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Foundations of Business: The Business of Communication

Read Exploring Business: Chapter 8.4 and discuss the role of communication in the design of the RAZR cell phone and the types of communication that are required in the workplace. Watch strategic communication video. Complete the Strategic Communication worksheet. Learning Targets: I can define communication. I can list ways that organizations will benefit from effective communication. I understand which […]

Foundations of Business: Communication Channels

Read Chapter 8.5. Watch Office Space clip and discuss the communication channels used. Play Kahoot as a formative assessment.   Learning Targets: I can discuss the nature of communications in an organizational setting, including communication flows, channels, and networks. I can explain barriers to communication and discuss the most common types of barriers to group communication.

Foundations of Business: Forms of Communication

Read Exploring Business: Chapter 8.6. Watch video on email etiquette in the workplace and complete the Email Etiquette worksheet. Watch video on presentations. Learning Targets: I can explain the do’s and don’ts of business e-mails. I can describe the process followed to create and deliver successful presentations. I know how to write clear, concise memos.

Financial Literacy: Career and Insurance Unit Quiz

Take quiz on Careers and Insurance units. Start watching the movie, The Pursuit of Happyness. Consider the following as you view the movie. Career and Income Career Choices: Reflect on the main character’s career choices and the impact on his financial well-being. Consider how his career decisions align with financial stability. Income Growth: Track the […]

Foundations of Business: Joy

Watch the movie, Joy. While viewing, consider the following: Entrepreneurial Spirit: Identify instances in the movie where the main character, Joy Mangano, demonstrates entrepreneurial spirit. Discuss specific traits or behaviors that contribute to her success as an entrepreneur. Business Idea: Describe the business idea that Joy pursues in the movie. Analyze the uniqueness of her […]

Financial Literacy: The Pursuit of Happyness

Continue watching the movie, The Pursuit of Happyness. Consider the following as you view the movie. Career and Income Career Choices: Reflect on the main character’s career choices and the impact on his financial well-being. Consider how his career decisions align with financial stability. Income Growth: Track the progression of the main character’s income throughout […]

Financial Literacy: Taxes and Your Paystub

VIDEO: If Paychecks Could Talk            Some people are surprised when they get their paycheck and the amount of money they receive is lower than they expected. This is often because they don’t know about things like state taxes, federal taxes, and the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA). Watch the video to learn more about […]

Financial Literacy: The Tax Cycle and Job Paperwork

EDPUZZLE: What You Need to Know About Form W-4                 In the last resource you learned how the W-4 form is different from other tax forms. Let’s take another look at this important tax form you’ll need to fill out when you get a new job. Watch this video and answer the questions on your […]