2011-12 pbl competitive events guide

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Competitive Events At-A-Glance............................................................................. 4

Introduction ............................................................................................................. 6Mission Statement ........................................... ........................................... ........................................... .6Program Design and Purpose ....................................... ............................................ ...........................6

General Information ................................................................................................ 6Special Note to Advisers and Administrators ......................................................... 6Changes to this Edition ........................................................................................... 7 CompetitiveEventRevisions/Modications ....................................................................................7

AdministrativeandProceduralReminders ........................................................................................7Preparing for Competition....................................................................................... 8General Guidelines .................................................................................................. 9Eligibility Guidelines ..............................................................................................10Accounting Analysis & Decision Making (I) (T) MODIFIED .............................12 AccountingAnalysis&DecisionMakingPerformanceRATINGSHEET-2

Accounting Principles (I) .......................................................................................13Accounting for Professionals (I).............................................................................13Business Communication (I) .................................................................................14 BusinessCommunicationProductionRATINGSHEET-3Business Decision Making (T) Modied ...............................................................15 BusinessDecisionMakingPerformanceRATINGSHEET-4Business Ethics (T) ...............................................................................................16 BusinessEthicsPerformanceRATINGSHEET-5

Business Law (I) .....................................................................................................17Business Presentation (I) (T) ................................................................................18 BusinessPresentationPerformanceRATINGSHEET-6Businessperson of the Year ....................................................................................19Client Service (I) ....................................................................................................20

ClientServicePerformanceRATINGSHEET-7Community Service Project (C) .............................................................................. 21 CommunityServiceProjectReportRATINGSHEET-8 CommunityServiceProjectPerformanceRATINGSHEET-9

Computer Applications (I) .....................................................................................23Computer Concepts (I) ...........................................................................................24Computer Game & Simulation Programming (I) (T) ...........................................25 ComputerGame&SimulationProgrammingProductionRATINGSHEET-10 ComputerGame&SimulationProgrammingPerformanceRATINGSHEET-11

Contemporary Sports Issues (I) .............................................................................27Cyber Security (I) ....................................................................................................27Database Design & Applications (I) ......................................................................28Desktop Publishing (T) ..........................................................................................29Digital Video Production (I) (T) ............................................................................30 DigitalVideoProductionProductionRATINGSHEET-12

DigitalVideoProductionPerformanceRATINGSHEET-13Economic Analysis & Decision Making (I) (T) MODIFIED .............................. 33 EconomicAnalysis&DecisionMakingPerformanceRATINGSHEET-14

Emerging Business Issues (T) ...............................................................................34 EmergingBusinessIssuesPerformanceRATINGSHEET-15

Financial Analysis & Decision Making (I) (T) MODIFIED ............................... 35 FinancialAnalysis&DecisionMakingPerformanceRATINGSHEET-16Financial Concepts (I) ............................................................................................37

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Financial Services (I) (T)........................................................................................38

FinancialServicesPerformanceRATINGSHEET-17Free Enterprise Project (C) ...................................................................................38 FreeEnterpriseProjectReportRATINGSHEET-18

FreeEnterpriseProjectPerformanceRATINGSHEET-19Future Business Executive (I) ................................................................................40 FutureBusinessExecutiveInterviewPreliminaryRATINGSHEET-20 FutureBusinessExecutiveInterviewFinalRATINGSHEET-21Future Business Teacher (I) ..................................................................................41 FutureBusinessTeacherInterviewPreliminaryRATINGSHEET-22 FutureBusinessTeacherInterviewFinalRATINGSHEET-23

Gold Seal Chapter Award of Merit (C) ...................................................................42Help Desk (I).......................................................................................................... 43 HelpDeskPerformanceRATINGSHEET-24Hospitality Management (I) (T) ............................................................................44 HospitalityManagementPerformanceRATINGSHEET-25Human Resource Management (I) (T) ..................................................................45 HumanResourceManagementPerformanceRATINGSHEET-26Impromptu Speaking (I) ........................................................................................46 ImpromptuSpeakingPerformanceRATINGSHEET-27

Integrated Marketing Campaign(I) (T) ...............................................................47 IntegratedMarketingCampaignPerformanceRATINGSHEET-28Information Management (I) .................................................................................48International Business (I).......................................................................................48Job Interview (I) .....................................................................................................49 JobInterviewInterviewPreliminaryRATINGSHEET-29

JobInterviewInterviewFinalRATINGSHEET-30Justice Administration (I) .......................................................................................50Local Chapter Annual Business Report (C) ...........................................................51 LocalChapterAnnualBusinessReportReportRATINGSHEET-31Macroeconomics (I) ...............................................................................................52Management Analysis & Decision Making (I) (T) ...............................................52 ManagementAnalysis&DecisionMakingPerformanceRATINGSHEET-32Management Concepts (I) .....................................................................................53Marketing Analysis & Decision Making (I) (T) ...................................................53 MarketingAnalysis&DecisionMakingPerformanceRATINGSHEET-33Marketing Concepts (I) .........................................................................................54Microeconomics (I) ................................................................................................54Network Design (T) Modied ............................................................................... 55

NetworkDesignPerformanceRATINGSHEET-34Networking Concepts (I) ........................................................................................56Parliamentary Procedure (T) ..................................................................................57 ParliamentaryProcedurePerformanceRATINGSHEET-35

Project Management (I) .........................................................................................58Public Speaking (I) ................................................................................................58 PublicSpeakingPerformanceRATINGSHEET-36Retail Management(I)........................................................................................................................59



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Sales Presentation (I) ..............................................................................................59

SalesPresentationPerformanceRATINGSHEET-37Small Business Management Plan (I) (T) ..............................................................60 SmallBusinessManagementPlanReportRATINGSHEET-38

SmallBusinessManagementPlanPerformanceRATINGSHEET-40Sports Management and Marketing (I) .................................................................62Statistical Analysis (I) .............................................................................................62Strategic Analysis & Decision Making (I) (T) Modied .........................................63 StrategicAnalysis&DecisionMakingPerformanceRATINGSHEET-41.........................

Telecommunications (I) .........................................................................................65Web Site Design (I) (T) .......................................................................................... 66 WebSiteDesignProductionRATINGSHEET-42 WebSiteDesignPerformanceRATINGSHEET-43

Whos Who in PBL (I) ............................................................................................67Word Processing (I) ................................................................................................68

Recommending a New or Modied Competitive Event and.................................69

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PBL COMPETITIVE EVENTS

CHAPTER MANAGEMENT HANDBOOK 2011

PBL Events At-A-Glance

PBL National Competitive Events

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Typ

eEvent

ObjectiveTestTime

OnlineTest

CollaborativeTest

Pre

-judged

Repo

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Home-siteProduction

Test/Time

NationalPreliminaryRound

National

FinalRound

Equipmen

tSetupTime

Pre

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Perform

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JudgeQuestion&A

nswer

InteractiveRoleplay

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 60Computer Game & Simulation Programming 2 I x x x 5 7 x

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 60 x x 10 & 15

Future Business Teacher 2 I 60 x x 10 & 15

Help Desk 2 I 60 x 10 5 x

Hospitality Management 2 I or T 60 x x 20 7 xHuman 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 Business 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 60Parliamentary 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 C x x x 5 7 x

Sports Management & Marketing 3 I 60

Statistical Analysis 3 I 60

Strategic Analysis & Decision Making 2 I or T 60 x 20 7 x

Telecommunications 3 I 60

Web Site Design 2 I or T x x x 5 5 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.

introductionThissectionincludestheguidelinesfortheCompetitiveEventsProgramoftheNationalAwardsProgram(NAP)forthePBLdivision.

