Business Management and Administration: Career Cluster Knowledge and Skill Statements with Suggested Performance Indicators

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Describe how leadership, workplace culture, and cross-organizational teams contribute to achieving business goals CC-BMA01

  • A

    Define “culture & values” in an organization and the importance of leadership in creating and fostering a company cultureCC-BMA01.A

  • B

    Identify the factors that influence an organization’s structure and the differences between flat and hierarchical organizational structuresCC-BMA01.B

  • C

    Summarize the importance of cross-organizational teams in achieving business goals CC-BMA01.C

  • D

    Identify desired group and team behavior  CC-BMA01.D

  • E

    Describe the role of management in demonstrating leadership, motivating employees, resolving conflict, and addressing stressCC-BMA01.E

  • F

    Explain the commonalities and differences across leadership styles and describe their pros and consCC-BMA01.F

Demonstrate an understanding of and adherence to safe working practicesCC-BMA02

  • A

    Describe the importance of a safety culture in the business worldCC-BMA02.A

  • B

    Demonstrate awareness of and take steps to address common hazards in office and retail spacesCC-BMA02.B

  • C

    Describe the common injuries of workers in office and retail spaces and the safety equipment used to mitigate themCC-BMA02.C

Demonstrate knowledge of general business management practicesCC-BMA03

  • A

    Articulate standard functions to run any business (e.g., accounting, finance, marketing, human resources) and the roles that support these CC-BMA03.A

  • B

    Explain the principles of an organizational chart, and the functions and skills assigned to varying roles within that structureCC-BMA03.B

  • C

    Describe the roles and responsibilities of team members typically engaged in managing business functions and workersCC-BMA03.C

  • D

    Explain key marketing terminology and concepts (e.g., target market, marketing mix/4Ps [product, place, price, promotion], market segmentation)CC-BMA03.D

  • E

    Explain how market research impacts the success of a businessCC-BMA03.E

  • F

    Describe how to use budgets to guide financial decision-makingCC-BMA03.F

Demonstrate knowledge of general economic and business conceptsCC-BMA04

  • A

    Describe commonalities and differences among the basic forms of business ownership (public/private) and the sub-groups under these forms (sole proprietor, franchise, limited liability, C or S corp., NYSE/NASDAQ/OTC)CC-BMA04.A

  • B

    Explain the benefits and drawbacks of applying different forms of business ownership and structure to various types of businessesCC-BMA04.B

  • C

    Describe how a business would operate in varying social-economic systems (capitalism, socialism, communism) and differences and commonalities across such systemsCC-BMA04.C

  • D

    Describe macroeconomic principles, their impact on overall economic health, and potential impacts on businessCC-BMA04.D

  • E

    Describe how government policies influence business management decisions (e.g., worker rights, environmental protection, market regulations)CC-BMA04.E

Describe and demonstrate the use of technology to conduct business operationsCC-BMA05

  • A

    Describe the types of technology systems used to manage inventory and human resources CC-BMA05.A

  • B

    Describe the different types of hardware and software typically found in organizations and how they are used to conduct operations and manage inventory and human resourcesCC-BMA05.B

  • C

    Describe the impact of technology on career pathways in business/industry (e.g., how computers have eliminated and created jobs)CC-BMA05.C

  • D

    Describe the impact of computers on access to information and information exchange worldwideCC-BMA05.D

  • E

    Select and demonstrate the use of appropriate technology tools for expediting business processes and solving problemsCC-BMA05.E

Describe the existence and purpose of governmental regulations and applicable business codes, laws, and rulesCC-BMA06

  • A

    Describe the purpose of governmental regulations and state and local business laws, codes and rulesCC-BMA06.A

  • B

    Explain the types of governmental regulations that apply in business and how the professions engage with themCC-BMA06.B

  • C

    Describe how the Americans with Disabilities Act influences the design of office and retail spaceCC-BMA06.C

  • D

    Describe requirements related to handling and disposal of environmentally hazardous materials in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations CC-BMA06.D

  • E

    Describe different types of taxes and the expectations of employers in compliance and reportingCC-BMA06.E

Describe and demonstrate industry accepted ethical practices and behaviorCC-BMA07

  • A

    Describe legal issues faced by business professionalsCC-BMA07.A

  • B

    Define the rights and responsibilities of workersCC-BMA07.B

  • C

    Demonstrate knowledge of ethical issues associated with running a businessCC-BMA07.C

  • D

    Define ethical behavior from financial, environmental, and social perspectives and describe the impact of unethical behavior CC-BMA07.D

Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively using a range of business appropriate techniques and products (written, verbal, digital, visual)CC-BMA08

  • A

    Describe complex issues using appropriate oral or written communication, including correct spelling, grammar, and punctuationCC-BMA08.A

  • B

    Demonstrate ability and comfort level with public speaking including to large groups and individuals at all levels of the organizationCC-BMA08.B

  • C

    Describe and demonstrate appropriate exchanges of information via verbal, written, digital, and social media, and other online platformsCC-BMA08.C

  • D

    Explain the benefits and risks of using social media vs. other forms of communication in an organization CC-BMA08.D

  • E

    Demonstrate proficiency in business applications such as word processing software, business bookkeeping and spreadsheet applications, presentation slide decks, and business communication software CC-BMA08.E

  • F

    Demonstrate ability to appropriately present a project proposal or project resultsCC-BMA08.F

Demonstrate a basic understanding of customer serviceCC-BMA09

  • A

    Define what it means that customers are both internal and externalCC-BMA09.A

  • B

    Define excellent customer serviceCC-BMA09.B

  • C

    Describe the type of services used to provide assistance to customersCC-BMA09.C

  • D

    Demonstrate strategies for working with customers to find the services or products to address their identified needCC-BMA09.D

  • E

    Demonstrate ability to assist customers in a professional mannerCC-BMA09.E

Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts, processes, and skills associated with small business ownership and entrepreneurial venturesCC-BMA10

  • A

    Describe the different types of entrepreneurships (e.g., small business, scalable startup, large company, social) as a method of business ownershipCC-BMA10.A

  • B

    Explain risk-based management and decision making and how they are integrated into the entrepreneurial experienceCC-BMA10.B

  • C

    Describe why innovation, creativity, and risk-taking are central to entrepreneurshipCC-BMA10.C

  • D

    Explain how a start-up must manage itself and cash flows as compared to a sustaining businessCC-BMA10.D

  • E

    Identify available sources of capital for entrepreneurial ventures and describe how these funding sources differentially impact the operations and ownership of the ventureCC-BMA10.E

Demonstrate an understanding of basic mathematics as used in the industryCC-BMA11

  • A

    Describe the different ways organizations compete (e.g., quality, service, status, price)CC-BMA11.A

  • B

    Explain the value of differentiation of product and/or service and its impact on the competitive strength or weakness of a businessCC-BMA11.B

  • C

    Identify elements that differentiate or help create a competitive advantage for a business in a particular industry clusterCC-BMA11.C

  • D

    Describe how a business’ responsibility to employees, shareholders, society, and the environment impacts business decisions and how these decisions may vary across businesses in the for-profit and non-profit sectors CC-BMA11.D

  • E

    Describe the role of strategic planning, including the elements of a strategic plan (e.g., mission and vision statement, core values, Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) analysis, long-term goals, actions, measurement)CC-BMA11.E

  • F

    Explain how various financial statements are used for decision-making and planning in running a business (e.g., income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement)CC-BMA11.F

  • G

    Describe different financing options and advantages and disadvantages for expanding a business (e.g., bank loan, venture capital, grants, lines of credit)CC-BMA11.G

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