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State-Approved Technical Skill Assessments 4/27/2017
Pathway: General Management
Cluster: Business, Management, and Administration
CLUSTER/
PATHWAY/
PROGRAM
CERTIFICATION /
ASSESSMENT
TITLE
TYPEISSUING
ORGANIZATION
WEBSITEPlease report broken
web links
ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS /
PREREQUISITES
ADMINISTRA-
TION
ELIGIBILITY(Written, Oral,
Practical, etc.)
PASSING
SCORECOST COMMENTS
Business
Management
General
Management
Academic
Assessment
NOCTI http://www.nocti.org/PD
Fs/JobReady/1203_Gener
al_Management.pdf
Broad-based
pathway assessment
that verifies student
mastery of the
knowledge and skills
in general
management.
Online National
Norm
$19/ post
test; $31
pretest/postt
est
Pathway
Assessment-104
item multiple
choice exam
Business
Management
Human
Resources
Management
Academic
Assessment
NOCTI http://www.nocti.org/PD
Fs/JobReady/1204_Huma
n_Resources_Managemen
t.pdf
Broad-based
pathway assessment
that verifies student
mastery of the
knowledge and skills
in human resources
management.
Online National
Norm
$19/ post
test; $31
pretest/postt
est
Pathway
Assessment-110
item multiple
choice exam
NOCTI Testing
Information for
Consortia
Leaders and/or
Testing
Coordinators
NOCTI TESTING
AGREEMENT
Each institution/
consortium should have a
Testing Coordinator who
contacts NOCTI to obtain
assessment exams,
proctoring information,
data management needs,
and other important
functions. Click here for
getting started:
http://www.nocti.org/get
tingstarted.cfm
● For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY
Page 1 of 8
State-Approved Technical Skill Assessments 4/27/2017
Pathway: General Management
Cluster: Business, Management, and Administration
CLUSTER/
PATHWAY/
PROGRAM
CERTIFICATION /
ASSESSMENT
TITLE
TYPEISSUING
ORGANIZATION
WEBSITEPlease report broken
web links
ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS /
PREREQUISITES
ADMINISTRA-
TION
ELIGIBILITY(Written, Oral,
Practical, etc.)
PASSING
SCORECOST COMMENTS
● For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARYBusiness
Management
Accelerated
Business
Management
and
Administration
(3-credit)
Academic
Assessment
MBA Research http://www.mbaresearch.
org/2.0/Joomla/index.php
?option=com_content&ta
sk=blogsection&id=28&Ite
mid=395
Accelerated-level
programs of study
increases both the
breadth and level of
business
management and
administration
content.
Online 70% 10-25 exams:
$7.14 for pre-
test; $10.71
for post-test;
price goes
down with
higher
quantities
100 item
multiple choice
exam; 80
performance
indicators per
credit/
Carnegie unit of
instruction at
Accelerated
level
Business
Management/
Entrepreneur
ship
Standard
Entrepreneur
ship (3-credit)
Academic
Assessment
MBA Research http://www.mbaresearch.
org/2.0/Joomla/index.php
?option=com_content&ta
sk=blogsection&id=28&Ite
mid=395
Standard-level
programs of study
that addresses
standard
entreneurship
concepts
Online 70% 10-25 exams:
$7.14 for pre-
test; $10.71
for post-test;
price goes
down with
higher
quantities
100 item
multiple choice
exam; 60
performance
indicators per
credit/
Carnegie unit of
instruction at
Standard level
Business
Management/
Entrepreneur
ship
Accelerated
Entrepreneur
ship (3-credit)
Academic
Assessment
MBA Research http://www.mbaresearch.
org/2.0/Joomla/index.php
?option=com_content&ta
sk=blogsection&id=28&Ite
mid=395
Accelerated-level
programs of study
both the breadth and
level of
entreneurship
content increases
Online 70% 10-25 exams:
$7.14 for pre-
test; $10.71
for post-test;
price goes
down with
higher
quantities
100 item
multiple choice
exam; 80
performance
indicators per
credit/
Carnegie unit of
instruction at
Accelerated
level
Page 2 of 8
State-Approved Technical Skill Assessments 4/27/2017
Pathway: General Management
Cluster: Business, Management, and Administration
CLUSTER/
PATHWAY/
PROGRAM
CERTIFICATION /
ASSESSMENT
TITLE
TYPEISSUING
ORGANIZATION
WEBSITEPlease report broken
web links
ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS /
PREREQUISITES
ADMINISTRA-
TION
ELIGIBILITY(Written, Oral,
Practical, etc.)
PASSING
SCORECOST COMMENTS
● For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARYBusiness
Management/
Entrepreneur
ship
Honors-Ready
Entrepreneur
ship (3-credit)
Academic
Assessment
MBA Research http://www.mbaresearch.
org/2.0/Joomla/index.php
?option=com_content&ta
sk=blogsection&id=28&Ite
mid=395
Additional higher-
level, complex
content is addressed,
and there is a greater
focus on inquiry,
problem-solving, and
project-based
learning.
Online 70% 10-25 exams:
$7.14 for pre-
test; $10.71
for post-test;
price goes
down with
higher
quantities
100 item
multiple choice
exam; 90
performance
indicators per
credit/
Carnegie unit of
instruction at
Honors-Ready
level
Business
Management/
Entrepreneur
ship
Entrepreneur Academic
Assessment
CareerTech http://www.okcareertech.
org/about/state-
agency/divisions/testing
Online 70% $12 per exam 40 item
multiple choice
exam
CareerTech
Testing
Information for
Consortia
Leaders and/or
High School
Testing
Coordinators
CareerTech TESTING
AGREEMENT
Each institution/
consortium should have a
Testing Coordinator who
contacts CareerTech to
obtain assessment exams,
proctoring information,
data management needs,
and other important
functions. Click here for
the CareerTech Testing
Agreement form:
http://www.okcareertech.
org/about/state-
agency/divisions/testing
Page 3 of 8
State-Approved Technical Skill Assessments 4/27/2017
Pathway: General Management
Cluster: Business, Management, and Administration
CLUSTER/
PATHWAY/
PROGRAM
CERTIFICATION /
ASSESSMENT
TITLE
TYPEISSUING
ORGANIZATION
WEBSITEPlease report broken
web links
ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS /
PREREQUISITES
ADMINISTRA-
TION
ELIGIBILITY(Written, Oral,
Practical, etc.)
PASSING
SCORECOST COMMENTS
● For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY
General
Management
General
Management
Academic
Assessment
NOCTI http://www.nocti.org/PD
Fs/JobReady/1203_Gener
al_Management.pdf
Broad-based
pathway assessment
that verifies student
mastery of the
knowledge and skills
in general
management.
Online 65% $19/ post
test; $31
pretest/postt
est
Pathway
Assessment-104
item multiple
choice exam
NOCTI Testing
Information for
Consortia
Leaders and/or
Testing
Coordinators
NOCTI TESTING
AGREEMENT
Each institution/
consortium should have a
Testing Coordinator who
contacts NOCTI to obtain
assessment exams,
proctoring information,
data management needs,
and other important
functions. Click here for
getting started:
http://nocti.org/GettingSt
arted.cfm
General
Management
Accelerated
Business
Management
and
Administration
(3-credit)
Academic
Assessment
MBA Research http://www.mbaresearc
h.org/index.php/assess
ment-center/program-of-
study
Program of study
assessment
addresses
leadership, core
business concepts,
and specialty areas.