Theseguidelinesandtheprogramtheyrepresentaretheresultofmanyhoursof

hardworkonthepartofmanydedicated

individualsforaperiodofmanyyears.Theircommitmenttothisassociationandtheirworkarerecognizedandappreciated.

Mission StatementNAPsmissionistopreparestudentsfor

successfulcareersinbusinessthroughsupportforcurriculumdevelopmentandinnovative

assessmenttools.Tohelpmeetthatcharge,the Competitive Events Program has been

developedandmadeavailabletolocaland

statechaptersforuseinassessingstudents

Thereviewprocessisdesignedtorespondinastimelyafashionas

possibletothechangingenvironmentinwhichbusinessndsitself,whileensuringappropriateinputandparticipationfromlocalandstateadvisers and members.

Ingeneral,theNAPCommitteeiscommittedtoregularreviewof all

competitiveevents.AlleventsareevaluatedfollowingtheNLCforadministrativeandoperationalimprovements.Inaddition,eachevent

isreviewedonceeverytwoyearstoensurethatthecontent,focus,andobjectivesoftheeventcontinuetoberelevant,timely,andappropriate

toFBLA-PBLprogramsandobjectives.Finally,theNAPCommitteewelcomesandencourageslocalandstateadvisers,members,orotherinterestedpartiestosubmitideasforeventimprovementsor

additions.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,developingguidelinesforcompetitiveevents,andadministeringthe

competitiveeventsprogramattheNationalLeadershipConference(NLC).

TheNAPCommitteefollowsadeliberate

processinreviewingandupdatingtheCompetitive Events Program.

Travelandinteractionwithstudentsfromotherschoolsare

tremendouslearningopportunitiesforstudents.

Competitiveeventscanbehelpfulinbuildingschoolspiritandinpublicizingabusinessprogram.

Delayingcontestantselectionaslongaspossibleisencouragedsomorestudentsarestrivingformasteryorexcellenceinaparticular

area.

AteacherscompetenceoreffectivenessshouldnotbejudgedbythenumberofPBLwinners.Ateacherisnotanexcellentteacher

simplybecauseastudentwinsacompetitiveevent.

special noteto advisersand administratorsChapteradvisersandschooladministratorsareencouragedtokeepthefollowingpoints

inmindastheypreparetheirstudentsforparticipationintheNationalAwardsProgramCompetitive Events.

Competitiveeventsareexcellent

motivatingdevices;theyhelptoinstillthedesiretolearnandtoachieve.

Tobethebestgenerallyrequiresinnateability,highmotivation,andmanyhours

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Pleasereviewtheseguidelinescarefullyfor

modicationsandchanges.Thefollowinglisthighlightsthemostsignicantchangesmade

forthe201112membershipyear.

Competitive Event Revisions/

Modications

ModiedEventsAperformancecomponenthasbeenaddedtothe

Analysis&DecisionMakingeventsforAccounting,Economics,Financial,and

Strategic. DesktopPublishingnishedproduct

mustbesubmittedincolor. Mediamaybelabeledusinganymethod

butmustincludenameofevent,state,

school,participant(s)name.

BusinessDecisionMakingandNetwork

Designtimehasbeenmodiedto7minutesandisaninteractivepresentation.

BusinessEthics,IntegratedMarketing,andSalesPresentationtimehasbeenmodiedto7minutes.

Amaximumof fteen(15)oranequalnumberfromeachgroupwilladvance

tothenalround. RatingSheetModicationsPlease

reviewRatingSheetsformodications. StudentsmustbringacomputerforWeb

Site Design.

Anytypeof technologydevice(e.g.,laptop,tablet,smartphone,etc.)may

beused.Theindividualorteamisresponsibleforthefunctionalityof all

technologydevices. ALCDprojectorwillbeprovidedfor

appropriate events.

Administrative and ProceduralReminders Studentsmayenteranytwoevents. Participantsareresponsibleforbringinga

copyof theprejudgedmediasentif they

wanttoincludeitintheirperformance. AllchangestoNLCcompetitiveevent

participationmustbemadebytherstFridayinJune.Deletionsaretheonlychangesallowedon-site.

Performanceattendanceforprejudgedeventspresentationoftheeventmust

beconductedbyparticipantswhoauthoredtheevent.Inthecaseofateamevent,atleastoneauthormustgivethepresentationattheNLC;however,allteammemberswhowishtoberecognizedasnationalwinnersmustregisterfortheNLC.Noreplacementorsubstituteswillbeallowed.

ThetopicsforBusinessEthics,BusinessPresentation,Computer

Game&SimulationProgramming,DigitalVideoProduction,EmergingBusinessIssues,andWebSiteDesigneventsareincludedineachof theeventguidelines.

Foralleventsallowingequipmenttobeused,theequipmentmustbeprovidedbytheindividual,team,orchapterforeachevententered.Ascreen,table,LCDprojector,andelectricalpowerwillbeprovidedon-site.InternetaccesswillbeprovidedforWebSiteDesign.

Eachstatemaysubmitthree(3)entriesinalleventsrequiringonlyobjectivetests.

Eachstatemaysubmittwo(2)entriesinallinterview,speaking,computerproduction,prejudged,andperformanceevents.

Preliminaryperformanceeventsandnalperformancesscheduled

forDay2arenotopentoconferenceattendees. Nongraphingcalculatorswillbeprovidedforallobjectivetests.

Studentsmaybringanancialcalculatorfortheaccountingevents,nancialevents,andthestatisticalanalysisevent.

Two(2)copiesof thefollowingreportsormediamustbereceivedbythenationalcenterforjudgingbythesecondFridayinMayCommunityServiceProject,ComputerGame&SimulationProgramming,DigitalVideoProduction,FreeEnterpriseProject,LocalChapterAnnualBusinessReport,andSmallBusinessManagementPlan.

Six(6)copiesof applicationmaterialsmustbereceivedbythesecondFridayinMayforFutureBusinessExecutive,FutureBusinessTeacher,andJobInterview.

Six(6)copiesof theBusinessEthicssynopsismustbesubmittedbythesecondFridayinMay. Statementsof AssuranceforComputerGame&Simulation

Programming,DigitalVideoProduction,andWebSiteDesignmustbereceivedbythesecondFridayinMay.

School-sitetestingisadministeredbyeachstatechair/stateadviserindifferentways;however,allschool-siteproductiontestsmustbereceivedbythenationalcenterforjudgingbythethirdFridayinMay.TheseeventsincludeAccountingforProfessionals,ComputerApplications,DatabaseDesign&Applications,DesktopPublishing,andWordProcessing.

