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This course covers various aspects of personal development and business skills such as teamwork, communication, research, marketing, sales, customer service, human resources, and more. Students will learn from literature, reflections, role-plays, and real-life scenarios to enhance their abilities for success in the workplace.
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1st MP Units Lit/Materials Writing/Speaking Where does work fit into life? (2.5 weeks – includes .5 for orientation) • Tuesdays with Morrie • assorted poems/short stories/essays • Reflection on self paper • (informal) survey of adults • Discourse paper Setting Goals & Acting on Them (1.5 weeks) • Seven Habits of Highly Effective People (Habits 1-3) • Sample mission statements, etc. • Personal mission/vision statement • Business selection & mission statement for it Importance of Teamwork and Communication (1 week) • Seven Habits of Highly Effective People (Habits 4-5) • Speakers • Role plays • Confrontation reflection (confronting a problem and seeking a solution) Importance of Your Doing Research and Having the Drive to Succeed (2 weeks) • Seven Habits of Highly Effective People (Habits 6-7) • Sample business plans, etc. • Business plan • Financial application Manufacturing (2 weeks) • Independently Chosen Business Text • Oral report to class on business text • Manufacturing & Design Plans
2nd MP Units Lit/Materials Writing/Speaking Marketing (2 weeks) • Sample advertising campaigns • Excerpts on the ethics of campaigns • Visual analysis of ad campaigns • Marketing plan Sales (1.5 weeks) • Lit circles: • Gender/Sexism • Race/Affirmative Action • Freedom of Speech/Religion @ Work • Multinational business – Part 1 – When we work for another country • Multinational business – Part 2 – When we put another country to work for us (outsourcing, sweatshops) • Other topics to be determined…. • Solicitation letter • Sales demo • Contracts & warranties Customer Service (1 week) • Policy for resolving customer complaints • Role-plays, case studies, etc. Human Resources (3.5 weeks) • Presentations from lit. circles on laws/issues • Memos on policies • Mock interviews • Employee evaluation • Letters of recommendation • Resume, letter of inquiry, portfolio Final (1 weeks) – Mock interview w/ teacher, self-evaluation, case-study of business