Costco, Google, and Microsoft are among America's largest employers. Using the resource, scholars learn what makes business like these successful. They write a mission statement for a chosen business, practice drawing organizational charts for selected businesses, develop a list of leadership characteristics, and complete a team sales PowerPoint assignment. 

Concepts

business skills, career skills, leadership

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Instructional Ideas

• Ask individuals with part-time jobs to share their experiences working for different managers

Classroom Considerations

• Requires student computer access and projection
• Have construction paper, poster board, and other art materials available

Pros

• Includes a list of references
• Provides enrichment activities

Cons

• None