Providence Grove High School

Business, Finance, and Information Technology Education

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Principles of Business and Finance

Amy Ward
H206

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336.685.0728
336.685.0731
award@randolph.k12.nc.us

Principles of Business and Finance introduces students to topics related to business, finance, management,
and marketing to cover business in the global economy, functions of business organization and
management, marketing basics, and significance of business financial and risk management. Future
Business Leaders of America (FBLA) provides the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace
readiness skills through competitive events, community service and leadership activities.
Class Expectations

Show respect for all individuals in the classroom.

Come to class prepared to work (bring an active mind and necessary materials).
Listen when others speak.
No sleeping in class (you never know what you might be missing!).

Cell Phones
Cell phones have increasingly became a distraction to student learning and class participation. Students
will be checking cell phones in during instructional time. School computers and classroom electrical
outlets will not serve as charging stations for cell phones. An area has been designated for students to
place phones when they come into the classroom. A student not abiding by this protocol will be subject
to an immediate disciplinary referral for insubordination. If a student has an emergency I will be glad
to work with them.
Grading Policy

Major assignments/tests
Daily assignments
Quizzes

40%
40%
20%

Course Grading Scale

A:
B:
C:
D:
F:

90-100%
80-89%
70-79%
60-69%
0-59%

Absences/Tardies
Students will be held accountable to the attendance and tardy policy outlined in the PG student handbook.

Make-up work
Following absences, it is the student's responsibility to obtain missed assignments. Make-up work will be done
outside of regular class time. It is the student's best interest to make-up assignments immediately following the
absence. Open lab times after school will be posted weekly, so that students may come in to make up assignments
or receive additional help on
Supplies
Notebook paper
Pen/pencil

Exam
The exam for this course is a REQUIRED state exam!
FBLA Future Business Leaders of America - Optional
North Carolina Future Business Leaders of America is a career and technical student
organization that serves students who are or have been enrolled in Business, Finance, or
Information Technology course. It provides students with leadership opportunities as well
as a means to compete with other students in regional, state, and national conferences.

Membership Dues $15.00 covers local, state, and national dues.

HONORS CREDIT
If a student wants to earn HONORS credit for this course they must complete more rigorous content.
Honor content is highlighted on the course blueprint. To elect this option the student, and parent/guardian
must sign below.
Student Signature________________________________________

Date________________

Parent/Guardian Signature ________________________________

Date________________

Teacher Approval_______________________________________

Date________________

Principles of Business and Finance

COURSE OBJECTIVES

1.00

Understand communication skills and customer relations

Obj. 1.01

Apply verbal skills to obtain and convey information.

Obj. 1.02

Record information to maintain and present a report of business activity.

Obj. 1.03

Write internal and external business correspondence to convey and obtain information
effectively.

Obj. 1.04

Foster positive relationships with customers to enhance company image.

HONOR
S

Body language video clip analysis presentation

2.00

Understand information management

Obj. 2.01

Use information literacy skills to increase workplace efficiency and effectiveness.

Obj. 2.02

Acquire a foundational knowledge of information management to understand its nature and

scope.

Obj. 2.03

Utilize information-technology tools to management and perform work responsibilities

3.00

Understand professional development

Obj. 3.01

Acquire self-development skills to enhance relationships and improve efficiency in the work
environment.

Obj. 3.02

Utilize critical-thinking skills to determine best options/outcomes.

Obj. 3.03

Participate in career-planning to enhance job-success potential.

Obj. 3.04

Implement job-seeking skills to obtain employment

Obj. 3.05

Utilize career-advancement activities to enhance professional development.

HONOR
S

Mock job interview

4.00

Understand business operations management

Obj. 4.01

Adhere to health and safety regulations to support a safe work environment.

Obj. 4.02

Implement purchasing activities to obtain business supplies, equipment and services.

Obj. 4.03

Understand productions role and functions in business to recognize its need in an organization.

Obj. 4.04

Implement safety procedures to minimize loss.

Obj. 4.05

Implement security policies/procedures to minimize chance for loss.

HONOR
S

Public Service Announcement multimedia presentation

5.00

Understand economies

Obj. 5.01

Understand fundamental economic concepts to obtain a foundation for employment in business.

Obj. 5.02

Understand economic systems to be able to recognize the environments in which businesses

function.

Obj 5.03

Understand the nature of business to show its contributions to society.

Obj. 5.04

Acquire knowledge of the impact of government on business activities to make informed

economic decisions

Obj. 5.05

Analyze cost/profit relationships to guide business decision making.

6.00

Understand financial analysis

Obj. 6.01

Acquire a foundational knowledge of accounting to understand its nature and scope.

Obj. 6.02

Acquire foundational knowledge of finance to understand its nature and scope.

7.00

Understand marketing and business management

Obj. 7.01

Understand marketings role and function in business to facilitate economic exchanges with
customers.

Obj. 7.02

Apply knowledge of business ownership to establish and continue business operations.

Obj. 7.03

Recognize managements role to understand its contribution to business success.

Obj. 7.04
Obj. 7.05
EXAM

Understand the role and function of human resources management to obtain a foundational
understanding of its nature and scope. (SUPPLEMENTAL)
Understand operations role and function in business to value its contribution to company.
(SUPPLEMENTAL)
The exam for this course is REQUIRED!