SendallnationalmaterialstoFBLA-PBL,1912AssociationDrive,Reston,VA20191.

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preparinGfor competitionoMakecopiesoftheappropriateguidelinesandRATINGSHEET(s).Checkwithyourstatechapterformodicationstothenationalguidelinesfordistrictorstatecompetitions.Remembertocheckthe

generalandspecialguidelinesatthefrontof 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/stateadviserfornationalcompetitions.

Be familiar with the event guidelines.

oCheckthecurrentedition,containedinthishandbook,ofthePBLCompetitive

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oRecording of Presentations. Noaudioorvideorecordingdeviceswillbeallowedinanycompetitiveevent.Participantsintheteamperformanceeventsshouldbeawarethatthenationalassociation

reservestherighttorecordanyperformanceforuseinstudyortrainingmaterials.

oEvent Entry Forms. Thestatechair,ordesignee,mustcertifythe

statesentriesontheofcialonlineentryform(s).

o Event Verication.Competitiveeventchangesmaynotbemade

aftertherstFridayinJune.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(reportsand

presentations).Allmaterialswillbescreenedtoensurechaptershavefollowedtheregulations.Allmaterialssenttothenational

centerwillbeprejudged.Aseparatepanelofjudgeswillevaluatethepresentations.Finalrankisdeterminedbytotaling

theprejudgedscoresandthepresentationscores.Theproject/

reportscorewillbeusedtobreakatie.C. Individual and Team Events (objectivetestsand

presentations).Theobjectivetestportionof theseeventswillbetakenattheNLC.Theperformanceportion,includingwritten

materialswhereappropriate,of theseeventswillbeevaluatedbyapanelof judges.Theobjectivetestwillbeusedtobreakatie.

D. Production Tests. Thescorereceivedontheobjectiveportionandtheschoolsitetestvaries.Checkthespecicguidelines.Aseparatepanelof judgesevaluatestheschool-sitetests.Tiesin

theseeventswillbebrokenbytheproductiontestscore.

o National Awards.Theeventjudgesand/orthenumberofentrieswilldeterminethenumberofwinnersintheevent.Themaximum

numberof winnersforeachevent,unlessotherwisespecied,willbeten(10).

General GuidelinesoDress Code. Members must adhere to

thedresscodeestablishedbytheboardof directorsinordertoparticipateina

competitiveeventattheNLC.Inaddition,thedresscodeisincludedineachconferenceguide.

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.,1912AssociationDrive,Reston,VA20191.

oAdditional Materials.Referencemanuals,

textbooks,andotherresourcematerialsmaynotbetakentoorusedduringcompetitive

events.Exceptionstothisruleareclearlyidentiedintheguidelinesforeachindividualevent.Forinstance,whenaneventsguideline

speciesmaterialsorequipmentthatmaybeused(e.g.,a4x6cardoracalculator),

onlythosematerialsorthatequipmentmaybeused.If anitemisnotlisted,itis

tobeassumeditisnotallowed.Individualparticipantsandparticipatingteamsmust

conformtothiseventregulationorlosepoints.

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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

Parliamentarianselectiontestisnotclassiedasacompetitiveeventparticipantandmaycompeteintwoother 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.Astudentmay

notcompetemorethantwiceinthesameteameventattheNLC.

Individual Competitor. Amemberwhocompetedasanindividualentryineitheranindividualorteameventmaynot

competeagaininthesameevent. Pilot Events.Participationinapiloteventdoesnotdisqualify

amemberfromcompetinginthesameeventonceitbecomes

anofcialcompetition.

oGraduate Students.Memberswhoare,orhavebeen,enrolledinagraduateprogramasof December1of thecurrentschoolyeararenot

eligibletoparticipateinthecompetitiveeventsprogram.

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accountinG analysis & decision makinGMODIFIED Noreferencematerials,visualaids,orelectronicdevicesmaybe

broughttoorusedduringthepreparationorperformance.

Theindividualorteamhassevenminutestointeractwithapanelof judgesandpresentthesolutiontothecase.Thejudgeswillplay

theroleof thesecondpartyinthepresentationandrefertothecaseforspecics.Thisisarole-playevent.

Theteamsshouldintroducethemselves,describethesituation,maketheirrecommendations,andsummarizetheircase.Allteammembersareexpectedtoactivelyparticipateintheperformance.

Atimekeeperwillstandatsixminutesandagainatsevenminutes.

Thenalperformanceisopentoconferenceattendeeswhoare

notperformingparticipantsof thisevent.

Objective Test Competencies auditing

intermediateaccountingI&II

managerialandcostaccounting

tax

advancedaccounting

Performance Competenciesq demonstrategoodverbalcommunicationskillsq answerquestionseffectively

q demonstrateabilitytomakeabusinesslikepresentationq demonstrateanunderstandingof thecaseandexplain

recommendationsq demonstrategooddecision-makingandproblem-solvingskillsq presentalogicalandsystematicexplanationq displayself-condencethroughknowledgeof contentandarticulationofideas

q demonstrateabilitytoworkasateam

REFERENCE: Accounting Analysis & Decision Making-Performance

RATING SHEET-2

Earning a degree in a specic eld is important toan individuals future success in the job market. This

event recognizes PBL members who possess knowledgeacross 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,eachindividualorteamwillreceivethecasestudy.

Two4x6notecardswillbeprovidedforeachindividualorteammemberand

maybeusedduringthepreparationandperformanceof theevent.Information

maybewrittenonbothsidesofthenotecards.Notecardswillbecollectedfollowingthepresentation.


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accountinG principlesOverviewAone(1)hourobjectivetestwillbeadministeredbasedonthe

competencieslisted.Participantsmaybringanancialcalculator.

Objective Test Competenciesq

basicconcepts,principles,andterminologyq measurement,valuation,realization,andpresentationof assets

q nancialstatements(balancesheet,incomestatement)q accountspayableandreceivableq ownershipstructureq worksheetsq professionalstandardsandethics

q othernancialstatements(e.g.,cashow,ownersequitystatement,etc.)

Knowledge of accounting principles is essentialin preparing for careers in business. This event

provides recognition for PBL members who have anunderstanding of the basic principles of accounting

and who give evidence of their knowledge in solvingpractical accounting problems.

EligibilityEachstatemaysubmitthree(3)participants

whoaremembersfromactivelocalchapters,onrecordinthenationalcenterashaving

paidduesbyApril15ofthecurrentschoolyear.Participantsmustnothavemorethan

twosemestersorfourquartersof accountinginstructionwithnointermediateaccountingcoursesoradvancedaccountingcourses.

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

presentationofassetsandliabilitiesq professionalstandardsandethicsq 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 usefulin business careers outside the accounting profession.

This event provides recognition for PBL memberswho demonstrate a comprehensive understanding ofaccounting, tax, and auditing principles.

EligibilityEachstatemaysubmittwo(2)participantswhoaremembersfromactivelocalchapters,

onrecordinthenationalcenterashavingpaid

duesbyApril15ofthecurrentschoolyear.

