1 st MP Units

1. 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

2. 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