RENTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
DISTRICT COURSE TITLE
IB Business and Management
CIP Name: Business Administration Management
Total Framework Hours up to: 180
CIP Code: 520201
Date Last Modified: 1/18/2014
Career Pathway: General Management
Exploratory
Preparatory
Career Cluster: Business, Management & Administration
Unit
Unit 1:
Unit 2:
Unit 3:
Unit 4:
Unit 5:
Unit 6:
SL Hours
Business organization and environment—Standard Level (SL) and Higher Level (HL)
Human resources—Standard Level and Higher Level
Accounts and finance—Standard Level and Higher Level
Marketing—Standard Level and Higher Level
Operations management—Standard Level and Higher Level
Business strategy—Higher Level Only*
35
35
45
35
30
HL Hours
30
30
40
30
20
30
180
*Difference between Higher Level (HL) and Standard Level (SL)
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UNIT 1 Business organization and environment—Standard Level (SL) and Higher Level (HL)
Performance Assessment(s):
In Western Europe the secondary sector has declined in importance and tertiary industries dominate their economies. Students identify, by researching their
own locality through government and newspaper websites, which manufacturing businesses have closed down or relocated in recent years and discuss the
reasons that they are aware of for this happening, or reasons that might explain it. Students share with the whole class the research on government policies or
actions have been taken to help foster an entrepreneurial culture in our country or local area.
Embedded Leadership Activity(s)
21st Century Skills
3A.5 Communicate effectively in diverse environments (including multi-lingual)
4A.1 Access information efficiently (time) and effectively (sources)
8B.1 Monitor, define, prioritize and complete tasks without direct oversight
Activity:
Students use websites for two Non-government organizations and make short notes about when they were established, their recent activities in the field, and
any lobbying they have undertaken. Students work individually to look up news stories from online newspapers to see if they can discover the people running
the organizations and the organization’s funding. Students come together in a large group to share their findings with one another.
STANDARDS AND COMPETENCIES
Standard
National Business Education Standards
Management
III. Business Organization
Achievement Standard: Analyze the organization of a business.
V. Ethics And Social Responsibility
Achievement Standard: Examine the role of ethics and social responsibility in decision making.
VIII. Technology and Information Management
Achievement Standard: Utilize information and technology tools to conduct business effectively and efficiently.
IX. Industry Analysis
Achievement Standard: Analyze a business organization's competitive position within the industry.
XII. Global Perspective
Achievement Standard: Examine the issues of corporate culture and managing in the global environment
Competencies
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Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of business terminology, business concepts, business principles, and theories
Make business decisions by
o identifying the issue(s)
o selecting and interpreting data
o applying appropriate tools and techniques
o recommending suitable solutions
Evaluate merits of small versus large organizations
Explain and apply the Ansoff matrix as a decision-making tool
Evaluate the impact of multinational companies
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ALIGNED WASHINGTON STATE STANDARDS
COMMON CORE
Reading
Writing
Speaking
and
Listening
Language
RST 11-12.1 Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts, attending to important distinctions the author makes and to any gaps or
inconsistencies in the account.
RST 11-12.4 Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant
to grades 11–12 texts and topics.
W 11-12.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations
for writing types are defined in standards 1–3 above.)
SL 11-12.1 Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 11–12 topics,
texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
SL 11-12.2 Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) in order to make informed decisions and solve
problems, evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source and noting any discrepancies among the data.
SL 11-12-4 Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization,
development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
L 11-12.1Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
L 11-12.2Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
Mathematical Practices
Math
Art
Educational
Technology
1.2.1-Communicate and collaborate to learn with others.
1.3.2-Locate and organize information from a variety of sources and media.
1.3.3-Analyze, synthesize and ethically use information to develop a solution, make informed decisions and report results.
2.1.2-Practice ethical and respectful behavior.
Health and
Fitness
Next
Generation
Science
Standards
Science and Engineering Practices
Crosscutting Concepts
Social Studies
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UNIT 2 Human resources—Standard Level and Higher Level
Performance Assessment(s):
Students identify core staff, contractual staff, and temporary staff in their school. Working in small groups, using the Socratic Seminar method, students discuss
and debate which functions at the school could be/should be/should not be contracted out. Rubric for Socratic Seminar Discussion is used for grading
participation.