OverviewThiseventconsistsoftwo(2)parts:

anobjectivetestandaproductiontest.Participantsarerequiredtocompleteboth

partstobeeligibletowinanaward.

Aone(1)hourobjectivetestwillbe

administeredbasedonthecompetencieslisted.Thescorereceivedonthisportionof

theeventwillconstitute50percentofthenaleventscore.Financialcalculatorsmaybe

usedontheobjectivetest.

One(1)hourwillbegivenfortheproduction

testataschoolsitedesignatedbythestatechair/stateadviser.Accountingorspreadsheet

softwaremustbeused.Studentsmaybringpreparedtemplates,whichmayinclude,but

arenotlimitedto,generaljournal,bankreconciliation,payroll,nancialstatements,

guidelines continue


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Learning to communicate in a manner that isclearly understood by the receiver of the message is amajor task of all businesspeople. This event provides

recognition for PBL members who demonstratecompetencies in writing, speaking, and listening

concepts.

EligibilityEachstatemayentertwo(2)participantswho

aremembersfromactivelocalchapters,onrecordinthenationalcenterashavingpaidduesbyApril15ofthecurrentschoolyear.

OverviewThiseventconsistsoftwo(2)parts:anobjectivetestandawritingsample.

Participantsarerequiredtocompletebothpartstobeeligibletowinanaward.

business communicationAone(1)hourobjectivetestwillbeadministeredbasedonthe

competencieslisted.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 payroll

q trialbalanceq journalizing

q inventoryq depreciationq adjusting/closingentries


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business decision makinGMODIFIED Twenty(20)minutesbeforetheperformance,eachteamwill

receivethecasestudy.

Two(2)4x6notecardswillbeprovidedforeachteammemberandmaybeusedduringthepreparationandperformanceof

theevent.Informationmaybewrittenonbothsidesof thenote

cards.Notecardswillbecollectedfollowingthepresentation. Noreferencematerials,visualaids,orelectronicdevicesmaybe

broughttoorusedduringthepreparationorperformance.

Theteamhasseven(7)minutestointeractwithapanelof judges

andpresentthesolutiontothecase.Thejudgeswillplaytheroleof thesecondpartyinthepresentationandrefertothecasefor

specics. Participantsshouldintroducethemselves,describethesituation,

maketheirrecommendations,andsummarizetheircase.Allteammembersareexpectedtoactivelyparticipateintheperformance.

Atimekeeperwillstandatsix(6)minutesandagainatseven(7)

minutes.

Thenalperformanceisopentoconferenceattendeeswhoare

notperformingparticipantsof thisevent.

Objective Test Competenciesq principlesof businessownershipandmanagement(businessplanning,organizationaldesign,economics,environment,

leadership)q businessplans

q ethicsandsocialresponsibilitiesq nancialmanagementq governmentregulationsq humanresourcemanagementq legalissues

q marketingmanagement

q taxation

Performance Competenciesq answerquestionseffectivelyq demonstrateabilitytomakeabusinesslikepresentationq demonstrateabilitytoworkasateam

q demonstrateanunderstandingof thecaseandexplainrecommendations

q demonstrategooddecisionmakingandproblemsolvingskillsq demonstrategoodverbalcommunicationskillsq displayself-condencethroughknowledgeof contentandarticulationofideas

q explaincontentlogicallyandsystematically

REFERENCE: Business Decision MakingPerformance RATING

SHEET-4.

This event recognizes PBL members who developcompetency 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 oralpresentations.

EligibilityEachstatemaysubmittwo(2)teams

composedof two(2)orthree(3)membersfromactivelocalchapters,onrecordinthe

nationalcenterashavingpaidduesbyApril15of thecurrentschoolyear.Nomorethanone(1)teammembermayhavecompetedin

thiseventatapriorNLC.

OverviewThiseventconsistsoftwo(2)parts:an

objectivetestandaperformancecomponent.


administeredbasedonthecompetencieslisted.Teammemberswilltakeoneobjective

testcollaboratively.Nongraphingcalculatorswillbeprovided.

Aninteractivecasestudywillbegivenandconsistof aproblemencounteredby

managementinoneormoreofthefollowing

areas:businessplanning,organizationaldesign,economicenvironment,short-termandlong-rangeplanning,humanresource

management,nancialmanagement,andmarketingmanagement.Allthequestionsraisedinthecasemustbeaddressedduring

theoralpresentation.

Final Performance Guidelines Thetopfteen(15)teamswiththe

highestscoreontheobjectivetestwilladvancetothenalround.Inthecaseof

atie,theobjectivetestscorewillbeusedtobreakatie.


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business ethicsEthical decisions are essential in the business worldand 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 shoulddemonstrate critical thinking skills through the careful

analysis of the various ethical dimensions that arepresent in their case study. The case studies are based

on real-life situations.

EligibilityEachstatemaysubmittwo(2)teamscomposedof two(2)orthree(3)members

fromactivelocalchapters,onrecordinthenationalcenterashavingpaidduesbyApril

15of thecurrentschoolyear.Nomorethanone(1)teammembermayhavecompetedin

thiseventatapriorNLC.

OverviewParticipantsareexpectedtoresearcharealcasepriortotheconferenceandbeprepared

topresenttheirndingsandsolutionsattheNLC.Allteamswillparticipateina

preliminaryperformanceattheNLC.

Thecontentof thepresentationmust

includegoodoralcommunicationskills,groupcollaboration,andcriticalthinkingand

analysis.Inaddition,studentswillthoroughly

researchandpresenttheirndings.

2012 National Leadership Case StudyThe2012casestudytopicis Ethics andFinancial Institutionsandmustidentifyethicaldilemmasfromabusinessperspective.

Studentsmaychooseanyrealcaserelatedtothistopic,andthepresentationmustinclude

oneormoreof thefollowingaspects: therelationshipbetweentheemployee

andtheemployer therelationshipbetweenthebusinessand

thecustomer

therelationshipbetweenthebusinessandtheeconomy

Participantswillbeexpectedtoanswerjudges

questionsontheirpresentations.Ideally,thiscasewillbeusedforcompetitionatthestatelevel.Participantsshouldcheckwiththeir

statechair/stateadvisertoconrmthecasetobeusedfortheirstatecompetition.

Guidelines Participantsareexpectedtoresearcharealcasepriortothe

conferenceandbepreparedtopresenttheirndingsandsolutions.

Studentmembers,notadvisers,mustpreparethepresentation.

Factsandworkingdatamaybesecuredfromanysource. One(1)membershouldintroducetheteamanddescribethe

ethicalsituation.Allteammembersmustparticipateinthepresentation.

Submitsix(6)copiesof awrittensynopsisonthecaseselected,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.

Atimekeeperwillstandatsix(6)minutesandagainatseven(7)minutes.Whenthepresentationisnished,thetimekeeperwillrecordthetimeused,notingadeductionof ve(5)pointsforany

timeoverseven(7)minutes.

Followingeachpresentation,judgeswillconductathree(3)

minutequestion-answerperiod.

Allteammembersareexpectedtoactivelyparticipateinthe

performance. Preliminaryperformancesarenotopentoconferenceattendees.

