This introductory course explores the foundations of business and consumer decision making in the global marketplace. Units of study include conducting business in the global marketplace, understanding economic concepts as they apply to the buying and purchasing of goods and services, business ethics and social responsibility, business organization, and entrepreneurship and small business management. This course will incorporate the use of research projects and the creation of projects using real-world scenarios to assist students in building the relevant business and technology skills they will need to develop to enter the business world.
Concepts Covered Include:
Chapter 1: Economic Decisions and Systems
Chapter 2: Economic Activity
Chapter 3: Business in the Global Economy
Chapter 4: Social Responsibility of Business and Government
Chapter 5: Business Organization
Chapter 6: Business Functions