Advanced Business II Advanced Business II Cindy Barnes, Cindy Barnes, Business Teacher Business Teacher
Dec 26, 2015
Advanced Business IIAdvanced Business II
Cindy Barnes, Cindy Barnes, Business TeacherBusiness Teacher
Advanced Business II Virtual Enterprise
• A simulated business.– Setup and run by students to prepare them for working in
a real business environment.• Students.
– Determine nature of their business.– Determine products and/or services offered.– Develop the management structure.– Engage in the daily operations of running a business.
• Teacher (“consultant”).– Provide guidance on the sideline.
• Business partners.• Business software.
– Emphasis is placed on using current business software, communications, and the internet for business transactions.
Advanced Business IIVirtual Enterprise
Virtual Enterprise Program brings the business world to the
students
– The virtual enterprise program
• Teach entrepreneurship
• Practical skills essential to career readiness
• Promotes healthy competition to motivate students
• Has the added advantage of linking students in a global business network
Advanced Business IIVirtual Enterprise
• No cash is used at all • Products and services are produced in facsimile only • Employees are paid, and business is conducted, via check
or electronic funds transfer • The firms (high school) have other high schools as trading /
business partners • Network permits standardization and coordination of
activities among all firms
Virtual Enterprise ProgramCentral Office
• Virtual enterprise center (VEC)– Located in Bakersfield, California– Managed by the kern high school district
• For participating schools, the VEC provides the following services:– Electronic banking (a clearing house with other national
and international banks)– Electronic mail– Data collection– Company ratings– Network meetings– Curriculum resources– Acts as a communication center for the network– Organizes activities for students to attend trade fairs
National Network
• California network (secondary) http://www.virtualenterprise.org
• New jersey network (community colleges) http://www.mccc.edu/ibpf/
• New York network (secondary) http://www.veinternational.org/
• New York network (college) http://ive.cuny.edu/
• Virginia network (secondary) http://nnadmin.sbo.nn.k12.va.us/ve/
• Rochester, New York (secondary) http://www.rcsdvep.com/
• South Carolina (secondary) http://members.spart5.k12.sc.us/~venterprise/veprogram/
• Oregon and Arizona (secondary) – first year of operation
Getting a Virtual Enterprise Company Started – Equipment
Our classroom looks like a business office
• Fax machine
• Scanner
• Copier
• File cabinets
• Office furniture
• Computer for each student
• Internet access
• Conference tables and chairs
Getting a Virtual Enterprise Company Started – Technology
Technology is used to enhance instructional outcomes
• Student employees use current office software products: word, excel, PowerPoint, access, publisher, FrontPage, etc
• Hosted business web site for e-commerce
• Use of on-line banking
• E-mail communications
• All work is expected to be produced in a professional format
Program Structure – Process
Student learning is facilitated through innovative practices
• They don’t just go to class, they go “to work”
• They learn by doing not by memorizing
• They understand the corporate organizational structure by working in teams
• Their assignments and projects are managerial tasks
Program Structure – Process
The class will be grouped in the specific departments andseparate responsibilities for the business/class as a whole:
• Executive/administration – business plan and presentation, approve completed tasks, ensure tasks are being completed in a timely manner and trade fair
• Human resource – employee manual, personnel files & staff development. Plan open house
• Accounting/finance – business checkbook, pay bills, taxes, payroll and participate in business plan
• Advertising & marketing – company catalog, uniforms, newsletters & company forms
• Technology - company web site & any printed items
Program Structure – Non-traditional
The role of the instructor changes in virtual enterprise.
– Student centered vs. teacher centered class.– Student run company, not teacher run.– The business community is involved in partnerships,
mentoring, etc.– Help create student ownership of business.– Students assume a combination of professional roles
in the business.
Program Structure – Content
Essential business skills are delivered throughout the program
- Entrepreneurial skills
- Information processing
- Understanding of global economy
- Money management
- Presentation skills
- Guiding principles / workplace skills
Program Structure – Supporting Activities
• Local trade fairs & business conferences
• Job shadowing & internships with corporate partners
• Staff development and training
• Business and annual report presentations
• Company grand openings
• Open houses