This course guide is designed for teaching about the U.S. business system. Students are introduced to management functions and the background knowledge/skills necessary to be a successful manager. The guide contains 10 competency goals: (1) nature of U.S. business; (2) environment of business; (3) types of business ownership; (4) management function; (5) employability skills and leadership development; (6) labor relations and legislation; (7) communications; (8) financial management; (9) production and marketing; and (10) critical issues. For each competency goal, objectives, learning activities, key terms, and suggested resources are listed. A bibliography of 56 printed resource materials, 12 visual materials, and 3 computer software packages is included. (NLA)