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 Issues
  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).
  Examine the role of various financial institutions in global trade administration.
  Identify the role of national and global organizations and agencies in addressing current issues.
Understanding Politics in the Global Marketplace
  Assess the interrelationship of politics, governments, and global commerce.
  Explain government actions that can encourage and discourage global business activities.
  Explain types of international political and economic risk and how they affect global trade.
  Describe how agreements and restrictions on imports and exports are decided and how they affect global commerce.
  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.
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.
  Explain the various ways that disputes can be settled.
  Explain some of the laws and international trade agreements that protect the property rights of businesses.
  Describe an agreement that has all of the components of a global contract.
Using Market Information Management Strategies
  Collect and analyze data for market analysis to determine target countries for export/import.
  Identify strategies for expansion into the global marketplace.
  Examine incentives offered by federal, state, and local organizations or entities to encourage foreign direct investment (FDI).
Examining Product Planning in the International Marketing Plan
  (Optional) Analyze various aspects of product/service development.
  Distinguish between product/service adaptation and standardization.
  (Optional) Develop a plan for product and service positioning in global marketing.
  Describe the steps in the new product development process and the marketing research process.
  Explain the types of competition in global market situations.
  Describe branding and packaging techniques used by global business organizations.
Examining Warehousing and Distribution Strategies
  Examine the effects of electronic information technology on global distribution.
  (Optional) Describe the importance of title and insurance as elements of negotiations and contractual agreements.
  Determine special packaging requirements for importing, exporting, and/or manufacturing products for foreign markets.
  Explain the differences among export trading companies, export management companies, custom house brokers, and freight forwarders.
Analyzing Pricing and Payments in the International Marketing Plan
  Explain the importance of the economic decision-making process.
  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.
  Explain the importance of programs available for export financing.
  Explain the advantages and disadvantages of accepting payments in host country currency.
Examining Promotion Strategies within the International Marketing Plan
  Describe how laws affecting marketing practices vary among countries.
  (Optional) Match media to selected global markets.
  (Optional) 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.
Examining Structures of International Business Organizations
  Explain various structures of international business organizations.
  Describe the activities, characteristics, and concerns of multinational companies.
  Explain different methods for getting into international business.
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 the 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 (for instructors only; do not publish for students).
  Student Competency Records
  8136 Standards Correlations.pdf
  8136 Teacher Resources.pdf
  8136 Credentials-Sequences-Clusters.pdf
  8135_8136 Acknowledgments and Copyright Information.pdf