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1 Competitive events Competitive Events Breakdown... 4 FBLA Events At-A-Glance Introduction... 7 Mission St atement...7 Program Design and Purpose...7 General Information... 7 Changes to this Edition Special Note to Advisers and Administrators... 9 General Guidelines Preparing for Competition Gu idelines Accounting I (I) Accounting II (I) Agribusiness NEW (I) American Enterprise Project MODIFIED (C ) Report RATING SHEET-2 Banking & Financial Systems (T) Business Calculations (I) Business Communication (I) Business Ethics MODIFIED (T) Business Financial Plan (I) (T) Report RATING SHEET-6 Business Law (I) Business Math (I) Business Plan (I) (T) Report RATING SHEET-8 Business Presentation (I) (T) Business Procedures (I) Businessperson of the Year Client Service (I) Community Service Project MODIFIED (C) Report RATING SHEET-13 Computer Applications (I) Computer Game & Simulation Programming (I) (T) Computer Problem Solving (I) Cyber Security (I) Database Design & Applications (I) (C) Chapter, (I) Individual, and (T) Team Competitive events

2 Competitive events Desktop Application Programming (I) Desktop Publishing MODIFIED (T) Digital Design & Promotion (I) (T) Digital Video Production (I) (T) E-business (I) (T) Economics (I) Electronic Career Portfolio (I) Emerging Business Issues (T) Entrepreneurship (T) FBLA Principles and Procedures (I) Future Business Leader (I) Global Business (T) Gold Seal Chapter Award of Merit Health Care Administration (I) Help Desk (I) Hospitality Management MODIFIED (T) RATING SHEET-33 Impromptu Speaking (I) Insurance & Risk Management NEW (I) Introduction to Business (I) Introduction to Business Communication (I) Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure (I) Introduction to Information Technology NEW (I) Job Interview (I) Interview RATING SHEET-35 LifeSmarts NEW Local Chapter Annual Business Report (C) Report RATING SHEET-36 (C) Chapter, (I) Individual, and (T) Team Competitive events

3 Competitive events Management Decision Making (T) Management Information Systems (T) Marketing (T) Mobile Application Development NEW (I) (T) Network Design (T) Networking Concepts (I) Parliamentary Procedure (T) Partnership with Business Project MODIFIED (C) Report RATING SHEET-44 Personal Finance (I) Public Service Announcement NEW (I) (T) Public Speaking I (I) Public Speaking II (I) Sports & Entertainment Management MODIFIED (T) Spreadsheet Applications (I) Virtual Business Management Challenge (I) (T) Website Design (I) (T) Who s Who in FBLA Word Processing MODIFIED (I) Recommendation to Retire an Event (C) Chapter, (I) Individual, and (T) Team Competitive events

4 Competitive events Breakdown NBEA Standards National Clusters Accounting Business Law Career Development Communication Computation Events Accounting I X X X X X X X Accounting II X X X X X X X X Agribusiness X X X X X X X X American Enterprise Project X X X X X X Banking & Financial Systems X X X X X X X X X Business Calculations X X X X Business Communication X X X X Business Ethics X X X X X X Business Financial Plan X X X X X X X X Business Law X X X X X Business Math X X X Business Plan X X X X X X X X X X X Business Presentation X X X X Business Procedures X X X X X X X Client Service X X X X X X X Community Service Project X X X X X Computer Applications X X X X X Computer Game & Simulation Programming X X X X X X Computer Problem Solving X X X Cyber Security X X X Database Design & Applications X X X X X Desktop Application Programming X X X X X X X X Desktop Publishing X X X X X Digital Design & Promotion X X X X X X Digital Video Production X X X X X X E-business X X X X X X X X X Economics X X X X X X X Electronic Career Portfolio X X X X X X X Emerging Business Issues X X X X X X Entrepreneurship X X X X X X X X X FBLA Principles & Procedures Future Business Leader X X X X X X X X X X X X X Global Business X X X X X X X X X X X Health Care Administration X X X X X X X Help Desk X X X X X Hospitality Management X X X X X X X Impromptu Speaking X X X X Insurance & Risk Management X X X X X X X X Introduction to Business X X X X X X X X X Introduction to Business Communication X X X Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure X Introduction to Information Technology X X Job Interview X X X X LifeSmarts X X X X X X X X X Local Chapter Annual Business Report X X X X X X X Management Decision Making X X X X X X X X X X X X Management Information Systems X X X X X X X X Marketing X X X X Mobile Application Development Network Design X X X X X Networking Concepts X X X X Parliamentary Procedure X Partnership with Business Project X X X X X X X X Personal Finance X X X Public Service Annoucement Public Speaking I X X X Public Speaking II X X X Sports & Entertainment Management X X X X Spreadsheet Applications X X X X Virtual Business Management Challenge X X X X X X X X X X X X X Website Design X X X X X X X Word Processing X X X X X Economics & Pers. Finance Entrepreneurship Information Technology International Business Management Marketing Agriculture Arts, A/V Tech. & Comm. Business Mgmt. & Admin. Finance Gov't & Public Admin. Human Services Information Technology Law, Public Safety Marketing, Sales & Service S.T.E.M. COMPETITIVE-4

