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An analysis of business operations in the free enterprise system. The program introduces the students the basics of starting businesses free enterprise system. The students discuss business organizations, career options, production techniques, marketing and sales presentations.
 

  • Total Number of hours 6

  • Number of hours per week 1

  • Target Age Group 6-12

Objectives

  • Identify the three common forms of business organizations

  • Give examples of natural, human and capital resources needed to start a business

  • List qualities employers look for in employees

  • Recognize the steps necessary to get a job

  • Compare unit and mass production methods

  • Recognize the importance of productivity

  • Explain why businesses advertise

  • Identify the different types of advertising

  • Assume responsibility for stockholder meetings

  • Demonstrate knowledge of a business plan

  • Evaluate a business plan

Content of the Program

  • Advantages/disadvantages

  • Advertising/advertising techniques

  • Annual meeting

  • Corporations

  • Economic incentives

  • Economic institutions

  • Income distribution

  • Job/career

  • Market and prices

  • Opportunity cost

  • Partnership

  • Product

  • Production/productivity

  • Productive resources

  • Profit

  • Sole proprietorships

  • Specialization and division of labor

  • Stock

Methodology

A combination of traditional theory with practical hands-on activities supported by software programs and the presence of a volunteer business consultant. Activities include: discussions, games, video projection, creative activities, tests, questionnaires, team work, role plays.

 

Premises and Equipment Needed

  • Standard classroom.

  • Also see Training materials

  • Access to Video from time to time.

Educators and Other Human Resources Needed

  • Teachers of Economics, Civic Studies, Geography/History, and/or English

  • Volunteer Business Consultants (experienced businesspeople/ parents/ university graduates) trained by Junior Achievement International

Literature and Other Training Material

  • Guide for Consultants and Teachers

  • Teacher Envelope containing Guide, Junior Journals, Letter Home, Comments

  • Name tags

  • Table tents

  • Junior Achievement banner

  • High Performance Book

  • Stock certificates

  • Setting Personal Goals poster

  • Business cards

  • Job Application transparency

  • Certificates of Achievement

  • Mock Ads

  • Comments form

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