which competition category is right for you
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This presentation is designed to introduce high school level DECA members to the various competition categories. Please see DECAPrep.net for the accompanying handout.TRANSCRIPT
WhichCategoryIs rightFor you?
Misguided Approaches to Choosing
Which category is
easiest?
Misguided Approaches to Choosing
Which do Inot have to take a test
for?
Individual Series EventsTeam Decision Making Events
Marketing Representative Events Professional Selling Events
Business Operations Research EventsChapter Team EventsBusiness Management and Entrepreneurship Events
Online Events
Misguided Approaches to Choosing
Which category has the best odds
of winning?
Misguided Approaches to Choosing
Working with my friends makes it
easier, right?
Which category is
easiest?
Which category has the
best odds?
Which do Inot have to take a test
for?
Working with my friends makes it
easier right?
Which category right for
me?
3 Basic Types of Competition
Individual Series Events
3 Basic Types of Competition
Team Decision Making Events
3 Basic Types of Competition
Written Events
Individual Series Events
Scoring based on 5 Performance Indicators
100 pointsMultiple choice
Individual Series Events
Scoring based on 5 Performance IndicatorsExample:
1 Describe the economic impact of inflation on a business.
2 Explain factors affecting pricing decisions.
3 Identify factors affecting a business’s profit.
4 Describe the concept of price stability as an economic measure.
5 Describe the role of business ethics in pricing.
The Category Provides the Context of the Situation
Scoring based on 5 Performance IndicatorsExample:
1 Describe the economic impact of inflation on a business.
2 Explain factors affecting pricing decisions.
3 Identify factors affecting a business’s profit.
4 Describe the concept of price stability as an economic measure.
5 Describe the role of business ethics in pricing.
Accounting Applications
You are an accountant
at a pet store
Apparel & Accessories Marketing
You are the
manager of a
jewelry store
Automotive Services Marketing
You are the director of member
services at Automotive Benefit Club
Business Finance
You are a capital
budgeting specialist for a safe company
Business Services Marketing
You are a manager
at a software company
Food Marketing
You are a marketing director at a bakery
Hotel and Lodging Management
You are the
manager of a bed
and breakfast
Human Resources Management
You are a human
resources assistant for
a chain of dental clinics
Marketing Management
You are the Chief
Marketing Officer of a
large plastics manufacturer
Quick Serve Restaurant Management
You are the product
manager for a regional fast food
chain
Restaurant and Food Service Management
You are the
manager of a
popular restaurant
Retail Merchandising
You are the manager of an outdoor recreation superstore
Sports and Entertainment Marketing
You are a product
manager for a stadium
seating manufacturer
Team Decision Making Events
100 pointsMultiple choice
Scoring based on 7 Performance Indicators
Team Decision Making Events
Scoring based on 7 Performance IndicatorsExample:
1 Assess information needs. 2 Obtain needed information efficiently. 3 Discuss the nature of information management. 4 Describe the need for marketing information. 5 Explain the nature of marketing research. 6 Describe options businesses use to obtain marketing-research
data. 7 Discuss the nature of sampling plans.
The Category Provides the Context of the Situation
Scoring based on 7 Performance IndicatorsExample:
1 Assess information needs. 2 Obtain needed information efficiently. 3 Discuss the nature of information management. 4 Describe the need for marketing information. 5 Explain the nature of marketing research. 6 Describe options businesses use to obtain marketing-research
data. 7 Discuss the nature of sampling plans.
Business Law and EthicsYou are a
management team at an anti-virus software company
Buying and MerchandisingYou are
merchandise managers for
a brand of luxury bath
towels
Financial ServicesYou are financial
services consultants
hired to develop a personal
monthly budget
Hospitality ServicesYou are
research specialists
for an extended-stay hotel
chain
Marketing Communications
You are a sales team for a new
health club
Sports and Entertainment Marketing
You are the management
team for a minor league hockey team
Travel and TourismYou are
sales managers
at a Broadway
theater
Written Events Some have no test
5 / 11 / 30 page papers
1 – 3 participants
15 or 20 minute presentation?
Written Events
Written Events
Written Events
Written Events
Add screen shots
Written Events
Online Events
Narrowing Down Your Choices
Do you work in any of these industries?
Do you plan to work in any of these industries?
Does a parent, sibling or friend work in any of these industries?
As a consumer, do you have more experience in any of these industries
than others? (Travel? Retail shopping? Dining out? Cars?)
Have you taken any relevant classes? (Accounting?)
What interests you most?
What are your areas of strength? Testing, writing, presenting, problem-
solving? Do you work best on a team or independently?
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