Name _______________________ Class _______________ Date _________
RISK MANAGEMENT PLAN
Directions: Think about your school as if it were a business. Create a risk
management plan for your school by identifying the risks it faces and planning for
those risks.
RISK MANAGEMENT PLAN
for
(school)
Identification of Risks: Think about all that goes on in your school on a daily
basis. Make a list of the risks that students, faculty, staff, and others face when
they come onto your campus. Also, include risks to the property (buildings,
equipment, grounds, and so forth). Add more lines to the table if you need them.
Human Risks
Property Risks
Other Risks
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Planning for Risks: Answer the following questions to determine how you would
respond to the occurrence of any of these events.
1. Who is responsible for making decisions at your school in the event of a risk
occurrence?
Name
Job Title
2. Who should be notified in the event of an emergency?
Type of Emergency
Who to Notify
3. Describe the facility evacuation procedures in the event of an emergency.
Create an evacuation map specifically for your classroom.
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4. List the procedures for shutting down equipment and other school activities in
the event of an emergency.
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5. Describe any specific training needed by those who are responsible for
responding to emergencies.
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6. How should fires and other emergencies be reported to emergency response
teams outside the school (e.g., fire department, police department)?
Emergency
Contact Information
7. Create a recovery plan to enable the school to get back to business as quickly
as possible in the event of a loss due to a disaster, such as a fire, flood, or
other disaster.
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Name _______________________ Class _______________ Date _________
COMPETING IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY
Directions: You make and sell jewelry and watches for both men and women.
In addition, you also offer a quality line of hand-carved wooden boxes that can be
used to store jewelry or other small accessories. You are ready to expand your
business globally. Choose a country in which you would like to expand. Then
learn about that country’s culture and customs to determine how they might
affect your business.
Part I: Identify Products and Choose a Country to Compete In
List two possible products that you can sell in the global market:
1. _____________________________________________________________
2. _____________________________________________________________
3. List the country in which you will market the product. ___________________
Part II: Learn about the Country’s Customs
Research the culture and customs in the country in which you have chosen to
compete. Write a summary of the customs, traditions, and holidays that you need
to know about in order to compete successfully in the country.
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Part III: Analyze Your Research
Based on your research of the country’s culture and customs, list at least three
reasons why you think your products will or will not sell well in this country.
Product 1:
1. _____________________________________________________________
2. _____________________________________________________________
3. _____________________________________________________________
Product 2:
1. _____________________________________________________________
2. _____________________________________________________________
3. _____________________________________________________________
Part IV: Compare the Exchange Rates
Determine the exchange rate for the other country’s currency in the United
States. How will this affect your business?
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Part V: Make a Decision
Determine whether you will offer one or both of your products for sale in the other
country. Explain your reasons for your decision. Discuss whether your products
would sell better if you made modifications to them. If so, describe the
modifications that would be necessary and explain why.
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Part VI: Make a Presentation to the Class
Present the information you learned about the other country and its marketplace
to your classmates. Explain how your products will compete in this marketplace.