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Competitive Event Categories ................................................................................. 4
Competitive Events At-A-Glance............................................................................. 5Introduction ............................................................................................................. 6Mission Statement ........................................... ........................................... ........................................... .6
Program Design and Purpose ....................................... ............................................ ...........................6
General Information ................................................................................................ 6Special Note to Advisers and Administrators ......................................................... 6Changes to this Edition ........................................................................................... 7 CompetitiveEventRevisions/Modications ....................................................................................7 AdministrativeandProceduralReminders ........................................................................................7
Preparing for Competition....................................................................................... 8General Guidelines .................................................................................................. 9Eligibility Guidelines ..............................................................................................10Accounting Analysis & Decision Making (I) (T) .................................................12
AccountingAnalysis&DecisionMakingPerformanceRATINGSHEET-2Accounting Principles (I) .......................................................................................13Accounting for Professionals (I).............................................................................13Business Communication (I) .................................................................................14 BusinessCommunicationProductionRATINGSHEET-3Business Decision Making (T) ..............................................................................15 BusinessDecisionMakingPerformanceRATINGSHEET-4Business Ethics (T) ...............................................................................................16 BusinessEthicsPerformanceRATINGSHEET-5Business Law (I) .....................................................................................................17Business Presentation (I) (T) ................................................................................18 BusinessPresentationPerformanceRATINGSHEET-6
Businessperson of the Year ....................................................................................19
Client Service (I) ....................................................................................................20 ClientServicePerformanceRATINGSHEET-7Community Service Project (C) .............................................................................. 21 CommunityServiceProjectReportRATINGSHEET-8
CommunityServiceProjectPerformanceRATINGSHEET-9Computer Applications (I) .....................................................................................23Computer Concepts (I) ...........................................................................................24Contemporary Sports Issues (I) .............................................................................25Cyber Security (I) ....................................................................................................25Database Design & Applications (I) ......................................................................26Desktop Publishing (T) ..........................................................................................27Digital Video Production (I) (T) ............................................................................28 DigitalVideoProductionProductionRATINGSHEET-10
DigitalVideoProductionPerformanceRATINGSHEET-11Economic Analysis & Decision Making (I) (T) ................................................... 31 EconomicAnalysis&DecisionMakingPerformanceRATINGSHEET-12Emerging Business Issues (T) ...............................................................................32 EmergingBusinessIssuesPerformanceRATINGSHEET-13
Financial Analysis & Decision Making (I) (T) .................................................... 33 FinancialAnalysis&DecisionMakingPerformanceRATINGSHEET-14
Financial Concepts (I) ............................................................................................35
(C) Chapter, (I) Individual, and (T) Team
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Financial Services (I) (T)........................................................................................36
FinancialServicesPerformanceRATINGSHEET-15Free Enterprise Project (C) ...................................................................................36 FreeEnterpriseProjectReportRATINGSHEET-16
FreeEnterpriseProjectPerformanceRATINGSHEET-17Future Business Educator (I) MODIFIED ...........................................................38 FutureBusinessEducatorInterviewPreliminaryRATINGSHEET-18 FutureBusinessEducatorInterviewFinalRATINGSHEET-19
Future Business Executive (I) ................................................................................39 FutureBusinessExecutiveInterviewRATINGSHEET-20Gold Seal Chapter Award of Merit (C) ...................................................................40Help Desk (I).......................................................................................................... 41 HelpDeskPerformanceRATINGSHEET-21
Hospitality Management (I) (T) ............................................................................42 HospitalityManagementPerformanceRATINGSHEET-22
Human Resource Management (I) (T) ..................................................................43 HumanResourceManagementPerformanceRATINGSHEET-23Impromptu Speaking (I) ........................................................................................44 ImpromptuSpeakingPerformanceRATINGSHEET-24Integrated Marketing Campaign(I) (T) ...............................................................45 IntegratedMarketingCampaignPerformanceRATINGSHEET-25Information Management (I) .................................................................................46International Business (I).......................................................................................46Job Interview (I) .....................................................................................................47 JobInterviewInterviewRATINGSHEET-26Justice Administration (I) .......................................................................................48
Local Chapter Annual Business Report (C) ...........................................................49 LocalChapterAnnualBusinessReportReportRATINGSHEET-27Macroeconomics (I) ...............................................................................................50Management Analysis & Decision Making (I) (T) ...............................................50 ManagementAnalysis&DecisionMakingPerformanceRATINGSHEET-28Management Concepts (I) .....................................................................................51Marketing Analysis & Decision Making (I) (T) ...................................................51 MarketingAnalysis&DecisionMakingPerformanceRATINGSHEET-29Marketing Concepts (I) .........................................................................................52Microeconomics (I) ................................................................................................52Network Design (T) ...............................................................................................53 NetworkDesignPerformanceRATINGSHEET-30Networking Concepts (I) ........................................................................................54
Parliamentary Procedure (T) ..................................................................................55 ParliamentaryProcedurePerformanceRATINGSHEET-31
Project Management (I) .........................................................................................56Public Speaking (I) ................................................................................................56 PublicSpeakingPerformanceRATINGSHEET-32Retail Management(I)........................................................................................................................57Sales Presentation (I) ..............................................................................................57 SalesPresentationPerformanceRATINGSHEET-33
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Small Business Management Plan (I) (T) ..............................................................58
SmallBusinessManagementPlanReportRATINGSHEET-34 SmallBusinessManagementPlanPerformanceRATINGSHEET-36Sports Management & Marketing (I) ....................................................................60Statistical Analysis (I) .............................................................................................60Strategic Analysis & Decision Making (I) (T) .......................................................61 StrategicAnalysis&DecisionMakingPerformanceRATINGSHEET-37Telecommunications (I) .........................................................................................63Web Site Design (I) (T) MODIFIED .....................................................................64 WebSiteDesignProductionRATINGSHEET-38
WebSiteDesignPerformanceRATINGSHEET-39Whos Who in PBL (I) ............................................................................................65Word Processing (I) ................................................................................................66
Recommending a New or Modied Competitive Event and.................................67Recommendation to Retire an Event
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competitive event categories
Belowisalistof thePBLcompetitiveeventsastheyrelateto
programsof stuudy.
ACCOUNTING & FINANCE
AccountingAnalysis&DecisionMaking
AccountingforProfessionalsAccountingPrinciplesFinancialAnalysis&DecisionMaking
FinancialConceptsFinancialServices
ADVERTISING & SALES
SalesPresentation
CAREER RELATED
FutureBusinessEducator
FutureBusinessExecutiveJobInterview
COMMUNICATIONS
BusinessCommunicationBusiness Presentation
ClientServiceImpromptuSpeaking
PublicSpeaking
COMPUTER SOFTWARE
ComputerApplications
DatabaseDesign&Applications
DesktopPublishingWordProcessing
ECONOMICS
EconomicAnalysis&DecisionMakingMacroeconomics
Microeconomics
HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
HospitalityManagement
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
HumanResourceManagement
LEGAL
BusinessEthics
BusinessLawJusticeAdministration
MANAGEMENT/MARKETING
BusinessDecisionMakingEmergingBusinessIssues
FreeEnterpriseProjectInformationManagement
IntegratedMarketingCampaignInternationalBusinessManagementAnalysis&DecisionMaking
ManagementConceptsMarketingAnalysis&DecisionMaking
MarketingConceptsProjectManagement
RetailManagement
SmallBusinessManagementPlanStatisticalAnalysisStrategicAnalysis&DecisionMaking
SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
ContemporarySports
SportsManagement&Marketing
TECHNOLOGY
ComputerConceptsCyberSecurity
DigitalVideoProductionHelpDesk
NetworkDesignNetworkingConcepts
TelecommunicationsWeb Site Design
OTHER
CommunityServiceProject
LocalChapterAnnualBusinessReportParliamentaryProcedure
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pBL events at-a-gLance
PBL National Competitive Events
No.
State
En
tries
Type
Event
Objective
TestTime
OnlineTest
CollaborativeTest
Pre-judged
Report/Project
Home-site
Production
Test
/Time
NationalPreliminaryRound
NationalF
inalRound
Equipment
SetupTime
Prep
Time
Perform
anceTime
JudgeQuest
ion&A
nswer
Interactiv
eRoleplay
Accounting Analysis & Decision Making 2 I or T 60 x 20 7 x
Accounting for Professionals 2 I 60 60
Accounting Principles 3 I 60
Business Communication 2 I 60 30
Business Decision Making 2 T 60 x x 20 7 x
Business Ethics 2 T x x 7 x
Business Law 3 I 60
Business Presentation 2 I or T x x 5 7 x
Client Service 2 I x x 10 5 x
Community Service Project 2 C x x x 5 7 x
Computer Applications 2 I 60 2 hrs
Computer Concepts 3 I 60
Contemporary Sports Issues 3 I 60
Cyber Security 3 I 60
Database Design & Applications 2 I 60 60
Desktop Publishing 2 I 60 x 2 hrs
Digital Video Production 2 I or T x x x 5 7 x
Economic Analysis & Decision Making 2 I or T 60 x 20 7 x
Emerging Business Issues 2 T x x 5 5 x
Financial Analysis & Decision Making 2 I or T 60 x 20 7 x
Financial Concepts 3 I 60
Financial Services 2 I or T 60 x x 20 7 x
Free Enterprise Project 2 C x x x 5 7 x
Future Business Executive 2 I x x 10 & 15
Future Business Educator 2 I x x 10 & 15
Help Desk 2 I 60 x 10 5 x
Hospitality Management 2 I or T 60 x x 20 7 x
Human Resource Management 2 I or T 60 x x 20 7 x
Impromptu Speaking 2 I x x 10 4
Information Management 3 I 60
Integrated Marketing Campaign 2 I or T x x x 5 7 x
International Business 3 I 60
Job Interview 2 I x x 10 & 15
Justice Administration 3 I 60
Local Chapter Annual Bus. Report 2 C x
Macroeconomics 3 I 60
Management Analysis & Decision Making 2 I or T 60 x x 20 7 x
Management Concepts 3 I 60
Marketing Analysis & Decision Making 2 I or T 60 x x 20 7 x
Marketing Concepts 3 I 60
Microeconomics 3 I 60
Network Design 2 T 60 x x 20 7 x
Networking Concepts 3 I 60
Parliamentary Procedure 2 T 60 x 20 9 to 11
Project Management 3 I 60
Public Speaking 2 I x x 5
Retail Management 3 I 60
Sales Presentation 2 I x x 5 7 x
Small Business Management Plan 2 I or T x x x 5 7 x
Sports Management & Marketing 3 I 60
Statistical Analysis 3 I 60
Strategic Analysis & Decision Making 3 I or T 60 x 20 7 x
Telecommunications 3 I 60
Web Site Design 2 I or T x x x 5 7 x
Word Processing 2 I 60 60
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inthevariousknowledge,skills,andabilitiesthatmakeuptodays
businesscurriculum.
