All Products

Use LAPs to help prepare your students for the A*S*K certification exams. This package of 59 LAPs and the associated PowerPoints includes those most relevant to the Fundamentals of Ethics exam. Since LAPs are based on the same industry validation research as the A*S*K exams, they make great review and study materials to help ensure that your students are prepared to earn their certification. Keep in mind, though, that LAP modules are NOT currently available to address every performance...

Includes three different Business Management and Administration (BMA) Programs of Study: Accelerated 4-Credit, Accelerated 3-Credit, and Accelerated 2-Credit. Each of the three Business Management and Administration Programs of Study contains a recommended series of academic and career courses for students focused on the Business Management and Administration Cluster and its pathways. Components of each program of study include: a “Program of Study at a Glance” grid indicating the academic and...

Includes seven different Entrepreneurship Programs of Study: Standard 4-Credit, Standard 3-Credit, Accelerated 4-Credit, Accelerated 3-Credit, Accelerated 2-Credit, Honors-Ready 4-Credit, and Honors-Ready 3-Credit.Each of these Entrepreneurship Programs of Study contains a clearly defined, seamless sequence of non-duplicated technical and academic courses for students (grades 9-14) interested in entrepreneurship. Technical courses include course descriptions and rigorous, relevant learning...

Includes three different Finance Programs of Study: Accelerated 4-Credit, Accelerated 3-Credit, and Accelerated 2-Credit. Based on national standards for finance, each of these three Finance Programs of Study contains a recommended sequence of non-duplicated technical and academic courses for students (grades 9-14) interested in the five finance pathways—accounting, banking services, business finance, insurance, and securities and investments. Technical courses include course descriptions and...

Includes seven different Marketing Programs of Study: Standard 4-Credit, Standard 3-Credit, Accelerated 4-Credit, Accelerated 3-Credit, Accelerated 2-Credit, Honors-Ready 4-Credit, and Honors-Ready 3-Credit.Based on national marketing standards, each of these three Marketing Programs of Study includes a non-duplicated sequence of academic and career courses recommended for any student interested in marketing and its pathways. Among the many components of each Marketing Program of Study are: a...

Partnering organizations such as state CTSO associations sometimes contract with MBA Research to develop additional exams to specific specifications. Some of the most common of these custom exams focus on economics and mathematics in business. Past versions of these tests are available for purchase to use as practice for CTSO objective exams. Economics Applications in Business. This exam is based on the economics instructional area (from within the Business Administration core) across all...

Partnering organizations such as state CTSO associations sometimes contract with MBA Research to develop additional exams to specific specifications. Some of the most common of these custom exams focus on economics and mathematics in business. Past versions of these tests are available for purchase to use as practice for CTSO objective exams. Economics Applications in Business. This exam is based on the economics instructional area (from within the Business Administration core) across all...

Partnering organizations such as state CTSO associations sometimes contract with MBA Research to develop additional exams to specific specifications. Some of the most common of these custom exams focus on economics and mathematics in business. Past versions of these tests are available for purchase to use as practice for CTSO objective exams. Economics Applications in Business. This exam is based on the economics instructional area (from within the Business Administration core) across all...

Partnering organizations such as state CTSO associations sometimes contract with MBA Research to develop additional exams to specific specifications. Some of the most common of these custom exams focus on economics and mathematics in business. Past versions of these tests are available for purchase to use as practice for CTSO objective exams. Economics Applications in Business. This exam is based on the economics instructional area (from within the Business Administration core) across all...

Partnering organizations such as state CTSO associations sometimes contract with MBA Research to develop additional exams to specific specifications. Some of the most common of these custom exams focus on economics and mathematics in business. Past versions of these tests are available for purchase to use as practice for CTSO objective exams. Economics Applications in Business. This exam is based on the economics instructional area (from within the Business Administration core) across all...

Partnering organizations such as state CTSO associations sometimes contract with MBA Research to develop additional exams to specific specifications. Some of the most common of these custom exams focus on economics and mathematics in business. Past versions of these tests are available for purchase to use as practice for CTSO objective exams. Economics Applications in Business. This exam is based on the economics instructional area (from within the Business Administration core) across all...

Access for Free: The A*S*K Certification Exam: Fundamentals of Ethics is now available for free, thanks to the generous support of the Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative! Details. To request the free A*S*K ethics exam and/or pretest, send teacher name, email, school, and school address to service@mbaresearch.org. Download the A*S*K Fundamentals of Ethics Practice Test ©22. About the Exam: The free A*S*K Fundamentals of Ethics exam is intended for those students who have been...

New and improved: All A*S*K certification exams, pretests, and practice tests have been revised to ensure they align with the learning outcomes most commonly addressed in business programs, while maintaining the rigor and focus appropriate for industry-driven certification. Visit ASKInstitute.org for updated blueprints and performance indicator lists. The Fundamentals of Ethics certification exam is available for free, thanks to the generous support of the Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative!...