Online 70% 10-25 exams:
$7.14 for pre-
test; $10.71
for post-test;
price goes
down with
higher
quantities
100 item
multiple choice
exam; 80
performance
indicators per
credit/
Carnegie unit of
instruction at
Accelerated
level
● For use at POSTSECONDARY For use at POSTSECONDARY For use at POSTSECONDARY
Page 4 of 8
State-Approved Technical Skill Assessments 4/27/2017
Pathway: General Management
Cluster: Business, Management, and Administration
CLUSTER/
PATHWAY/
PROGRAM
CERTIFICATION /
ASSESSMENT
TITLE
TYPEISSUING
ORGANIZATION
WEBSITEPlease report broken
web links
ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS /
PREREQUISITES
ADMINISTRA-
TION
ELIGIBILITY(Written, Oral,
Practical, etc.)
PASSING
SCORECOST COMMENTS
● For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARYGeneral
Management
Accelerated
Business
Management
and
Administration
(4-credit)
Academic
Assessment
MBA Research http://www.mbaresearch.
org/index.php/assessmen
t-center/program-of-
study
Program of study
assessment
addresses
leadership, core
business concepts,
and specialty areas.
Online 70% 10-25 exams:
$7.14 for pre-
test; $10.71
for post-test;
price goes
down with
higher
quantities
100 item
multiple choice
exam; 80
performance
indicators per
credit/
Carnegie unit of
instruction at
Accelerated
level
General
Management
A*S*K
Entrepreneur
ship/
Management
Certification
Assessment
MBA Research http://www.nocti.org/Cer
tificateProgram-ASK.cfm
Industry-based
certificate program
that defines the skills
and requisite
knowledge for
success in the
business community.
Online 70% for
certified high
achiever; 90%
for certified
high achiever,
examplary
performance
$14.00 for
pre-test;
$20.00 for
post-test.
Certificates will
be issued for
those students
meeting or
exceeding the
cut scores.
General
Management
A*S*K
Fundamental
Business
Concepts
Certification
Assessment
MBA Research http://www.nocti.org/Cer
tificateProgram-ASK.cfm
Industry-based
certificate program
that defines the skills
and requisite
knowledge for
success in the
business community.
Online 70% for
certified high
achiever; 90%
for certified
high achiever,
examplary
performance
$14.00 for
pre-test;
$20.00 for
post-test.
Certificates will
be issued for
those students
meeting or
exceeding the
cut scores.
Page 5 of 8
State-Approved Technical Skill Assessments 4/27/2017
Pathway: General Management
Cluster: Business, Management, and Administration
CLUSTER/
PATHWAY/
PROGRAM
CERTIFICATION /
ASSESSMENT
TITLE
TYPEISSUING
ORGANIZATION
WEBSITEPlease report broken
web links
ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS /
PREREQUISITES
ADMINISTRA-
TION
ELIGIBILITY(Written, Oral,
Practical, etc.)
PASSING
SCORECOST COMMENTS
● For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARYEntrepreneur
ship
Standard
Entrepreneur
ship (3-credit)
Academic
Assessment
MBA Research http://www.mbaresearch.
org/2.0/Joomla/index.php
?option=com_content&ta
sk=blogsection&id=28&Ite
mid=395
Standard-level
programs of study
that addresses
standard
entreneurship
concepts
Online 70% 10-25 exams:
$7.14 for pre-
test; $10.71
for post-test;
price goes
down with
higher
quantities
100 item
multiple choice
exam; 60
performance
indicators per
credit/
Carnegie unit of
instruction at
Standard level
Entrepreneur
ship
Standard
Entrepreneur
ship (4-credit)
Academic
Assessment
MBA Research http://www.mbaresearch.
org/2.0/Joomla/index.php
?option=com_content&ta
sk=blogsection&id=28&Ite
mid=395
Standard-level
programs of study
that addresses
standard
entreneurship
concepts
Online 70% 10-25 exams:
$7.14 for pre-
test; $10.71
for post-test;
price goes
down with
higher
quantities
100 item
multiple choice
exam; 60
performance
indicators per
credit/
Carnegie unit of
instruction at
Standard level
Entrepreneur
ship
Accelerated
Entrepreneur
ship (2-credit)
Academic
Assessment
MBA Research http://www.mbaresearch.
org/2.0/Joomla/index.php
?option=com_content&ta
sk=blogsection&id=28&Ite
mid=395
Accelerated-level
programs of study
both the breadth and
level of
entreneurship
content increases
Online 70% 10-25 exams:
$7.14 for pre-
test; $10.71
for post-test;
price goes
down with
higher
quantities
100 item
multiple choice
exam; 80
performance
indicators per
credit/
Carnegie unit of
instruction at
Accelerated
level
Page 6 of 8
State-Approved Technical Skill Assessments 4/27/2017
Pathway: General Management
Cluster: Business, Management, and Administration
CLUSTER/
PATHWAY/
PROGRAM
CERTIFICATION /
ASSESSMENT
TITLE
TYPEISSUING
ORGANIZATION
WEBSITEPlease report broken
web links
ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS /
PREREQUISITES
ADMINISTRA-
TION
ELIGIBILITY(Written, Oral,
Practical, etc.)
PASSING
SCORECOST COMMENTS
● For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARYEntrepreneur
ship
Accelerated
Entrepreneur
ship (3-credit)
Academic
Assessment
MBA Research http://www.mbaresearch.
org/2.0/Joomla/index.php
?option=com_content&ta
sk=blogsection&id=28&Ite
mid=395
Accelerated-level
programs of study
both the breadth and
level of
entreneurship
content increases
Online 70% 10-25 exams:
$7.14 for pre-
test; $10.71
for post-test;
price goes
down with
higher
quantities
100 item
multiple choice
exam; 80
performance
indicators per
credit/
Carnegie unit of
instruction at
Accelerated
level
Entrepreneur
ship
Accelerated
Entrepreneur
ship (4-credit)
Academic
Assessment
MBA Research http://www.mbaresearch.
org/2.0/Joomla/index.php
?option=com_content&ta
sk=blogsection&id=28&Ite
mid=395
Accelerated-level
programs of study
both the breadth and
level of
entreneurship
content increases
Online 70% 10-25 exams:
$7.14 for pre-
test; $10.71
for post-test;
price goes
down with
higher
quantities
100 item
multiple choice
exam; 80
performance
indicators per
credit/
Carnegie unit of
instruction at
Accelerated
level
Entrepreneurs
hip
Honors-Ready
Entrepreneur
ship (4-credit)
Academic
Assessment
MBA Research http://www.mbaresearch.
org/2.0/Joomla/index.php
?option=com_content&ta
sk=blogsection&id=28&Ite
mid=395
Additional higher-
level, complex
content is addressed,
and there is a greater
focus on inquiry,
problem-solving, and
project-based
learning.
