Intro to Business – 10/29/09

I. Bellwork:
What would be your perfect job in the future? Explain why?

II. Objectives

Describe the changing status of U.S. employment
Discuss the role of business in the U.S. economy
Describe three major types of businesses

III. Notebook – 5-1 Business in the U.S. Economy pgs. 102-107
A. The Changing U.S. Job Market
1. Employment Data
Changes:
2. Pressures on Employees
3 Examples:

B. Business and the Economy
Statistics
1. Size of Business
Statistics
2. Roles of Business
Examples
Most Important?
3. Impact on a Community
Examples
4. Business Activities
List (6)

C. Types of Businesses
1. Producers
3 Examples
2. Intermediates
Examples
3. Service Businesses
Examples

IV. Classwork