Program Design and PurposeThePBLCompetitiveEventsProgramexempliestherangeofactivitiesandfocusofFBLA-PBL,Inc.Theseeventsarebasedon
projectsdevelopedfromthegoalsof FBLA-PBLandthecurriculaof businessprograms.FBLA-PBLiscommittedtofacilitatingthe
transitionof itsmembersfromtheireducationaldevelopmentintotheircareerpath.TheCompetitiveEventsProgramplaysacentralrole
indeliveringonthiscommitment.Theprogramallowsmemberstodemonstrateandvalidatetheirmasteryof essentialbusinessconcepts,skills,andknowledge.Inaddition,membersparticipatinginthis
programwill:
demonstratetheircareercompetencies,businessknowledge,and
job-relatedskills; expandtheirleadershipskills;
demonstratetheircompetitivespirit;and receiverecognitionfortheirachievements.
introductionThissectionincludestheguidelinesfortheCompetitiveEventsProgramoftheNational
AwardsProgram(NAP)forthePBLdivision.Theseguidelinesandtheprogramtheyrepresentaretheresultofmanyhoursof
hardworkonthepartofmanydedicated
individualsforaperiodofmanyyears.Theircommitmenttothisassociationandtheirworkarerecognizedandappreciated.
Mission StatementNAPsmissionistopreparestudentsfor
successfulcareersinbusinessthroughsupportforcurriculumdevelopmentandinnovative
assessmenttools.Tohelpmeetthatcharge,the Competitive Events Program has been
developedandmadeavailabletolocalandstatechaptersforuseinassessingstudents
Thereviewprocessisdesignedtorespondinastimelyafashionas
possibletothechangingenvironmentinwhichbusinessndsitself,whileensuringappropriateinputandparticipationfromlocalandstateadvisers and members.
Ingeneral,theNAPCommitteeiscommittedtoregularreviewof allcompetitiveevents.AlleventsareevaluatedfollowingtheNLCforadministrativeandoperationalimprovements.Inaddition,eachevent
isreviewedonceeverytwoyearstoensurethatthecontent,focus,andobjectivesoftheeventcontinuetoberelevant,timely,andappropriate
toFBLA-PBLprogramsandobjectives.Finally,theNAPCommitteewelcomesandencourageslocalandstateadvisers,members,or
otherinterestedpartiestosubmitideasforeventimprovementsoradditions.IndividualsdesiringtosubmitrecommendationstotheNAPCommittee,ortomakecommentsaboutthecompetitiveevents
program,areencouragedtoreviewtheprocedures.
REFERENCE: Recommending a New or Modified Competitive Event
and Recommendation to Retire an Event COMPETITIVE-69
generaL informationTheadministrationandconductofPBLsCompetitive Events Program is vested in
thenationalstaff,underthedirectionof theNAPCommittee.Membersof theNAPCommitteeareselectedbasedontheir
experienceandexpertiseinthedevelopmentand/oradministrationofcompetitiveevents.
Committeemembersservethree-yeartermsandareresponsibleforapprovingevent
additions/deletions,ensuringeventsarecurrentandrelevant,developingguidelines
forcompetitiveevents,andadministeringthecompetitiveeventsprogramattheNationalLeadershipConference(NLC).
TheNAPCommitteefollowsadeliberate
processinreviewingandupdatingtheCompetitive Events Program.
Travelandinteractionwithstudentsfromotherschoolsare
tremendouslearningopportunitiesforstudents.
Competitiveeventscanbehelpfulinbuildingschoolspiritandinpublicizingabusinessprogram.
Delayingcontestantselectionaslongaspossibleisencouragedsomorestudentsarestrivingformasteryorexcellenceinaparticular
area.
AteacherscompetenceoreffectivenessshouldnotbejudgedbythenumberofPBLwinners.Ateacherisnotanexcellentteacher
simplybecauseastudentwinsacompetitiveevent.
speciaL noteto advisersand administratorsChapteradvisersandschooladministratorsareencouragedtokeepthefollowingpoints
inmindastheypreparetheirstudentsforparticipationintheNationalAwardsProgramCompetitive Events.
Competitiveeventsareexcellent
motivatingdevices;theyhelptoinstillthedesiretolearnandtoachieve.
Tobethebestgenerallyrequiresinnate
ability,highmotivation,andmanyhoursofhardwork.
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Pleasereviewtheseguidelinescarefullyformodicationsandchanges.Thefollowinglisthighlightsthemostsignicantchangesmade
forthe201213membershipyear.
Competitive Event Modications
WebSiteDesignpresentationisseven(7)minutesandathree(3)minuteQ&A.
RetiredComputerGame&Simulation
Programming
FutureBusinessTeacherhasbeen
renamedtoFutureBusinessEducator. DigitalVideoProduction.Theindividual
orteammustshownomorethantwominutesof thevideototheperformancejudges.
Individual Entry. Amemberwhohascompetedasanindividualinanindividual/teamevent(1-3)maycompeteagain in the same event as a team
memberthefollowingyear,notasanindividual.
Pilot Events. Participationinapiloteventdoesnotdisqualifyamemberfromcompetinginthesameeventonceitbecomesanofcialcompetition.Apersonparticipatinginapiloteventiseligibletocompeteinanotherindividualor team event.
ParliamentaryProceduretestquestionswillbebasedonthenew11theditionof
Roberts Rules Newly Revised.
Administrative and ProceduralReminders Studentsmayenteranytwoevents. Participantsareresponsibleforbringinga
copyof theprejudgedmediasentif theywanttoincludeitintheirperformance.
AllchangestoNLCcompetitiveeventparticipationmustbemadebytherstFridayinJune.Deletionsaretheonlychangesallowedon-site.
Performanceattendanceforprejudgedeventspresentationoftheeventmustbeconductedbyparticipantswhoauthoredtheevent.Inthecaseofateamevent,atleastoneauthormustgivethepresentationattheNLC;however,allteammemberswhowishtoberecognizedasnationalwinnersmustregisterfortheNLC.Noreplacementorsubstituteswillbeallowed.
ThetopicsforBusinessEthics,BusinessPresentation,DigitalVideoProduction,EmergingBusinessIssues,andWebSiteDesigneventsareincludedineachof theeventguidelines.
Foralleventsallowingequipmenttobeused,theequipmentmustbeprovidedbytheindividual,team,orchapterforeachevententered.Ascreen,table,LCDprojector,andelectricalpowerwill
beprovidedon-site.InternetaccesswillbeprovidedforWebSiteDesign.
Eachstatemaysubmitthree(3)entriesinalleventsrequiringonlyobjectivetests.
Eachstatemaysubmittwo(2)entriesinallinterview,speaking,computerproduction,prejudged,andperformanceevents.
PreliminaryperformanceeventsandnalperformancesscheduledforDay2arenotopentoconferenceattendees.
Nongraphingcalculatorswillbeprovidedforallobjectivetests.Studentsmaybringanancialcalculatorfortheaccountingevents,nancialevents,andthestatisticalanalysisevent.
Two(2)copiesof thefollowingreportsormediamustbereceivedbythenationalcenterforjudgingbythesecondFridayinMay
CommunityServiceProject,DigitalVideoProduction,FreeEnterpriseProject,LocalChapterAnnualBusinessReport,andSmallBusinessManagementPlan.
Thesamereport(CommunityServiceandFreeEnterprise)maynotbesubmittedanotheryear.
Six(6)copiesof applicationmaterialsmustbereceivedbythesecondFridayinMayforFutureBusinessExecutive,FutureBusinessEducator,andJobInterview.
Prejudgedmaterialsandresumeswillnotbereturned. Statementsof AssuranceforDigitalVideoProductionandWeb
SiteDesignmustbereceivedbythesecondFridayinMay. School-sitetestingisadministeredbyeachstatechair/stateadviser
indifferentways;however,allschool-siteproductiontestsmust
bereceivedbythenationalcenterforjudgingbythethirdFridayinMay.TheseeventsincludeAccountingforProfessionals,ComputerApplications,DatabaseDesign&Applications,DesktopPublishing,andWordProcessing.
SendallnationalmaterialstoFBLA-PBL,1912AssociationDrive,Reston,VA20191.
changestothis edition
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preparingfor competitionoMakecopiesoftheappropriateguidelinesandRATINGSHEET(s).Checkwithyourstatechapterformodicationstothenational
guidelinesfordistrictorstatecompetitions.Remembertocheckthegeneralandspecialguidelinesatthefrontof thissectionforadditionalinformation.
oBecomecompletelyfamiliarwiththeprocedurestobefollowedinadministering the event.
oDeterminefromtheRATINGSHEET(s)andguidelinesexactlywhatareaswillbejudged.
Identify and assemble needed resources.
oObtainavarietyoftextbooksonyoursubjectmattertostudy.
FBLA-PBLprovidesaPBLCompetitiveEventStudyGuidewithpreparationtipsandsamplequestionsthatcanbeorderedthroughthe
FBLA-PBLMARKETPLACE(866.325.2725).
oContactformerandcurrentchaptermemberswhohaveenteredthiseventinpreviousyears.
oFindmentorsandotherexpertswhocanhelpyouprepare.
