the ontario curriculum business studies bbb 4m bbb 4e
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The Ontario CurriculumBusiness Studies
BBB 4M
BBB 4E
Emphasis On …
Descriptive course titles International Business Fundamentals International Business Essentials
No change to destinations Remove prerequisite for BBB4M Generally - decreasing the number and length of
expectations Examples - updated and increased number Developing business communication techniques
Emphasis On (continued)
CanadaGeography Numeracy skillsEthics Increasing need to access computer labsDescriptors for the 4E course:
Identify vs. analyse
EXPECTATIONSEXPECTATIONS
Course Strand OE SE
BBB4M Current 5 18 72 Revised 5 16 57
BBB4E Current 4 13 56 Revised 4 15 51
Numbers may vary as a result of final revisions
BBB 4M International Business Fundamentals
STRANDS
Current The Global Environment
for Business Business and Trade Factors Influencing
Success in International Markets
Marketing Challenges, Approaches, and Distribution
World Markets and Careers
Revised Business, Trade and the
Economy The Global Environment
for Business Factors Influencing
Success in International Markets
Marketing Challenges, Approaches, and Distribution
Working in International Markets
Business, Trade and the Economy
Vocabulary and terminologyInternational trade, multinational, export,
competitive advantageBusiness communication techniques
Business reports, presentations International Interdependence
Evolution of Canada’s relationships
The Global Environment for Business
Impact of globalizationOn businesses, people, consumer choices
TrendsProduction, standardization, labour
Technology useCalculations of currency, Internet
Factors Influencing Success in International Markets
Expanded list of examples in this strand
CulturalEthics, values, languageDiversity and competitive advantage
PoliticalAvoiding MistakesCanada’s success in international markets
Marketing Challenges, Approaches, and Distribution
Ethical issues removed from this strandProvide more and updated examplesMarketing approaches include:
Focus on e-commerce, e-distribution
Working in International Markets
Focus onEthicsPartnerships and AlliancesEducation and Training
Incorporated careers and skills throughout the course
BBB 4EInternational Business Essentials
STRANDS
Remain Unchanged
Canada in the Global Marketplace International MarketsConducting International Business International Careers and Skills
Canada in the Global Marketplace
Focus on Advantages and disadvantages of IB for
CanadaBarriersEvolution of International Business in Canada
More describe and identify descriptors
International Markets
Fewer expectationsDevelop numeracy skills
Converting and comparing currenciesImpact of currency fluctuations on strategies
Conducting International Business
Shortened some expectationsAdded focus on ethics
International Careers and Skills
Added specific expectations that address:
Border IssuesThe role of the border services agenciesThe impact on study, travel and employment The international events such as 9/11 and SARS
Expanding vocabulary, concepts and communication
Suggestions
Back at the board level.