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K–12 Standards

Business Essentials (BF10) (2024)

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Understand ethics. 

  • 1.01

    Understand the nature of ethics. 

  • 1.02

    Understand the reasons for ethical dilemmas and how to recognize and respond to them. 

Understand the business environment. 

  • 2.01

    Understand the role of business in society. 

  • 2.02

    Understand fundamental economic concepts. 

  • 2.03

    Understand the types of economic systems. 

  • 2.04

    Understand the role and impact of private enterprise and small business entrepreneurship. 

  • 2.05

    Understand the risk factors that affect business profits. 

Understand business management. 

  • 3.01

    Understand the types of business activities. 

  • 3.02

    Understand the concept of business management, human resource management, and information management. 

  • 3.03

    Understand the concept of positive customer relations. 

Understand business operations. 

  • 4.01

    Understand the need and concept of accounting and finances in business. 

  • 4.02

    Understand the nature of business operations. 

  • 4.03

    Understand marketing and its importance in a global economy. 

Understand business technology. 

  • 5.01

    Understand the role of information systems. 

  • 5.02

    Understand the principles of computer systems. 

  • 5.03

    Understand the usage of basic office organization skills and usage of general office application software. 

  • 5.04

    Understand the effects of technology on business. 

Understand the job search process. 

  • 6.01

    Understand workplace expectations and what employers are seeking. 

  • 6.02

    Understand the rights of workers and general employment laws. 

  • 6.03

    Understand the need to acquire self-development skills to enhance relationships and improve efficiency in the work environment. 

  • 6.04

    Understand how to obtain a job through proper techniques. 

  • 6.05

    Understand the steps in the job advancement process. 

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12, and VOCATIONALTRAINING
Where can I read the official document?
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

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