Online 70% 10-25 exams:
$7.14 for pre-
test; $10.71
for post-test;
price goes
down with
higher
quantities
100 item
multiple choice
exam; 90
performance
indicators per
credit/
Carnegie unit of
instruction at
Honors-Ready
level
Page 7 of 8
State-Approved Technical Skill Assessments 4/27/2017
Pathway: General Management
Cluster: Business, Management, and Administration
CLUSTER/
PATHWAY/
PROGRAM
CERTIFICATION /
ASSESSMENT
TITLE
TYPEISSUING
ORGANIZATION
WEBSITEPlease report broken
web links
ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS /
PREREQUISITES
ADMINISTRA-
TION
ELIGIBILITY(Written, Oral,
Practical, etc.)
PASSING
SCORECOST COMMENTS
● For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARYEntrepreneur
ship
Entrepreneur Academic
Assessment
CareerTech http://www.okcareertech.
org/about/state-
agency/divisions/testing
Online 70% $12 per exam 40 item
multiple choice
exam
CareerTech
Testing
Information for
Consortia
Leaders and/or
High School
Testing
Coordinators
CareerTech TESTING
AGREEMENT
Each institution/
consortium should have a
Testing Coordinator who
contacts CareerTech to
obtain assessment exams,
proctoring information,
data management needs,
and other important
functions. Click here for
the CareerTech Testing
Agreement form:
http://www.okcareertech.
org/about/state-
agency/divisions/testing
Page 8 of 8
Minnesota Common Core Competencies 7/1/2013
Pathways: General Management + Human Resources Management + Operations ManagementCluster: Business Management and Administration
Secondary Post-secondary
Recognize relationships among numbers.
Employ mathematical operations.
Perform computations successfully.
Predict reasonable estimations.
Recognize patterns and mathematical relations.
Use algebraic symbols to represent solve and analyze
mathematical problems.
Create mathematical models from real-life situations.
Represent changes in quantities mathematically.
Determine rate of change mathematically.
Interpret graphical and numerical data.
Recognize measurable attributes of objects.
Take measurements correctly.
Formulate questions effectively
Collect relevant data.
Organize useful data.
Answer questions appropriately.
Employ appropriate statistical methods in data
analysis.
Y
Y Y
Y Y
KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURE
COMMON CORE
COMPETENCIESConsensus among work group
COMMENTS
TOPIC 1: ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS - Achieve additional academic knowledge and skills required to pursue the full range of career and postsecondary education
opportunities within the Business Administration and Management career cluster - specifically the General Management, Human Resources Management, and
Operations Management career pathways.
INDICATOR 01.01 Solve mathematical
problems and use the information to
make business decisions and enhance
business management duties.
MEASURE 01.01.01 Solve mathematical
problems using numbers and operations.
MEASURE 01.01.02 Apply algebraic
skills to make business decisions.
MEASURE 01.01.03 Use measurement
skills to make business decisions.
MEASURE 01.01.04 Perform data
analysis to make business decisions.
Y Y
Y
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Minnesota Common Core Competencies 7/1/2013
Pathways: General Management + Human Resources Management + Operations ManagementCluster: Business Management and Administration
KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURE
COMMON CORE
COMPETENCIESConsensus among work group
COMMENTS
Develop and evaluate inferences and predictions.
Apply basic concepts of probability.
Comment from Business/Industry: Evaluation of "what
is reasonable" is important.
Identify problem-solving techniques.
Apply a variety of problem-solving strategies.
Adjust problem-solving strategies when needed.
Distinguish between economic goods and services.
Explain the concept of economic resources.
Describe the concepts of economics and economic
activities.
Determine economic utilities created by business
activities.
Explain the principles of supply and demand.
Describe the functions of prices in markets.
Explain the role of business in society.
Describe types of business activities.
Explain the organizational design of businesses.
Discuss the global environment in which businesses
operate.
Describe factors that affect the business environment.
Explain how organizations adapt to today's markets.
Explain the types of economic systems.
Explain the concept of private enterprise.
Y Y
Y Y
Y Y
Y Y
Y Y
INDICATOR 01.01 Solve mathematical
problems and use the information to
make business decisions and enhance
business management duties.
INDICATOR 01.02 Examine and employ
business and economic principles and
concepts in making informed business
decisions to continue business
operations.
MEASURE 01.01.04 Perform data
analysis to make business decisions.
MEASURE 01.01.05 Evaluate the
accuracy of mathematical responses
using problem-solving techniques.
MEASURE 01.02.01 Identify
fundamental economic concepts
necessary for employment in business.
MEASURE 01.02.02 Describe the nature
of business and its contribution to
society.
MEASURE 01.02.03 Recognize how
economic systems influence
environments in which businesses
function.
Page 2 of 21
Minnesota Common Core Competencies 7/1/2013
Pathways: General Management + Human Resources Management + Operations ManagementCluster: Business Management and Administration
KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURE
COMMON CORE
COMPETENCIESConsensus among work group
COMMENTS
Identify factors affecting a business's profit.
Determine factors affecting business risk.
Explain the concept of competition.
Describe market structures.
Determine the relationship between government and
business
Discuss the nature of monetary policy.
Discuss the supply and demand for money.
Explain the role of the Federal Reserve System.
Explain the concept of fiscal policies.
Describe the effects of fiscal and monetary policies.
Explain the concept of productivity.
Analyze impact of specialization/division of labor on
productivity.
Explain the concept of organized labor and business.
Explain the impact of the law of diminishing returns.
Describe the concept of economies of scale.
Describe the concept of price stability as an economic
measure.
Discuss the measure of consumer spending as an
economic indicator.
Discuss the impact of a nation's unemployment rates.
Explain the concept of Gross Domestic Product.
Y Y
O O
Y Y
O O
MEASURE 01.02.05 Analyze cost/profit
relationships to guide business decision-
making.
MEASURE 01.02.06 Demonstrate the
aptitude and ability to understand
economic trends.
INDICATOR 01.02 Examine and employ
business and economic principles and
concepts in making informed business
decisions to continue business
operations.
MEASURE 01.02.03 Recognize how
economic systems influence
environments in which businesses
function.
MEASURE 01.02.04 Use knowledge
regarding the impact government has on
businesses to make informed economic
decisions.
Page 3 of 21
Minnesota Common Core Competencies 7/1/2013
Pathways: General Management + Human Resources Management + Operations ManagementCluster: Business Management and Administration
KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURE
COMMON CORE
COMPETENCIESConsensus among work group
COMMENTS
Describe the economic impact of inflation on business.
Explain unemployment and inflation tradeoffs.
Explain the economic impact of interest-rate
fluctuations.
Determine the impact of business cycles on business
activities.
Discuss the impact of globalization on business.
Explain the impact of major trade alliances on business
activities.
Describe the impact of the political environment on
world trade.
Explain the impact of geography on world trade.
Describe the impact of a country's history on world
trade.
Explain the impact of a country's economic
development on world trade.
Discuss the potential impact of emerging economies on
business activities.
MEASURE 02.01.01 Select the most
appropriate reading strategy for
identifying the overarching purpose of a
text.
Y Y
Skimming reading for detail reading for meaning or
critical analysis.
MEASURE 02.01.02 Demonstrate use of
content technical concepts and
vocabulary when analyzing information
and following directions.
Y Y
Comment from Business/Industry: Present the broad
picture of different kinds of communications: 1)
Business to business; 2) Business to consumer; 3) Retail.
MEASURE 02.01.03 Interpret transcribe
and communicate information data and
observations to apply information
learned from reading to actual practice.