Prepare for competition.
oWhereappropriate,involvefaculty,othermembers,advisorycommitteemembers,andbusinesspeople.Theseareexcellent
resourcesusethem!
oPracticemakesperfect!Trytorecreateasrealisticallyaspossibletheconditionsunderwhichthecompetitionwilltakeplace.
Comply with competition regulations.oBefamiliarwiththeinformationtobeprovidedandthedeadlinesto
be met.
oMakesurecopiesofmaterialstobesubmittedtojudgesareerror-freeandthattheyaresubmittedintheproperformat.
NAPisaveryexcitingpartofthePBL
year.Eachstateisallowedtosendtwo(insomecasesthree)representativesineach
event.Membersprepareformonthsfortheopportunitytoshinenationally.The
knowledge,experience,andmotivationgainedfromcompetingmakeseveryparticipantawinner.
Memberscanincreasetheirchancesof taking
homeanawardbyworkingwiththeiradviserstoensurecarefuladvancedpreparation,
adherencetoallrelevantguidelinesandrules,andbyfollowingthesetips.
Comply with entry procedures and
regulations.
oCheckthestatusofmembershipdues.
Studentswishingtocompetemustbepaidmembers.Eachstatesetsitsowneligibilitydeadlinefordistrictandstatecompetitions;
PBLsnationaldeadlineisApril15.
oEnsuretheentryformsarecompleted
properlyandsubmittedbythepublisheddeadline.Thisistheresponsibilityof thelocal
adviserfordistrictandstatecompetitionsandthestatechair/stateadviserfornational
competitions.
Be familiar with the event guidelines.
oCheckthecurrentedition,containedinthishandbook,ofthePBLCompetitive
EventGuidelinesforacompletelistingof individual,team,andchapterevents.
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oRecording of Presentations. Noaudioorvideorecordingdeviceswillbeallowedinanycompetitiveevent.Participantsintheteam
performanceeventsshouldbeawarethatthenationalassociationreservestherighttorecordanyperformanceforuseinstudyortrainingmaterials.
oEvent Entry Forms. Thestatechair,ordesignee,mustcertifythe
statesentriesontheofcialonlineentryform(s).
o Event Verication.CompetitiveeventchangesmaynotbemadeaftertherstFridayinJune.Deletionsaretheonlychangesallowedon-site.
o Event Schedules.Participantsmustreportontimefortheir
competitiveeventorbedisqualied.
o Competitive Event Results.Unlessspecicallyindicatedinanindividualeventsguidelines,competitionsatthenationallevelwillbe
judgedusingtheseprocedures.Inallcaseswherejudgesareinvolvedinscoringanevent,thedecisionof thejudgesisconsiderednal.Allannouncedresultsarenalupontheconclusionof theNLC.
A. Individual Events (objectivetestsonly).Tieswillbebrokenbycomparingtheperformanceofaffectedmembersonthelastten
questionsof theexam,thenbytime,andthenbythenextten(10)questions.
B. Individual, Team, and Chapter Events(reportsandpresentations).Allmaterialswillbescreenedtoensurechaptershavefollowedtheregulations.Allmaterialssenttothenational
centerwillbeprejudged.Aseparatepanelofjudgeswillevaluatethepresentations.Finalrankisdeterminedbytotaling
theprejudgedscoresandthepresentationscores.Theproject/
reportscorewillbeusedtobreakatie.C. Individual and Team Events (objectivetestsandpresentations).TheobjectivetestportionoftheseeventswillbetakenattheNLC.Theperformanceportion,includingwritten
materialswhereappropriate,of theseeventswillbeevaluatedbyapanelof judges.Theobjectivetestwillbeusedtobreakatie.
D. Production Tests. Thescorereceivedontheobjectiveportionandtheschoolsitetestvaries.Checkthespecicguidelines.A
separatepanelof judgesevaluatestheschool-sitetests.Tiesintheseeventswillbebrokenbytheproductiontestscore.
o National Awards.Theeventjudgesand/orthenumberofentrieswilldeterminethenumberofwinnersintheevent.Themaximum
numberof winnersforeachevent,unlessotherwisespecied,willbeten(10).
generaL guideLinesoDress Code. Members must adhere to
thedresscodeestablishedbytheboardof directorsinordertoparticipateina
competitiveeventattheNLC.Inaddition,thedresscodeisincludedineachconference
guide.
REFERENCE: FBLA-PBL Dress Code
PROGRAMS-4.
oNLC Registration. Members must be
registeredfortheconference(following
currentregistrationguidelines)inordertoparticipateinacompetitiveeventandreceive
competitiverecognition.
oNational Dues.Allparticipantswhoenter
acompetitiveeventmusthavepaidduesby
April15of thecurrentschoolyear.
oDue Dates.Eventguidelinesstateall
materialsmustbereceivedatthenationalcenternolaterthantheendof businessonthesecondFridayinMay.Itisthestatechairs
orstateadvisersresponsibilitytoforwardthesematerialstothenationalcenter.The
school-siteproductiontestsmustbereceivedbythenationalcenternolaterthantheend
of businessonthethirdFridayinMay.AllmaterialsaresenttoFBLA-PBL,Inc.,1912
AssociationDrive,Reston,VA20191.
oAdditional Materials.Referencemanuals,
textbooks,andotherresourcematerialsmaynotbetakentoorusedduringcompetitive
events.Exceptionstothisruleareclearlyidentiedintheguidelinesforeachindividual
event.Forinstance,whenaneventsguidelinespeciesmaterialsorequipmentthatmaybeused(e.g.,a4x6cardoracalculator),
onlythosematerialsorthatequipmentmaybeused.If anitemisnotlisted,itis
tobeassumeditisnotallowed.Individualparticipantsandparticipatingteamsmust
conformtothiseventregulationorlosepoints.
oNLC Competition.Studentsmayenteranytwonationalevents.
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oMembership Status. Competitive events
areprovidedasamembershipbenetforPBL.Onlythosestudentswhomeetthe
ofcialmembershipeligibilityrequirementsandareonrecordwiththenational
associationasdues-paidmembersonorbeforeApril15areeligibletocompeteintheseevents.MembershipinPBLisunied
onthelocal,state,andnationallevelsandisnotavailableseparately.
oRecognition and Chapter Events.Recognitioneventsgenerallyaredirectedtowardchaptersand/orindividualsotherthanmemberswhohaveprovidedoutstandingsupportforFBLA-PBL.
REFERENCE: RECOGNITION.Intherarecasethatarecognitioneventinvolvesamember,suchparticipationwillnotprecludethatmemberfromcompetinginanothermemberorchapterevent.
oOpen Events. EachyearattheNLCavarietyofopeneventswillbeoffered.
Membersmayparticipateinoneopeneventwithoutanyprequalifying.
oIndividual and Team Events.
National Parliamentarian.
AmembertakingtheNational
Parliamentarianselectiontestisnotclassiedasacompetitiveeventparticipantandmaycompeteintwo
other events.
Whos Who.AmembernominatedforWhosWhoinPBL,whichisrecognitionandnotamemberevent,maycompetein
twootherevents.
oRepeat Competitors.Membersmaynotrepeataneventatthe
NLC.Exceptionstothisregulationareasfollows: Modied Events. Anindividualmaynotcompeteinthe
sameeventwhentheeventismodied.
Team Events. Inthecaseof anentrysubmittedbyateam,
ratherthananindividual,onememberof eachteammaycompeteasecondtimeinAccountingAnalysis&Decision
Making,BusinessDecisionMaking,BusinessEthics,BusinessPresentation,ComputerGame&SimulationProgramming,
DesktopPublishing,DigitalVideoProduction,EconomicAnalysis&DecisionMaking,EmergingBusinessIssues,FinancialServices,HospitalityManagement,HumanResource
Management,ManagementAnalysis&DecisionMaking,MarketingAnalysis&DecisionMaking,NetworkDesign,
SmallBusinessManagementPlan,StrategicAnalysis&DecisionMaking,andWebSiteDesign.Astudentmaynot
competemorethantwiceinthesameteameventattheNLC. Parliamentary Procedure. Twomembersof eachteammay
havecompetedinthiseventatapreviousNLC.AstudentmaynotcompetemorethantwiceinthesameteameventattheNLC.
Individual Competitor. Amemberwhocompetedasanindividualentryineitheranindividualorteameventmay
competeagaininthesameeventasateammemberbutnotasanindividual.
Pilot Events.Participationinapiloteventdoesnotdisqualifyamemberfromcompetinginthesameeventonceitbecomes
anofcialcompetition.Apersonparticipatinginapiloteventiseligibletocompeteintwootherevents.
oGraduate Students.Memberswhoare,orhavebeen,enrolledinagraduateprogramasof December1of thecurrentschoolyeararenot
eligibletoparticipateinthecompetitiveeventsprogram.
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accounting anaLysis & decision making Noreferencematerials,visualaids,orelectronicdevicesmaybe
broughttoorusedduringthepreparationorperformance.
Theindividualorteamhassevenminutestointeractwithapanelof judgesandpresentthesolutiontothecase.Thejudgeswillplay
theroleof thesecondpartyinthepresentationandrefertothecaseforspecics.Thisisarole-playevent.
Theteamsshouldintroducethemselves,describethesituation,maketheirrecommendations,andsummarizetheircase.Allteammembersareexpectedtoactivelyparticipateintheperformance.
Attheendof six(6)minutes,atimekeeperwillstanduntilnoticedandholdupacoloredtimecardindicatingoneminuteisleft,
andatseven(7)minutesthetimekeeperwillstandandholdupacoloredtimecardindicatingtimeisup.
Thenalperformanceisopentoconferenceattendeeswhoarenotperformingparticipantsinthenalroundofthisevent.
