Suggests eleven steps for the adviser of a student business organization in developing a program of work so that students (1) learn the management-by-objectives approach to planning and evaluating, (2) are involved in committees, (3) use principles of delegation, (4) base the budget on the planned activities, and (5) record chapter activities. (MF)

Suggestions are offered to distributive education teachers on how to effectively teach economic principles and concepts at the secondary and postsecondary levels. Suggestions are discussed in relation to three major challenges faced by the teacher: Developing appropriate instructional goals or objectives, organizing the subject matter content, and…

Describes office procedures covered in various office education courses at the secondary level in response to the challenge and responsibility to develop an awareness of trends in the contemporary office. (SH)

Bookkeeping/accounting teachers must familiarize students with the concepts necessary for success in a small business; students should be aware of the various accounting services available to the small businessman and how to use them, and understand basic accounting terminology and systems and financial statements. Implementation suggestions are…

A survey of Minnesota's area vocational-technical institutes (AVTI's) indicates that their consumer education programs are usually not comprehensive in scope and reach only a limited number of AVTI students. Business educators everywhere are urged to use their expertise to provide comprehensive consumer education programs for all students. (AJ)

Motivation is a complex human phenomenon that is interrelated with learning. A sense of personal adequacy and a positive self-concept are essential before a student can focus attention on learning tasks. Available evidence supports the position that students are motivated when they perceive the learning as meeting their needs. (HD)

Describes a study undertaken by the author to establish a procedure through which typewriting students could be assigned individual goals for improving their speed or accuracy rates. (HD)

A listing of business classroom and laboratory equipment, to be considered representative rather than exhaustive, was compiled from information submitted by over 100 manufacturers on their products, including office appliances, furniture, and audiovisual aids. Price is indicated for the majority of items. (AJ)

A synopsis of business teacher education throughout the nation (Western Mountain-Plains, North-Central, Southern, and Eastern regions) reflects highlights, trends, emphasis, innovations, and changes within the field. (EA)

In the near future, minicomputers will be standard business machines and most office personnel will use or be directly affected by data processing terminology. Business teachers should begin preparing students for this data processing role. The typical minicomputer system is described and some business usage examples are given. (MF)

Provides a brief overview of major expected occupational changes between now and 1995, comments briefly on several of the major issues and arguments regarding predicted occupational change, and examines expected occupational changes specifically in terms of their implications for business education. (CT)

Discusses the economic, educational, and emotional challenges that must be faced by educators in schools and in business. The author examines each challenge and observes how it affects the primary educational goals needed in business education. (CT)