills, develop teamwork, increase your disciple leadership and get some valuable exposure to the various career opportunities in business. Characteristics and activities of current local, national, and international business. An overview of economics, marketing, management and finance. This course may be taken for dual enrollment credit with South Mountain Community College and is offered to students in grades 9-12. Course competencies include: 1. Describe in writing the economic systems of capitalism, communism, socialism, and free enterprise; and identify major United States historical economic events. (I) 2. Identify in writing the advantages and disadvantages of a sole proprietorship, partnership, and corporation; identify the function of management; analyze the aspect of human relations in business; identify the major labor organizations and summarize the historical development and current trends of labor organizations. (II) 3. Describe in writing the marketing functions of promotion, selling, merchandising, distribution, producing goods, and producing services. (III) 4. Identify in writing the major financial institutions; explain risk management and money management; and explain the functions of accounting and data processing in a business. (IV) 5. Describe in writing the economic effects of international business and the laws affecting business and consumers, and analyze mergers and consolidations. (V)

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• CTE
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Online / Virtual