Objective Test Competencies auditing
intermediateaccountingI&II managerialandcostaccounting
advancedaccounting tax
Performance Competenciesq demonstrateeffectiveverbalcommunicationskills
q answerquestionseffectivelyq demonstrateabilitytomakeabusinesslikepresentationq demonstrateanunderstandingof thecaseandexplainrecommendations
q demonstrateeffectivedecision-makingandproblem-solvingskillsq explaincontentlogicallyandsystematically
q displayself-condencethroughknowledgeof contentandarticulationofideas
REFERENCE: Accounting Analysis & Decision Making-Performance
RATING SHEET-2
Earning a degree in a specic eld is important to
an individuals future success in the job market. This
event recognizes PBL members who possess knowledge
across the core curriculum in the area of accounting.
EligibilityEachstatemaysubmittwoindividualsorteamscomposedoftwoorthreemembersfromactivelocalchapters,onrecordinthe
nationalcenterashavingpaidduesbyApril15of thecurrentschoolyear.Nomorethan
oneteammembermayhaveenteredthiseventatapriorNLC.
OverviewThiseventconsistsoftwoparts:anobjective
testandaperformancecomponent.Aonehourobjectivetestwillbeadministeredbased
onthecompetencieslisted.Individualsorteammemberswilltakeoneobjectivetest
collaboratively.Financialcalculatorsmaybeusedontheobjectivetest.
Thecasestudyisaninteractiveaccountingroleplaysituation.Allquestionsraisedin
thecasemustbeansweredduringtheoralpresentation.
Final Performance Guidelines Thetopfteenindividualsorteams
withthehighestscoresontheobjective
testwilladvancetothenalround.Theobjectivetestscorewillbeusedtobreaka tie.
Twentyminutesbeforetheperformance,eachindividualorteamwillreceivethe
casestudy. Two4x6notecardswillbeprovided
foreachindividualorteammemberand
maybeusedduringthepreparationandperformanceof theevent.Information
maybewrittenonbothsidesofthenotecards.Notecardswillbecollected
followingthepresentation.
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OverviewAone(1)hourobjectivetestwillbeadministeredbasedonthe
competencieslisted.Participantsmaybringanancialcalculator.
Objective Test Competenciesq
basicconcepts,principles,andterminologyq measurement,valuation,realization,andpresentationof assets
q nancialstatements(balancesheet,incomestatement)q accountspayableandreceivableq ownershipstructureq worksheetsq professionalstandardsandethicsq othernancialstatements(e.g.,cashow,ownersequitystatement,etc.)
accounting principLesKnowledge of accounting principles is essential
in preparing for careers in business. This event
provides recognition for PBL members who have an
understanding of the basic principles of accountingand who give evidence of their knowledge in solving
practical accounting problems.
EligibilityEachstatemaysubmitthree(3)participantswhoaremembersfromactivelocalchapters,
onrecordinthenationalcenterashavingpaidduesbyApril15ofthecurrentschoolyear.Participantsmustnothavemorethan
twosemestersorfourquartersof accountinginstructionwithnointermediateaccounting
coursesoradvancedaccountingcourses.
accountingfor professionaLsandworksheets.Thescorereceivedonthisportionof theeventwillconstitute50percentof thenaleventscore.
Guidelines Theproductionportionof thiseventisadministeredpriorto
theNLC.Theadministrationoftheproductiontestwillbedeterminedbyyourstatechair/stateadviser.Testsmustbesentby
thestatechair/stateadviserandreceivedbythenationalcenterforjudgingbythethirdFridayinMay.
Documentsproducedforthiseventmustbepreparedbytheparticipantwithouthelpfromtheadviseroranyotherperson.
Studentsmaybringpreparedtemplates. Noreferencematerialsareallowed. Calculatorsarenotallowedontheproductionportionofthetest.
Incaseof atie,theproductiontestwillbeusedtobreakthetie.
Objective Test Competenciesq nancialaccountingandfederalincometax
q auditcontrols,evidence,procedures,andreportingq measurement,valuation,realization/recognitionq measurementandpresentationof incomeandexpenseitems
q presentationofassetsandliabilitiesq professionalstandardsandethics
q costaccountingq accountingconcepts,principles,andterminologyq nancialstatementsandworksheetsq not-for-protandgovernmentalaccountingq ownershipstructureandvaluationof equityaccounts
Knowledge of accounting, tax, and auditingprinciples is essential to a successful career in the
accounting profession. These concepts also are useful
in business careers outside the accounting profession.
This event provides recognition for PBL members
who demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of
accounting, tax, and auditing principles.
EligibilityEachstatemaysubmittwo(2)participantswhoaremembersfromactivelocalchapters,
onrecordinthenationalcenterashavingpaid
duesbyApril15ofthecurrentschoolyear.
OverviewThiseventconsistsoftwo(2)parts:
anobjectivetestandaproductiontest.Participantsarerequiredtocompleteboth
partstobeeligibletowinanaward.
Aone(1)hourobjectivetestwillbeadministeredbasedonthecompetencieslisted.Thescorereceivedonthisportionof
theeventwillconstitute50percentofthenaleventscore.Financialcalculatorsmaybe
usedontheobjectivetest.
One(1)hourwillbegivenfortheproductiontestataschoolsitedesignatedbythestatechair/stateadviser.Accountingorspreadsheet
softwaremustbeused.Studentsmaybringpreparedtemplates,whichmayinclude,but
arenotlimitedto,generaljournal,bankreconciliation,payroll,nancialstatements,
guidelines continue
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Learning to communicate in a manner that is
clearly understood by the receiver of the message is a
major task of all businesspeople. This event provides
recognition for PBL members who demonstrate
competencies in writing, speaking, and listening
concepts.
EligibilityEachstatemayentertwo(2)participantswho
aremembersfromactivelocalchapters,onrecordinthenationalcenterashavingpaidduesbyApril15ofthecurrentschoolyear.
OverviewThiseventconsistsoftwo(2)parts:anobjectivetestandawritingsample.
Participantsarerequiredtocompletebothpartstobeeligibletowinanaward.
Business communicationAone(1)hourobjectivetestwillbeadministeredbasedonthecompetencieslisted.Nongraphingcalculatorswillbeprovided.
EachparticipantmustcompleteawritingexerciseattheNLC.Noreferencematerialsmaybeused.Thirty(30)minuteswillbeallowed
forthisportionof theevent.
Theobjectivetestandwritingsampleeachconstitute50percentof thenaleventscore.Theobjectivetestwillbeusedtobreakatie.
Objective Test Competenciesq mechanicsof appropriatebusinessEnglish(e.g.,grammar,
punctuation)q formatandappropriatenessofbusinessmessages(e.g.,letters,
reports,memos,e-mail)q formatandstyledifferenceswithinternationalcommunicationsq listening,oral,andnonverbalconcepts
REFERENCE: Business CommunicationProduction RATING
SHEET-3.
Accounting for Professionals guidelines continued
Production Test Competenciesq nancialstatements
q bankreconciliationq payrollq trialbalanceq journalizing
q inventoryq depreciationq adjusting/closingentries
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Business decision making Two(2)4x6notecardswillbeprovidedforeachteammember
andmaybeusedduringthepreparationandperformanceof
theevent.Informationmaybewrittenonbothsidesof thenotecards.Notecardswillbecollectedfollowingthepresentation.
Noreferencematerials,visualaids,orelectronicdevicesmaybe
broughttoorusedduringthepreparationorperformance. Theteamhasseven(7)minutestointeractwithapanelofjudges
andpresentthesolutiontothecase.Thejudgeswillplaytheroleof thesecondpartyinthepresentationandrefertothecasefor
specics.
Participantsshouldintroducethemselves,describethesituation,
maketheirrecommendations,andsummarizetheircase.Allteammembersareexpectedtoactivelyparticipateintheperformance.
Attheendof six(6)minutes,atimekeeperwillstanduntilnoticedandholdupacoloredtimecardindicatingoneminuteisleft,
andatseven(7)minutesthetimekeeperwillstandandholdupacoloredtimecardindicatingtimeisup.
Thenalperformanceisopentoconferenceattendeeswhoare
notperformingparticipantsinthenalroundofthisevent.
Objective Test Competenciesq principlesof businessownershipandmanagement(business
planning,organizationaldesign,economics,environment,
leadership)q businessplans
q ethicsandsocialresponsibilitiesq nancialmanagementq governmentregulationsq humanresourcemanagementq legalissuesq marketingmanagement
q taxation
Performance Competenciesq answerquestionseffectivelyq demonstrateabilitytomakeabusinesslikepresentationq demonstrateabilitytoworkasateamq demonstrateanunderstandingof thecaseandexplainrecommendations
q demonstrateeffectivedecisionmakingandproblemsolvingskillsq demonstrateeffectiveverbalcommunicationskillsq interactwithjudgeseffectivelyq displayself-condencethroughknowledgeof contentand
articulationofideasq explaincontentlogicallyandsystematically
REFERENCE: Business Decision MakingPerformance RATING
SHEET-4.
This event recognizes PBL members who develop
competency in management, decision making, and
who demonstrate knowledge of these key principles.
This event is based on team rather than individual
competition. In addition to learning and applying
business decision-making skills, team participantsdevelop speaking ability and poise through oral
presentations.
EligibilityEachstatemaysubmittwo(2)teams
composedof two(2)orthree(3)membersfromactivelocalchapters,onrecordinthe
nationalcenterashavingpaidduesbyApril15of thecurrentschoolyear.Nomorethan
one(1)teammembermayhavecompetedinthiseventatapriorNLC.
OverviewThiseventconsistsoftwo(2)parts:an
objectivetestandaperformancecomponent.
Aone(1)hourobjectivetestwillbeadministeredbasedonthecompetencieslisted.Teammemberswilltakeoneobjective
testcollaboratively.Nongraphingcalculatorswillbeprovided.
Aninteractivecasestudywillbegiven
andconsistof aproblemencounteredbymanagementinoneormoreofthefollowing
areas:businessplanning,organizationaldesign,economicenvironment,short-termandlong-rangeplanning,humanresource
management,nancialmanagement,andmarketingmanagement.Allthequestions
raisedinthecasemustbeaddressedduringtheoralpresentation.
Final Performance Guidelines Thetopfteen(15)teamswiththe
highestscoreontheobjectivetestwilladvancetothenalround.Inthecaseof
atie,theobjectivetestscorewillbeusedtobreakatie.
