Wednesday, September 20, 2006

Economics of Business Ownership Chapter 1 Test Review

When studying for the upcoming chapter test, be sure to review all objectives and key terms as well as any text that is highlighted or in bold print. Pay close attention to the following:

  • Explain how the laws of supply and demand (in a free enterprise system) affect entrepreneurship.
  • Distinguish between elastic & inelastic demand.
  • Describe economic systems.
  • Discuss the role of economic indicators and business cycles.
  • Describe what entrepreneurs contribute to the economy.
  • Discuss the five components of the entrepreneurial start-up process.
  • Explain how to achieve business success.
  • Distinguish between business failure and discontinuance.
  • Explain the concept and role of competition in a free enterprise.
  • Define venture.

Be sure to bring your chapter notes and a #2 pencil with you to class for the test on Thursday, 9/21.

Tuesday, September 19, 2006

Marketing Chapter 1 Test Review

When studying for the upcoming chapter test, be sure to review all objectives and key terms as well as any text that is highlighted or in bold print. Pay close attention to the following:

  • Understand the marketing concept.
  • Define the concept of market.
  • Explain goods and services.
  • Understand the seven marketing functions.
  • Explain the five economic utilities (and know which of the five is not directly related to marketing).
  • Explain the economic benefits of marketing
  • Know the difference between a consumer & a customer.
  • Differentiate between an industrial and a consumer market.
  • List the components and explain the concept of the marketing mix
  • Define customer profile.
Be sure to bring your chapter notes and a #2 pencil with you to class on Thursday, 9/21 for this test.

Wednesday, September 06, 2006

DECA Quiz review

Just a reminder, we have a DECA quiz on Thursday 9/7. Below you find areas you will want to review as you prepare for it.
  • what is DECA?
  • know at least two of DECA's goals
  • know what the DECA logo (or emblem) is
  • know what the DECA diamond stands for
  • know the DECA web sites
  • know when & where the conferences are held
  • know at least one series event and one written or chapter event
  • know what the college division of DECA is called
  • know at least 4 of the available officer positions
  • know at least one of the qualifications to becoming an officer

Tuesday, September 05, 2006

Economics of Business Ownership Online Resources

Welcome Economics Of Business Ownership Students to the FHS DECA Blog! This site will used often during the course of the year to convey information that supports our curriculum, as well as keep you up to date on the success of our Foothill DECA chapter!

This first blog entry relates to the use of the Glencoe's online learning resources. You can access the online learning tools associated with our textbook by clicking below.
Glencoe's Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management Textbook Online Resources

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