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Download full textMaxey, Phyllis F. – 1983
One of a series of high school level units on business issues, this packet introduces students to a new type of business advertising, "issue ads." This non-product advertising allows a corporation or business organization to express its viewpoint directly to the public. Because this is a complex issue, the unit is recommended for…
Descriptors: Advertising, Business, Case Studies, Economics Education
Maxey, Phyllis F. – 1983
One of a series of units designed to acquaint secondary students with business issues, this packet examines the franchise as a type of business organization. Teacher and student materials are provided in separate sections. The teacher's guide provides an overview, objectives, four detailed lesson plans, answer keys, background information, and…
Descriptors: Business, Business Administration, Business Communication, Case Studies
Maxey, Phyllis F.; Meier, Stephen C. – 1983
One of a series of units on business issues for high school students, this packet uses the example of hamburger wars ("price wars" between hamburger stands) to introduce students to the ways in which businesses operate in a competitive environment. A teacher's guide and student materials are provided in two separate sections. Following…
Descriptors: Business, Business Communication, Case Studies, Competition
Maxey, Phyllis F.; And Others – 1983
One of a series of units on business designed for secondary school students, this packet examines the issues concerning business responsibility for safe products. Teacher and student materials are provided in separate sections. The teacher's guide presents an overview of activities and objectives, five detailed lesson plans, answer keys,…
Descriptors: Accountability, Business Responsibility, Consumer Education, Consumer Protection
Maxey, Phyllis F.; Klener, Lois – 1983
One of a series of units on business issues designed for secondary school students, this packet focuses on the landlord-tenant relationship as it is affected by political and economic forces. A teacher's guide and student materials are provided in two separate sections. Following an overview of objectives and activities, the teacher's guide…
Descriptors: Business, Conflict, Conflict Resolution, Consumer Education
Maxey, Phyllis F. – 1983
One of a series of units on business issues designed for secondary school students, this packet focuses on the farmers' cooperative corporation, a particular type of business organization created to increase farmers' control of the production and marketing of their goods. Two separate sections consist of a teacher's guide and student materials.…
Descriptors: Agribusiness, Agricultural Laborers, Agricultural Occupations, Agricultural Production
Maxey, Phyllis F. – 1983
One of a series of units designed to acquaint secondary school students with business issues, this packet introduces students to the business decision-making environment. Teacher and student materials are provided in two separate sections. The teacher's guide presents an overview, objectives, five detailed lesson plans, answer keys, handouts for…
Descriptors: Business, Business Administration, Business Communication, Business Responsibility
Maxey, Phyllis F. – 1983
One of a series of units on business issues designed for secondary school students, this packet examines United States and Soviet trade within the context of worldwide economic and political associations. Introductory in nature, the 5-day unit is suitable for use by itself or as part of a larger study of comparative economic systems, American…
Descriptors: Business, Comparative Analysis, Cross Cultural Studies, Economic Climate
Maxey, Phyllis F.; And Others – 1983
One of a series of units on business issues designed for secondary school students, this packet examines the responsibilities of the lender and consumer in the credit business. Teacher and student materials are provided in separate sections. The teacher's guide presents five detailed lesson plans, each focusing on a credit case study; discussion…
Descriptors: Business, Business Responsibility, Case Studies, Consumer Education
Maxey, Phyllis F. – 1983
Designed to help secondary school students understand employment practices and prepare for future job interviews, this 5-day unit focuses on the interplay among businesses, employees, and the government in determining fair hiring practices. Two sections include a teacher's guide and a student activity packet. Following an overview of activities…
Descriptors: Business, Case Studies, Conflict Resolution, Economics Education
Maxey, Phyllis F. – 1982
One of a series of units designed to acquaint secondary school students with business issues, this packet focuses on the decisions facing American companies doing business in South Africa. Teacher and student materials are provided in separate sections. The teacher's guide presents an overview, objectives, five detailed lesson plans, suggested…
Descriptors: Business, Business Responsibility, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Decision Making
Maxey, Phyllis F. – 1983
One of a series of secondary level units on business issues, this packet focuses on the relationship between business and young employees. The packet contains a teacher's guide and a student activity section. Within the teacher's guide, an overview of activities, objectives, and time frame precedes summaries of five daily lesson plans. Also…
Descriptors: Business, Case Studies, Economics Education, Employee Attitudes