5 FBLa events at-a-glance FBLA National Competitive Events No. State Entries Type Event Accounting I 3 I 60 Objective Test Time Collaborative Objective Test Pre-judged Report/Project Home-site Production Test/Time Accounting II 3 I 60 1 hour Agribusiness New 3 I 60 American Enterprise Project 3 C x x x Banking and Financial Systems 3 T 60 x x 20 7 x Business Calculations 3 I 60 Business Communication 3 I 60 Business Ethics 3 T x x 7 3 Business Financial Plan 3 I or T x x x Business Law 3 I 60 Business Math (9th-10th grade) 3 I 60 Business Plan 3 I or T x x x Business Presentation 3 I or T x x Business Procedures 3 I 60 Client Service 3 I x x 10 5 x Community Service Project 3 C x x x Computer Applications 3 I 60 2 hours Computer Game & Simulation Programming 3 I or T x x x Computer Problem Solving 3 I 60 Cyber Security 3 I 60 Database Design & Applications 3 I 60 1 hour Desktop Application Programming 3 I x x x Desktop Publishing Modified 3 I or T 60 x x Digital Design & Promotion 3 I or T x x x Digital Video Production 3 I or T x x x E-business 3 I or T x x x Economics 3 I 60 Electronic Career Portfolio 3 I x x Emerging Business Issues 3 T x x Entrepreneurship 3 T 60 x x 20 7 x National Preliminary Round National Final Round Equipment Set up Time Prep Time Performance Time Judges Q & A Interactive Role Play FBLA Principles & Procedures (9th-10th grade) 3 I 60 Future Business Leader 3 I 60 x x 10 & 15 Global Business 3 T 60 x x 20 7 x Health Care Admistration 3 I 60 Help Desk 3 I 60 x 10 5 x Hospitality Management Modified 3 T 60 x x 20 7 x Impromptu Speaking 3 I x x 10 4 Insurance & Risk Management New 3 60 Events At-A-Glance continue COMPETITIVE-5

6 FBLA Events At-A-Glance continued FBLA National Competitive Events No. State Entries Type Event Introduction to Business (9th-10th grade) 3 I 60 Introduction to Business Communication (9th- 10th grade) 3 I 60 Introduction to Information Technology (9th- 10th grade) New 3 I 60 Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure (9th- 10th grade) 3 I 60 Job Interview 3 I x x 10 & 15 Objective Test Time Collaborative Objective Test Pre-judged Report/Project Home-site Production Test/Time LifeSmarts New 2 T 30 x x x Local Chapter Annual Business Report 3 C x Management Decision Making 3 T 60 x x 20 7 x Management Information Systems 3 T 60 x x 20 7 x Marketing 3 T 60 x 20 7 x Mobile Application Development New 3 I or T x x x 7 3 Network Design 3 T 60 x x 20 7 x Networking Concepts 3 I 60 Parliamentary Procedure 3 T 60 x 20 9 to 11 Partnership with Business Project 3 C x x x Personal Finance 3 I 60 Public Service Announcement New 3 I or T x x 5 3 Public Speaking I (9th-10th grade) 3 I x x 4 Public Speaking II 3 I x x 5 National Preliminary Round National Final Round Equipment Set up Time Prep Time Performance Time Judges Q & A Interactive Role Play Sports & Entertainment Management Modified 3 T 60 x x 20 7 x Spreadsheet Applications 3 I 60 1 hour Virtual Business Management Challenge 2 I or T x x 25 Website Design 3 I or T x x x Word Processing Modified 3 I 60 1 hour COMPETITIVE-6

7 introduction FBLA Competitive Events Program of the Mission Statement NAP s mission is to prepare students for the FBLA Competitive Events Program event addresses. Program Design and Purpose The FBLA Competitive Events Program programs. GeneraL information PBL s Competitive Events Program is vested FBLA Competitive Events Program at the FBLA Competitive Event Program. The REFERENCE: Recommending a New or Modified Competitive Event and Recommendation to Retire an Event COMPETITIVE-79 and online. COMPETITIVE-7

8 ChanGes to this edition New Competitive Events Agribusiness Insurance and Risk Management LifeSmarts team of 2. Mobile Application Development presentation. Public Service Announcement presentation. events. American Enterprise Project, Community Service Project, and Partnership with Business Project Business Ethics s Chapter Management Handbook Desktop Publishing t in the Chapter Management Handbook NLC. Hospitality Management team event Introduction to Technology Concepts and Technology Concepts for ninth and tenth graders. Sports Management renamed and Management. Team event of two to Word Processing I & II Reports and Digital Video Production Administrative and Procedural Reminders on-site. attendees. Interview. changes continue COMPETITIVE-8

9 Changes to this Edition continued NLC. special note to advisers and administrators Program. opportunities for students. COMPETITIVE-9

10 GeneraL GuideLines Dress Code. REFERENCE: FBLA-PBL Dress Code PROGRAMS-5. NLC Registration. National Dues. Due Dates. Additional Materials. Recording of Presentations. Event Entry Forms. on-site. Event Schedules. Competitive Event Results. Individual Events (objective tests only). Individual, Team, and Chapter Events (reports and performances). Individual and Team Events (objective tests and performances). Production Tests. National Awards. COMPETITIVE-10

