MBA Research

Life is full of decisions. Choosing cereal for breakfast is easy, but big decisions like choosing a career are difficult because they impact your life in a big way. This LAP—Worth the Risk (Assessing Risks of Personal Decisions)—will help your students learn how to assess and analyze risks of decisions that impact their lives and the lives of others. Activities and videos provide opportunities to discuss and assess the many different risks of personal decisions. LAPs (Learning Activity...

While working on a project, it is important to check on its progress periodically to make sure the work is turning out the way it should be. Check Your (Project) Pulse (Monitoring Projects and Taking Corrective Actions) explains why it is important to monitor projects and what aspects of the project should be monitored. It also provides step-by-step instructions so students can learn how to monitor projects and take the necessary corrective actions to get their projects back on track. LAPs...

Chances are, most students will find themselves in a position of power at some point in their lives. But do they know how to use that power to reach their goals? In this LAP, students will learn about the different types of power and how to use them appropriately so that they can become effective and respected leaders. In the Gray Zone, students will examine the tricky situation facing individuals that suddenly have authority over their peers and friends. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are...

Once a project has been completed, how do you know whether it was successful? At the end of any project, it is important to evaluate its success. This LAP guides students through the process of evaluating project success so they can understand what went well, what didn’t, and how to improve in the future. Students will also gain an understanding of why it is important to measure the success of a project. With hands-on activities and relevant examples, this LAP will help students master a key...

Collaborating with others is essential for success in today’s project-oriented workplace. Genius Is a Team Sport (Collaborating With Others) teaches students the importance of collaborating, its key benefits, and effective collaboration techniques. This LAP includes engaging activities, videos, and more that enable students to become effective team members. Teach your students how to use their best skills and talents, along with the knowledge of others, to complete difficult tasks and achieve...

In today’s competitive workplace, it’s more important than ever to stand out from the crowd. So, how can students distinguish themselves from their peers? According to business professionals, learning how to effectively “sell” their ideas is a good start. In this LAP, students will learn to master the key steps in the process of idea selling and gain real-life insight on why this skill is so important. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all...

In-depth, research-based rubric for handling difficult customers includes detailed behavioral anchors and three sample scenarios, making it useful for both assessment and instructional purposes. Use to assess capstone activities, for competitive event preparation, in student career portfolios. Highly recommended for performance-oriented programs.(Teaching in a member state? Rubrics can be accessed free via State’s Connection!) ...

In-depth, research-based rubric for obtaining marketing information from online sources includes detailed behavioral anchors and three sample scenarios, making it useful for both assessment and instructional purposes. Use to assess capstone activities, for competitive event preparation, in student career portfolios. Highly recommended for performance-oriented programs.(Teaching in a member state? Rubrics can be accessed free via State’s Connection!) ...

Whether we like it or not, rules are a part of life—at home, at school, and at work. Learning how to adhere to organizational guidelines is an integral skill for students of all backgrounds and interests, as well as for current job-seekers and young professionals. In this LAP, students will learn the importance of company protocols, policies, and procedures, as well as the personal and organizational benefits of adhering to them. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive...

Many traits are beneficial to project management. One of the most important ways to lead a project to success is by being ethical. Projects With Principles (Ethics in Project Management) teaches students the importance of being ethical throughout the course of a project. Students will also learn about common ethical dilemmas in project management, as well as ways to be ethical role models to project team members. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that...

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...

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...

In-depth, research-based rubric for conducting an environmental scan includes detailed behavioral anchors and three sample scenarios, making it useful for both assessment and instructional purposes. Use to assess capstone activities, for competitive event preparation, in student career portfolios. Highly recommended for performance-oriented programs.(Teaching in a member state? Rubrics can be accessed free via State’s Connection!) ...

Businesses of all shapes, sizes, and industries implement chains of command to keep their operations flowing smoothly and efficiently. Whatever career path students decide to pursue, they will need to know how to work within a chain of command. In Don’t Cheat the Chain (Following Chain of Command), students will discover the personal benefits of following the chain of command, as well as concrete steps for working within a hierarchical system. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are...

Starting and running a successful, well-respected company doesn’t just require business smarts—it requires dedication to ethical principles and a commitment to doing what’s right. In this LAP, students will explore several common ethical dilemmas associated with starting a company and will discover the importance of using ethics as a “compass” when beginning a new business venture. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a...

Ethics and risk management are two increasingly important topics in business. They need each other to be successful. But what exactly is the relationship between them, and how do they interact with each other? This LAP discusses the relationship between ethics and risk management, as well as ethical issues risk managers face and ways to promote ethics in risk management. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriente...

Managers of all types of businesses must spend a portion of their time organizing. But what exactly do managers do when they are organizing? To teach your students about managerial considerations in organizing, check out Put It All Together (Managerial Organizing). This LAP discusses the importance of organizing as a management function, as well as the process managers use to organize their businesses. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all...

Directing is considered the heart of management. When managers are directing, they are guiding workers to achieve goals. This LAP explains what directing is, the importance of directing, and the activities included in this management function. 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 mangerial directing,...

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...

In-depth, research-based rubric for writing copy for advertisements includes detailed behavioral anchors and three sample scenarios, making it useful for both assessment and instructional purposes. Use to assess capstone activities, for competitive event preparation, in student career portfolios. Highly recommended for performance-oriented programs.(Teaching in a member state? Rubrics can be accessed free via State’s Connection!) ...

In-depth, research-based rubric for networking with others includes detailed behavioral anchors and three sample scenarios, making it useful for both assessment and instructional purposes. Use to assess capstone activities, for competitive event preparation, in student career portfolios. Highly recommended for performance-oriented programs.(Teaching in a member state? Rubrics can be accessed free via State’s Connection!) ...

Managerial control is essential for organizational success. In this LAP, students will discover what managerial control is and how managers utilize control in real life. They will learn the various types of controls that can be put in place as well as the characteristics of effective controls. In the Gray Zone, students will examine a situation in which managerial control is taken too far. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements...

Ethics are essential for success in finance. Money Morals (The Role of Ethics in Finance) takes an in-depth look at the role that ethics play in finance. It explains why ethics are so important to financial professionals and identifies factors that can lead to unethical actions in finance. This LAP also discusses strategies that help promote ethical behavior in finance. LAPs (Learning Activity Packages) are comprehensive instructional packages that include all elements of a performance-oriented...

In-depth, research-based rubric for meeting planning includes detailed behavioral anchors and three sample scenarios, making it useful for both assessment and instructional purposes. Use to assess capstone activities, for competitive event preparation, in student career portfolios. Highly recommended for performance-oriented programs.(Teaching in a member state? Rubrics can be accessed free via State’s Connection!)