Embedded Leadership Activity(s)
21st Century Skills
4A.2 Evaluate information critically and competently
5B.1 Understand and utilize the most appropriate media creation tools, characteristics and conventions
10B.1.b Demonstrate additional attributes associated with producing high quality products including the abilities to: Manage time and projects effectively
Activity:
Students read a Case study about 2008 labor shortages in Nordic countries and the impacts and effects of attracting immigrants to the work force. Students
collaboratively work to identify four factors that contributed to skilled labor shortages and discover additional measures that the Nordic governments could take
to reduce labor shortages in their countries. In pairs, students will share their findings through a media project (PowerPoint or Video).
STANDARDS AND COMPETENCIES
Standard
National Business Education Standards
Management
I. Management Functions
Achievement Standard: Analyze the management functions and their implementation and integration within the business environment.
V. Ethics And Social Responsibility
Achievement Standard: Examine the role of ethics and social responsibility in decision making.
VI. Human Resource Management
Achievement Standard: Describe human resource functions and their importance to an organization's successful operation.
VII. Organized Labor
Achievement Standard: Describe the role of organized labor and its influence on government and busi ness.
XII. Global Perspective
Achievement Standard: Examine the issues of corporate culture and managing in the global environment
Competencies
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Identify constraints and opportunities provided by demographic change
Construct different types of organizational charts and describe the nature of their structure
Evaluate the role of organized labor in the workplace
Analyze methods of organizing human resources that are used by different organizations
Prepare different forms of communication
Evaluate effectiveness of various styles of leadership and their implications for organizations
Evaluate impact of financial reward packages on job satisfaction, motivation and productivity
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ALIGNED WASHINGTON STATE STANDARDS
COMMON CORE
Reading
Writing
Speaking
and
Listening
Language
RST 11-12.1 Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts, attending to important distinctions the author makes and to any gaps or
inconsistencies in the account.
RST 11-12.4 Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant
to grades 11–12 texts and topics.
W 11-12.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations
for writing types are defined in standards 1–3 above.)
W 11-12-9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
SL 11-12.1 Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 11–12 topics,
texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
SL 11-12.2 Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) in order to make informed decisions and solve
problems, evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source and noting any discrepancies among the data.
SL 11-12-4 Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization,
development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
L 11-12.1Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
L 11-12.2Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
Mathematical Practices
Math
Art
Educational
Technology
1.2.1-Communicate and collaborate to learn with others.
1.3.2-Locate and organize information from a variety of sources and media.
1.3.3-Analyze, synthesize and ethically use information to develop a solution, make informed decisions and report results.
2.1.2-Practice ethical and respectful behavior.
Health and
Fitness
Next
Generation
Science
Standards
Science and Engineering Practices
Crosscutting Concepts
Social Studies
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UNIT 3 Accounts and finance—Standard Level and Higher Level
Performance Assessment(s):
Students work in pairs to discuss the following: Is profit a “necessary evil” in a capitalist society given that it can be a lever for economic development and yet
also raise income inequalities? Is the “trickle-down” effect from the wealthy to the poorest in a capitalist system evident in the long run? Students share out
their discoveries/conclusions by participating in a Socratic Seminar. Students are graded using the Socratic Seminar Rubric for participation.
Embedded Leadership Activity(s)
21st Century Skills
2C.3 Synthesize and make connections between information and arguments
8A.1 Utilize time and manage workload efficiently
9A.1 Know when it is appropriate to listen and when to speak
Activity:
Students pick two community business members to interview about the following: Is there a moral dilemma if a business delays paying suppliers in order to
avoid having to use more of its own cash to fund day-to-day operations? Or is this simply good business sense? Students write a 2-page essay using the
results of their interviews where they compare and contrast their findings.
STANDARDS AND COMPETENCIES
Standard
National Business Education Standards
Management
IIX. Industry Analysis
Achievement Standard: Analyze a business organization's competitive position within the industry.
XI. Operations Management
Achievement Standard: Apply operations management principles and procedures to the design of an operations plan.
XII. Global Perspective
Achievement Standard: Examine the issues of corporate culture and managing in the global environment
Competencies
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Evaluate appropriateness of a source of finance
Calculate and Analyze the Average Rate of Return (ARR)
Define and Explain working capital cycle
Evaluate the importance of final accounts to stakeholders
Calculate and use ratios to interpret and analyze financial statements
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ALIGNED WASHINGTON STATE STANDARDS
Reading
COMMON CORE
Writing
Speaking
and
Listening
Language
RST 11-12.1 Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts, attending to important distinctions the author makes and to any gaps or
inconsistencies in the account.
RST 11-12.4 Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant
to grades 11–12 texts and topics.
