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<table border><tr BGcolor=yellow><th>[[Image:MeritBadgePLCGuide.PNG|right]] | <table border><tr BGcolor=yellow><th>[[Image:MeritBadgePLCGuide.PNG|right]] American Business Merit Badge is a fun and easy example for the new patrol leader to learn how to organize meaningful weekly activities for his patrol. </th></tr></table> | ||
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=A. Make Your Plan = | =A. Make Your Plan = | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:AmerBusActivityFlyerSample.PNG|right|Sample Patrol Activity Flyer]] | ||
# '''[[Merit Badge Activity Planning Tips]]''' - 14 tips for a successful patrol activity. Read carefully before you start your plan! | # '''[[Merit Badge Activity Planning Tips]]''' - 14 tips for a successful patrol activity. Read carefully before you start your plan! | ||
# '''Share Your Plan''' - Meet ahead of time with your patrol, scout leaders, parents and especially with the [[Merit Badge Counselor]]. Make changes to the plan as needed. | # '''Share Your Plan''' - Meet ahead of time with your patrol, scout leaders, parents and especially with the [[Merit Badge Counselor]]. Make changes to the plan as needed. | ||
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![[Virtual Field Trip Planning Guide|Virtual Field Trip]] | ![[Virtual Field Trip Planning Guide|Virtual Field Trip]] | ||
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![[Family Activity Merit Badge Planning Guide|Family Activity]] | ![[Family Activity Merit Badge Planning Guide|Family Activity]] | ||
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| | |Possible Interview with a family member about their role in American Business | ||
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![[Service Activity Merit Badge Planning Guide|Service Activity]] | ![[Service Activity Merit Badge Planning Guide|Service Activity]] | ||
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![[STEM Activity Merit Badge Planning Guide|S.T.E.M. Activity]] | ![[STEM Activity Merit Badge Planning Guide|S.T.E.M. Activity]] | ||
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![[Field Trip Merit Badge Planning Guide|Field Trip]] | ![[Field Trip Merit Badge Planning Guide|Field Trip]] | ||
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| | | Business field trips are easy and fun. | ||
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| | | Pre-requisites - Req #5&6. | ||
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![[Summer Camp Merit Badge Planning Guide|Summer Camp]] | ![[Summer Camp Merit Badge Planning Guide|Summer Camp]] | ||
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= B. Introduction Meeting = | = B. Introduction Meeting = | ||
Most merit badge activities do best to have a "introduction" meeting where the patrol can discuss how to get started and to plan out their field trips. | Most merit badge activities do best to have a "introduction" meeting where the patrol can discuss how to get started and to plan out their field trips. Send out the activity flyer in advance to use as an meeting agenda. Your scouts will then know what to expect. | ||
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Assign one or more requirements that the scout can do at home, perhaps as a family activity. | Assign one or more requirements that the scout can do at home, perhaps as a family activity. | ||
== Research Project #5 == | |||
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<br>Req #4: Choose a business and research how it applies each of the primary areas of business (accounting, finance, economics, marketing, and management). Share what you have learned with your counselor.</font> | |||
== Research Project #6 == | |||
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<br>Req #5: Do ONE of the following: | |||
<br>5a. Choose one of the primary areas of business and identify three career opportunities. Select one and research the education, training, and experience required for this career. Discuss this with your counselor and explain why this interests you. | |||
<br>5b. Select a business leader and interview this individual to learn more about his or her company and career path. Discuss the role ethics plays in making business decisions. Share what you have learned with your counselor. | |||
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<br>Note: the primary areas of business (accounting, finance, economics, marketing, and management). | |||
=D. Study Hall Patrol Night = | =D. Study Hall Patrol Night = | ||
[[Image:Business101.jpg|thumb|right]] | |||
[[Image:Business102.jpg|thumb|right]] | |||
While some scouts may be adept at self-study, others may do better in a small group setting and taking notes on worksheets. Make an agenda. You can facilitate discussion by asking them why each of the principles introduced here would be relevant. Schedule one or more patrol meetings to work this merit badge. | While some scouts may be adept at self-study, others may do better in a small group setting and taking notes on worksheets. Make an agenda. You can facilitate discussion by asking them why each of the principles introduced here would be relevant. Schedule one or more patrol meetings to work this merit badge. | ||
== MBC Discussion Group == | |||
* Req #1: Discussion - Free Enterprise | |||
* Req #2: Discussion - Business Finances | |||
* Req #3: Discussion - Business Pratices | |||
* Req #4: Discussion - U.S. Labor Law - See also [[American Labor Merit Badge Activity Planner]]. | |||
Resources: | <br>Discussion Resources: | ||
* [https://www.slideshare.net/rockmarttroop23/american-business-merit-badge-45241290 American Business Merit Badge] - Slideshare Presentation | |||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wlt__K4NbQw American Business Merit Badge] - YouTube Presentation | |||
* [https://pdfslide.net/documents/american-business-merit-badge-569ae6e9017c3.html American Business Merit Badge] - PDF Slideshow Presentation | |||
*Read a short explanation of the [https://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/free_enterprise.asp Free Enteprise System], also known as the Free Market. | |||
*The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Industrial_Revolution Industrial Revolution] introduced more efficient manufacturing by machines. | |||
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labor_unions_in_the_United_States Labor Unions] have historically represented works in the U.S. with the AFL-CIO and Change to Win Federation being two key examples. | |||
*Read how [https://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/031815/how-are-three-major-financial-statements-related-each-other.asp three types of financial statements] work together to manage a company. | |||
*Insurance is important to protect a company and its assets. Read about [https://www.forbes.com/sites/thesba/2012/01/19/13-types-of-insurance-a-small-business-owner-should-have/#5987808f20d3 Types of Insurance] and their uses. | |||
*Minimizing impact of operations on the world environment is a goal of a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sustainable_business ustainable Business] model. | |||
*There are many pros and cons on both sides of running either a [https://www.growbusiness.org/online-vs-brick-mortar/ brick-n-mortar or online business] model. | |||
*Read about the role of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Department_of_Labor U.S. Dept of Labor]. | |||
*[http://betterinvesting.org Better Investing] | |||
*[https://bbb.org/ Council of Better Business Bureaus] | |||
*[http://studentcenter.ja.org Junior Achievement Student Center] | |||
*[http://nefe.org National Endowment for Financial Education] | |||
*[http://youngbiz.com YoungBiz] | |||
*[http://finance.youngmoney.com Young Money] | |||
== Scout Reports == | |||
See Scout Homework projects above: | |||
* Req #5: Research a Business | |||
* Req #6: Research a Career or Leader Interview | |||
=E. Field Trip = | |||
There is no direct requirement here, but a related field trip with the MBC to tour a place of business will be a great time to do the second half of this merit badge activity. This could either be arranged as a day trip or overnight trip to see a business in operation and/or to interview some business leaders. | |||
= F. Extra Credit = | = F. Extra Credit = | ||