Y Y
O O
MEASURE 01.02.06 Demonstrate the
aptitude and ability to understand
economic trends.
MEASURE 01.03.01 Describe global
trade's impact on business activities.
YY
INDICATOR 01.03 Apply economic
concepts fundamental to global business
operations.
TOPIC 2: COMMUNICATIONS/ WORKPLACE-BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS - Use oral and written communication skills in creating, expressing and interpreting
information and ideas including technical terminology and information.
INDICATOR 02.01 Select and use
appropriate reading and communication
strategies to learn and use technical
concepts and vocabulary in practice.
INDICATOR 01.02 Examine and employ
business and economic principles and
concepts in making informed business
decisions to continue business
operations.
Page 4 of 21
Minnesota Common Core Competencies 7/1/2013
Pathways: General Management + Human Resources Management + Operations ManagementCluster: Business Management and Administration
KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURE
COMMON CORE
COMPETENCIESConsensus among work group
COMMENTS
MEASURE 02.02.01 Employ verbal skills
when obtaining and conveying
information.
Y Y
MEASURE 02.02.02 Record information
needed to present a report on a given
topic or problem.
Y Y
MEASURE 02.02.03 Write internal and
external business correspondence that
conveys and/or obtains information
effectively.
Y Y
MEASURE 02.02.04 Communicate with
other employees to clarify workplace
objectives.
Y Y
MEASURE 02.02.05 Communicate
effectively with customers and
employees to foster positive
relationships.
Y Y
MEASURE 02.03.01 Locate written
information used to communicate with
co-workers and customers.
Y Y
MEASURE 02.03.02 Organize
information to use in written and oral
communications.
Y Y
MEASURE 02.03.03 Reference the
sources of information.Y Y
MEASURE 02.04.01 Review and apply
information sources for occupational
tasks.
Y Y Informational texts Internet web sites and/or technical
materials.
MEASURE 02.04.02 Evaluate the
reliability of information.Y Y
Informational texts Internet Web sites and/or technical
materials and resources.
INDICATOR 02.05 Use correct grammar
punctuation and terminology to write
and edit documents.
MEASURE 02.05.01 Use correct
grammar punctuation and terminology
to write and edit documents.Y Y
MEASURE 02.06.01 Prepare oral
presentations to provide information for
specific purposes and audiences.
Y Y
MEASURE 02.06.02 Identify and
prepare support materials that will
enhance an oral presentation.
Y Y
INDICATOR 02.03 Locate organize and
reference written information from
various sources to communicate with co-
workers and clients/customers/other
stakeholders.
INDICATOR 02.04 Evaluate and use
information resources to accomplish
specific occupational tasks.
INDICATOR 02.06 Develop and deliver
formal and informal presentations using
appropriate media to engage and inform
audiences.
INDICATOR 02.02 Demonstrate use of
the concepts strategies and systems for
obtaining and conveying ideas and
information to enhance communication
in the workplace.
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KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURE
COMMON CORE
COMPETENCIESConsensus among work group
COMMENTS
MEASURE 02.06.03 Deliver an oral
presentation that sustains audience
attention and interest.
Y Y
MEASURE 02.06.04 Implement multi-
media strategies for presentations.Y O
INDICATOR 02.07 Interpret verbal and
nonverbal cues/behaviors to enhance
communication with co-workers and
clients/customers/other stakeholders.
MEASURE 02.07.01 Interpret verbal and
nonverbal behaviors when
communicating with clients and co-
workers.
Y Y
MEASURE 02.08.01 Interpret a given
verbal message/information.Y Y
MEASURE 02.08.02 Respond with
restatement and clarification techniques
to clarify information.
Y Y
INDICATOR 02.09 Develop and interpret
tables charts and figures to support
written and oral communications.
MEASURE 02.09.01 Create and interpret
tables charts and figures to support
written and oral communications.Y Y
INDICATOR 02.10 Listen to and speak
with diverse individuals to enhance
communication skills.
MEASURE 02.10.01 Demonstrate and
apply factors and strategies for
communicating with a diverse
workforce.
Y Y
INDICATOR 02.11 Exhibit public
relations skills to increase internal and
external customer/client satisfaction.
MEASURE 02.11.01 Communicate
effectively when developing positive
customer/client relationships.Y Y
MEASURE 03.01.01 Analyze elements of
a problem to develop creative solutions. Y Y
MEASURE 03.01.02 Use problem-
solving critical thinking and creativity
skills to improve a situation or process.Y Y
Ideas proposals and solutions.
MEASURE 03.01.03 Generate new and
creative ideas to solve problems.Y Y
MEASURE 03.01.04 Critically analyze
information to determine value to the
problem-solving task.
Y Y
INDICATOR 02.06 Develop and deliver
formal and informal presentations using
appropriate media to engage and inform
audiences.
INDICATOR 02.08 Apply active listening
skills to obtain and clarify information.
TOPIC 3: CRITICAL THINKING AND PROBLEM-SOLVING - Solve problems using critical thinking skills (analyze, synthesize, and evaluate) independently and in teams.
Solve problems using creativity and innovation.
INDICATOR 03.01 Use critical thinking
skills independently and in teams to
solve problems and make decisions.
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KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURE
COMMON CORE
COMPETENCIESConsensus among work group
COMMENTS
MEASURE 03.02.01 Determine best
options/outcomes for conflict resolution
using critical thinking skills.Y Y
MEASURE 03.02.02 Resolve conflicts
with/for customers using conflict
resolution skills.
Y Y
MEASURE 03.02.03 Implement conflict
resolution skills to address staff
issues/problems.
Y Y
MEASURE 03.03.01 Write realistic
performance goals objectives and action
plans.
Y YComment from Postsecondary: Example is SMART
(Specific/ Measureable/ Attainable/ Realistic/ Timely)
goals.MEASURE 03.03.02 Monitor
performance goals and adjust as
necessary.
Y Y
MEASURE 03.03.03 Communicate goal
achievement.Y Y
MEASURE 03.04.01 Gather information
and data using a variety of resources. Y Y
MEASURE 03.04.02 Analyze and
evaluate information and data for value
to the research objectives.
Y Y
MEASURE 04.01.01 Manage personal
schedules and contact information using
electronic tools.
Y OComment from Postsecondary: Example is electronic
calendar.
MEASURE 04.01.02 Create business
correspondence.Y Y
INDICATOR 04.02 Use technological
tools to expedite workflow.
MEASURE 04.02.01 Use information
technology tools to manage and
perform work responsibilities.
Y Y
MEASURE 04.03.01 Use electronic mail
applications to communicate within a
workplace.
Y Y
MEASURE 04.03.02 Utilize Internet
applications to perform workplace tasks. Y Y
INDICATOR 03.04 Conduct technical
research to gather information
necessary for decision-making.
INDICATOR 04.03 Use information
technology tools to access manage
integrate and create information.
INDICATOR 03.02 Employ critical
thinking and emotional intelligence to
resolve conflicts with staff and/or
customers.
INDICATOR 03.03 Identify write and
monitor workplace performance goals
to guide progress in assigned areas of
responsibility and accountability.
TOPIC 4: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS - Use information technology tools specific to the career cluster to access manage integrate and create
information.
INDICATOR 04.01 Use Personal
Information Management (PIM)
applications to increase workplace
efficiency.