Twenty(20)minutesbeforethe
performance,eachteamwillreceivethecasestudy.
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Business ethicsEthical decisions are essential in the business world
and the workplace. Often, employees must make
decisions that are not just about what is right orwrong, but rather clarifying vague choices. This event
requires students to organize adequately and delivera presentation effectively as a team. They should
demonstrate critical thinking skills through the careful
analysis of the various ethical dimensions that are
present in their case study. The case studies are based
on real-life situations.
EligibilityEachstatemaysubmittwo(2)teams
composedof two(2)orthree(3)membersfromactivelocalchapters,onrecordinthe
nationalcenterashavingpaidduesbyApril15of thecurrentschoolyear.Nomorethan
one(1)teammembermayhavecompetedin
thiseventatapriorNLC.
OverviewParticipantsareexpectedtoresearchareal
casepriortotheconferenceandbepreparedtopresenttheirndingsandsolutionsat
theNLC.AllteamswillparticipateinapreliminaryperformanceattheNLC.
Thecontentof thepresentationmustincludegoodoralcommunicationskills,
groupcollaboration,andcriticalthinkingandanalysis.Inaddition,studentswillthoroughly
researchandpresenttheirndings.
2013 National Leadership Case StudyThe2013casestudytopicis Ethics in Hiring/Recruitingandmustidentifyethicaldilemmas
fromabusinessperspective.Studentsmaychooseanyrealcaserelatedtothistopic,and
thepresentationmustincludeoneormoreofthefollowingaspects:
therelationshipbetweentheemployeeandtheemployer
therelationshipbetweenthebusinessand
thecustomer
therelationshipbetweenthebusinessandtheeconomy
Participantswillbeexpectedtoanswerjudgesquestionsontheirpresentations.Ideally,thiscasewillbeusedforcompetitionatthestate
level.Participantsshouldcheckwiththeirstatechair/stateadvisertoconrmthecaseto
beusedfortheirstatecompetition.
Guidelines Participantsareexpectedtoresearcharealcasepriortothe
conferenceandbepreparedtopresenttheirndingsandsolutions.
Studentmembers,notadvisers,mustpreparethepresentation.
Factsandworkingdatamustbecitedandbesecuredfromqualitysources(peerreviewdocs,legaldocs,etc.).
One(1)membershouldintroducetheteamanddescribetheethicalsituation.Allteammembersmustparticipateinthepresentation.
Submitsix(6)copiesof awrittensynopsistoincludeareferencesection(notcountedinthe500words)onthecaseselected,
notlongerthan500words.Allcopiesmustbesubmittedinsix(6)standardlefoldersandthefoldertablabeledwiththe
participantsname,state,school,andeventtitle.ThisinformationmustbereceivedbythenationalcenterbythesecondFridayin
May. Teamswillbepermittedtobringpreparednotes.
Books,otherboundmaterials,andpropsarenotallowed. Equipmentmaynotbeused.
Preliminary Performance Amaximumof fteen(15)teamsoranequalnumberfromeach
groupwilladvancetothenalround.
Theteamhasseven(7)minutestopresent.
Attheendof six(6)minutes,atimekeeperwillstanduntilnoticedandholdupacoloredtimecardindicatingoneminuteisleft,
andatseven(7)minutesthetimekeeperwillstandandholdupacoloredtimecardindicatingtimeisup.Whenthepresentation
isnished,thetimekeeperwillrecordthetimeused,notingadeductionof ve(5)pointsforanytimeoverseven(7)minutes.
Followingeachpresentation,judgeswillconductathree(3)minutequestion-answerperiod.
Allteammembersareexpectedtoactivelyparticipateinthe
performance. Preliminaryperformancesarenotopentoconferenceattendees.
Final PerformanceThenalguidelinesarethesameasthepreliminaryguidelinesdescribedabove;andthenalperformanceisopentoconference
attendees,whoarenotperformingparticipantsinthenalroundofthis event.
Performance Competencies
q makeethicalbusinessdecisionsinthebusinessworldandworkplace
q answerquestionseffectively
q demonstrateabilitytoworkasateamq demonstrateanunderstandingof thecaseandexplain
recommendationsq demonstrateeffectivedecisionmakingandproblemsolvingskillsq demonstrateeffectiveverbalcommunicationskillsq explaincontentlogicallyandsystematically
REFERENCE: Business EthicsPerformance RATING SHEET-5
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This event provides recognition for PBL members
who possess familiarity with those specic legal areas
that most commonly affect personal and business
relationships.
EligibilityEachstatemaysubmitthree(3)participantswhoaremembersfromactivelocalchapters,
onrecordinthenationalcenterashavingpaidduesbyApril15ofthecurrentschoolyear.
OverviewAone(1)hourobjectivetestwillbe
administeredbasedonthecompetencieslisted.Nongraphingcalculatorswillbeprovided.
Objective Test Competenciesq contracts
q negotiableinstrumentsq agency,partnership,andcorporationq bankruptcy
q
consumerprotectionandproductliabilityq governmentregulationsq intellectualproperty
q willsanddecedentsestatesq ethicsq torts
q environmentallaw
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Business presentationUsing technology to support a presentation cansignicantly enhance a business leaders effectiveness.
This event provides recognition for PBL members who
demonstrate the ability to deliver an effective business
presentation while using presentation technology.
EligibilityEachstatemaysubmittwo(2)entriescreatedbyanindividualorbyateamof two(2)or
three(3)membersfromactivelocalchapters,onrecordinthenationalcenterashavingpaidduesbyApril15ofthecurrentschoolyear.
Nomorethanone(1)teammembermayhavecompetedinthiseventatapriorNLC.
OverviewThiseventconsistsofapresentationgivenattheNLC.
2013 National TopicThetopictobedevelopedinthispresentation
andusedforcompetitionatthe2013NLCwillbe:
You are presenting to a group of college students whoare at different stages in their college careers. Create
a presentation with two purposes: (1) explain theimportance of internships, and (2) generate excitement
for the potential opportunity. Explain resources usedfor nding an internship, strategies for obtaining the
internship, common intern responsibilities, and general
useful information a person needs before applying.
Ideally, this topic also will be used orcompetitions at the state level. Chaptersshould check with their state chair/stateadviser to confrm the topic to be used ortheir state competition.
Te presentation will be developed prior tothe NLC and will be used when giving thebusiness presentation.
Copyright and Fair Use InformationIt is the policy o FBLA-PBL to comply withstate and ederal copyright laws. Reer to theFormat Guide.
Performance GuidelinesoPreliminary Performance
A maximum o fteen (15) fnalistsoran equal number rom each groupwilladvance to the fnal round.
Student members, not advisers, must prepare presentations. Te participants must use a presentation sotware program as an
aid in delivering the business presentation. Te individual or team must provide the computer or the
presentation. An LCD projector will be provided.
Te individual or team must perorm all aspects o thepresentation (e.g., speaking, setup, operating equipment). Othermembers o the chapter may not provide assistance.
Five minutes (5) will be allowed to set up and remove equipmentor presentation items.
Te individual or team has seven (7) minutes to deliver thepresentation. All team members must actively participate in thepresentation.
Visual aids and samples related to the project may be used in thepresentation; however, no items may be let with the judges oraudience.
At the end o six (6) minutes, a timekeeper will stand until noticedand hold up a colored time card indicating one minute is let,
and at seven (7) minutes the timekeeper will stand and hold upa colored time card indicating time is up. When the presentationis fnished, the timekeeper will record the time used, noting adeduction o fve (5) points or any presentation over seven (7)minutes.
Following each presentation, judges will conduct a three (3)minute question-answer period.
Preliminary perormance is not open to conerence attendees.
oFinal Performance
Te fnal guidelines are the same as the preliminary guidelinesdescribed above, and the fnal perormance is open to conerenceattendees who are not perorming participants o this event.
Performance Competenciesq answerquestionseffectivelyq demonstrateabilitytomakeabusinesslikepresentationq demonstrateeffectiveverbalcommunicationskillsq describeprojectdevelopmentandimplementationq demonstrateabilitytoworkasateam
q explaincontentlogicallyandsystematically
REFERENCE: Business PresentationPerformance RATING SHEET-6
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Businesspersonofthe year Nomineesmustbemembersofthebusinesscommunity.
Personswhoarestudentsorfull-timeemployeesofeducational
institutionsordepartmentsofeducationarenoteligibleforthisaward;suchnomineeswillbedisqualied.
GuidelinesCriteriaforselectionofnomineesatthestatelevelshouldinclude,butnotlimitedto:
Yearsof participationinFBLA-PBLactivities
PromotionofFBLA-PBLthroughpresentationsandseminars Contributiontolocalorstatechapterprojectsandactivities
Financialassistancetoandsponsorshipof activitiesforlocaland/orstatechapter(s)
Thebiographicalsketchofeachnomineeshouldparticularlyaddressthe above areas.
National Awards
Allnominationsreceivedbythenationalassociationwillbesentacerticateof recognition.EachnomineeattendingtheNLCwillbe
recognizedduringtheconference.
This national event recognizes outstanding leaders
from the business sector who have contributed to the
success of FBLA-PBL on the local, state, and/or
national levels.
EligibilityEachstatemayenterone(1)personintheBusinesspersonoftheYearevent.Nominees
mustbemembersofthebusinesssector,notstudentsoreducators.
Overview Theentryformmustbecompletedby
thestatechairordesigneeandmustbemailed,withthenomineesbiographical
sketch,toincludethebulletsundertheproceduressection,totheFBLA-PBL
NationalCenterwiththeofcialevent
entryformbythesecondFridayinMay. Nomineesforstateandnational
Businesspersonof theYearmustbeselectedinaccordancewiththe
regulationsof thestatechapterandnationalassociation.
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cLient serviceThis event provides members with an opportunity to
develop and demonstrate skills in interacting with
internal and external clients to provide an outstandingclient service experience. The client service consultant
engages clients in conversations regarding products,
handles inquiries, problem solving, and uncoversopportunities for additional assistance. Participantsdevelop speaking ability and poise through presentation
as well as critical thinking skills.