Final PerformanceThenalguidelinesarethesameasthepreliminaryguidelines

describedabove;andthenalperformanceisopentoconferenceattendees,whoarenotperformingparticipantsof thisevent.

Performance Competenciesq makeethicalbusinessdecisionsinthebusinessworldand

workplaceq answerquestionseffectively

q demonstrateabilitytoworkasateamq demonstrateanunderstandingof thecaseandexplain

recommendationsq demonstrategooddecisionmakingandproblemsolvingskillsq demonstrategoodverbalcommunicationskillsq 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 areasthat most commonly affect personal and business

relationships.

EligibilityEachstatemaysubmitthree(3)participantswhoaremembersfromactivelocalchapters,

onrecordinthenationalcenterashavingpaidduesbyApril15ofthecurrentschoolyear.

OverviewAone(1)hourobjectivetestwillbeadministeredbasedonthecompetencieslisted.Nongraphingcalculatorswillbe

provided.

Objective Test Competenciesq contracts

q negotiableinstrumentsq agency,partnership&corporationq bankruptcy

q

consumerprotectionandproductliabilityq governmentregulationsq intellectualpropertyq willsanddecedentsestatesq ethicsq torts

q environmentallaw

business law


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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 businesspresentation while using presentation technology.

EligibilityEachstatemaysubmittwo(2)entriescreatedbyanindividualorbyateamof two(2)orthree(3)membersfromactivelocalchapters,


Nomorethanone(1)teammembermayhavecompetedinthiseventatapriorNLC.

OverviewThiseventconsistsofapresentationgivenat

theNLC.

2012 National TopicThetopictobedevelopedinthispresentation

andusedforcompetitionatthe2012NLCwillbe:

You are presenting to a group of graduating collegestudents who will be interviewing for full-time

positions. Create a presentation explaining currenttrends in how employers recruit and select new

employees. Cover various interview formats as well ascommon interview questions.

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, mustprepare presentations.

Te participants must use a presentation sotware program as anaid in delivering the business presentation.

Te individual or team must provide the computer or thepresentation. A LCD projector will be provided.

Te individual or team must perorm all aspects o the

presentation (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 equipment

or presentation items. Te individual or team has seven (7) minutes to deliver the

presentation. 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.

A timekeeper will stand at six (6) minutes and again at seven (7)minutes. When the presentation is fnished, the timekeeper willrecord the time used, noting a deduction 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 demonstrateabilitytomakeabusinesslikepresentation

q demonstrategoodverbalcommunicationskillsq describeprojectdevelopmentandimplementation


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

nancialassistancetoandsponsorshipof activitiesforlocaland/orstatechapter(s)

Thebiographicalsketchofeachnomineeshouldparticularlyaddressthe above areas.

National Awards

Allnominationsreceivedbythenationalassociationwillbesentacerticateof recognition.EachnomineeattendingtheNLCwillberecognizedduringtheconference.

This national event recognizes outstanding leaders

from the business sector who have contributed to thesuccess 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 todevelop and demonstrate skills in interacting withinternal and external clients to provide an outstanding

client service experience. The client service consultantengages clients in conversations regarding products,

handles inquiries, problem solving, and uncoversopportunities for additional assistance. Participants

develop speaking ability and poise through presentationas well as critical thinking skills.

EligibilityEachstatemayentertwo(2)participantswho

aremembersfromactivelocalchapters,onrecordinthenationalcenterashavingpaid


OverviewThiseventconsistsofanindividualinteractive

simulationrelatedtoclientservice.


Amaximumof fteen(15)nalistsoranequalnumberfromeachgroupwill

advancetothenalround.

Ten(10)minutesbeforetheperformance,

eachparticipantwillreceivethescenario.

Two(2)4x6notecardswillbe

providedforeachparticipantandmaybe used during the preparation and

performanceof thecase.Information

maybewrittenonbothsidesofthenotecards.Notecardswillbecollected

followingthepresentation.

Noreferencematerials,visualaids,orelectronicdevicesmaybe

broughttoorusedduringthepreparationorperformance. Theparticipanthasve(5)minutestointeractwithapanelof

judgesanddemonstratehowhe/shewouldsolvetheproblem.Thejudgeswillplaytheroleof thesecondpartyinthe

presentationandwillrefertothecaseforspecics.Thisisarole-playevent.

Atimekeeperwillstandatfour(4)minutesandagainatve(5)minutes.

Thepreliminaryperformanceisnotopentoconferenceattendees.

oFinal Performance

Thenalguidelinesarethesameasthepreliminaryguidelines

describedabove,andthenalperformanceisopentoconferenceattendeeswhoarenotperformingparticipantsof thisevent.

Performance Competenciesq answerquestionseffectively

q demonstrateabilitytomakeabusinesslikepresentationq demonstrategoodverbalcommunicationskills

q providewaysforclientstosolvetheirproblemq translatecaseintoeffective,efcient,andspontaneousaction

REFERENCE: Client ServicePerformance RATING SHEET-7.


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community service projectThis event recognizes PBL chapters that successfullyimplement community service projects to serve thecitizens of their community.

Eligibility

Eachstatemaysubmittwo(2)projectsfromactivelocalchapters(uptothree[3]

members),onrecordinthenationalcenterashavingpaidduesbyApril15ofthecurrentschoolyear.

OverviewThiseventconsistsoftwo(2)parts:aprejudgedreportandaperformance

component.Participantsarerequiredtocompletebothpartstobeeligibletowinanaward.

Reportsmustdescribeonechapterprojectthatservesthecommunity.Theprojectmustbeintheinterestofthecommunityandbe

designedforchapterparticipationratherthanindividualparticipation.Localchaptersareencouragedtoperformawiderangeof

serviceactivities,buttofocusononeprojectindetailforthisreport.

Allentrieswillparticipateinthepreliminary

round.Performancesshoulddescribetheprojectcompleted.Specically,the

performanceshouldaddressthecommunity

served,memberinvolvement,andresultsoftheproject.

Report GuidelinesoReportGeneral

Studentmembers,notadvisers,mustprepare reports.

Two(2)copiesof thewrittenprojectmustbesentbythestatechair/state

adviserandreceivedbythenationalcenterforjudgingbythesecondFriday

inMay. Reportsmustdescribeactivitiesof the

chapterthatwereconductedbetweenthestartof thepreviousStateLeadershipConferenceandstartofthecurrentState

LeadershipConference.

Reportssubmittedforcompetition

becomethepropertyofFBLA-PBL,Inc.Thesereportsmaybeusedforpublicationand/orreproducedforsalebythenational

associationandwillnotbereturned. Penaltypointswillbegivenif thewrittenprojectdoesnotadhere

totheguidelines.

oReport Cover

Reportcoversmustbeof aweightsuchascoverstock,indexstock,orcardstockandincludebothafrontandbackcover.

Reportcoversarenotcountedagainstthepagelimitandmaycontainotherinformationunlesstheyarecutout.