11 preparing For Competition - - Comply with entry procedures and regulations. Be familiar with the event guidelines. FBLA COMPETITIVE EVENTS administering the event. Identify and assemble needed resources. Place Prepare for competition. Comply with competition regulations. eligibility GuideLines Membership Status. Competitive events Recognition and Chapter Events. support for FBLA-PBL. REFERENCE: RECOGNITION. Open Events. prerequisites. Individual, Team, and Chapter Events. National Parliamentarian. Who s Who. another event. guidelines continue COMPETITIVE-11

12 Guidelines continued Repeat Competitors. Team Events. Parliamentary Procedure. Individual Entry. Pilot Events. Sequenced Events (Subject to change). 9th and 10th Grade Events. Business Math Sequestered Final Events (Subject to change) program. Event Guidelines. COMPETITIVE-12

13 accounting i activity in all types of businesses. This event provides recognition for FBLA members who demonstrate an understanding of and skill in basic accounting principles and procedures. Objective Test Competencies posting Career Clusters: COMPETITIVE-13

14 accounting ii ongoing activity in all types of businesses. This event provides recognition for FBLA members who demonstrate an understanding of and skill in accounting principles and procedures as applied to sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations. Guidelines event is administered prior to the NLC. COMPETITIVE-14 Objective Test Competencies partnerships Production Test Competencies Career Clusters:

15 agribusiness new This event recognizes FBLA members who demonstrate an understanding of and skill in basic agribusiness concepts and procedures. Objective Test Competencies and demand Career Clusters: american enterprise project modified Edward d. MillEr award The Edward D. Miller Award recognizes FBLA chapters that develop projects within the school and/or community that increase understanding of and support for the American enterprise system by developing an information/education program. award. Report Guidelines Report General guidelines continue COMPETITIVE-15

16 American Enterprise Project guidelines continued Report Cover Report Contents report. Performance Guidelines Preliminary Performance remove equipment or presentation items. Final Performance Project Competencies Performance Competencies and information management Career Clusters: Business Management and Administration; REFERENCE: AMERICAN ENTERPRISE PROjECT REPORT RATING SHEET-2. REFERENCE: AMERICAN ENTERPRISE PROjECT PERFORMANCE RATING SHEET-3 COMPETITIVE-16

17 BankinG & FinanCiaL systems consulting and advisory services operate is important to successful business ownership and management, as well recognition for FBLA members who demonstrate an understanding of and skill in the general operations of the event at a prior NLC. FBLA COMPETITIVE EVENTS Objective Test Competencies taxation Final Performance Guidelines and time assignments. Performance Competencies investing Career Clusters: REFERENCE: Banking & Financial Systems Performance RATING SHEET-4. COMPETITIVE-17

18 Business CaLCuLations Acquiring a high level of mathematics skill to solve business problems is a challenge for all prospective business employees. This event provides recognition for FBLA members who demonstrate an understanding of mathematical functions in business applications. Objective Test Competencies interest rates investments taxes ratios and proportions Career Cluster: Business CommuniCation Learning to communicate in a manner that is clearly understood by the receiver of the message is a major task of all businesspeople. This event provides recognition for FBLA members who work toward improving their business communication skills of writing, speaking, and listening. Objective Test Competencies grammar editing and proofreading Career Clusters: Business Management and Administration; COMPETITIVE-18

19 Business ethics modified Ethical decisions are essential in the business world and the workplace. This team event recognizes FBLA members who demonstrate the ability to present solutions to ethical situations encountered in the business world and the workplace. this event at a prior NLC National Leadership Case Study Workplace Ethics in Information Technology Copyright and Fair Use. Guidelines FBLA COMPETITIVE EVENTS Preliminary Performance minutes. minute question-answer period. Final Performance Performance Competencies Career Cluster: Business Management and Administration REFERENCE: Business Ethics Performance RATING SHEET-5. COMPETITIVE-19

20 Business FinanCiaL plan success of any business enterprise. This event is designed to recognize FBLA members who possess the knowledge and skills needed to establish and develop with a realistic time frame. In addition to learning and team participants develop business contacts, implement written and oral skills, and develop familiarity with 2014 National Topic You are planning to open an independent retail store selling personalized clothing and accessories in your hometown. Customers will be able to purchase a variety of shirts, pants, tote bags, cups, and accessories in a variety of colors and, for an additional charge, can have words or images printed onto the items. Customers can purchase one item or if they purchase in bulk they can receive a discount. There are two other suppliers in the local area that offer personalized merchandise, but they only offer bulk orders and they do not offer a store front or popular accessories. You are planning to open your facility in a 10,000 square foot, stand-alone store and warehouse. You will need to purchase inventory for the store and stock the warehouse for bulk orders. Report Guidelines Report General returned. Report Cover Report Contents report. Performance Guidelines Preliminary Performance or presentation items. their own adapters guidelines continue COMPETITIVE-20

21 Business Financial Plan guidelines continued answer period. interpretation and use of data Career Clusters: REFERENCE: Business Financial Plan Report RATING SHEET-6. REFERENCE: Business Financial Plan Performance RATING SHEET-7. Final Performance event. Report Competencies demonstrate good written Performance Competencies COMPETITIVE-21