EligibilityEachstatemayentertwo(2)participantswhoaremembersfromactivelocalchapters,on
recordinthenationalcenterashavingpaidduesbyApril15ofthecurrentschoolyear.
OverviewThiseventconsistsofanindividualinteractive
simulationrelatedtoclientservice.
Performance GuidelinesoPreliminary Performance
Amaximumof fteen(15)nalistsoranequalnumberfromeachgroupwill
advancetothenalround. Ten(10)minutesbeforetheperformance,
eachparticipantwillreceivethescenario. Two(2)4x6notecardswillbe
providedforeachparticipantandmay
be used during the preparation and
performanceof thecase.Information
maybewrittenonbothsidesofthenotecards.Notecardswillbecollected
followingthepresentation. Noreferencematerials,visualaids,
orelectronicdevicesmaybebrought
to or used during the preparation or
performance.
Theparticipanthasve(5)minutestointeractwithapanelofjudgesto
demonstrateinaclearandeffectivewayhowhe/shewouldsolvetheproblem.
Thisisaroleplayeventwithopenexchangebetweenthe
participantsandjudgesthroughoutthepresentation. Attheendof four(4)minutes,atimekeeperwillstanduntil
noticedandholdupacoloredtimecardindicatingoneminuteisleft,andatve(5)minutesthetimekeeperwillstandandholdup
acoloredtimecardindicatingtimeisup. Thepreliminaryperformanceisnotopentoconferenceattendees.
oFinal Performance
Thenalguidelinesarethesameasthepreliminaryguidelines
describedabove,andthenalperformanceisopentoconferenceattendeeswhoarenotperformingparticipantsinthenalroundof this event.
Performance Competenciesq answerquestionseffectivelyq demonstrateabilitytomakeabusinesslikepresentationq demonstrateeffectiveverbalcommunicationskills
q providewaysforclientstosolvetheirproblemq translatecaseintoeffective,efcient,andspontaneousaction
REFERENCE: Client ServicePerformance RATING SHEET-7.
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community service projectThis event recognizes PBL chapters that successfully
implement community service projects to serve the
citizens of their community.
EligibilityEachstatemaysubmittwo(2)projectsfromactivelocalchapters(uptothree[3]
members),onrecordinthenationalcenterashavingpaidduesbyApril15ofthecurrent
schoolyear.
OverviewThiseventconsistsoftwo(2)parts:aprejudgedreportandaperformance
component.Participantsarerequiredtocompletebothpartstobeeligibletowinan
award.
Reportsmustdescribeonechapterprojectthatservesthecommunity.Theprojectmustbeintheinterestofthecommunityandbe
designedforchapterparticipationratherthanindividualparticipation.Localchapters
areencouragedtoperformawiderangeofserviceactivities,buttofocusononeproject
indetailforthisreport.
Allentrieswillparticipateinthepreliminaryround.Performancesshoulddescribetheprojectcompleted.Specically,the
performanceshouldaddressthecommunity
served,memberinvolvement,andresultsoftheproject.
Report GuidelinesoReportGeneral
Studentmembers,notadvisers,must
prepare reports.
Two(2)copiesof thewrittenproject
mustbesentbythestatechair/stateadviserandreceivedbythenational
centerforjudgingbythesecondFridayinMay.
Reportsmustdescribeactivitiesof the
chapterthatwereconductedbetweenthestartof thepreviousStateLeadership
ConferenceandstartofthecurrentStateLeadershipConference.
ReportssubmittedforcompetitionbecomethepropertyofFBLA-PBL,Inc.Thesereportsmaybeusedfor
publicationand/orreproducedforsalebythenationalassociationandwillnotbereturned.
Penaltypointswillbegivenif thewrittenprojectdoesnotadheretotheguidelines.
oReport Cover
Reportcoversmustbeof aweightsuchascoverstock,index
stock,orcardstockandincludebothafrontandbackcover.
Reportcoversarenotcountedagainstthepagelimitandmay
containotherinformationunlesstheyarecutout. Coversmaynotbeinplasticbinders,belaminated,orhavea
plasticsheetoverlayingtheprintedcover.Noitems,suchaslabelsordecals,maybeattachedtothefrontcover.Two-orthree-ringbindersarenotacceptablereportcovers.
Cutoutcoversareallowed,butthepagecontainingthecoverinformationisincludedinthepagecount.
Frontcovercontainsthefollowinginformation:nameof theschool,state,nameoftheevent,andyear(201x1x)
Allreportsmustbebound(e.g.,tapebinding,spiralbinding).
oReport Contents
Tableofcontentswithpagenumbers.
Followtheratingsheetsequenceinwritingthereport.If
informationisnotavailableforaparticularcriterion,includeastatementtothateffectinthereport.
Pagesarenumberedandmustbeprintedon81/2x11paper.Eachsideof thepaperprovidinginformationiscountedasapage.
Pagesmustnotbelaminatedorboundinsheetprotectors.
Reportsmustnotexceed30pages.(Atitlepage,dividerpages,and
appendicesareoptionalandmustbeincludedinthepagecount.)
Copiesshouldbesentratherthanoriginaldocuments.Noitemsmaybeattachedtoanypageinthereport.
Performance GuidelinesoPreliminary Performance
Amaximumof fteen(15)nalistsoranequalnumberfrom
eachgroupwilladvancetothenalround.Thereportscorewillbeusedtobreakatie.
Fiveminutes(5)willbeallowedtosetupandremoveequipmentorpresentationitems.Theparticipantsmustprovidethecomputer
forthepresentation.AnLCDprojectorwillbeprovided. Theteammembersmustperformallaspectsof thepresentation
(e.g.,speaking,setup,operatingaudiovisualequipment).Other
representativesof thechaptermaynotprovideassistance. Visualaidsandsamplesrelatedtotheprojectmaybeused;
however,noitemsmaybeleftwiththejudgesoraudience. Allteammembersareexpectedtoactivelyparticipateinthe
performance. Teamswillhaveseven(7)minutestodescribetheprojectandthe
resultsobtained.
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Attheendof six(6)minutes,atimekeeperwillstanduntilnoticedand
holdupacoloredtimecardindicatingoneminuteisleft,andatseven(7)
minutesthetimekeeperwillstandand
holdupacoloredtimecardindicatingtime is up. When the presentation is
nished,thetimekeeperwillrecordthe
timeused,notingadeductionofve(5)pointsforanytimeoverseven(7)minutes.
Followingeachpresentation,judgeswillconductathree(3)minutequestion-
answerperiod. Preliminaryperformancesarenotopen
toconferenceattendees.
oFinal Performance
Thenalguidelinesarethesameasthepreliminaryguidelinesdescribedabove;the
nalperformanceisopentoconferenceattendeeswhoarenotperformingparticipants
inthenalroundof thisevent.
Project Competenciesq arrangereportlogicallyandinproperbusinessstyle
q demonstrategoodwrittencommunicationskillsq describeprojectdevelopmentandimplementation
Performance Competenciesq answerquestionseffectively
q demonstrateabilitytomakeabusinesslikepresentationq demonstrategoodverbalcommunicationskills
q describeprojectdevelopmentandimplementationq explaincontentlogicallyandsystematically
REFERENCE: Community Service ProjectReport RATING SHEET-8.
REFERENCE: Community Service ProjectPerformance RATING
SHEET-9.
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computer appLicationsKnowledge of computer applications is a necessity in
todays high-tech business world. Employees must
be able to apply various computer applications in a
business environment utilizing critical thinking and
decision making skills. This event provides recognition
for PBL members who can efciently demonstrate
computer application skills.
EligibilityEachstatemayentertwo(2)participants
whoaremembersof activelocalchapters,onrecordinthenationalcenterashavingpaidduesbyApril15ofthecurrentschoolyear.
OverviewThiseventconsistsoftwo(2)parts:anobjectivetestandaproductiontest.
Participantsarerequiredtocompletebothpartstobeeligibletowinanaward.
Aone(1)hourobjectivetestwillbeadministeredbasedontheobjectivetest
competencies.Thescorereceivedonthisportionof theeventwillconstitute20
percentof thenaleventscore.Nongraphingcalculatorswillbeprovided.
Two(2)hourswillbegivenfortheschool-siteproductiontestatasitedesignatedby
thestatechair/stateadviser.Calculatorsarenotallowedontheproductionportionof the
test.Thescorereceivedonthisportionof theeventwillconstitute80percentof thenaleventscore.Testsmustbesentbythestate
chair/stateadviserordesigneeandreceivedbythenationalcenterforjudgingbythethird
FridayinMay.
Guidelines Theschool-siteproductionportionof thiseventisadministered
priortotheNLC.Theadministrationof theproductiontestwillbedeterminedbyyourstatechair/stateadviser.
Thefollowingreferencematerialsareallowedatthetestsite:worddivisionmanuals,dictionaries,theStandardsof Mailability,and
FormatGuide. DocumentsproducedmustbepreparedbythePBLcompetitors
withouthelpfromtheadviseroranyotherperson.
Theproductiontestwillbeusedtobreakatie.
Objective Test Competenciesq basiccomputerterminologyandconceptsq presentation,publishing,andmultimediaapplicationsq securityq basicapplicationknowledgeandwordprocessingq e-mail,integratedandcollaborationapplicationsq netiquetteandlegal
q
spreadsheetanddatabaseapplicationsq formatting,grammar,punctuation,spelling,andproofreading
Production Competenciesq databasecreatingadatabase;applyingvariousfunctionssuchassearching,querying,etc.
q spreadsheetsapplyingfunctionssuchasmove,combine,format,
creatingandapplyingformulasq presentationpreparingtextslideswithgraphicsq businessgraphicsbar,line,pie,explodedpie,stackedbarq wordprocessingletters,memorandums,tables,reports,orother
typesof wordprocessingproblems
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computer conceptsUnderstanding of computers is integral to the successful
operation of business. This event provides recognition
for PBL members who understand the basic principles
involved in computer technology.