Coversmaynotbeinplasticbinders,belaminated,orhaveaplasticsheetoverlayingtheprintedcover.Noitems,suchaslabelsordecals,maybeattachedtothefrontcover.Two-orthree-ring

bindersarenotacceptablereportcovers.

Cutoutcoversareallowed,butthepagecontainingthecover

informationisincludedinthepagecount. Frontcovercontainsthefollowinginformation:nameof the

school,state,nameoftheevent,andyear(201x1x) Allreportsmustbebound(e.g.,tapebinding,spiralbinding).

oReport Contents

Tableofcontentswithpagenumbers.

Followtheratingsheetsequenceinwritingthereport.If informationisnotavailableforaparticularcriterion,includea

statementtothateffectinthereport. Pagesarenumberedandmustbeprintedon81/2x11paper.

Eachsideof thepaperprovidinginformationiscountedasa

page.

Pagesmustnotbelaminatedorboundinsheetprotectors.

Reportsmustnotexceed30pages.(Atitlepage,dividerpages,and

appendicesareoptionalandmustbeincludedinthepagecount.) Copiesshouldbesentratherthanoriginaldocuments.Noitems

maybeattachedtoanypageinthereport.


Amaximumof fteen(15)nalistsoranequalnumberfromeachgroupwilladvancetothenalround.Thereportscorewill

beusedtobreakatie. Fiveminutes(5)willbeallowedtosetupandremoveequipment

orpresentationitems.Theparticipantsmustprovidethecomputer

forthepresentation.ALCDprojectorwillbeprovided.

Theteammembersmustperformallaspectsof thepresentation

(e.g.,speaking,setup,operatingaudiovisualequipment).Otherrepresentativesof thechaptermaynotprovideassistance.

Visualaidsandsamplesrelatedtotheprojectmaybeused;however,noitemsmaybeleftwiththejudgesoraudience.

Allteammembersareexpectedtoactivelyparticipateinthe

performance.

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Teamswillhaveseven(7)minutestodescribetheprojectandtheresults

obtained.

Atimekeeperwillstandatsix(6)minutes

andagainatseven(7)minutes.Whenthe

presentationisnished,thetimekeeperwillrecordthetimeused,notingadeductionof ve(5)pointsforanytimeoverseven(7)minutes.

Followingeachpresentation,judgeswillconductathree(3)minutequestion-

answerperiod.

Preliminaryperformancesarenotopen

toconferenceattendees.

oFinal PerformanceThenalguidelinesarethesameasthepreliminaryguidelinesdescribedabove;the

nalperformanceisopentoconferenceattendeeswhoarenotperformingparticipants

of thisevent.

Project Competenciesq arrangereportlogicallyandinproperbusinessstyle

q demonstrategoodwrittencommunicationskills

q describeprojectdevelopmentandimplementation

Performance Competenciesq answerquestionseffectivelyq demonstrateabilitytomakeabusinesslikepresentation

q demonstrategoodverbalcommunicationskillsq describeprojectdevelopmentandimplementation


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 mustbe able to apply various computer applications in abusiness environment utilizing critical thinking and

decision making skills. This event provides recognitionfor PBL members who can efciently demonstrate

computer application skills.

EligibilityEachstatemayentertwo(2)participantswhoaremembersof activelocalchapters,on

recordinthenationalcenterashavingpaidduesbyApril15ofthecurrentschoolyear.

OverviewThiseventconsistsoftwo(2)parts:anobjectivetestandaproductiontest.Participantsarerequiredtocompleteboth


Aone(1)hourobjectivetestwillbeadministeredbasedontheobjectivetest

competencies.Thescorereceivedonthisportionof theeventwillconstitute20percentof thenaleventscore.Nongraphing

calculatorswillbeprovided.

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 basicapplicationknowledgeandwordprocessing

q e-mail,integratedandcollaborationapplicationsq netiquetteandlegal

q

spreadsheetanddatabaseapplicationsq formatting,grammar,punctuation,spelling,andproofreading

Production Competenciesq databasecreatingadatabase;applyingvariousfunctionssuchas

searching,querying,etc.q spreadsheetsapplyingfunctionssuchasmove,combine,format,

creatingandapplyingformulasq presentationpreparingtextslideswithgraphicsq businessgraphicsbar,line,pie,explodedpie,stackedbarq wordprocessingletters,memorandums,tables,reports,orothertypesof wordprocessingproblems


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computer conceptsUnderstanding of computers is integral to the successful

operation of business. This event provides recognitionfor PBL members who understand the basic principlesinvolved in computer technology.



OverviewAone(1)hourobjectivetestwillbe

administeredbasedonthecompetencieslisted.Nongraphingcalculatorswillbeprovided.

Objective Test Competenciesq basiccomputerprinciples

q terminology

q hardwareq software(applications,operatingsystems,etc.)

q networkingsystemsandproceduresq programmingconceptsq troubleshootingq ethics


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computer Game & simulation proGramminGInteractive computer games and simulations haveachieved broad acceptance and implementation in a

wide variety of business and educational disciplines.Buried within many of these programs is a message

that advances the players experience from simple

entertainment to edutainment. This event tests theprogrammers skill in designing a functional interactive

simulation/game that will both entertain and educate/inform the player.

EligibilityEachstatemayentertwo(2)entriescreated

byanindividualorteamoftwo(2)orthree(3)memberswhoarefromactivelocal

chapters,onrecordinthenationalcenterashavingpaidduesbyApril15of thecurrent

schoolyear.Nomorethanone(1)teammembermayhavecompetedinthiseventata

priorNLC.

OverviewThiseventconsistsoftwo(2)parts:aprejudgedprogramandaperformancecomponent.Participantsarerequiredto

completebothpartstobeeligibletowinanaward.Theprogrammustaddressthe

topicgiven.Performancesshoulddescribetheprogramcompleted.Specically,the

performanceshouldaddresstheprogramcreation,processesused,andresultsof theprogram.Allparticipantswillcompeteina

preliminaryperformance.

2012 National TopicTheprogramtobedevelopedinthispresentationandusedforcompetitionatthe

2012NLCwillbe:

Develop an entertaining simulation/game that willincorporate training or skill development for nancial

literacy. Genre and format of game is open toimagination and innovation of the design team. Quizshow, RPG, shopping, and more are all acceptable.

Gear the game to elementary school students.

Ideallythistopicwillalsobeusedforcompetitionatthestatelevel.Chaptersshould

checkwiththeirstateadvisertoconrmthetopicstobeusedfortheirstatecompetition.

Program GuidelinesoPrejudged Program

Theparticipantmaychooseanyprogramminglanguageorgame/animationenginetocreateastandaloneexecutableprogramthat

willdisplaycreativity,programmingskill,andconveythemessage

ofthetopic. Two(2)copiesof programmustbesentbythestatechair/state

adviserandreceivedbythenationalcenterforjudgingbythesecondFridayinMay.

Theprogrammustcontainminimallythefollowing: Minimumof vemissions/tasks/levelstobecompleted

beforewinningorcompletingthegame. Mustbegraphicalinnature,nottextbased.

Aninitialtitlepagewiththegametitle,userinterfacecontrol

instructions,andactivebuttonsforPlayandQuit.