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KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURE
COMMON CORE
COMPETENCIESConsensus among work group
COMMENTS
MEASURE 04.03.03 Utilize writing and
publishing applications to prepare
business communications/documents.Y Y
MEASURE 04.03.04 Utilize presentation
applications to prepare presentations. Y Y
MEASURE 04.03.05 Use spreadsheet
applications to organize and manipulate
data.
Y Y
MEASURE 04.03.06 Use database
applications to manage data. Y Y
MEASURE 04.03.07 Use
collaborative/groupware applications to
facilitate group work.
O O
MEASURE 04.03.08 Use computer
operations applications to manage work
tasks. O O
Explain the need for entrepreneurial discovery.
Explain tools used by entrepreneurs for venture
planning.
Assess start-up requirements.
Assess risks associated with venture.
Describe external resources useful to entrepreneurs
during concept development.
Assess the need to use external resources for concept
development.
Describe strategies to protect intellectual property.
Use components of business plan to define venture
idea.
O
MEASURE 05.01.01 Understand
entrepreneurial discovery strategies to
generate feasible ideas for business
ventures.
INDICATOR 05.01 Identify new ideas
opportunities and methods to create or
start a new project or venture.
INDICATOR 04.03 Use information
technology tools to access manage
integrate and create information.
TOPIC 5: SYSTEMS - Understand roles within teams work units departments organizations inter-organizational systems and the larger environment. Identify how
key organizational systems affect organizational performance and the quality of products and services. Understand global context of industries and careers.
O
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KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURE
COMMON CORE
COMPETENCIESConsensus among work group
COMMENTS
MEASURE 05.01.02 Evaluate a new
business venture concept's potential for
success.
O O
Describe processes used to acquire adequate financial
resources for venture creation/start-up.
Select sources to finance venture creation/start-up.
Explain factors to consider in determining a venture's
human-resource needs.
Explain considerations in making the decision to hire
staff.
Describe considerations in selecting capital resources.
Identify capital resources needed for the venture.
Assess the costs/benefits associated with resources.
Use external resources to supplement entrepreneur's
expertise.
Explain the complexity of business operations.
Evaluate risk-taking opportunities.
Explain the need for business systems and procedures.
Describe the use of operating procedures.
Explain methods/processes for organizing workflow.
Develop and/or provide product/service.
Use creative problem-solving in business
activities/decisions.
Explain the impact of resource productivity on venture
success.
Create processes for ongoing opportunity recognition.
OO
O O
MEASURE 05.01.03 Determine the
resources needed for start-up viability of
a business venture.
INDICATOR 05.01 Identify new ideas
opportunities and methods to create or
start a new project or venture.
MEASURE 05.01.04 Actualize a new
business venture to generate profit
and/or meet objectives.
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KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURE
COMMON CORE
COMPETENCIESConsensus among work group
COMMENTS
Develop plan to invest resources into improving current
products or creating new ones.
Adapt to changes in business environment.
Explain the need for continuation planning.
Describe methods of venture harvesting.
Evaluate options for continued venture involvement.
Develop exit strategies.
Explain the concept of accounting.
Explain the need for accounting standards (GAAP).
Discuss the role of ethics in accounting.
Explain the use of technology in accounting.
Explain legal considerations for accounting.
Describe the nature of cash flow statements.
Interpret cash flow statements.
Explain the nature of balance sheets.
Describe the nature of income statements.
Explain the role of finance in business.
Discuss the role of ethics in finance.
Explain legal considerations for finance.
N O
Y Y
O O
Y Y
O O
MEASURE 05.02.01 Develop a
foundational knowledge of accounting
to understand its nature and scope.
MEASURE 05.02.02 Understand
accounting procedures used to track
money flow and to determine financial
status.
MEASURE 05.03.01 Acquire a
foundational knowledge of finance to
understand its nature and scope.
INDICATOR 05.03 Understand tools
strategies and systems used to maintain
monitor control and plan the use of
financial resources.
INDICATOR 05.02 Analyze accounting
systems' contribution to the fiscal
stability of a business.
INDICATOR 05.01 Identify new ideas
opportunities and methods to create or
start a new project or venture.
MEASURE 05.01.04 Actualize a new
business venture to generate profit
and/or meet objectives.
MEASURE 05.01.05 Select a strategy
that matches the entrepreneur's desired
goals regarding the business venture.
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KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURE
COMMON CORE
COMPETENCIESConsensus among work group
COMMENTS
Discuss the nature of human resources management.
Explain the role of ethics in human resources
management.
Describe the use of technology in human resources
management.
Describe health and safety regulations in business.
Report noncompliance with business health and safety
regulations.
Follow instructions for use of equipment tools and
machinery.
Follow safety precautions.
Maintain a safe work environment.
Explain procedures for handling accidents.
Handle and report emergency situations.
Identify potential safety issues.
Establish safety policies and procedures.
Explain routine security precautions.
Follow established security procedures/policies.
Protect company information and intangibles.
Y Y
MEASURE 06.01.02 Implement safety
procedures to minimize loss.
MEASURE 06.01.03 Assess needed
safety policies/procedures to ensure
protection of employees.
MEASURE 06.01.04 Implement security
policies/procedures to minimize chance
for loss.
INDICATOR 06.01 Implement safety
health and environmental controls to
enhance business productivity.
MEASURE 05.04.01 Describe the role
and function of human resources
management.
MEASURE 06.01.01 Understand health
and safety regulations to support a safe
work environment.
INDICATOR 05.04 Understand the
methods that businesses use to recruit
train and develop human resources.
TOPIC 6: SAFETY HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL - Understand the importance of health, safety, and environmental management systems in organizations and
their importance to organizational performance and regulatory compliance. Follow organizational policies and procedures and contribute to continuous
improvement in performance and compliance.
O O
O O
O O
O O
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KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURE
COMMON CORE
COMPETENCIESConsensus among work group
COMMENTS
Identify potential security issues.
Establish policies to protect company information and
intangibles.
Establish policies to maintain a non-hostile work
environment.
Establish policies and procedures to maintain physical
security of the work environment.
MEASURE 07.01.01 Analyze the various
roles of leaders within organizations.
O O
Contribute ideas; share in building an organization; act
as role models to employees by adhering to company
policies procedures and standards; promote the
organization’s vision; and mentor others.
MEASURE 07.01.02 Exhibit personal
and interpersonal skills appropriate to
the workplace.
Y Y
MEASURE 07.01.03 Analyze leadership
and management styles.O Y
MEASURE 07.01.04 Participate in civic
and community leadership and
teamwork opportunities to enhance
skills.
O O
MEASURE 07.02.01 Describe how staff
growth and development are used to
increases productivity and employee
satisfaction.
N O
MEASURE 07.02.02 Model leadership
and teamwork qualities.Y Y
MEASURE 07.02.03 Identify and explain
best practices for successful team
functioning.
Y Y
MEASURE 07.03.01 Promote the
involvement and use of team members'
individual talents and skills.Y Y
MEASURE 07.03.02 Take responsibility
for shared group and individual work
tasks.
Y Y
INDICATOR 06.01 Implement safety
health and environmental controls to
enhance business productivity.
MEASURE 06.01.05 Develop
policies/procedures to protect
workplace security and confidentiality.
