Describe how the economic environment of a country affects its attractiveness to foreign investors.
Gather, evaluate, and share information on foreign direct investment.
Describe factors that make investing in a foreign company attractive to investors.
Describe positive and negative consequences experienced by a host country as a result of foreign direct investment.
Gather, evaluate, and share information on collaborative domestic arrangements.
Global Supply Chain
Assess how product quality affects the global supply chain.
Explain how political factors influence the global supply chain.
Explain the role of inventory management in the global supply chain.
Ethics
Gather, evaluate, and share information on international business ethics and global corporate ethical behaviors.
Evaluate the behaviors of selected multinational enterprises in foreign countries to determine whether those behaviors are ethical.
Explain how the Corruption Perceptions Index is created and utilized.
Discuss international companies’ code of conduct policies.
Importing and Exporting
Describe the growth of direct marketing, including Internet or e-commerce marketing.
Explain the different types of trade barriers and their economic effects.
Foreign Exchange Markets
Explain the functions of the foreign exchange market.
Identify the major determinants of exchange rates.
Describe how exchange-rate movements influence business decisions.
Explain how companies show foreign-currency transactions on financial statements.
Finance
Interpret accounting standards required by United States stock market regulators.
Explain major reporting issues for financial statements.
Examples: language, currency, financial statement format, accounting principles
Trade
Describe how cross-border trade and movement of resources impact national economies.
Web Development
Foundational Standards
Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining tools and machinery; handling materials; utilizing personal protective equipment; maintaining a safe work area; and handling hazardous materials and forces.
Demonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversity, positive work ethic, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork.
Explore the range of careers available in the field and investigate their educational requirements, and demonstrate job-seeking skills including resume-writing and interviewing.
Advocate and practice safe, legal, responsible, and ethical use of information and technology tools specific to the industry pathway.
Participate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leadership and teamwork.
Discuss and demonstrate ways to value diversity.