New and improved: All A*S*K certification exams, pretests, and practice tests have been revised to ensure they align with the learning outcomes most commonly addressed in business programs, while maintaining the rigor and focus appropriate for industry-driven certification. Visit ASKInstitute.org for updated blueprints and performance indicator lists. The A*S*K Business Institute Certification Exams provide third-party documentation of learning achievement as well as add value to...

New and improved: All A*S*K certification exams, pretests, and practice tests have been revised to ensure they align with the learning outcomes most commonly addressed in business programs, while maintaining the rigor and focus appropriate for industry-driven certification. Visit ASKInstitute.org for updated blueprints and performance indicator lists. The A*S*K Institute provides objective, third-party documentation of learning achievement through A*S*K Business Certificates. Based on...

MBA Research Digital Badging: Proof-of-Learning for resumes, portfolios, digital media New, portable MBA Digital Badges make it easy for your students to document and share individual achievements in learning. Each offers significant value-added for students who earn badges. Students can accumulate multiple badges that can be used for resumes, electronic portfolios, scholarship applications, and more. What’s a digital badge? Think of them as stackable credentials. Each digital badge represents...

The Ethical Leadership End-of-Course Exam addresses concepts and skills essential for ethical leadership, including ethical principles; critical thinking; goal setting; self-awareness; communication; interpersonal relations; teamwork; and basic project-management techniques. Designed for high school students, the test contains 50 questions.  Students who score 70% or higher on the exam earn a digital badge. Details. Download the free Ethical Leadership Course...

High School of Business™ Brochure - Student Version. Use this tri-fold brochure as a tool for explaining the High School of Business™ program to students. It includes an overview of the program, course descriptions, and benefits of being in the program. Available in packages of 50.  Note: These brochures are designed to be used by schools currently participating in the High School of Business™ program. For more information about High School of Business™, visit www.MBAResearch.org/HSB. ...

Will your students own businesses someday? Teach them the risks and returns of different forms of business ownership structures, including sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, and hybrids. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout (with CopyIT! permission) that includes information about types of business ownership, a (So What?) discussion of why...

Teach your students all about the advantages and disadvantages of sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, and hybrids, then demonstrate how to choose the business ownership structure that best meets their needs and goals. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout (with CopyIT! permission) that includes information about selecting forms of business...

There are many legal issues that affect the marketing of sports and events. Cover Your Bases (Legal Issues in Sports/Event Marketing) will teach your students some of the unique antitrust exemptions that apply to sports. This LAP also highlights the importance of risk management and contract law. Examples, videos, activities, and much more will help students become aware of the legal issues surrounding sports/event marketing. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional...

Laying Down the Law introduces students to the basics of laws and regulations, including the types of law, levels of law, and the important functions of law, namely maintaining order, resolving disputes, and enacting social change. It also teaches students where laws and regulations come from, what they do, and which ones are especially relevant and important to young people today. Equally important—or perhaps more so—students learn how to follow laws in their daily lives, to interact with law...

Channels of distribution move products from manufacturers to consumers. This LAP explores what activities must occur in these channels as well as what it takes to ensure their efficiency and effectiveness. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout (with CopyIT! permission) that includes information about channel management, a (So What?) discussion of why it's...

Channels of distribution get products where they need to go. Teach your students about these channels—who participates in them, how they work, and the benefits they provide. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout (with CopyIT! permission) that includes information about channels of distribution, a (So What?) discussion of why it's important to learn, ideas...

The Right Path (Ethics in Channel Management) introduces students to important channel management concepts and the numerous ethical considerations within. This LAP explains the importance of ethics in channel management, ethical issues associated with channel management, and ethical practices that marketers can employ when overseeing the movement of goods into the hands of consumers. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a...

Active listening is an essential skill used to learn, understand, and communicate. This LAP, Listen Up! (Demonstrating Active Listening Skills), will teach your students how active listening can help them build better relationships, understand others, and succeed in school. Help them discover how to eliminate the distractions that can get in the way of effective listening. This instructional module includes assessments, video links, and activities to develop active listening skills. LAPs...

Well Said! (Making Oral Presentations) explains how developing effective oral presentation skills can help students achieve more in the classroom, competitive events, and their future careers. In this LAP, students also learn the characteristics of effective presentations and detailed steps for making their oral presentations a success. This LAP includes engaging videos, tips, and activities to help your students become skilled presenters. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive...

Successful companies make brand promises to their customers and fulfill them over time. Teach your students about the power of brand promise and their role in keeping it. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout (with CopyIT! permission) that includes information about identifying brand promise, a (So What?) discussion of why it's important to learn, and a...

Successful businesses make customer service a priority. Teach your students about positive customer relations and how they can help their businesses achieve them. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout (with CopyIT! permission) that includes information about customer relations, a (So What?) discussion of why it's important to learn, ideas (Make it Pay!) for...