O O
TOPIC 7: LEADERSHIP AND TEAMWORK - Use leadership and teamwork skills in collaborating with others to accomplish organizational goals and objectives.
INDICATOR 07.02 Use organizational
and staff development skills to develop
positive working relationships and
accomplish organizational goals.
INDICATOR 07.03 Use teamwork skills
to achieve collective goals and use team
members' talents effectively.
INDICATOR 07.01 Demonstrate
interpersonal skills to accomplish
organizational goals and objectives.
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KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURE
COMMON CORE
COMPETENCIESConsensus among work group
COMMENTS
MEASURE 07.03.03 Assist team
members in completing their work.Y Y
MEASURE 07.03.04 Adapt effectively to
changes in projects and work activities. Y Y
Effective networking;
Use positive interpersonal skills to work cooperatively
with co-workers representing different cultures genders
and backgrounds. Manage personal skills to accomplish assignments.
Treat people with respect.
Provide constructive praise and criticism.
Demonstrate sensitivity to and value for diversity.
Manage stress and control emotions.
MEASURE 07.05.01 Develop meeting
goals objectives and agenda.O Y
MEASURE 07.05.02 Conduct meeting to
achieve objectives within scheduled
time.
O Y
MEASURE 07.05.03 Demonstrate
effective communication skills in
meetings.
O Y
INDICATOR 07.06 Use mentoring skills
to inspire and teach others.
MEASURE 07.06.01 Use motivational
techniques and guidance to enhance
performance in others.
N Y
Respect the privacy of others.
Explain ethical considerations in providing information.
Protect confidential information.
Determine information appropriate to obtain from a
client or another employee.
Y Y
Y Y
INDICATOR 07.04 Establish and
maintain effective working relationships
with all levels of personnel and other
departments in order to accomplish
objectives and tasks.
INDICATOR 07.03 Use teamwork skills
to achieve collective goals and use team
members' talents effectively.
INDICATOR 07.05 Conduct and
participate in meetings to accomplish
work tasks.
TOPIC 8: ETHICS AND LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES - Know and understand the importance of professional ethics and legal responsibilities.
MEASURE 07.04.01 Establish and
maintain effective working relationships
with all levels of personnel and other
departments in order to accomplish
objectives and tasks.
MEASURE 08.01.01 Describe business's
responsibility to know and abide by laws
and regulations that affect business
operations.
INDICATOR 08.01 Describe business's
responsibility to know and abide by laws
and regulations that affect business
operations.
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Pathways: General Management + Human Resources Management + Operations ManagementCluster: Business Management and Administration
KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURE
COMMON CORE
COMPETENCIESConsensus among work group
COMMENTS
Explain the nature of business ethics.
Demonstrate responsible behavior.
Demonstrate honesty and integrity.
Demonstrate ethical work habits.
Treat others fairly at work.
Describe ethics in human resources issues.
Discuss the nature of law and sources of law in the
United States.
Describe the US Judicial system hierarchy for legal
appeals.
Describe legal issues affecting businesses.
Identify the basic torts relating to business enterprises.
Describe the nature of legally binding contracts.
Describe the nature of legal procedure.
Discuss the nature of debtor-creditor relationships.
Explain the nature of agency relationships.
Discuss the nature of environmental law.
Discuss the role of administrative law.
Explain the nature of human resources regulations.
Explain the nature of workplace regulations (including
OSHA ADA).
Discuss employment relationships.
Y Y
O O
O Y
Y Y
N Y
O O
INDICATOR 08.01 Describe business's
responsibility to know and abide by laws
and regulations that affect business
operations.
MEASURE 08.01.02 Demonstrate
ethical behaviors in the workplace.
MEASURE 08.01.03 Manage internal
and external business relationships to
foster positive interactions.
MEASURE 08.01.04 Describe the nature
and scope of business laws and
regulations.
MEASURE 08.01.05 Understand the
implications of a business contract.
MEASURE 08.01.06 Describe the
current regulatory environment of
United States’ businesses.
MEASURE 08.01.07 Describe current
human resources laws and regulations.
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KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURE
COMMON CORE
COMPETENCIESConsensus among work group
COMMENTS
Explain types of business ownership.
Select form of business ownership.
Explain the nature of trade regulations.
Describe the impact of anti-trust legislation.
Explain the nature of tax regulations on business.
Explain the nature of businesses' reporting
requirements.
Develop strategies for legal/government compliance.
Use ethics in staff supervision.
Explain the nature of managerial ethics.
Describe the nature of emotional intelligence.
Explain the concept of self-esteem.
Recognize personal biases and stereotypes.
Assess personal strengths and weaknesses.
Identify desirable personality traits important to
business.
Exhibit a positive attitude.
Exhibit self-confidence.
Demonstrate interest and enthusiasm.
N O
N Y
Y Y
Y Y
TOPIC 9: EMPLOYABILITY AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT - Know and understand the importance of employability skills. Explore plan and effectively manage careers.
Know and understand the importance of entrepreneurship skills.
MEASURE 08.01.10 Explain applicable
tax laws and regulations to comply with
government requirements.
MEASURE 08.01.11 Demonstrate
managerial ethics.
N O
O O
MEASURE 09.01.01 Develop self-
understanding to recognize the impact
of personal actions on others.
MEASURE 09.01.02 Recognize personal
traits and behaviors to foster career
advancement.
INDICATOR 09.01 Explore obtain and
develop strategies for ensuring a
successful business career.
INDICATOR 08.01 Describe business's
responsibility to know and abide by laws
and regulations that affect business
operations.
MEASURE 08.01.08 Select business
structure for immediate and long-term
operations.
MEASURE 08.01.09 Describe applicable
commerce laws and regulations.
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KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURE
COMMON CORE
COMPETENCIESConsensus among work group
COMMENTS
Demonstrate initiative.
Foster positive working relationships.
Assess personal interests and skills needed for success
in business.
Analyze employer expectations in the business
environment.
Explain the rights of workers.
Identify sources of career information.
Identify tentative occupational interest.
Explain employment opportunities in business.
Utilize job-search strategies.
Complete a job application.
Interview for a job.
Write a follow-up letter after job interviews.
Write a letter of application.
Prepare a résumé.
Use networking techniques to identify employment
opportunities.
Describe techniques for obtaining work experience (
volunteer activities internships).
Explain the need for ongoing education as a worker.
Explain possible advancement patterns for jobs.
Identify skills needed to enhance career progression.
Y Y
Y Y
MEASURE 09.01.02 Recognize personal
traits and behaviors to foster career
advancement.
MEASURE 09.01.03 Participate in career-
planning to enhance job-success
potential.
INDICATOR 09.01 Explore obtain and
develop strategies for ensuring a
successful business career.
MEASURE 09.01.04 Implement job-
seeking skills to obtain employment.
MEASURE 09.01.05 Utilize career-
advancement activities to enhance
professional development.
Y Y
N O
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KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURE
COMMON CORE
COMPETENCIESConsensus among work group
COMMENTS
Utilize resources that can contribute to professional
development ( trade journals/periodicals
professional/trade associations classes/seminars trade
shows and mentors).
Assess information needs.
Obtain needed information efficiently.
Evaluate quality and source of information.
Apply information to accomplish a task.
Store information for future use.
Discuss the nature of information management.
