Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving.

Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.

Demonstrate integrity.

Demonstrate work ethic.

Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills.

Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.

Demonstrate respect for diversity.

Demonstrate customer service skills.

Collaborate with team members.

Demonstrate big-picture thinking.

Demonstrate career- and life-management skills.

Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability.

Manage time and resources.

Demonstrate information-literacy skills.

Demonstrate an understanding of information security.

Maintain working knowledge of current information-technology (IT) systems.

Demonstrate proficiency with technologies, tools, and machines common to a specific occupation.

Apply mathematical skills to job-specific tasks.

Demonstrate professionalism.

Demonstrate reading and writing skills.

Demonstrate workplace safety.

Examine aspects of planning within an industry/organization.

Examine aspects of management within an industry/organization.

Examine aspects of financial responsibility within an industry/organization.

Examine technical and production skills required of workers within an industry/organization.

Examine principles of technology that underlie an industry/organization.

Examine labor issues related to an industry/organization.

Examine community issues related to an industry/organization.

Examine health, safety, and environmental issues related to an industry/organization.

Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.

Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.

Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.

Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.

Identify the types of work-based learning (WBL) opportunities.

Reflect on lessons learned during the WBL experience.

Explore career opportunities related to the WBL experience.

Participate in a WBL experience, when appropriate.

Identify the difference between needs and wants.

Distinguish among the factors of production.

Explain the relevance of scarcity to economics.

Identify the three basic economic questions answered by any economy.

Describe a decision-making process.

Distinguish between economic systems.

Identify characteristics of free enterprise.

Explain supply, law of supply, demand, law of demand, and economic equilibrium.

Describe the effect of supply and demand on a free enterprise system.

Explain the positive and negative effects of emerging economies on the global market.

Illustrate the phases of the business cycle.

Identify the measures or indicators of economic activity.

Describe possible outcomes and other important aspects of global trade.

Identify the four types of businesses.

Compare major types of business structures.

Identify the functions of management.

Explore leadership styles.

Explain the marketing concept.

Describe the marketing functions.

Define target market.

Explain market segmentation and how it is used to identify a target market.

Describe the elements of the marketing mix.

Describe the selling process.

Explain the market research process.

Create a business plan.

Investigate technological trends in business and marketing.

Determine the social responsibilities of a business to the community and of the community to a business.

Determine the environmental responsibilities of a business to the community and of the community to a business.

Identify ethical and unethical business practices.

Describe communication tools and ways they are used in the workplace.

Demonstrate professional communication.

Explain the importance of nonverbal communication in the workplace.

Identify the rights and responsibilities of consumers.

Describe how purchasing motives affect consumer choices.

Demonstrate comparison shopping.

Identify major consumer protection agencies and their purposes.

Identify the characteristics of a valid contract.

Examine product labels.

Label parts of a paycheck.

Identify basic banking services for individuals and businesses.

Explain taxation.

Explain the purpose of insurance.

Create financial statements.

Explain potential financial resources for businesses.

Describe the requirements for obtaining industry certifications related to the Principles of Business and Marketing course.

Identify testing skills and strategies for a certification examination.

Demonstrate the ability to complete selected practice examinations.

Complete an industry certification examination representative of skills learned in this course.

Assess personal interests, aptitudes, and abilities.

Identify sources of employment information.

Research business and marketing career opportunities.

Complete a job application.

Develop or update a résumé.

Write a cover letter.

Design an employment portfolio.

Describe professional behavior appropriate for a job interview.

Participate in a mock job interview.

Complete interview follow-up.