22 Business Law This event provides recognition for FBLA members commonly affect personal and business relationships. Objective Test Competencies Career Clusters: Business Management and Administration Business math Acquiring the ability to solve common business mathematical problems is a basic skill needed by all prospective business employees. This event provides recognition for FBLA members who demonstrate an understanding of basic math functions needed in business. Objective Test Competencies Career Clusters: Business Management and Administration; COMPETITIVE-22

23 Business plan Business plans are an effective tool for evaluating, organizing, and selling a new business concept. A well-developed business plan can be a key component of a successful business start-up. This event recognizes FBLA members who demonstrate an understanding and mastery of the process required in developing and implementing a new business venture. - - operation. - Report Content Executive Summary. reader to read the rest of the report. Company Description. Industry Analysis. an understanding and awareness of Target Market. Competitive Analysis. Marketing Plan and Sales Strategy. Demonstrates how the Operations. Management and Organization. - Long-Term Development. Financials. Appendix. - Report Guidelines Report General returned. Report Cover guidelines continue COMPETITIVE-23

24 Business Plan guidelines continued Report Contents writing the report. If information is not Performance Guidelines Preliminary Performance and remove equipment and presentation items. adapters. The I minute question-answer period. Final Performance Report Competencies Performance Competencies Career Clusters: REFERENCE: Business Plan Report RATING SHEET-8. REFERENCE: Business Plan Performance RATING SHEET-10. COMPETITIVE-24

25 Business presentation Using technology to support a presentation can This event provides recognition for FBLA members who demonstrate the ability to deliver an effective business presentation while using multimedia presentation technology. prior NLC. the NLC National Topic You have been asked to give a presentation to a group of small business leaders in your community on how the Affordable Care Act s rules, costs, and tax implications will likely impact their businesses. Copyright and Fair Use Information. It format guide. Performance Guidelines Preliminary Performance prepare presentations. their own adapters. or presentation items. The presentation. minute question-answer period. Final Performance Performance Competencies Career Cluster: Business Management and Administration; REFERENCE: Business Presentation Performance RATING SHEET-11. COMPETITIVE-25

26 Business procedures Competency in performing daily tasks is a necessity in business. This event provides recognition for FBLA members who possess knowledge of basic skills and procedures and the ability to make intelligent business decisions. Objective Test Competencies Businessperson of the year This national event recognizes outstanding leaders from the business sector who have contributed to the success of Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda on the local, state, and/or national levels. Businessperson of the Year event. Nominees Business- person of the Year must Career Clusters: Business Management and Administration; Guidelines Promotion of FBLA-PBL through presentations and seminars National Awards COMPETITIVE-26

27 CLient service This event provides members with an opportunity to develop and demonstrate skills in interacting with internal and external clients to provide an outstanding client service experience. The client service consultant engages clients in conversations regarding products, handles inquiries, solves problems, and uncovers opportunities for additional assistance. Participants develop speaking ability and poise through presentation as well as critical-thinking skills. Guidelines Preliminary Performance to or used during the preparation or Final Performance Performance Competencies Career Clusters: Business Management and Administration REFERENCE: Client Service Performance RATING SHEET-12. COMPETITIVE-27

28 Community service project MODIFIED This event recognizes FBLA chapters that successfully implement community service projects to serve the citizens of their community. award. Report Guidelines Report General prepare reports. start of the previous State Leadership Report Cover Report Contents Performance Guidelines Preliminary Performance or presentation items. their own adapters. minute question-answer period. guidelines continue COMPETITIVE-28

29 Community Service Project guidelines continued Final Performance event. Project Competencies demonstrate good written Career Clusters: Business Management and Administration; REFERENCE: Community Service Report Report RATING SHEET-13. REFERENCE: Community Service Report Performance RATING SHEET-14. Performance Competencies presentation COMPETITIVE-29

30 Computer applications Knowledge of computer applications is a necessity in today s high-tech business world. Employees must be able to apply various computer applications in a business environment using critical-thinking and decision-making skills. This event provides recognition demonstrate computer application skills. person. of the event. Objective Test Competencies Production Competencies Career Cluster: Guidelines of this event is administered prior to the NLC. The administration of the the Format Guide. COMPETITIVE-30

31 Computer Game & simulation programming Interactive computer games and simulations have achieved broad acceptance and implementation in a wide variety of business and educational disciplines. Buried within many of these programs is a message that advances the player s experience from simple entertainment to edutainment. This event tests the programmer s skill in designing a functional interactive simulation/game that will both entertain and educate/ inform the player. prior NLC. an award. The program must address the program National Topic The player is an intern at a large company. He is journey. Starting at the bottom level, the player will encounter business related obstacles that require new skills. Fortunately, the player can choose a high school FBLA competitive event to obtain these skills. The event choice will provide a small text segment of information related to the event skills that should lead to the correct answer or action. When the skills have FBLA COMPETITIVE EVENTS gameplay may be incorporated during game navigation. This may include avoiding a distracting coworker, collecting knowledge points, or other creative and entertaining is Middle School technology students thinking about joining FBLA in high school. Games must conform to an ESRB rating of E for Everyone. (Game theme can be Program Guidelines Prejudged Program guidelines continue COMPETITIVE-31

32 Computer Game & Simulation Programming guidelines continued Performance Guidelines Preliminary Performance provided. and remove equipment or presentation items. minutes to present the program. period. Final Performance this event. Project Competencies program operations COMPETITIVE-32 Performance Competencies Career Cluster: REFERENCE: Computer Game & Simulation Programming Production RATING SHEET-15. REFERENCE: Computer Game & Simulation Programming Performance RATING SHEET-16.

