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8th Grade Business Ownership & Careers

Business Ownership and Careers offers students an introductory course to all business courses. Topics include economics, business ownership, careers, and management. Students end the quarter by creating their own business plan report and presentation.

Power Standards

2.4.1 - Define sole proprietorship.

2.4.2 - Define partnership.

2.4.15 - Explain why a corporation is a legal entity.

3.3.4 - Discuss the importance of quality performance to an individual and to a business.

3.4.19 - Identify steps to prepare for an interview.

4.3.34 - Develop business plans and proposals.

Topics Covered

Economic Systems

  1. Ethics

  2. Wants & Needs

  3. The Economic Problem

  4. Scarcity & Opportunity Cost

  5. Supply & Demand

Business Structures

  1. Entrepreneurship

  2. Business Structures

Management

  1. Management

  2. Leadership

  3. Marketing

Etiquette

  1. Business Etiquette 

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