Title: Opportunities in Global Trade, Advanced (12056-II)

Demonstrating Personal Qualities and Abilities
  Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
  Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving.
  Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.
  Demonstrate integrity.
  Demonstrate work ethic.
  WorkplaceReadinessSkillsPoster2019.pdf
Demonstrating Interpersonal Skills
  Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills.
  Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.
  Demonstrate respect for diversity.
  Demonstrate customer service skills.
  Collaborate with team members.
Demonstrating Professional Competencies
  Demonstrate big-picture thinking.
  Demonstrate career- and life-management skills.
  Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability.
  Manage time and resources.
  Demonstrate information-literacy skills.
  Demonstrate an understanding of information security.
  Maintain working knowledge of current information-technology (IT) systems.
  Demonstrate proficiency with technologies, tools, and machines common to a specific occupation.
  Apply mathematical skills to job-specific tasks.
  Demonstrate professionalism.
  Demonstrate reading and writing skills.
  Demonstrate workplace safety.
Examining All Aspects of an Industry
  Examine aspects of planning within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of management within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of financial responsibility within an industry/organization.
  Examine technical and production skills required of workers within an industry/organization.
  Examine principles of technology that underlie an industry/organization.
  Examine labor issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine community issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine health, safety, and environmental issues related to an industry/organization.
Addressing Elements of Student Life
  Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.
  Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.
  Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.
  Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.
Exploring Work-Based Learning
  Identify the types of work-based learning (WBL) opportunities.
  (Optional) Reflect on lessons learned during the WBL experience.
  Explore career opportunities related to the WBL experience.
  (Optional) Participate in a WBL experience, when appropriate.
Examining Current World Trade Challenges
  Investigate major challenges to the United States as a trading nation.
  Compare balance of trade among selected countries.
Identifying Organizations and Agencies that Support Global Commerce
  Examine the role of direct investment and multilateral organizations in the global economy.
  Describe cost avoidance programs and incentives offered by federal agencies (e.g., foreign trade zones [FTZs], Interest Charge Domestic International Sales Corporation [IC-DISC]).
  Examine the role of various financial institutions in global trade administration.
  Identify the role of national and global organizations and agencies in addressing current challenges.
  Examine incentives offered by federal, state, and local organizations or entities to encourage foreign direct investment (FDI).
Understanding Politics in the Global Marketplace
  Assess the interrelationship of politics, governments, and global trade.
  Explain types of international political and economic risk and how they affect global trade.
  Investigate how agreements and restrictions on imports and exports are decided and how they affect global trade.
  Distinguish between the various political systems around the world and their relationships to the way businesses operate.
  Explain the political environment for a company's host and home countries.
  Identify the major types of taxes that governments place on individuals and businesses throughout the world.
  (Optional) Examine the concept of privatization.
Examining International Legal Systems and Liabilities
  Describe legal systems upon which international law is based.
  Describe the services available through various agencies and organizations that facilitate settlement of disputes.
  Distinguish among the various methods for dispute resolution.
  Explain laws and international trade agreements that protect the property rights of businesses.
  Describe an agreement that has all the components of a global contract.
  (Optional) Describe the importance of title and insurance as elements of negotiations and contractual agreements.
Examining Product Planning in the International Marketing Plan
  (Optional) Analyze product/service development.
  Identify strategies for expansion into the global marketplace.
  Distinguish between product and service adaptation and standardization in global markets.
  Develop a plan for product and/or service positioning in global marketing.
  Describe the steps in the international marketing research process.
  Analyze data for market analysis to determine target countries for export or import.
  Describe branding and packaging techniques used by global business organizations.
Examining Warehousing and Distribution Strategies
  Examine the effects of information technology (IT) on global distribution.
  (Optional) Determine special packaging requirements for importing, exporting, and/or manufacturing products for foreign markets.
  Explain the functions performed by key international intermediaries.
Analyzing Pricing and Payments in the International Marketing Plan
  Explain a particular company's evolution through the phases of the business cycle.
  Examine ways to manage risk related to exchange rate fluctuation.
  Describe the factors that influence prices in foreign markets.
  Explain the role of quality standards in pricing.
  (Optional) Explain the concept of dumping and potential repercussions.
  Describe pricing methods used by businesses in global markets.
  Explain methods of payment for international transactions.
  Explain the importance of programs available for export financing.
Examining Promotion Strategies within the International Marketing Plan
  Describe how laws affecting promotion strategies vary among countries.
  Determine appropriate media channels for selected global markets.
  Determine which support services are appropriate for products and services in selected markets.
  (Optional) Describe types of financial and cooperative assistance available to promote products and services in global markets.
  Summarize the personal selling process used in international business.
  Describe the use of the public relations and sales promotions by multinational companies.
Creating the International Marketing Plan
  Create an international marketing plan.
  Present the international marketing plan to a local company.
  Apply feedback to improve the international marketing plan.
Pursuing Careers in Global Marketing and Commerce
  Examine the employment process to use when pursuing an international career.
  Identify credentials needed for international employment in a variety of countries.
  Identify resources to help with career search and professional development.
  Explore work ethic in different cultures and societies.
  (Optional) Develop a portfolio for international employment.
  Identify employment barriers for nontraditional groups and ways to overcome the barriers.
ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION
  8136 Student Competency Record Copyright 2023.xlsx
  8136 Standards Correlations.pdf
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