33 Computer problem solving Having a broad base of knowledge and competencies in core hardware and operating system technologies including maintenance, and basic networking is an important element for today s computer savvy individual. Objective Test Competencies Career Cluster: CyBer security With the increased use of the Internet for browsing, researching, information gathering, and e-commerce, information and cyber security has become a growing concern for businesses throughout our global economy. This event recognizes FBLA members who understand security needs for technology. Objective Test Competencies revised Career Cluster: COMPETITIVE-33

34 database design & applications Databases are necessary to organize data and information in business. This event recognizes FBLA members who demonstrate that they have acquired entry-level skills for understanding database usage and development in business. Guidelines is administered prior to the NLC. The adviser. person. event. Objective Test Competencies Production Competencies Career Clusters: Business Management and Administration; COMPETITIVE-34

35 desktop application programming Certain types of accounting processes require that each Programming focuses on these procedural style processing systems. This event tests the programmer s program in the area described below. an award. The program must address the program National Topic You have been contracted to develop the conference registration program for the 2014 FBLA National Fall Leadership Conferences Washington, DC, gram will allow chapters to register members, advisers, and guests for one of the three NFLCs. It also will allow each registered participant to preregister for the workshops they will attend during the conference. You may use any programming language you desire to develop your program, but your program must read Your program must have a graphical user interface (i.e., paste your code into a Notepad document and all necessary supplemental programs/updates/add- FBLA COMPETITIVE EVENTS DATA FILES ate data types to store and manipulate your data while running the program. Participants can register for any of the three NFLC conferences. You will create a location of conference begin date of conference end date of conference description of participant type It is necessary to keep track of all the conference participants; therefore, you will participant last name chapter number In order to allow participants to preregister for workshops, you must keep track of - workshop name workshop description workshop date workshop start time guidelines continue COMPETITIVE-35

36 Desktop Application Programming guidelines continued Finally, you must keep track of the workshop registra- with a record for each workshop registration containing - participant ID (populated from the PARTICI- Reports Program Guidelines Prejudged Program COMPETITIVE-36 event. Program must run on Windows XP or higher. Performance Guidelines Preliminary Performance or presentation items. their own adapters. program. minute question-answer period. Final Performance Project Competencies information program runs without error guidelines continue

37 Desktop Application Programming guidelines continued of ideas Career Clusters REFERENCE: Desktop Application Programming Production RATING SHEET-17. REFERENCE: Desktop Application Programming Performance RATING SHEET-18. COMPETITIVE-37

38 desktop publishing modified Knowledge of desktop publishing is vital in many aspects of today s visual business publications. This event provides recognition to FBLA members who can most effectively demonstrate skills in the areas of desktop publishing, creativity, and decision making. NLC. Two star-cross d lovers meet in the blossoming Southeast Asian landscape during an historic era of great political upheaval. Their romantic circumstance, though secret, drives them to take up refuge in the dark, mysterious Khmer jungle where, according to local folklore, the mythic white and yellow tigers convened to make peace with the world. external turmoil, igniting furious tensions over social expectation and meaningful, productive existence. As the climate, both political and emotional, slides from their grip, the space in which they hoped peace would manifest becomes a sight for intense reckoning. Never have I been so wrenched by a novel. The essence of poetry in the The Associated Print Mr. Li is on to something here. He crafts a political discourse that should be read by every young person confronting the world on a grand ages. A true classic. Mr. Li establishes himself as the foremost voice of intertwined with environmental and social dialogues yields a striking narrative comparative to the Transcendentalists of the nineteenth Tantalizing. The exotic backdrops and poignant detail tell a terrifying tale of individuals responding to political disintegration in the only way they know they can. You experience pure human emotion in Mr. Li s 2014 National Topic their executive marketing team for the upcoming release of White Tiger, Yellow Tiger a novel written by the esteemed author, Christopher Li. All documents should be prepared to print in color. His crafty diction subjects each of his characters to a mysterious, almost sinister representation of human conditions. Every object from the main characters to the architecture of each precipice comments on the astounding nature of our existence. We need more writers like Li who can compose such relevant discourses on art and human nature. [insert short author biography] Guidelines person. guidelines continue COMPETITIVE-38

39 Desktop Publishing continued Objective Test Competencies proofreading REFERENCE: Desktop Publishing Production RATING SHEET-19. Production Competencies of design COMPETITIVE-39

40 digital design & promotion An essential part of today s business world is commercial design and promotion; therefore, the preparation of computer-based digital art is paramount to the production of quality copy used for promotional purposes National Topic You, as a designer, will develop a logo design for Cupcake Genius, a cupcake and specialty bakery, which gives the company a corporate identity. You also will create several business documents includ- Labels for the packaging. Cupcake boxes, cake boxes, etc. Approximate size of the label needs to be 4 wide x 3 tall size In addition Cupcake Genius needs some promo- Decals for the store front windows, window tall must be vector-based artwork (acceptable Copyright and Fair Use Information - Guidelines Prejudged Project - Performance Guidelines Preliminary Performance - design. guidelines continue COMPETITIVE-40