W 11-12.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations
for writing types are defined in standards 1–3 above.)
W11-12.7 Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the
inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
W 11-12.9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
SL 11-12.1 Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 11–12 topics,
texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
SL 11-12.2 Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) in order to make informed decisions and solve
problems, evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source and noting any discrepancies among the data.
SL 11-12-4 Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization,
development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
SL 11-12.6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating a command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. (See grades 11–12 Language
standards 1 and 3 on page 54 for specific expectations.)
L 11-12.1Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
L 11-12.2Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
Mathematical Practices
Math
MP.3 Construct viable arguments and critique reasoning of others
Art
Educational
Technology
1.2.1-Communicate and collaborate to learn with others.
1.3.2-Locate and organize information from a variety of sources and media.
1.3.3-Analyze, synthesize and ethically use information to develop a solution, make informed decisions and report results.
2.1.2-Practice ethical and respectful behavior.
Health and
Fitness
Next
Generation
Science
Standards
Science and Engineering Practices
Engaging in argument from evidence
Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information
Crosscutting Concepts
Social Studies
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UNIT 4 Marketing—Standard Level and Higher Level
Performance Assessment(s):
Students work in pairs to choose an industry they are interested in and address the following: Which of the elements of the marketing mix are most important to
businesses in this industry? Why? What limits an organization’s ability to create the marketing mix it desires? Do you think it is unethical for organizations to
market directly to children? Students develop a marketing campaign for this company. Students address whether or not they were able to adhere to their own
ethical standards in a reflection essay turned in with their final media product. (Media product can be video, poster, brochure)
Embedded Leadership Activity(s)
21st Century Skills
1B.2 Be open and responsive to new and diverse perspectives; incorporate group input and feedback into the work
2D.1 Solve different kinds of non-familiar problems in both conventional and innovative ways
3B.1 Demonstrate ability to work effectively and respectfully with diverse teams
4B.1 Use information accurately and creatively for the issue or problem at hand
Activity:
Students work in teams to design a High School Monopoly game targeted to their HS market using school demographics. Students create a “mock up” and,
using a Venn Diagram, share out the similarities and differences they notice between their classmates’ games.
STANDARDS AND COMPETENCIES
Standard
National Business Education Standards
Marketing
I. Foundations of Marketing
Achievement Standard: Recognize the customer-oriented nature of marketing and analyze the impact of marketing activities on the individual,
business, and society.
II. Consumers and Their Behavior
Achievement Standard: Analyze the characteristics, motivations, and behaviors of consumers.
III. External Factors
Achievement Standard: Analyze the influence of external factors on market ing.
IV. The Marketing Mix
Achievement Standard: Analyze the elements of the marketing mix, their interrelationships, and how they are used in the marketing process.
V. Marketing Research
Achievement Standard: Analyze the role of marketing research in deci sion making.
VI. The Marketing Plan
Achievement Standard: Describe the elements, design, and purposes of a marketing plan.
Competencies
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Calculate market share
Examine marketing objectives to achieve goals of an organization
Describe the difference between market and product orientation
Analyze marketing techniques of non-profit organizations
Discuss ethical issues of what is marketed nationally, internationally, and across cultures
Evaluate different methods of market research
Design and Apply a strategy to a marketing mix
Analyze and consider cultural, legal, political, social, and economic issues in international markets
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ALIGNED WASHINGTON STATE STANDARDS
COMMON CORE
Reading
Writing
Speaking
and
Listening
Language
RST 11-12.1 Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts, attending to important distinctions the author makes and to any gaps or
inconsistencies in the account.
RST 11-12.4 Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant
to grades 11–12 texts and topics.
W 11-12.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations
for writing types are defined in standards 1–3 above.)
SL 11-12.1 Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 11–12 topics,
texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
SL 11-12.2 Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) in order to make informed decisions and solve
problems, evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source and noting any discrepancies among the data.
SL 11-12-4 Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization,
development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
L 11-12.1Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
L 11-12.2Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
Mathematical Practices
Math
Art
Educational
Technology
1.2.1-Communicate and collaborate to learn with others.
1.3.2-Locate and organize information from a variety of sources and media.
1.3.3-Analyze, synthesize and ethically use information to develop a solution, make informed decisions and report results.
2.1.2-Practice ethical and respectful behavior.
