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Q1: Intro to Business & Management Foundations1. Introduction to BusinessWhat is Business? Economic Basics
Economic systems, goods & services, supply/demand
“Business in My Community” poster or presentationBM.1, BM.2
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2. Business Management OverviewRole of management, levels of managementPlanning, organizing, leading, controllingManagement functions simulationBM.3
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3. Economic Resources & SystemsResources, scarcity, productivityTypes of economies, competitionEconomic systems comparison chartBM.2
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4. Business Ownership & StructuresSole proprietorship, partnership, corporationAdvantages/disadvantages, franchisesShark Tank-style business pitchBM.4
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Q2: Management Functions & Leadership5. Planning & Decision-MakingStrategic vs. tactical planningGoals, objectives, SWOTCreate a business plan outlineBM.5
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6. OrganizingOrganizational structuresChain of command, delegation, span of controlBuild an organizational chartBM.6
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7. LeadingLeadership styles & motivationCommunication, teamwork, conflict resolutionLeadership role-play or case studyBM.7
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8. ControllingSetting standards, measuring performanceQuality control, budgets, corrective actionDepartment management simulationBM.8
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Q3: HR & Business Ethics9. Human Resource ManagementHiring, training, evaluationJob design, compensation, diversityJob description and interview projectBM.9
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10. Ethics & Social ResponsibilityEthical decision-makingCorporate responsibility, sustainabilityMovie connection: The Lorax or Erin Brockovich ethics worksheetBM.10
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11. Communication in BusinessWritten/oral communicationMemos, reports, presentationsCreate a company newsletterBM.11
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Q4: Business Operations, Finance, & Global Management12. Business Operations & ProductionOperations managementSupply chain, quality controlOperations improvement planBM.12
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13. Financial ManagementBudgeting, balance sheets, profitFinancial statements overviewCreate a simple business budgetBM.13
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14. Global Business & TrendsGlobalization, technology, innovationCultural awareness, e-commerceResearch a global company case studyBM.14
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15. Capstone ProjectBusiness Plan or Case StudyIntegrate all management functionsFull business plan presentation or simulationBM.1–BM.14
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