41 Digital Design & Promotion guidelines continued adapters. up and remove equipment and/or presentation items. - answer period. Final Performance - - Project Competencies Performance Competencies Career Cluster: Business Management and Administration; Informa- REFERENCE: Digital Design & Promotion Production RATING SHEET-20. REFERENCE: Digital Design & Promotion Performance RATING SHEET-21. digital video production Digital video has become a prominent and effective way of conveying new ideas and products. This event provides recognition for FBLA members who demonstrate the ability to create an effective video to prior NLC. win an award National Topic guidelines continue COMPETITIVE-41

42 Digital Video Production guidelines continued text. Copyright and Fair Use Information. It is the Project Guidelines Prejudged Project prepare presentations. Performance Guidelines Preliminary Performance COMPETITIVE-42 judges. and/or presentation items. to present. minute question-answer period. Final Performance Project Competencies Performance Competencies guidelines continue

43 Digital Video Production guidelines continued e-business global market is the ability to sell products and services to the consumer via the Internet. This event recognizes creation and design of Web commerce sites. prior NLC. an award National Topic Create a site for a touring band/speaker/or author. Include event schedules, blog, music/book sales, social media links, individual/group biography, ticket Career Cluster REFERENCE: Digital Video Production Production RATING SHEET-22. REFERENCE: Digital Video Production Performance RATING SHEET-23. Copyright and Fair Use Information. Guide. Project Guidelines Prejudged Project Performance Guidelines Preliminary Performance other items. guidelines continue COMPETITIVE-43

44 E-business guidelines continued and remove the equipment. minutes to present. answer period. Final Performance event. economics This event provides recognition for FBLA members who can identify, understand, and apply economic principles to contemporary social, political, and ecological problems. Objective Test Competencies COMPETITIVE-44 Project Competencies Performance Competencies Career Clusters REFERENCE: E-business Production RATING SHEET-24. REFERENCE: E-business Performance RATING SHEET-25. investments and interest rates Career Clusters

45 electronic Career portfolio An electronic career portfolio is a collection of work in an electronic format that tells the story of an individual skills, experience, education, training, and career goals. This tool gives a complete picture of an individual and their potential much more than just a letter of application and résumé can provide. judges. Preliminary Performance and remove the equipment. FBLA COMPETITIVE EVENTS Career-Related Education: - Educational Enhancement: - - Examples of Special Skills: - minute question/answer period. Final Performance Project Competencies demonstrate an understanding of the event Career Clusters REFERENCE: Electronic Career Portfolio Performance RATING SHEET-26. COMPETITIVE-45

46 emerging Business issues This event provides FBLA members with an opportunity to develop and demonstrate skills in researching and presenting an emerging business issue. The event is based on team rather than individual participation. In addition to learning research skills, team participants develop speaking ability and poise through oral presentations. this event at a prior NLC. argument National Topic Consumers are shopping at traditional brick and mortar stores, on websites, and, increasingly, through mobile applications. Does the availability of mobile applications provide a business with a stronger consumer base and higher revenue? Argue either for or against a Mobile Application increasing consumer base and revenue for businesses. Performance Guidelines Preliminary Performance COMPETITIVE-46 minute question-answer period. Final Performance Performance Competencies Career Cluster REFERENCE: Emerging Business Issues Performance RATING SHEET-27.

47 entrepreneurship Americans. This event recognizes FBLA members who demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to establish and manage a business. This event is based on team rather than individual participation. In addition to learning and applying business decisionmaking skills, team participants develop speaking ability and poise through oral presentations. this event at a prior NLC. Final Performance Guidelines and time assignments. Objective Test Competencies taxes Performance Competencies management Career Clusters REFERENCE: Entrepreneurship Performance RATING SHEET-28. COMPETITIVE-47

48 FBLa principles and procedures Members in FBLA should be knowledgeable about the association and the information found in the FBLA members who are interested in learning about the background and current information of FBLA. Objective Test Competencies Future Business Leader This event honors outstanding FBLA members who have demonstrated leadership qualities, participation in FBLA, and evidence of knowledge and skills essential for successful careers in business. Guidelines Letter and Résumé of the honor of this award. Preliminary Interview interview. Final Interview guidelines continue COMPETITIVE-48

49 Future Business Leader guidelines continued Objective Test Competencies Performance Competencies of ideas opportunities Career Clusters REFERENCE: Future Business Leader Interview Preliminary RATING SHEET-29. REFERENCE: Future Business Leader Interview Final RATING SHEET-30. GLoBaL Business and constantly changing network of information, goods, services, and cultures. Most nations rely on other nations for natural resources to supply their needs and wants. Global business also provides new markets and investment opportunities as well as promotion of better relationships. this event at a prior NLC. the presentation. Final Performance Guidelines Objective Test Competencies ownership and management guidelines continue COMPETITIVE-49