Aquitcommandprogrammedtotheescapekey.This

isneededif theplayerwantstoendthegamebeforecompleting.

Two(2)DVDsorUSBashdrivescontainingtheexecutableobject,data,orsupportlesneededtoruntheexecutablele,andlesshowingtheprogrammingcode(canbetextorowchart

lesthatcanbeopenedusingMicrosoftOfce2007),mustbereceivedbythenationalcenterforjudgingbythesecondFridayin

MayalongwithaStatementofAssurance.Labelthemediausingamarkerwiththeschool,participantname,state,andevent.

AlldataandprogramsshouldbecontainedinamasterfoldernamedSTATE_SCHOOLwhereyourstateandschoolarelistedinthatfoldernameformat.Outsideof themasterfolder,createa

shortcuttotheexecutablele.If theprogramrequiresaruntimeplayer,createashortcutoutsidethemasterfoldertolaunchthe

runtimeplayerinstaller.

ProgrammustrunonaWindowsXPorhighercomputer. Datamustbefreeof viruses/malware.Anyentrywith

contaminateddatawillnotbejudged.

Programproducedforthiseventmustbepreparedbythe

participantswithouthelp.


Amaximumof fteen(15)nalistsoranequalnumberfromeachgroupwilladvancetothenalround.Theprogramscore

willbeusedtobreakatie. Theparticipantmustprovidethecomputerforthepresentation,

includingacopyof theprogram.ALCDprojectorwillbeprovided.

Fiveminutes(5)willbeallowedtosetupandremoveequipmentor presentation items.

Theindividualhasseven(7)minutestopresenttheprogram.

Atimekeeperwillstandatsix(6)minutesandagainatseven(7)minutes.Whenthepresentationisnished,thetimekeeperwillrecordthetimeused,notingadeductionof ve(5)pointsforany

timeoverseven(7)minutes.

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Followingeachpresentation,judgeswillconductathree(3)minutequestion-

answerperiod.

Visualaidsrelatedtotheprojectmaybe

used;however,noitemsmaybeleftwiththejudgesoraudience.

Preliminaryperformancesarenotopentoconferenceattendees.

oFinal Performance

Thenalguidelinesarethesameasthe

preliminaryguidelinesdescribedabove;thenalperformanceisopentoconference

attendeeswhoarenotperformingparticipantsof thisevent.

Project Competenciesq programaddressesthetopicandis

appropriatefortheaudienceq requiredinformationiseffectively

communicatedq userinterfaceisintuitiveandresponsive

to program operations

q navigationislogicalanddesignedtoleadtheplayertotheintendedobjective

q programdemonstratesanishedandwelltunedproductfreeofar tifactsand

glitchesq gameplayincorporatesbothentertainmentandedutainmentplay

withintopicspecications

q

gameworldgraphics,texttreatment,andspecialeffectsshowcreativityandcohesivenessofdesign

q artistry,character,overalllayout,colorchoice,anddesigniscreativeandappealingtothetargetaudience

q programcontainssomeelementofskill,chance,competition,orrandomactionsthatwillinspirereplaymorethanonce

q playerinteractionswithothercharacters,objects,obstacles,and

iconicgraphicsareappropriatetothetopicandcreateafeelingofimmersionwithinthegameworld

q storylineissufcienttoengageplayerandcommunicatea

clearthoughtprocessandanintended,planneddirectionwithformulationandexecutionofarmidea

q playertasksarenon-trivialandreceiveappropriaterewardsq copyrightlawsarefollowed

Performance Competenciesq explanationof theprogramislogicalandsystematicq understandingof theprogramminglogicandcodingisevidentq designprocessiseffectivelycommunicated

q tips,techniques,andtoolsusedarepresentedincludingidentifyingthemostdifcultprogrammingtask(s)completedandexplanation

of thescenario/logicusedtoovercomeandimplementthesetasks

q presentationisprofessionallypresentedq self-condenceisapparentthroughknowledgeof contentandarticulationofideas

q questionsareansweredeffectively

REFERENCE: Computer Game & Simulation Programming

Production RATING SHEET-10.

REFERENCE: Computer Game & Simulation Programming

Performance RATING SHEET-11.

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contemporary sports issuesThis event provides recognition for PBL members

who understand and demonstrate knowledge aboutthe current principles and issues of the dynamic sports

industry both in this country and internationally.





Objective Test Competenciesq sports management

q intercollegiateathleticsq professionalsports

q sportsmanagementandmarketingagencies

q

sports tourismq internationalsportsq sportsconsumerbehaviorq publicrelations

q 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




Objective Test Competenciesq computerattacks(e.g.,virus,spam,spyware,Trojans,hijackers,

worms)q rewallsq intrusiondetectionq networksecurityq publickey

q authenticationq e-mailsecurity

q disasterrecoveryq forensicsecurity

q physicalsecurityq cryptography


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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 entrylevel skills for understanding database usage and

development in business.

EligibilityEachstatemayentertwo(2)participantswhoaremembersfromactivelocalchapters,on

recordinthenationalcenterashavingpaidduesbyApril15ofthecurrentschoolyear.


anobjectivetestandaproductiontest.Participantsarerequiredtocompleteboth


Aone(1)hourobjectivetestwillbeadministeredbasedonthecompetencieslisted.Thescorereceivedonthisportionof

theeventwillconstitute20percentofthenaleventscore.Nongraphingcalculatorswill

be provided.

One(1)hourwillbegivenfortheschool-siteproductiontestatasitedesignatedbythestatechair/adviser.Thescorereceivedonthis

portionof 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 manyaspects of todays visual business publications. This

event provides recognition to PBL members who canmost 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.


anobjectivetestandaproductiontest.Participantsmustcompletebothpartsofan

eventtobeeligibletowinanaward.


administeredbasedonthecompetencieslisted.Thescorereceivedonthisportion

of theeventwillconstitute20percentofthenaleventscore.If oneteammember

isnotpresentattheNLC,theotherteammembermaybeallowedtotaketheobjectivetest;however,bothteammembersmustbe

registeredfortheNLCandhavetakentheproductiontest.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 requiredinformationiseffectivelycommunicated

q graphics,texttreatment,andspecialeffectsshowcreativityandcohesivenessofdesign

q appropriateselectionoffontsandtypesizesq overalllayoutanddesigniscreativeandappealingq nalproductindicatesaclearthoughtprocessandanintended,

planneddirectionwithformulationandexecutionof armidea


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diGital video productionDigital video has become a prominent and effectiveway of conveying new ideas and products. This

event provides recognition for PBL members whodemonstrate 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)teammembermayhavecompetedinthiseventatapriorNLC.

OverviewThiseventconsistsoftwo(2)parts:aprejudgedprojectandaperformance

component.Aprejudgedprojectshouldbedevelopedbasedonthenationaltopiclisted.

Allparticipantswillcompeteinapreliminaryperformancetoexplainthedevelopmentand

contentsofthevideoproduction.Participantsmustcompletebothpartsofaneventtobe

eligibletowinanaward.