Explain the role of ethics in information management.
Explain legal issues associated with information
management.
Describe the nature of business records.
Maintain customer records.
Describe current business trends.
Monitor internal records for business information.
Conduct an environmental scan to obtain business
information.
Interpret statistical findings.
Explain the nature of project management.
Identify resources needed for project.
Develop project plan.
Y
N O
Y
INDICATOR 10.01 Access process
maintain evaluate and disseminate
information to assist in business decision-
making.
MEASURE 10.01.01 Use information
literacy skills to increase workplace
efficiency and effectiveness.
MEASURE 10.01.02 Acquire a
foundational knowledge of information
management to understand its nature
and scope.
MEASURE 10.01.03 Maintain business
records to facilitate business operations.
MEASURE 10.01.04 Acquire information
to guide business decision-making.
MEASURE 10.01.05 Utilize project-
management skills to improve workflow
and minimize costs.
INDICATOR 09.01 Explore obtain and
develop strategies for ensuring a
successful business career.
MEASURE 09.01.05 Utilize career-
advancement activities to enhance
professional development.
TOPIC 10: TECHNICAL SKILLS - Use the technical knowledge and skills required to pursue the targeted careers for all pathways in the Business Management and
Administration career cluster including knowledge of design operation and maintenance of technological systems critical to the career cluster.
N O
Y Y
O O
O Y
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KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURE
COMMON CORE
COMPETENCIESConsensus among work group
COMMENTS
Apply project-management tools to monitor project
progress.
Evaluate project results.
Explain forms of financial exchange (cash credit debit
electronic funds transfer etc.).
Identify types of currency (paper money coins
banknotes government bonds treasury notes etc.).
Describe functions of money (medium of exchange unit
of measure store of value).
Describe sources of income (wages/salaries interest
rent dividends transfer payments etc.).
Explain the time value of money.
Explain the purposes and importance of credit.
Explain legal responsibilities associated with financial
exchanges.
Explain the nature of financial needs ( college
retirement wills insurance etc.).
Set financial goals.
Understand investment goals and objectives.
Describe the concept of insurance.
Identify speculative business risks.
Explain the nature of risk management.
Explain the purposes and importance of obtaining
business credit.
Analyze critical banking relationships.
Make critical decisions regarding acceptance of bank
cards.
Determine financing needed for business operations.O O
N O
O O
O O
O O
INDICATOR 10.02 Establish maintain
control and plan the use of financial
resources to protect solvency.
MEASURE 10.02.01 Describe the
fundamental principles of money
needed to make financial exchanges.
MEASURE 10.02.02 Analyze financial
needs and goals to determine financial
requirements.
MEASURE 10.02.03 Identify potential
business threats and opportunities for
protecting a business’s financial well-
being.
MEASURE 10.02.04 Obtain business
credit and establish financial controls.
INDICATOR 10.01 Access process
maintain evaluate and disseminate
information to assist in business decision-
making.
MEASURE 10.01.05 Utilize project-
management skills to improve workflow
and minimize costs.
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KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURE
COMMON CORE
COMPETENCIESConsensus among work group
COMMENTS
Identify risks associated with obtaining business credit.
Explain sources of financial assistance.
Explain loan evaluation criteria used by lending
institutions.
Describe the nature of budgets.
Explain the nature of operating budgets.
Describe the nature of cost/benefit analysis.
Determine relationships among total revenue marginal
revenue output and profit.
Develop company's/department's budget.
Forecast sales.
Calculate financial ratios.
Interpret financial statements.
Explain the concept of management.
Explain the nature of managerial ethics.
Explain the nature of business plans.
Develop company goals/objectives.
Define business mission.
Conduct an organizational SWOT.
Explain external planning considerations.
Identify and benchmark key performance indicators (
dashboards scorecards etc.).
Develop action plans.
O O
N O
Y Y
Y Y
MEASURE 10.03.01 Explain the role that
business management has in
contributing to business success.
MEASURE 10.03.02 Utilize planning
tools to guide organization’s/
department’s activities.
INDICATOR 10.03 Use tools and
strategies to influence plan control and
organize an enterprise.
INDICATOR 10.02 Establish maintain
control and plan the use of financial
resources to protect solvency.
MEASURE 10.02.04 Obtain business
credit and establish financial controls.
MEASURE 10.02.05 Manage financial
resources to maintain business solvency.
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KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURE
COMMON CORE
COMPETENCIESConsensus among work group
COMMENTS
Develop business plan.
Describe the nature of managerial control (control
process types of control what is controlled).
Analyze operating results in relation to
budget/industry.
Track performance of business plan.
Explain the nature of overhead/operating costs.
Explain employee's role in expense control.
Control use of supplies.
Conduct breakeven analysis.
Negotiate service and maintenance contracts.
Negotiate lease or purchase of facility.
Develop expense control plans.
Use budgets to control operations.
Identify routine activities for maintaining business
facilities and equipment.
Plan maintenance program.
Process customer orders.
Process customer returns.
Explain the use of databases in customer relationship
management (CRM).
Use CRM technology.N Y
Y
N Y
N O
O Y
Y Y
N
MEASURE 10.04.02 Maintain property
and equipment necessary for ongoing
business activities.
MEASURE 10.05.01 Perform customer
service activities to support customer
relationships and encourage repeat
business.
MEASURE 10.05.02 Utilize technology
to facilitate customer relationship
management.
MEASURE 10.03.02 Utilize planning
tools to guide organization’s/
department’s activities.
INDICATOR 10.03 Use tools and
strategies to influence plan control and
organize an enterprise.
MEASURE 10.03.03 Implement control
activities that promote growth and
development of the
organization/department.
MEASURE 10.04.01 Implement expense-
control strategies to enhance a
business’s financial well-being.
INDICATOR 10.05 Create communicate
and deliver value to customers while
managing customer relationships.
INDICATOR 10.04 Identify understand
and implement processes and systems
used to monitor plan and control day-to-
day business activities.
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Minnesota Common Core Competencies 7/1/2013
Pathways: General Management + Human Resources Management + Operations ManagementCluster: Business Management and Administration
KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURE
COMMON CORE
COMPETENCIESConsensus among work group
COMMENTS
Explain the nature of knowledge management.
Discuss the role of ethics in knowledge management.
Explain the use of technology in knowledge
management.
Explain legal considerations for knowledge
management.
Identify techniques that can be used to capture and
transfer knowledge in an organization.
Determine factors causing loss of organizational
knowledge.
Implement knowledge-management strategies.
Explain the nature of a project life cycle.
Explain standard project-management processes.
Coordinate schedules and activities.
Track project progress and results.
Explain the nature of quality management.
Describe the nature of quality management
frameworks ( Six Sigma ITIL CMMI).
Discuss the need for continuous improvement of the
quality process.
Explain the role of ethics in risk management.
Describe the use of technology in risk management.
Discuss legal considerations affecting risk
management.
O Y
N Y
YN
N O
N Y
MEASURE 10.07.01 Utilize project
management skills to start run and
complete projects.
MEASURE 10.08.01 Explain the nature
and scope of quality management
practices within a business.
MEASURE 10.09.01 Explain the nature
and scope of risk management practices
within a business.
INDICATOR 10.06 Employ systems
strategies and techniques used to collect
organize analyze and share information
in an organization.