50 Global Business guidelines continued treaties and trade agreements Performance Competencies presentation demonstrate an understanding of the Career Clusters REFERENCE: Global Business Performance RATING SHEET-31. GoLd seal Chapter award of merit Hollis and Kitty Guy award The Hollis and Kitty Guy Award recognizes outstanding local chapters that have actively Suggested Criteria the goals of FBLA-PBL. Guidelines FBLA-PBL administration Promoted FBLA-PBL National Awards COMPETITIVE-50

51 health Care administration Health care administrators manage the business side of health services, ensuring the effective use of resources to ensure the best medical care to the community. These communication skills, identifying legal and ethical Objective Test Competencies functions, and enhancing employability skills. This event recognizes FBLA members who have the ability Career Clusters help desk The ability to provide technical assistance to the users of computer hardware and software is essential to the success of any organization and its continued operation. This event provides recognition for FBLA members who demonstrate an understanding of and ability to provide technical assistance to end users. award. Guidelines Final Performance Objective Test Competencies revised Aligned with the Help Desk Institute Customer Service exam guidelines continue COMPETITIVE-51

52 Help Desk guidelines continued Performance Competencies presentation Career Clusters REFERENCE: Help Desk Performance RATING SHEET-32. hospitality management modified Hospitality is an important aspect of business and society. This event provides recognition to FBLA members who have the ability to help other people enjoy both leisure and business travel and events. this event at a previous NLC. Final Performance Guidelines and time assignments. Objective Test Competencies Performance Competencies COMPETITIVE-52

53 Hospitality Management guidelines continued impromptu speaking The ability to express one s thoughts without prior preparation is a valuable asset, as are poise, self- recognizes FBLA members who develop qualities of business leadership by combining quick and clear thinking with conversational speaking. Create more interest in and enterprise management Career Clusters Administration REFERENCE: Hospitality Management Performance RATING SHEET-33. Performance Guidelines Preliminary Performance minutes. Final Performance Performance Competencies Career Clusters REFERENCE: Impromptu Speaking Performance RATING SHEET-34. COMPETITIVE-53

54 insurance & risk management new This event provides recognition for FBLA members Objective Test Competencies who demonstrate an understanding of and skill in basic insurance and risk management principles and procedures. statements introduction to Business Students discover the roles of business in the free enterprise system and the global economy. Students will credit, investments and learn to make sound decisions as consumers. In addition, FBLA members will learn the real-world impact of technology, effective communication, and interpersonal skills. Objective Test Competencies government opportunities Career Clusters COMPETITIVE-54

55 introduction to Business CommuniCation Learning to communicate in a manner that is clearly understood by the receiver of the message is a Objective Test Competencies major task of all businesspeople. This event provides grammar recognition for FBLA members who demonstrate an understanding of basic communication skills and concepts. proofreading and editing FBLA COMPETITIVE EVENTS Career Clusters introduction to information technology new Successful business leaders must understand the impact Objective Test Competencies of technology and how to effectively harness it to drive business. This event recognizes FBLA members who demonstrate acquired technology skills aligned with 3 objectives. spreadsheets presentation software Career Clusters: introduction to parliamentary procedure This event recognizes FBLA members who demonstrate knowledge of basic principles of parliamentary procedure along with an understanding of FBLA s organization and procedures. Objective Test Competencies Career Cluster: Business Management and Administration COMPETITIVE-55

56 job interview This event recognizes FBLA members who demonstrate Guidelines Letter, Résumé, Job Application Merit Corporation. Merit Corporation Competitive Events. Interview Guidelines Preliminary Interview interview. Final Interview Performance Competencies Career Clusters: Business Management and Administration; REFERENCE: job Interview Interview RATING SHEET-35. COMPETITIVE-56

57 LiFesmarts new The LifeSmarts Competition encourages FBLA consumer issues. LifeSmarts Competition. Teams are made FBLA teams National Consumers League, and the competition is modeled after the LifeSmarts consumer education competition available free of charge to schools across the country and responsibilities, technology, the environment, and health and safety. Teams compete online and in live national competition. Career Clusters: Dates Guidelines COMPETITIVE-57

58 LoCaL Chapter annual Business report HaMdEn l. ForKnEr award Business reports are used extensively to inform management, staff, stockholders, and the general public about all aspects of the business. The Hamden L. Forkner Award recognizes FBLA chapters that effectively summarize their year s activities. The event provides participants with valuable experience in preparing annual business reports. Report Guidelines Report General prepare reports. start of the previous State Leadership Report Cover Report Contents Report Competencies Career Clusters REFERENCE: Local Chapter Annual Business Report Report RATING SHEET-36. COMPETITIVE-58

59 management decision making Making critical decisions that provide the right direction and a winning position in today s business world is essential to good management. Business executives must make high-quality, nearly instantaneous decisions all the time. The ability to make the right decisions concerning vision, growth, resources, strengths, and weaknesses leads to a successful business. It is management s responsibility to manage for today and tomorrow, to manage for marketplace. event at a prior NLC. Final Performance Guidelines and time assignments. Objective Test Competencies Performance Competencies Career Clusters REFERENCE: Management Decision Making Performance RATING SHEET-37. COMPETITIVE-59