Successful businesses reach their goals by understanding the importance of a customer service mindset. Teach your students how they can cultivate and demonstrate this beneficial attitude. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout (with CopyIT! permission) that includes information about customer service mindset, a (So What?) discussion of why it's important to...

Difficult customers come in a variety of types, ranging from argumentative to impatient to dishonest. This LAP covers the entire range of difficult customer types and provides effective guidelines for dealing with each appropriately. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout (with CopyIT! permission) that includes information about handling difficult customers,...

Customers may complain for many reasons, but skillful employees can use complaints as opportunities to benefit the business. This LAP provides a step-by-step guide for doing so. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout (with CopyIT! permission) that includes information about handling customer complaints, a (So What?) discussion of why it's important to learn,...

Customer relationship management involves much more than just software! It includes technology, strategies, processes, and most importantly, people. Teach your students how businesses combine these elements to develop and manage long-term relationships with customers. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout (with CopyIT! permission) that includes information...

Trust matters! Teach your students about the importance of ethics in customer relationship management—why customer trust is important, how businesses can build it, and why it’s crucial to protect customers’ personal information. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout (with CopyIT! permission) that includes information about ethics in customer relationship...

Government plays an important role in our private enterprise system—but how? This LAP explains how government’s role in business has changed and expanded over the years, as well as how government regulates and protects businesses. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout (with CopyIT! permission) that includes information about government and business, a (So...

From farms to factories, every business must consider how the law of diminishing returns affects its productivity. This LAP explains the stages of production, marginal revenue and marginal cost, and how companies use the law of diminishing returns to make production decisions. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout (with CopyIT! permission) that includes...

To be successful in international trade, businesses must pay attention to all aspects of culture, both organizational and global. On Top of the World (Impact of Culture on Global Trade) will help you teach your students about the cultural differences and social issues that affect business, as well as practical ways that businesses can address these differences to keep things flowing smoothly.  LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all...

What are the types of businesses, and how do they fulfill their duty to contribute to the well-being of society? This LAP explains how businesses are responsible to their product users, their communities, their employees, and themselves. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout (with CopyIT! permission) that includes information about business and society, a...

Just as the human body needs to accomplish certain activities to live and maintain health, companies need to engage in primary business activities to survive—and thrive. In this LAP, students will discover the core business activities of financial analysis, human resources management, information management, marketing, operations, and strategic management. Students will also learn about the interdependence of these activities and how they shift and adapt during changing circumstances. LAPs...

Individuals aren’t the only ones who are responsible for paying taxes—businesses pay them, too! Teach your students why businesses pay taxes, what types of taxes they pay, and where their tax dollars go. Pay Your Share (Business Taxes) also covers different tax structures, business deductions, and the role of the IRS. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout...

The effects of unemployment are felt by individuals, families, communities, and the nation as a whole. Teach your students about the types, causes, and costs of unemployment. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout (with CopyIT! permission) that includes information about the impact of unemployment rates, a (So What?) discussion of why it's important to learn,...

Inflation doesn’t just affect businesses—it affects consumers, too. In Up, Up, and Away (Inflation), students will discover the impact of inflation both on the economy and in their own lives. They will explore the pros and cons of inflation levels and learn how governments attempt to control inflation rates. In the activities, students will delve into inflation rates over time, learning how inflation has impacted the prices of common products and services throughout the years. LAPs (Learning...

Nearly every day, huge amounts of currency are traded all over the world. The foreign exchange market depends on exchange rates to operate. In this LAP, students will learn more about these rates—what they are, what they mean, who uses them, and how they’re determined. In the corresponding activities, students will explore factors affecting current exchange rates. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented...

Well-planned organizational design is crucial to the success of any business. In Designed to Work (Organizational Design of Businesses), students will learn the importance of structure within an organization and discover the many types of organizational design used by successful companies today. In the Gray Zone, students will evaluate a situation in which a manager potentially abuses their authority within an organization’s hierarchy. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive...

The world is getting “smaller” all the time. Teach your students how globalization affects businesses and ways that businesses can venture into foreign markets. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout (with CopyIT! permission) that includes information about the global business environment, a (So What?) discussion of why it's important to learn, ideas (Make it...

Do your students understand that businesses are impacted by factors beyond the businesses’ control? Teach your students about external factors in the business environment and what smart businesses do to respond to environmental changes appropriately. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout (with CopyIT! permission) that includes information about factors...

What to do in business situations is not always black or white, right or wrong. Help students understand the critical need for business ethics when the right course of action is not clear. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout (with CopyIT! permission) that includes information about business ethics, a (So What?) discussion of why it's important to learn,...

Change is inevitable! Teach your students more about the current business environment and the strategies that smart organizations use to survive and thrive in the midst of rapid change. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented lesson plan. This LAP includes a student handout (with CopyIT! permission) that includes information about adapting to markets, a (So What?) discussion of why it's important to learn,...