Warwick School District

Curriculum❯Business Administration and Management (Sem)

Business Administration and Management (Sem)

Grade Levels: 10 | 11 | 12 |

Course Description

Do you aspire to achieve management level responsibilities and equivalent “pay”? This class will introduce you to best management practices used in today’s business environment. Topics of study include: leadership skills, manager and supervisor responsibilities, financial management, human resources management and more.  Students will analyze case studies and practice hands-on problem solving activities. Business Management software simulation will allow you to applying hiring employees, develop employee work schedules while searching for new customers and scheduling product deliveries. Find out if management and administration is for you!!!

Core Curriculum Content Standards

Economics (2009-2012)

  • Markets and Economic Systems

    • GRADE 12

      • Analyze the effect of changes in the level of competition in different markets.(6.2.12.B)

  • Income, Profit, and Wealth

    • GRADE 12

      • Analyze the costs and benefits of organizing a business as a sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation.(6.5.12.C)

Business, Computer and Information Technology (2012)

  • Computer and Information Technologies

    • GRADES 9 - 12

      • Apply the creative and productive use of emerging technologies for educational and personal success.(15.4.12.A)

  • Entrepreneurship

    • GRADES 9 - 12

      • Evaluate the functions of operations management as influenced by the business parameters.(15.5.12.I)

  • Finance and Economics

    • GRADES 9 - 12

      • Evaluate the impact of internal and external influences on financial decisions.(15.6.12.A)

  • Management

    • GRADES 9 - 12

      • Analyze the costs and benefits of organizing a business as a sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation.(15.8.12.B)
      • Critique major social and ethical decisions made by business and organizations throughout history.Reference Economics 6.5.12.C(15.8.12.C)
      • Evaluate how businesses are organized to achieve desired goals.(15.8.12.E)
      • Critique business strategies designed to balance the needs of the business with the work force.(15.8.12.F)
      • Analyze leadership skills necessary for leading at various management levels.(15.8.12.G)
      • Analyze motivational theories and their application in a business or organization.(15.8.12.H)
      • Explain the purpose and activities of a human resource department in a business or organization.(15.8.12.L)
      • Evaluate selection criteria for a position in a business or organization.(15.8.12.M)
      • Explain the collective bargaining process and its impact on the legal requirements of management.(15.8.12.O)
      • Design appropriate orientation, training, and evaluation activities to meet established skill development requirements.(15.8.12.P)
      • Assess compensation, benefit plans, incentive packages, and possible career paths in businesses.(15.8.12.Q)
      • Compare a firm’s financial position against industry standards.Reference Business, Computer and Information Technology 15.1.12.W(15.8.12.R)

Units

Unit #1 - Business and Its Environment

Unit #2 - Management Responsibilities

Unit #3 - Forms of Business Ownership and the Law

Unit #4 - Financial Management

Unit #5 - Virtual Management Simulation

Unit #6 - Human Resources Management