Introduction to Business

Unit 1 Our Economic Environment. 1 Economic Decisions. 2. Economic Systems. 3. Economic Roles. 4. Economic Measurements and Conditions. Unit 2 Business and Government in our Global Economy. 5. Business in Our Economy. 6. Business Structures. 7. Social Responsibility and Business Ethics. 8. International Business. 9. Government in Our Economy. Unit 3 Technology For Business Decisions. 10. Computers in Business. 11. Computer Applications. 12. Your Future with Technology. Unit 4 Careers in Our Global Economy. 13. Human Resources and the Economy. 14. Planning a Career. 15. Succeeding in the World of Work. 16. Opportunities in Small Business. Unit 5 Consumers in the Economy. 17. The Informed Consumer. 18. Consumer Buying Decisions. 19. Consumer Rights and Responsibilities. Unit 6 Financial Institutions and Banking Services. 20. The Banking System and Financial Services. 21 Opening a Checking Account. 22. Using Checks and Other Payment Methods. 23. Managing Your Checking Account and Other Financial Services. Unit 7 Credit in Our Economy 24. The Fundamentals of Credit. 25. The Use of Consumer Credit. 26. The Cost of Credit. 27. Credit Records and Regulations. Unit 8 Savings and Investment Strategies. 28. Starting a Savings Program. 29. Using Your Savings Plan. 30. Investing in Bonds and Stocks. 31. Making Other Types of Investments. Unit 9 Risk Management. 32. The Fundamentals of Insurance. 33. Vehicle Insurance. 34. Property Insurance. 35. Life Insurance. 36. Health Insurance. Unit 10 Personal Financial Management. 37. Foundations of Money Management. 38. Budgeting Techniques. 39. Your Financial Future Unit 11 Small Business Management. 40. Managing a Small Business. 41. Managing Human Resources. 42. Marketing and Producing Goods and Services. 43. Maintaining Financial Information. Appendix A Using a Calculator and Computer Keypad. Appendix B Math Review. Appendix C Determining Percentage and Interest in Business. Appendix D Using the Metric Measurement System in Business.