Health and
Fitness
Next
Generation
Science
Standards
Science and Engineering Practices
Crosscutting Concepts
Social Studies
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UNIT 5 Operations management—Standard Level and Higher Level
Performance Assessment(s):
Students read a case study about Mattel’s world-wide recall for Chinese-made toys. After reading the facts of the case, students work in small groups to
identify (1) the costs to Mattel of recalling its toys, (2) explain the costs of not recalling its toys, and (3) to what extent will a system of Total Quality Management
(TQM) help Mattel overcome this type of problem in future. Groups will choose a speaker to explain to the large group the opinions and outcomes of their
discussion.
Embedded Leadership Activity(s)
21st Century Skills
2A.1 Use various types of reasoning (inductive, deductive, etc.) as appropriate to the situation
2B.1 Analyze how parts of a whole interact with each other to produce overall outcomes in complex systems
3A.2 Listen effectively to decipher meaning, including knowledge, values, attitudes and intentions
Activity:
Students read a case study about Boeing’s move from Seattle to Chicago. Working independently, students will read an article from http://query.nytimes.com
and will (1) identify two factors that led to Boeing relocating to Chicago and (2) consider how the move might be a “strategic decision” by Boeing. Students
share out their discoveries/conclusions by participating in a Socratic Seminar.
STANDARDS AND COMPETENCIES
Standard
National Business Education Standards
Management
I. Management Functions: Achievement Standard: Analyze the management functions and their implementation and integration within the
business environment.
II. Management Theories: Achievement Standard: Analyze management theories and their application within the business environment.
V. Ethics And Social Responsibility: Achievement Standard: Examine the role of ethics and social responsibility in decision making.
VII. Organized Labor: Achievement Standard: Describe the role of organized labor and its influence on government and business.
VIII. Technology and Information Management: Achievement Standard: Utilize information and technology tools to conduct business
effectively and efficiently.
IX. Industry Analysis: Achievement Standard: Analyze a business organization's competitive position within the industry.
X. Financial Decision Making: Achievement Standard: Analyze financial data influenced by internal and external factors in order to make short term and long-term decisions.
XI. Operations Management: Achievement Standard: Apply operations management principles and procedures to the design of an operations
plan.
XII. Global Perspective: Achievement Standard: Examine the issues of corporate culture and managing in the global environment
Competencies
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Define and Explain different types of cost
Explain and calculate the contribution to fixed costs
Use graphical and quantitative methods to calculate break-even, profit, and margin of safety
Analyze TQM (total quality management)
Explain outsourcing and subcontracting
Make calculations to support decisions
Evaluate value
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ALIGNED WASHINGTON STATE STANDARDS
Reading
COMMON CORE
Writing
Speaking
and
Listening
Language
Math
RST 11-12.1 Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts, attending to important distinctions the author makes and to any gaps or
inconsistencies in the account.
RST 11-12.4 Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant
to grades 11–12 texts and topics.
W 11-12.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations
for writing types are defined in standards 1–3 above.)
SL 11-12.1 Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 11–12 topics,
texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
SL 11-12.6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating a command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. (See grades 11–12 Language
standards 1 and 3 on page 54 for specific expectations.)
L 11-12.1Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
L 11-12.2Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
A-REI Reasoning with Equations and Inequalities
Mathematical Practices
 Understand solving equations as a process of reasoning and explain the
MP.1 Makes sense of problems and persevere in solving them
reasoning
MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively
MP.3 Construct viable arguments and critique reasoning of others
 Solve equations and inequalities in one variable
MP.5 Use appropriate tools strategically
 Solve systems of equations
MP.6 Attend to precision
 Represent and solve equations and inequalities graphically
MP.7 Look for and make use of structure
F-IF
 Understand the concept of a function and use function notation
 Interpret functions that arise in applications in terms of the context
S-ID
 Summarize, represent, and interpret data on two categorical and quantitative
variables
 Interpret linear models
Art
Educational
Technology
1.2.1-Communicate and collaborate to learn with others.
1.3.2-Locate and organize information from a variety of sources and media.
1.3.3-Analyze, synthesize and ethically use information to develop a solution, make informed decisions and report results.
2.1.2-Practice ethical and respectful behavior.
Health and
Fitness
Science and Engineering Practices
Next
Generation
Science
Standards
Using mathematics and computational thinking
Engaging in argument from evidence
Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information
Crosscutting Concepts
Social Studies
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UNIT 6 Business strategy— Higher Level Only*
Performance Assessment(s):
Strategic Analysis:
Students use the case study for Jeff Bezos and Amazon.com to study a strategic slow-growth business plan. In teams of 4, students explore the impact of
doing a SWOT and PEST analysis for collecting data for similar markets and current and future competition. Students create an 8-slide media presentation
that offers quantitative and qualitative data to support their decisions for strategic planning.