EligibilityEachstatemaysubmitthree(3)participantswhoaremembersfromactivelocalchapters,
onrecordinthenationalcenterashavingpaidduesbyApril15ofthecurrentschoolyear.
OverviewAone(1)hourobjectivetestwillbe
administeredbasedonthecompetencieslisted.Nongraphingcalculatorswillbeprovided.
Objective Test Competenciesq basiccomputerprinciples
q terminologyq hardwareq softwareconcepts(applications,operatingsystems,etc.)
q networkingsystemsandproceduresq programmingconceptsq troubleshootingq ethics
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contemporary sports issuesThis event provides recognition for PBL members
who understand and demonstrate knowledge about
the current principles and issues of the dynamic sports
industry both in this country and internationally.
EligibilityEachstatemaysubmitthree(3)participantswhoaremembersfromactivelocalchapters,
onrecordinthenationalcenterashavingpaidduesbyApril15ofthecurrentschoolyear.
OverviewAone(1)hourobjectivetestwillbe
administeredbasedonthecompetencieslisted.Nongraphingcalculatorswillbe
provided.
Objective Test Competenciesq sports management
q intercollegiateathleticsq professionalsports
q sportsmanagementandmarketingagencies
q
sports tourismq internationalsportsq sportsconsumerbehaviorq publicrelationsq nanceandeconomicsinsportsindustryq sportsfacilityandeventmanagement
q legalconsiderationsq sociologicalaspectsofsports
cyBer securityWith the increased use of the Internet for browsing,
researching, information gathering, and e-commerce,
information and cyber security has become a growing
concern for businesses throughout our global economy.
This event recognizes PBL members who understand
security needs for technology.
EligibilityEachstatemayenterthree(3)participantswhoaremembersfromactivelocalchapters,
onrecordinthenationalcenterashavingpaid
duesbyApril15ofthecurrentschoolyear.
OverviewAone(1)hourobjectivetestwillbe
administeredbasedonthecompetencieslisted.Nongraphingcalculatorswillbe
provided.
Objective Test Competencies revisedq defendandattack(virus,spam,spyware,etc.)
q disasterrecoveryq networksecurityq e-mailsecurityq intrusiondetectionq authentication
q publickeyq physicalsecurity
q cryptographyq forensicssecurity
q cybersecuritypolicy
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dataBase design & appLicationsDatabases are necessary to organize data andinformation in business. This event recognizes PBL
members who demonstrate they have acquired entry
level skills for understanding database usage and
development in business.
EligibilityEachstatemayentertwo(2)participantswhoaremembersfromactivelocalchapters,on
recordinthenationalcenterashavingpaidduesbyApril15ofthecurrentschoolyear.
OverviewThiseventconsistsoftwo(2)parts:anobjectivetestandaproductiontest.Participantsarerequiredtocompleteboth
partstobeeligibletowinanaward.
Aone(1)hourobjectivetestwillbeadministeredbasedonthecompetencies
listed.Thescorereceivedonthisportionof theeventwillconstitute20percentofthenaleventscore.Nongraphingcalculatorswill
be provided.
One(1)hourwillbegivenfortheschool-siteproductiontestatasitedesignatedbythe
statechair/adviser.Thescorereceivedonthisportionof theeventwillconstitute80percentof thenaleventscore.Testsmustbesentby
thestatechair/stateadviserordesigneeand
receivedbythenationalcenterforjudgingbythethirdFridayinMay.
Guidelinesq Theschool-siteproductionportionof thiseventisadministered
priortotheNLC.Theadministrationoftheproductiontestwillbedeterminedbyyourstatechair/stateadviser.
q Documentsproducedforthiseventmustbepreparedbythe
participantwithouthelpfromtheadviseroranyotherperson.q Noreferencematerialsareallowed.
q Calculatorsarenotallowedontheproductionportionofthetest.q Theproductiontestwillbeusedtobreakatie.
Objective Test Competenciesq datadenitions/terminology
q querydevelopment/SQLq tablerelationships(includereferentialintegrity)
q normalizationof dataq advancedqueries(joinsandunions,subqueries)
Production Test Competencies
q designof multipletabledatabases(selectionof tables,eldsanddatatypes,etc.)
q creationof tablesandinsertingof dataintotables
q developmentofsingletableSQLstatementsq developmentofmultipletableSQLstatementsq creationofforms/reports
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desktop puBLishingKnowledge of desktop publishing is vital in many
aspects of todays visual business publications. This
event provides recognition to PBL members who can
most effectively demonstrate skills in the areas of
desktop publishing, creativity, and decision making.
EligibilityEachstatemaysubmittwo(2)teamscomposedof two(2)individualsfromactive
localchapters,onrecordinthenationalcenterashavingpaidduesbyApril15ofthecurrent
schoolyear.One(1)membermayhavecompetedinthiseventatapriorNLC.
OverviewThiseventconsistsoftwo(2)parts:
anobjectivetestandaproductiontest.Participantsmustcompletebothpartsofan
eventtobeeligibletowinanaward.
Aone(1)hourobjectivetestwillbeadministeredbasedonthecompetencieslisted.Thescorereceivedonthisportion
of theeventwillconstitute20percentofthenaleventscore.If oneteammember
isnotpresentattheNLC,theotherteammembermaybeallowedtotaketheobjective
test;however,bothteammembersmustberegisteredfortheNLCandhavetakentheproductiontest.Thisisacollaborativetest.
Nongraphingcalculatorswillbeprovided.
Two(2)hourswillbegivenfortheschool-siteproductiontestatasitedesignatedbythe
statechair/stateadviser.Thescorereceivedonthisportionof theeventwillconstitute80percentof thenaleventscore.Testsmust
besentbythestatechair/stateadviserordesigneeandreceivedbythenationalcenter
forjudgingbythethirdFridayinMay.
Guidelines Theschool-siteproductionportionof thiseventisadministered
priortotheNLC.Theadministrationof theproductiontestwillbedeterminedbyyourstatechair/stateadviser.
Theteamof twoparticipantsforthiscompetitiveeventmayuse
twocomputers.TheparticipantsalsomaychoosetouseascannerandtheInternettodownloadfreewarepictures.
Documentsproducedforthiseventmustbepreparedbytheparticipantswithouthelpfromtheadviseroranyotherperson.
Noreferencematerialsareallowed. Thenishedproductmustbesubmittedincolor.
Theproductiontestwillbeusedtobreakatie.
RefertothecopyrightguidelinesfoundintheFormatGuide.
Objective Test Competenciesq basicdesktopterminologyandconcepts
q relateddesktopapplicationknowledgeq digitalimagingandgraphics
q desktoplayoutrulesandstandardsq safety,ethics,andlegalq printprocess
q messagepresentation,accuracy,andproofreading
Production Competenciesq documentsaddresstopicandareappropriatefortheaudience
q requiredinformationiseffectivelycommunicatedq graphics,texttreatment,andspecialeffectsshowcreativityandcohesivenessofdesign
q appropriateselectionoffontsandtypesizesq overalllayoutanddesigniscreativeandappealingq nalproductindicatesaclearthoughtprocessandanintended,
planneddirectionwithformulationandexecutionof armidea
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digitaL video productionDigital video has become a prominent and effective
way of conveying new ideas and products. This
event provides recognition for PBL members who
demonstrate the ability to create an effective video to
present an idea to a specic audience.
EligibilityEachstatemaysubmittwo(2)entriescreatedbyanindividualorbyateamof two(2)or
three(3)membersfromactivelocalchapters,onrecordinthenationalcenterashavingpaid
duesbyApril15ofthecurrentschoolyear.Nomorethanone(1)teammembermayhave
competedinthiseventatapriorNLC.
OverviewThiseventconsistsoftwo(2)parts:aprejudgedprojectandaperformance
component.Aprejudgedprojectshouldbedevelopedbasedonthenationaltopiclisted.
Allparticipantswillcompeteinapreliminaryperformancetoexplainthedevelopmentand
contentsofthevideoproduction.Participantsmustcompletebothpartsofaneventtobe
eligibletowinanaward.
2013 National TopicThetopictobedevelopedinthispresentationsubmittedforcompetitionatthe2013NLC
willbe:
Prole an entrepreneur in the community, interview
the businessperson, show video of the business and
the product, and address why this person started thebusiness and why the business is successful.
Ideally,thistopicalsowillbeusedforcompetitionatthestatelevel.Chaptersshould
checkwiththeirstatechair/stateadvisertoconrmthetopictobeusedfortheirstate
competition.
Copyright and Fair Use Information.Itisthepolicyof FBLA-PBLtocomplywithstateandfederalcopyrightlaws.Refertothe
FormatGuide.
GuidelinesoPrejudged Project Presentations must address the given
topic.Studentmembers,notadvisers,must prepare presentations.
Presentationsshouldbeatleasttwo(2)andnomorethanfour(4)minutesinlength.
Theproductionmayuseanymethodtocaptureorcreatemovingimages.
Documentationmustindicatethatthemusicisroyaltyfree. Submittwo(2)DVDstobereceivedatthenationalcenterfor
judgingbythesecondFridayinMayalongwithaStatementofAssuranceform.Mediashouldbeclearlylabeledwiththenameoftheevent,state,school,andparticipantsname.
Membersareexpectedtofollowallapplicablecopyrightlaws.
Performance GuidelinesoPreliminary Performance Amaximumof fteen(15)nalistsoranequalnumberfrom
eachgroupwilladvancetothenalround.Theproductionscorewillbeusedtobreakatie.
Thevideoproductionwillbeprejudgedaccordingtotheratingsheet.
Thepresentationisanexplanationofthedigitalvideoproduction. Asmallportionof thevideo(nottoexceedtwominutes)must
beshowntothejudges.Thepresentationshouldinclude,butnotbelimitedto:sourcesusedtoresearchthetopic;developmentanddesignprocess;useof differentvideotechniques;alistof
equipmentandsoftwareused;andcopyrightissueswithpictures,music,orotheritems.
