Foundations of Business: A Great Work Environment

Read Exploring Business: Chapter 7.1. Watch video on What Makes Employees Happy. Complete Keeping Employees Happy assignment. Discuss trust & respect, fairness, and listening and what employers can do better in those areas. Watch video on Human Resource Management. Discuss the pros and cons of pre-employment testing. Learning Targets: I understand how trust & respect, fairness and listening […]

Financial Literacy: Paying for College

VIDEO: After Grad: Work or College? No matter what path you’re considering, deciding what to do after graduating high school can feel overwhelming. Watch the video to learn more about what to consider when you’re making this important life decision. Then, answer the questions on your worksheet. INFOGRAPHIC: The Financial Aid Process You’ve decided to […]

Financial Literacy: How Much Will Your College Actually Cost?

ACTIVITY: How Much Will Your College Actually Cost? Before deciding on a college, it’s important to research the sticker price compared to the net price of attendance. This interactive allows you to calculate how much your college will actually cost. Attached below is the spreadsheet you will need to update. INTERACTIVE_ How Much Will Your […]

Foundations of Business: Developing Employees

Watch video on New Employee Orientation. Complete the New Employee Orientation assignment. Read and discuss Chapter 7.2. Learning Target: I can explain how companies train and develop employees.

Financial Literacy: Scholarships and Grants

EDPUZZLE: FAFSA Overview   INFOGRAPHIC: The Financial Aid Process You’ve submitted your FAFSA, received your FAFSA Submission Summary, and are now waiting to hear back about what types of aid you may receive. Take a moment to review this slide to determine the order you want to apply for and accept aid in.   FINDING […]

Foundations of Business: Motivating Employees

Read Chapter 7.3. Watch video on Hierarchy of Needs Theory. Play game matching up characteristics. Complete the Hierarchy of Needs Theory assignment. Learning Target: I can define motivation and describe the hierarchy of needs theory of motivation.

Foundations of Business: Theories of Motivation

Continue on Chapter 7.3. Watch video on The Two Factor Theory. Play game matching characteristics. Watch video on Expectancy Theory and complete the assignment. Learning Targets: I can describe the two factor and expectancy theories of motivation.

Foundations of Business: Equity Theory and Employee Retention

Watch video on Equity Theory. Read this article and choose an employee retention strategy in the article that you would implement to help keep employees motivated. Choose the theory of motivation you are utilizing with your strategy. Please turn in your completed video, PowerPoint presentation or Word document with communication to your employees, strategy used, and […]

Financial Literacy: Career Exploration

VIDEO: Work or College? What should you do after high school? It’s a big question, but don’t panic. Watch this video that breaks down some different options. Then, answer the questions on your worksheet. ACTIVITY: Which Jobs Align with My Interests? As you explore different career paths using the Interest Assessment, you might find there […]