MEASURE 10.06.01 Explain the nature
and scope of knowledge management
practices within a business.
MEASURE 10.06.02 Use knowledge
management strategies to improve the
performance and competitive advantage
of an organization.
INDICATOR 10.08 Implement monitor
and evaluate quality standards in order
to ensure high quality.
INDICATOR 10.09 Examine and employ
risk management strategies and
techniques in order to minimize
potential business loss.
INDICATOR 10.07 Plan implement
monitor and evaluate business projects.
Recommendations for Teachers and Faculty:
Refer to the National Business Education Standards for additional entrepreneurship standards at www.nbea.org
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Technical Skill Assessment Blueprint 7/1/2013
Pathway: General Management
Cluster: Business, Management, and Administration
SECONDARYPOST-
SECONDARY
BUSINESS &
INDUSTRY
% of
Assessment
↓
% of
Assessment
↓
% of
Assessment
↓
TOPIC
1
ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS - Achieve additional academic knowledge and skills
required to pursue the full range of career and postsecondary opportunities within
the General Management career pathway and the Business, Management, and
Administration career cluster.
15% 14% 9%
TOPIC
2
COMMUNICATION - Use oral and written communication skills in creating,
expressing, and interpreting information and ideas including technical terminology
and information.20% 18% 20%
TOPIC
3
PROBLEM-SOLVING AND CRITICAL THINKING - Solve problems using critical
thinking skills (analyze, synthesize, and evaluate) independently and in teams.
Solve problems using creativity and innovation.15% 12% 15%
TOPIC
4
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS - Use information technology tools
specific to General Management/ Business, Administration, and Management
occupations to access, manage, integrate, and create information. 7% 5% 8%
TOPIC
5
SYSTEMS - Understand roles within teams, work units, departments, organizations,
inter-organizational systems, and the larger environment. Identify how key
organizational systems affect organizational performance and the quality of
products and services. Understand global context of industries and careers. 5% 7% 7%
TOPIC
6
SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL - Understand the importance of health,
safety, and environmental management systems in organization. 2% 4% 4%
TOPIC
7
LEADERSHIP AND TEAMWORK - Use leadership and teamwork skills in collaborating
with others to accomplish organizational goals and objectives. 10% 15% 15%
TOPIC
8
ETHICS AND LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY - Know and understand the importance of
professional ethics and legal responsibilities. 8% 11% 6%
TOPIC
9
EMPLOYABILITY AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT - Know and understand the
importance of employability skills. Explore, plan, and effectively manage careers.
Know and understand the importance of entrepreneurship skills.10% 7% 9%
TOPIC
10
TECHNICAL SKILLS - Use of technical knowledge and skills required to pursue
careers in the General Management career pathway/ Business, Management, and
Administration cluster, including knowledge of design, operation, and maintenance
of technological systems.
8% 7% 7%
100% 100% 100%
An "assessment blueprint" is a document that indicates the knowledge and skills that will be
covered in an assessment instrument and the percentage of the assessment that will be devoted
to each area of knowledge and skills. The Minnesota assessment blueprints will be used to
review the appropriateness of existing assessments by determining how closely those
assessments match up to what the General Management career pathway working groups have
determined should be assessed. The assessment blueprints can also be used to guide the
development of new assessments where suitable third-party assessments do not exist.
GenMgt_Blueprint-7-1-13 Page 1 of 1 Blueprint
Minnesota Program of Study
Business, Management and Administration: General Management Career Pathway Plan of Study for ►Learners ►Parents ►Counselors ►Teachers/Faculty--Effective Graduates 2015 & Beyond This Career Pathway Plan of Study (based on the General Management Pathway of the Business, Management and Administration Career Cluster) can serve as a guide, along with other career planning materials, as learners continue on a career path. Courses listed within this plan are only recommended coursework and should be individualized to meet each learner’s educational and career goals. *This Plan of Study, used for learners at an educational institution, should be customized with course titles and appropriate high school graduation requirements as well as college entrance requirements.
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English/ Language Arts
Math
Science
Social Studies/
Sciences
Other Required Courses Other Electives
Recommended Electives Learner Activities
*Career and Technical Courses and/or Degree Major Courses for
General Management Pathway
SAMPLE Occupations
Relating to This Pathway
Interest Inventory Administered and Plan of Study Initiated for all Learners
9
English/ Language Arts I
Geometry Earth or Life or Physical Science
Government & Citizenship/ Geography
All plans of study should meet local and state high school graduation requirements and college entrance requirements including art, health, and physical education. Certain local student organization activities such as BPA or DECA are also important for personal growth and leadership development.
• Introduction to Business • Business Technology
Applications • Computer Applications
Occupations Requiring Less than Baccalaureate Degree ►Entrepreneurship ►Management Trainee ►Restaurant Manager Occupations Baccalaureate or Graduate Degree or Work Experience ►Accounting Manager ►Accounts Payable Manager ►Administrative Services Manager ►Association Manager ►Billing Manager ►Business Development Manager ►Chief Executive Officer ►Compensation & Benefits Manager ►Credit & Collections Manager ►Facilities Manager ►First Line Supervisor ►General Manager ►Government Manager ►Hospital Manager ►Human Resource Manager ►Management Analyst ►Manufacturing Manager ►Meeting & Convention Planner ►Office Manager ►Operations Manager ►Payroll Manager ►Public Organization Manager ►Public Relations Manager ►Purchasing Manager ►Retail Manager ►Risk Manager ►Sports & Entertainment Manager
10
English/ Language Arts II
Algebra II Biology U.S. History • Accounting • Marketing • Entrepreneurship • Advanced Business Tech Applications
11
English/ Language Arts III
Probability & Statistics
Chemistry or Physics or CTE Science Equivalent
World History • Business Management • Business Law • Business Finance
College Placement Assessments-Academic/Career Advisement Provided
12
English/ Language Arts IV
Math Elective (e.g., Business Math or other CTE Math Equivalent)
Science Elective (e.g., CTE Science Equivalent)
Economics (Ag. Ed./ Bus. Ed./ Social Studies)
• International Business • College Accounting • Computer Systems Operations • Advanced Computer Applications
Articulation/Dual Credit Transcripted-Postsecondary courses may be taken/moved to the secondary level for articulation/dual credit purposes.
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Year
1
Required Transfer Curriculum Goals Determined by Local College Program in College Year 1 and Year 2 - Goal 1: Communication; Goal 2: Critical Thinking/Problem-Solving; Goal 3: Natural Science; Goal 4: Mathematical/Logical Reasoning; Goal 5: History and the Social and Behavior Sciences; Goal 6: The Humanities and the Arts; Goal 7: Human Diversity; Goal 8: Global Perspective; Goal 9: Ethical and Civic Responsibility; Goal 10: People and the Environment
All plans of study need to meet learners’ career goals with regard to required degrees, licenses, certifications or journey worker status. Certain local student organization activities such as College BPA or College DECA may also be important to include.
Business Core Classes (Examples: Introduction to Business, Business Communications, Human Relations)
Year
2
Advanced Business Classes (Examples: Principles of Management, Business Law, Economics, Ethics)
Year 3
Continue courses in the area of specialization. • Continue Courses in the Area of
Specialization Year
4
• Complete Management Major (4-year degree program)