2012 National TopicThetopictobedevelopedinthispresentationsubmittedforcompetitionatthe2012NLC

willbe:

Prepare a video to encourage business/industry tonancially sponsor PBL members to attend conferences

and leadership activities.

Ideally,thistopicalsowillbeusedfor

competitionatthestatelevel.Chaptersshouldcheckwiththeirstatechair/stateadviserto

conrmthetopictobeusedfortheirstatecompetition.

Copyright and Fair Use Information.Itisthepolicyof FBLA-PBLtocomplywith

stateandfederalcopyrightlaws.RefertotheFormatGuide.

GuidelinesoPrejudged Project Presentations must address the given

topic.Studentmembers,notadvisers,

must prepare presentations.

Presentationsshouldbeatleasttwo(2)andnomorethanfour(4)minutesinlength.

Theproductionmayuseanymethodtocaptureorcreatemovingimages.

Documentationmustindicatethatthemusicisroyaltyfree. Submittwo(2)DVDsorUSBashdrivestobereceivedatthe

nationalcenterforjudgingbythesecondFridayinMayalongwith

aStatementof Assuranceform.Mediashouldbeclearlylabeledwiththenameof theevent,state,school,andparticipantsname.

Membersareexpectedtofollowallapplicablecopyrightlaws.

Performance GuidelinesoPreliminary Performance Amaximumof fteen(15)nalistsoranequalnumberfrom

eachgroupwilladvancetothenalround.Theproductionscorewillbeusedtobreakatie.

Thevideoproductionwillbeprejudgedaccordingtotheratingsheet.

Thepresentationisanexplanationofthedigitalvideoproduction. Thedigitalvideoorportionsof thevideomaybeshownto

thejudges.Thepresentationshouldinclude,butnotbelimited

to:sourcesusedtoresearchthetopic;developmentanddesignprocess;useof differentvideotechniques;alistof equipmentand

softwareused;andcopyrightissueswithpictures,music,orotheritems.

Presentationoftheentrymustbeconductedbyparticipantswhoauthoredtheevent.Inthecaseof ateamevent,atleastone(1)authormustgivethepresentationattheNLC;however,all

teammemberswhowishtoberecognizedasnationalwinnersmustregisterfortheNLC.Noreplacementorsubstituteswillbe

allowed.

Fiveminutes(5)willbeallowedtosetupandremoveequipmentorpresentationitems.Theparticipantsmustprovidethecomputerforthepresentationincludingacopyof thedigitalvideo

productionproject.ALCDprojectorwillbeprovided. Theindividualorteammembersmustperformallaspectsof

thepresentation(e.g.,speaking,setup,operatingaudiovisual

equipment).Otherrepresentativesof thechaptermayprovidenoadditionalassistance.

Visualaidsrelatedtotheprojectmaybeused;however,noitemsmaybeleftwiththejudgesoraudience.

Teamswillhaveseven(7)minutestodescribetheproject. Atimekeeperwillstandatsix(6)minutesandagainatseven(7)

minutes.Whenthepresentationisnished,thetimekeeperwill

recordthetimeused,notingadeductionof ve(5)pointsforanytimeoverseven(7)minutes.

Followingeachpresentation,judgeswillconductathree(3)minutequestion-answerperiod.

Allteammembersareexpectedtoactivelyparticipateintheperformance.

Preliminaryperformancesarenotopentoconferenceattendees.

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oFinal PerformanceThenalguidelinesarethesameasthepreliminaryguidelinesdescribedabove;andthenalperformanceisopentoconference

attendeeswhoarenotperformingparticipantsof thisevent.

Project Competenciesodocumentaddressestopicandis

appropriatefortheaudience

orequiredinformationiseffectively

communicated

ographics,texttreatment,andspecialeffects

showcreativityandcohesivenessof designooveralllayoutanddesigniscreativeand

appealingonalproductindicatesaclearthoughtprocessandanintended,planneddirection

withformulationandexecutionofarm

ideaocopyrightlawsfollowed

Performance Competenciesoanswerquestionseffectivelyodemonstrateabilitytomakeabusinesslikepresentation

odemonstrateabilitytoworkasateam

odemonstrategooddecisionmakingandproblemsolvingskills

odemonstrategoodverbalcommunicationskills

odescribeprojectdevelopmentandimplementationoexplaincontentlogicallyandsystematically

REFERENCE: Digital Video ProductionProduction RATING SHEET-12.

REFERENCE: Digital Video ProductionPerformance RATING

SHEET-13.

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economic analysis & decision makinGMODIFIEDEarning a degree in a specic eld is important toan individuals future success in the job market. This

event recognizes PBL members who possess knowledgeacross 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

memberandmaybeusedduringthepreparationandperformanceoftheevent.Informationmaybewritten

onbothsidesofthenotecards.Notecardswillbecollectedfollowingthe

presentation.

Noreferencematerials,visualaids,

orelectronicdevicesmaybebroughtto or used during the preparation or

performance. Theindividualorteamhasseven(7)

minutestointeractwithapanelofjudges

andpresentthesolutiontothecase.Thejudgeswillplaytheroleofthesecond

partyinthepresentationandrefertothecaseforspecics.Thisisarole-playevent.

Theteamsshouldintroducethemselves,describethesituation,maketheirrecommendations,andsummarizetheircase.Allteam

membersareexpectedtoactivelyparticipateintheperformance.

Atimekeeperwillstandatsix(6)minutesandagainatseven(7)minutes.

Thenalperformanceisopentoconferenceattendeeswhoarenotperformingparticipantsofthisevent.

Objective Test Competenciesq microeconomicsq macroeconomicsq comparativeeconomicsystemsq internationaltradeq laboreconomics

Performance Competencies

q demonstrategoodverbalcommunicationskillsq answerquestionseffectivelyq demonstrateabilitytomakeabusinesslikepresentationq demonstrateanunderstandingofthecaseandexplain

recommendationsq demonstrategooddecisionmakingandproblemsolvingskillsq explaincontentlogicallyandsystematically

q displayself-condencethroughknowledgeofcontentandarticulationofideas

q demonstrateabilitytoworkasateam

REFERENCE: Economic Analysis & Decision MakingPerformance

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This event provides PBL members with an

opportunity to develop and demonstrate skills inresearching and presenting an emerging business issue.

The event is based on team rather than individualparticipation. In addition to learning research skills,

team participants develop speaking ability and poisethrough oral presentations.

EligibilityEachstatemayentertwo(2)teamscomposed

of two(2)orthree(3)membersfromactivelocalchapters,onrecordinthenationalcenter

ashavingpaidduesbyApril15ofthecurrentschoolyear.Nomorethanone(1)teammembermayhavecompetedinthiseventata

priorNLC.

Overview

Thiseventconsistsofapresentationforthetopiclistedtakingtheafrmativeornegativeargument.

2012 National TopicThetopictobedevelopedinthispresentation

submittedforcompetitionatthe2012NLCwillbe:

Marketers are always looking for better ways to gatherinformation about target markets and increase product

sales. With the rise of social networking sites suchas Facebook and LinkedIn, marketers are able to

use a new form of behavioral targetinga kind ofconversational eavesdr