Presentationoftheentrymustbeconductedbyparticipantswhoauthoredtheevent.Inthecaseof ateamevent,atleastone
(1)authormustgivethepresentationattheNLC;however,allteammemberswhowishtoberecognizedasnationalwinnersmustregisterfortheNLC.Noreplacementorsubstituteswillbe
allowed.
Fiveminutes(5)willbeallowedtosetupandremoveequipmentorpresentationitems.Theparticipantsmustprovidethecomputerforthepresentationincludingacopyof thedigitalvideo
productionproject.AnLCDprojectorwillbeprovided. Theindividualorteammembersmustperformallaspectsof
thepresentation(e.g.,speaking,setup,operatingaudiovisual
equipment).Otherrepresentativesofthechaptermaynotprovideadditionalassistance.
Visualaidsrelatedtotheprojectmaybeused;however,noitemsmaybeleftwiththejudgesoraudience.
Teamswillhaveseven(7)minutestodescribetheproject. Attheendof six(6)minutes,atimekeeperwillstanduntilnoticed
andholdupacoloredtimecardindicatingoneminuteisleft,
andatseven(7)minutesthetimekeeperwillstandandholdupacoloredtimecardindicatingtimeisup.Whenthepresentation
isnished,thetimekeeperwillrecordthetimeused,notingadeductionof ve(5)pointsforanytimeoverseven(7)minutes.
Followingeachpresentation,judgeswillconductathree(3)minutequestion-answerperiod.
Preliminaryperformancesarenotopentoconferenceattendees.
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oFinal PerformanceThenalguidelinesarethesameasthepreliminaryguidelinesdescribedabove;and
thenalperformanceisopentoconferenceattendeeswhoarenotperformingparticipantsinthenalroundof thisevent.
Project Competenciesodocumentaddressestopicandis
appropriatefortheaudience
orequiredinformationiseffectively
communicated
ographics,texttreatment,andspecialeffects
showcreativityandcohesivenessof designooveralllayoutanddesigniscreativeand
appealingonalproductindicatesaclearthought
processandanintended,planneddirection
withformulationandexecutionofarm
ideaocopyrightlawsfollowed
Performance Competenciesoanswerquestionseffectivelyodemonstrateabilitytomakeabusinesslikepresentation
odemonstrateabilitytoworkasateamodemonstrateeffectivedecisionmakingandproblemsolvingskills
odemonstrateeffectiveverbalcommunicationskills
odescribeprojectdevelopmentandimplementationoexplaincontentlogicallyandsystematically
REFERENCE: Digital Video ProductionProduction RATING SHEET-10.
REFERENCE: Digital Video ProductionPerformance RATING
SHEET-11.
Digital Video Production guidelines continued
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economic anaLysis & decision makingEarning a degree in a specic eld is important to
an individuals future success in the job market. This
event recognizes PBL members who possess knowledge
across the core curriculum in the area of economics.
EligibilityEachstatemaysubmittwo(2)individualsorteamscomposedoftwo(2)orthree(3)membersfromactivelocalchapters,on
recordinthenationalcenterashavingpaidduesbyApril15ofthecurrentschoolyear.Nomorethanone(1)teammembermayhave
enteredthiseventatapriorNLC.
OverviewThiseventconsistsoftwo(2)parts:an
objectivetestandaperformancecomponent.Aone(1)hourobjectivetestwillbe
administeredbasedonthecompetencieslisted.Individualsorteammemberswilltakeoneobjectivetestcollaboratively.
Nongraphingcalculatorswillbeprovided.
Thecasestudyisaninteractiveroleplaysituation.
Final Performance Guidelines Thetopfteen(15)individualsorteams
withthehighestscoreontheobjectivetestwilladvancetothenalround.The
objectivetestscorewillbeusedtobreak
a tie. Twenty(20)minutesbeforethe
performance,eachteamwillreceivethecasestudy.
Two(2)4x6notecardswillbeprovidedforeachindividualorteam
memberandmaybeusedduringthepreparationandperformanceofthe
event.Informationmaybewrittenonbothsidesofthenotecards.Notecardswillbecollectedfollowingthe
presentation.
Noreferencematerials,visualaids,
orelectronicdevicesmaybebroughtto or used during the preparation or
performance. Theindividualorteamhasseven(7)
minutestointeractwithapanelofjudges
andpresentthesolutiontothecase.Thejudgeswillplaytheroleofthesecond
partyinthepresentationandrefertothecaseforspecics.Thisis
arole-playevent. Theteamsshouldintroducethemselves,describethesituation,
maketheirrecommendations,andsummarizetheircase.Allteam
membersareexpectedtoactivelyparticipateintheperformance.
Attheendofsix(6)minutes,atimekeeperwillstanduntilnoticedandholdupacoloredtimecardindicatingoneminuteisleft,andatseven(7)minutesthetimekeeperwillstandandholdupa
coloredtimecardindicatingtimeisup. Thenalperformanceisopentoconferenceattendeeswhoare
notperformingparticipantsinthenalroundofthisevent.
Objective Test Competenciesq microeconomicsq macroeconomicsq comparativeeconomicsystemsq internationaltradeq laboreconomics
Performance Competenciesq demonstrategoodverbalcommunicationskillsq answerquestionseffectivelyq demonstrateabilitytomakeabusinesslikepresentationq demonstrateanunderstandingofthecaseandexplainrecommendations
q demonstrateeffectivedecisionmakingandproblemsolvingskillsq explaincontentlogicallyandsystematically
q displayself-condencethroughknowledgeofcontentandarticulationofideas
q demonstrateabilitytoworkasateam
REFERENCE: Economic Analysis & Decision MakingPerformanceRATING SHEET-12
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This event provides PBL members with an
opportunity to develop and demonstrate skills in
researching and presenting an emerging business issue.
The event is based on team rather than individual
participation. In addition to learning research skills,
team participants develop speaking ability and poise
through oral presentations.
EligibilityEachstatemayentertwo(2)teamscomposed
of two(2)orthree(3)membersfromactivelocalchapters,onrecordinthenationalcenter
ashavingpaidduesbyApril15ofthecurrentschoolyear.Nomorethanone(1)team
membermayhavecompetedinthiseventatapriorNLC.
Overview
Thiseventconsistsofapresentationforthetopiclistedtakingtheafrmativeornegativeargument.
2013 National TopicThetopictobedevelopedinthispresentation
submittedforcompetitionatthe2013NLCwillbe:
American corporations have been moving their
headquarters to foreign countries to avoid paying thefederal income tax in the United States, which is 20
to 25 percent higher than foreign countries. Should
the federal income tax for corporations be lowered tokeep corporations in the United States? Argue either
afrmative that the United States government should
cut taxes for corporations or negative that the taxes
should be left as is.
Participantswillbeexpectedtoresearchthe
topicpriortoconferenceandbepreparedthepresenteitheranafrmativeornegative
argument.
Ideally,thistopicalsowillbeusedforcompetitionatthestatelevel.Chaptersshould
checkwiththeirstatechair/stateadvisertoconrmthetopictobeusedfortheirstatecompetition.
Performance GuidelinesoPreliminary Performance
Amaximumof fteen(15)nalistsoranequalnumberfromeachgroupwill
advancetothenalround.
Eachteamspresentationmustbetheresultof itsown
independentwork.Factsandworkingdatamaybesecuredfromanysource.Thestudentmembers,notadvisers,mustprepare
presentations.Allmembersof theteammustparticipateintheadvanceresearchof thetopicandintheactualpresentation.
Teammemberswilldrawtodeterminewhethertheywillpresentanafrmativeornegativeargument.Teamswillthenhaveve(5)minutestonalizetheirpreparations.
Teamswillbepermittedtobringpreparednotestothepreparationandpresentationareas.Inaddition,two(2)4x6
blanknotecardsalsowillbeprovidedforeachteammemberandmaybeusedduringthepreparationandperformanceof the
presentation.Informationmaybewrittenonbothsidesof thenotecards.Notecardswillnotbecollected.
Noreferencematerials,visualaids,orelectronicdevicesmaybe
broughttoorusedduringthepreparationorperformance.
Teamswillhaveve(5)minutestopresentthecase.Allteam
membersareexpectedtoactivelyparticipateintheperformance.
Teamsshouldintroducethemselves,describethesituation,maketheirrecommendations,andsummarizetheircase.
Attheendof four(4)minutes,atimekeeperwillstanduntilnoticedandholdupacoloredtimecardindicatingoneminuteis
left,andatve(5)minutesthetimekeeperwillstandandholdupacoloredtimecardindicatingtimeisup.Whenthepresentation
isnished,thetimeusedwillberecorded,notingadeductionof ve(5)pointsforanypresentationoverve(5)minutes.
Followingeachpresentation,judgeswillconductathree(3)minutequestion-answerperiod.
Thepreliminaryperformanceisnotopentoconferenceattendees.
oFinal Performance
Thenalguidelinesarethesameasthepreliminaryguidelinesdescribedabove;thenalperformanceisopentoconferenceattendees
whoarenotperformingparticipantsinthenalroundof thisevent.
Performance Competenciesq answerquestionseffectivelyq argumentsarepersuasiveandrelevantttopic
q demonstrateabilitytomakeabusinesslikepresentationq demonstrateabilitytoworkasateamq demonstrateeffectivedecisionmakingandproblemsolvingskillsq demonstrateeffectiveverbalcommunicationskillsq describeprojectdevelopmentandimplementation
q explaincontentlogicallyandsystematically
REFERENCE: Emerging Business IssuesPerformance RATING
SHEET-13.
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financiaL anaLysis & decision makingEarning a degree in a specic eld is important to
an individuals future success in the job market. This
event recognizes PBL members who possess knowledge
across the core curriculum in the area of nance.
EligibilityEachstatemaysubmittwo(2)individualsorteamscomposedoftwo(2)orthree(3)membersfromactivelocalchapters,onrecord
inthenationalcenterashavingpaidduesbyApril15of thecurrentschoolyear.Nomorethanone(1)teammembermayhaveentered
thiseventatapriorNLC.
OverviewThiseventconsistsoftwo