MELCS ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT 1. Explain the meaning, functions, types and theories of management 2. Explain the functions, roles, and skills of a manager 3. Analyze various forces/elements influencing local and international business environment using PEST and SWOT strategies 4. Analyze the forms and economic roles of business organizations 5. Discuss the nature and levels of planning and types of plans 6. Apply appropriate planning techniques and tools in business decision-making 7. Explain the steps and importance of starting a family business APPLIED ECONOMICS 1. Examine the utility and application of applied economics to solve economic issues and problems 2. Analyze market demand, market supply and market equilibrium 3. Determine the implications of market pricing on economic decision-making 4. Differentiate various market structures in terms of: a. number of sellers b. types of products c. entry/exit to market d. pricing power e. others 5. Analyze the effects of contemporary economic issues affecting the Filipino entrepreneur 6. Analyze different principles, tools, and techniques in creating a business 7. Apply business principles, tools, and techniques in participating in various types of industries in the locality 8. Explain the effects of the various socio-economic factors affecting business and industry INTRODUCTION TO WORLD RELIGIONS AND BELIEF SYSTEMS 1. Differentiate the concept, elements and characteristics of belief system, world view, religion, and spirituality 2. Analyze the interconnectedness of geography, culture, and religions 3. Analyze the influences of religion to culture and society 4. Examine the brief history, core teachings, fundamental beliefs, practices, and related issues of Judaism. 5. Examine the brief history, core teachings, fundamental beliefs, practices, and related issues of Christianity. 6. Examine the brief history, core teachings, fundamental beliefs, practices, and related issues of Islam 7. Compare and contrast the uniqueness and similarities of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam 8. Analyze the brief history, core teachings, fundamental beliefs, practices, and related issues of Hinduism 9. Analyze the brief history, core teachings, fundamental beliefs, practices, and related issues of Theravada Buddhism 10. Analyze the brief history, core teachings, fundamental beliefs, practices, and related issues of Mahayana Buddhism 11. Analyze the brief history, core teachings, fundamental beliefs, practices, and related issues of Confucianism 12. Analyze the brief history, core teachings, fundamental beliefs, practices, and related issues of Taoism 13. Examine the brief history, core teachings, fundamental beliefs, practices, and related issues of Shintoism