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GLOBAL ANALYSIS AND DECISION MAKING
This event recognizes Collegiate members who possess knowledge needed in the world of global business.
This event consists of two parts: an objective test and a case study. The one-hour objective test may include questions on communication (including culture and language); currency exchange; global business environment; finance; human resource management; legal issues; marketing; ownership and management; taxes and government regulations; treaties and trade agreements. The case study will involve a situation encountered in conducting business globally/internationally.
ELIGIBILITY
Participants must have paid state and national dues postmarked by February 15 of the current school year.
State Each charter may enter one individual or a team of 2 or 3 members.
National See national guidelines: www.fbla-pbl.org.
REGULATIONS
State When it has been determined that a student or team will represent the charter at state competition, the appropriate entry form must be sent to the state adviser received by the date specified in the SLC registration packet.
National See national guidelines: www.fbla-pbl.org.
Participants must be selected in accordance with the regulations of the FBLA district, state chapter, and the national association.
Members may compete in this event more than once if they have not previously placed in the top ten of the event at the National Leadership Conference (NLC). If a member places in the top ten of an event at the NLC, they are no longer eligible to compete in that event.
Participants failing to report on time may be either disqualified or permitted to begin late with no extension of the time as scheduled.
Team members will take objective tests individually and the scores will be averaged.
Participants must furnish their own No. 2 pencils and erasers. Students may bring financial calculators to the event. No other electronic devices may be brought to the event. No reference materials or other items are to be brought to the event.
Participants must adhere to the dress code established by the Board of Directors or they will not be permitted to participate in the competitive event.
PROCEDURE—OBJECTIVE TEST
· A one-hour objective test will be administered based on the previously listed competencies. Individuals or team members will take one objective test collaboratively.
· The five (5) individuals or teams with the highest scores will be scheduled for the performance portion of the event. The order of performance will be drawn at random by an impartial person in the event office.
PROCEDURE—ORAL PRESENTATION
· Finalists will receive the case study the evening prior to the final round of competition.
· Participants can research the case during the period from receiving the case until presentation time.
· Student members, not advisers, must conduct the research and prepare the presentation.
· Facts and working data must be cited and be secured from quality sources (peer review docs, legal docs, experts in the field, etc.)
· Participants will be permitted to bring prepared notes.
· Presentation materials (i.e., laptops/devices, posters, flip charts, etc.) are allowed. Teams must provide all materials to be utilized; however, no items may be left with the judges.
· Five minutes will be allowed to set up equipment or presentation items. When five minutes have elapsed, the timer will automatically start the seven-minute performance clock.
· The individual or team has seven minutes to present the solution to the case.
· The teams should introduce themselves, describe the situation, make their recommendations, and summarize their case. All team members are expected to actively participate in the performance.
· A timekeeper will stand at six (6) minutes and again at seven (7) minutes. The timekeeper will stop the participants from continuing once their allotted time has elapsed. Following the presentation, the judges will conduct a three (3) minute question and answer session.
JUDGING
Tests will be machine graded. In the event of a tie, the students’ performance on the final ten questions of the exam will be evaluated. After that, if necessary, the order in which the tests were received will be used.
The presentations will be evaluated by a panel of judges. All decisions of the judges are final.
AWARDS
State State awards for the top five places are presented at the State Leadership Conference.
National The number of awards presented at the National Leadership Conference is determined by judges and/or number of entries. The maximum number will be ten.