Embedded Leadership Activity(s)
21st Century Skills
2 A.1 Use various types of reasoning (inductive, deductive, etc.) as appropriate to the situation
3A.3 Use communication for a range of purposes (e.g. to inform, instruct, motivate and persuade)
4A.2 Evaluate information critically and competently
Activity:
Strategic Choice
Students use the previous case study for Amazon.com and one other e-tail business (ex: e-bay) to create a matrix for comparing relative market share. After
the team of 4 completes the matrix, they answer the following questions and share out their findings to the whole class:
(1) Describe the product portfolio of each company
(2) Analyze the relative strengths and weaknesses of each portfolio
(3) Examine what other information you would need to support your analysis of each portfolio
(4) Discuss possible strategies to improve the product portfolios of both companies.
STANDARDS AND COMPETENCIES
Standard
National Business Education Standards
Management
II. Management Theories: Achievement Standard: Analyze management theories and their application within the business environment.
IX. Industry Analysis: Achievement Standard: Analyze a business organization's competitive position within the industry.
X. Financial Decision Making:
Achievement Standard: Analyze financial data influenced by internal and external factors in order to make short -term and long-term decisions.
Marketing
I. Foundations of Marketing: Achievement Standard: Recognize the customer-oriented nature of marketing and analyze the impact of marketing activities on the individual,
business, and society.
II. Consumers and Their Behavior: Achievement Standard: Analyze the characteristics, motivations, and behaviors of consumers.
III. External Factors: Achievement Standard: Analyze the influence of external factors on marketing.
IV. The Marketing Mix: Achievement Standard: Analyze the elements of the marketing mix, their interrelationships, and how they are used in the marketing process.
V. Marketing Research: Achievement Standard: Analyze the role of marketing research in decision making.
VI. The Marketing Plan: Achievement Standard: Describe the elements, design, and purposes of a marketing plan.
Competencies
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Apply business theories learned in the classroom to real-life situations.
Research and Analyze current source materials
 business case studies
 biographies
 Internet
 newspaper/magazine articles
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ALIGNED WASHINGTON STATE STANDARDS
COMMON CORE
Reading
Writing
Speaking
and
Listening
Language
RST 11-12.1 Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts, attending to important distinctions the author makes and to any gaps or
inconsistencies in the account.
RST 11-12.4 Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant
to grades 11–12 texts and topics.
W 11-12.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations
for writing types are defined in standards 1–3 above.)
W11-12.7 Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the
inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
W 11-12.9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
SL 11-12.1 Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 11–12 topics,
texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
SL 11-12.2 Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) in order to make informed decisions and solve
problems, evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source and noting any discrepancies among the data.
SL 11-12-4 Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization,
development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
L 11-12.1Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
L 11-12.2Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
Mathematical Practices
Math
Art
Educational
Technology
1.2.1-Communicate and collaborate to learn with others.
1.3.2-Locate and organize information from a variety of sources and media.
1.3.3-Analyze, synthesize and ethically use information to develop a solution, make informed decisions and report results.
2.1.2-Practice ethical and respectful behavior.
Health and
Fitness
Next
Generation
Science
Standards
Science and Engineering Practices
Crosscutting Concepts
Social Studies
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21st CENTURY SKILLS
LEARNING AND INNOVATION
Creativity and Innovation
Think Creatively
Work Creatively with Others
Implement Innovations
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Reason Effectively
Use Systems Thinking
Make Judgments and Decisions
Solve Problems
Communication and Collaboration
Communicate Clearly
Collaborate with Others
INFORMATION, MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY
SKILLS
Information Literacy
Access and /evaluate Information
Use and Manage Information
LIFE AND CAREER SKILLS
Flexibility and Adaptability
Adapt to Change
Be Flexible
Media Literacy
Analyze Media
Create Media Products
Initiative and Self-Direction
Manage Goals and Time
Work Independently
Be Self-Directed Learners
Information, Communications and Technology
(ICT Literacy)
Apply Technology Effectively
Social and Cross-Cultural
Interact Effectively with Others
Work Effectively in Diverse Teams
Productivity and Accountability
Manage Projects
Produce Results
Leadership and Responsibility
Guide and Lead Others
Be Responsible to Others
Renton School District CTE Framework – IB Business and Management
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