60 management information systems The ability to design and implement an information system solution to effectively manage vast amounts of information is a valuable skill that leads to the success of many business entities today. The use of technology to develop these information systems plays a crucial role in a business ability to compete in today s business environment. This event provides recognition for FBLA members who demonstrate an understanding of and ability to apply these skills. event at a prior NLC. address the issues raised. Objective Test Competencies Performance Competencies Final Performance Guidelines and time assignments. Career Clusters REFERENCE: Management Information Systems Performance RATING SHEET-38. COMPETITIVE-60

61 marketing Marketing involves the distribution of products and services to the consumer. This event provides recognition for FBLA members who possess knowledge of the basic principles of marketing. event at a prior NLC - Final Performance Guidelines time assignments. - - used during the preparation and perfor- presentation. to or used during the preparation or Objective Test Competencies Performance Competencies - Career Clusters REFERENCE: Marketing Performance RATING SHEET-39. COMPETITIVE-61

62 Mobile ApplicAtion DevelopMent new Society is daily moving to a constant feed of communication, transfer of information, and the need to access or process information in a mobile environment. Mobile Applications are necessary to provide users with the ability to be productive while away from their full computers. Mobile Applications can be used as a lite version of something that would be done on a full computer, or they can provide a tool for something that users would only need to do on their phone. Each state chapter may enter three (3) individuals or teams composed of two (2) or three (3) members who are from active local chapters, on record in the national center as having paid dues by March 1 of the current school year. Members will share their current level of expertise in one of the given subject areas to include: I m an expert and I want to help people! help others I need help I need a tutor because I just can t get the hang of this subject Members earn points in the following ways (App Developer to determine points earned for each accomplishment): Help Requested Points Help Given Points Tutoring Provided Points Teacher Study Session Points Additional points as determined by the App Developer This event consists of two (2) parts: a prejudged mobile application and a performance component. Participant(s) are required to complete both parts to be eligible to win an award. The program must address the topic given. Performances should describe performance should address the program creation, processes used, and results of the program. All entries will participate in the preliminary performance to explain the project development and implementation National Topic Your adviser wants to help prepare members for the NLC competition in the chapter s three subject areas that the members struggle with, and has asked for your help. Your adviser thinks a mobile application that combines a game, social media, and the opportunity for academic advancement through social networking and peer support will motivate and encourage members to improve in competition. Include a reward system built into the App with prizes based on point levels. The App should link to either Facebook or Foursquare to allow check-in functionality with location services. Create an App for one of the following subjects: Business Communication Introduction to Information Technology Management The App should also give members the ability to share tips, tricks, and study resources with fellow App Users. Points could be awarded for tips that are appreciated by other users. The developer is welcome to add additional challenges and point earning opportunities. Program Guidelines Prejudged Program The individual or team will research the topic, and then create a mobile application on the national topic. Two DVDs containing the executable object, data, program documentation (including but not limited to, execution be received by the national center for judging by the second Friday in May along with a Statement of Assurance. The prejudged submission must include the source code and screen shots of the GUI in PDF format for review. The solution must run standalone with no programming errors. May use one of the following platforms to develop the mobile application: Google s Android, Apple ios or Microsoft Windows Phone. The application may not be deployed as a web application delivered over HTTP. The application may deploy from a smartphone, tablet, or both, but must be smartphone deployable. The application need not be available for download from a digitaldistribution multimedia-content service such as Google Play, Apple Store, or Microsoft. Program produced for this event must be prepared by the participant(s) without help from other programmers or teachers. guidelines continue COMPETITIVE-62

63 Mobile Application guidelines continue Performance Guidelines Preliminary Performance number from each group will advance to the used to break a tie. remove equipment or presentation items. The following will be provided: Internet, screen, power, table, and projector. Participants that will be utilizing Apple products or other devices that do not have a VGA port will need to provide their own adapters. Access may not be via WiFi, so participants should plan appropriately when selecting laptops/tablets on which to present. The application must be presented to the judges (projection equipment may be used). The individual will have seven (7) minutes to describe the program, address copyright laws, explain development software used, and explain features and functionality. At the end of six (6) minutes, a timekeeper will stand until noticed and hold up a colored time card indicating one minute is left. At seven (7) minutes the timekeeper will stand and hold up a colored time card indicating time is up. When Following each presentation, judges will conduct a three (3) minute question-answer period. Visual aids and samples related to the project may be used (including a mobile device with the App loaded); however, no items may be left with the judges or audience. Preliminary performances are not open to conference attendees. understanding of the programming logic and coding is evident design process effectively communicated tips, techniques, and tools used are presented including identifying of the scenario/logic used to overcome and implement these tasks professional presentation articulation of ideas answer questions effectively Information Technology: computer architecture; operation systems, environments, and utilities; systems analysis and design; communications and networking infrastructures; network applications. Management: technology and information management Career Clusters: Information Technology REFERENCE: MObIlE APPlICATION DEVElOPMENT PRODuCTION RATING SHEET-40 REFERENCE: MObIlE APPlICATION DEVElOPMENT PERFORMANCE RATING SHEET-41 Final Performance is open to conference attendees who are not Project Competencies development of program is logical and creative code is commented at appropriate points interface is a logical arrangement and contains all necessary information app runs without error Performance Competencies explains content logically and systematically COMPETITIVE-63