Foundations of Business: What Makes a Happy Place to Work?

Read Chapter 7.4. Complete #1-3 on What Makes a Great Place to Work assignment. Discuss your answers to #3 with the person beside you. Watch the video on creating a work culture that brings out the best in employees. Complete #4-5 on What Makes a Great Place to Work assignment. Discuss which piece of information from […]

Foundations of Business: Performance Appraisal

Allow time for students to share about their employee retention projects, if desired. Watch video on five success factors for a performance appraisals. Use a clear outline Involve employee Start with the bad news More regular feedback, not just once a year Document employee appraisal sessions Read Chapter 7.5. Learning Target: I can explain how managers evaluate […]

Financial Literacy: Resumes and Cover Letters

INFOGRAPHIC: Resume Format            VIDEO: What Should You Include on a Resume? As you’ve seen, it usually takes a number of applications to get an interview. A strong resume can increase your chances of getting an interview. Employers receive a lot of applications, so they’ll use your resume to make a snap judgment about whether you […]

Financial Literacy: The Interview

VIDEO: Top Interview Tips You’ll never be able to predict exactly what will happen in one job interview compared to another, but you can prepare yourself to succeed by practicing the things that are under your control. Watch this video to learn more about best practices in interviewing. Then, answer the questions on your worksheet. […]

Foundations of Business: Labor Unions

Play Theories of Motivation Kahoot. Watch video on unions. Unions are groups of workers who have banded together to have better negotiation power, higher wages, better working conditions, better benefits. Watch video on union strikes. Read Chapter 7.6. Discuss: You’ve just gotten a job as an autoworker. Would you prefer to work in a unionized or nonunionized plant? Why? If […]

Financial Literacy: Starting a New Job

VIDEO: How to Negotiate Your Salary Congratulations! After spending many hours working to get a job, you finally received a job offer! But before you accept or decline, you want to make sure it’s the best possible offer. This includes negotiating your starting salary. Watch this video to learn tips on how to negotiate your […]

Foundations of Business: Careers and Your Personality

Take the Matchmaker and Personality Style quizzes in Xello (you can log in through Clever). Student Sign-In Format Username: Prefix + student ID e.g. MUEVSD-000000 Password: Student’s date of birth e.g. MMDDYYYY Students must change their passwords when they first log in. MATCHMAKER QUIZ: Asks students a series of questions to determine some career options […]

Foundations of Business: Careers in Human Resources

Check out the hierarchy of HR job titles. Which path to an entry level HR job appeals to you from this article? Complete the Human Resources Career assignment. Research the Human Resource field online and discuss the following questions with your group: What is the Human Resources field like? What do HR professionals like about […]

Financial Literacy: Intro to Insurance

QUESTION OF THE DAY: What is the cost to repair an iPhone screen? EDPUZZLE: Intro to Insurance              AppleCare+ is basically an insurance plan, and like any insurance, before you can decide if it’s a good plan to purchase, you need to understand how it works. Watch this video and answer the questions. INFOGRAPHIC: Insurance […]

Financial Literacy: Auto Insurance

VIDEO: 5 Factors That Affect What You Pay for Auto Insurance                Everyone pays a different amount for auto insurance. Watch this video to learn five key factors that influence how much you’ll pay. Then, answer the questions on your worksheet. ARTICLE: Deductibles and Coverage Limits In every auto accident, after asking, “Is everyone safe?”, […]