Marketing Foundations
STANDARD SKILLS and CONCEPTS VOCABULARY
MF 1.1 Content Standard:  Students understand fundamental business/marketing administrative concepts that affect business decision making. MF 1.1.1 Describe and differentiate between business activities (MB:001) (CS) marketing concept
MF 1.1.2 Explain marketing and its importance in a global economy (BA:003) (CS) import, export
MF 1.1.3 Explain marketing functions and related activities  (BA:004) (CS)  pricing, promotion, distribution
MF 1.1.4 Explain types of business ownership (BA:028) (CS) sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation
MF 1.1.5 Explain the concept of management (BA:022) (CS) strategic planning
MF 2.1 Content Standard:  Students apply verbal skills to obtain and convey information. MF 2.1.1 Explain the nature of effective verbal communications (CO:147) (PQ)
MF 2.1.2 Ask relevant questions (PQ)
MF 2.1.3 Apply active listening skills (CO:017) (PQ) barriers
MF 2.1.4 Use proper grammar and vocabulary (CO:004) (PQ) jargon
MF 2.1.5 Provide legitimate responses to inquiries (PQ)
MF 2.1.6 Interpret others’ nonverbal cues (PQ) body language
MF 2.1.7 Defend ideas objectively (CS)
MF 2.1.8 Participate in group discussions (CS)
MF 2.1.9 Address people properly (CO:005) introductions
MF 2.1.10 Make oral presentations (CO:025) (SP persuade
MF 2.1.11 Handle telephone/cellular calls in a businesslike manner (CO:114) (CS)
MF 2.1.12 Use communication technology systems (CO:021) (CS)
MF 2.2 Content Standard: Students write effectively to convey information. MF 2.2.1 Explain the nature of effective written communications (CO:016) (PQ) marketing writing
MF 2.2.2 Write thank you correspondence (CO:027) (CS)
MF 2.2.3 Write inquiries (CO:040) (CS)
MF 2.2.4 Write informational messages (CO:039) (CS) targeted letters
MF 2.2.5 Write memorandums (CO:030) headings
MF 2.2.6 Write business letters (CO:133) (CS) ethical communications
MF 2.2.7 Utilize computer hardware/software to prepare written communications (TC:002) (CS) work processing programs
MF 2.2.8 Send information via fax (TC:004) (CS)
MF 2.2.9 Access Internet and obtain relevant information (TC:005) (PQ) firewall
MF 2.3 Content Standard:  Students communicate with staff to clarify workplace objectives.

MF 2.3.1 Follow directions (CO:119) (PQ)
MF 2.3.2 Explain the nature of staff communication (CO:014) (CS)
MF 2.3.3 Participate in staff meetings (CS)

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MF 3.1 Content Standard: Students acquire foundational knowledge of distribution to understand its role in marketing. MF 3.1.1 Describe the nature and scope of distribution (DS:001) (CS) place utility
MF 3.1.2 Explain the nature of channels of distribution (DS:055) (CS) intermediaries
MF 3.1.3 Illustrate the shipping and receiving process (DS:004)  purchase order
MF 3.1.4 Explain the nature of warehousing (DS:032) (CS)
MF 3.1.5 Summarize storage considerations (DS:013) (CS)
MF 3.1.6 Explain the nature of inventory control systems (DS:019) (CS) turnover rate
MF 4.1 Content Standard:  Students acquire an understanding of fundamental economic concepts to obtain a foundation for employment in business. MF 4.1.1 Distinguish between economic goods and services (EC:002) (CS) intangible
MF 4.1.2 Explain the concept of economic resources (EC:003) (CS) factors of production
MF 4.1.3 Determine economic utilities created by business activities (EC:004) (CS) law of diminishing marginal utility
MF 4.1.4 Describe the concept of economic scarcity and economic activities (EC:001) (CS)
MF 4.1.5 Explain the principles of supply and demand  (EC:005) (CS) law of demand
MF 4.1.6 Describe the concept of price (EC:006) (CS) exchange price
MF 4.1.7 Explain the concept of productivity (EC:013) (CS)
MF 4.2 Content Standard:  Students differentiate among economic systems to understand the environments in which businesses function. MF 4.2.1 Explain the types of economic systems (EC:007) (CS) market economy
MF 4.2.2 Explain the relationship between government and business (EC:008) (CS) government regulations
MF 4.2.3 Explain the concept of private enterprise (EC:009) (CS) price directed system
MF 4.2.4 Identify factors affecting a business’s profit (EC:010) (CS)
MF 4.2.5 Explain the concept of competition (EC:012) (CS) indirect competition
MF 4.2.6 Determine factors affecting business risk (EC:011) (CS) speculative risks
MF 5.1 Content Standard:  Students develop awareness of personal feelings and their impact on others to foster self-understanding. MF 5.1.1 Describe the nature of emotional intelligence (PQ)
MF 5.1.2 Develop personality traits important to business (HR:286) (CS)
MF 5.1.3 Explain the concept of self-esteem (PD:014) (PQ) affirmation
MF 5.1.4 Assess personal strengths and weaknesses (PQ)
MF 5.1.5 Recognize personal biases and stereotypes (PD:007) (PQ)
MF 5.2 Content Standard:  Students exhibit techniques to manage emotional reactions to people and situations. MF 5.2.1 Identify desirable personality traits important to business (PD:001) (PQ) adaptability
MF 5.2.2 Maintain positive attitude (PD:003) (PQ) optimistic
MF 5.2.3 Demonstrate interest and enthusiasm (PD:004) (PQ) indifference
MF 5.2.4 Demonstrate responsible behavior (PD:005) (PQ)
MF 5.2.5 Demonstrate honesty and integrity (PD:006) (PQ) trustworthy
MF 5.2.6 Exhibit self-confidence (PQ) interdependence
MF 5.2.7 Demonstrate ethical work habits (PD:008) (PQ) stimulus control
MF 5.2.8 Demonstrate initiative (PD:010) (PQ)
MF 5.2.9 Demonstrate self-control (PD:011) (PQ)
MF 5.2.10 Use feedback for personal growth (PD:015) (PQ) emotional traits
MF 5.2.11 Adjust to change (PD:016) (PQ)
MF 5.3 Content Standard:  Students understand others’ feelings, needs, and concerns to enhance interpersonal relations. MF 5.3.1 Show empathy for others (IS:009) (PQ)
MF 5.3.2 Explain the nature of positive customer/client relations (IS:005) (CS)
MF 5.3.3 Demonstrate a customer-service mindset (IS:002) (CS)
MF 5.3.4 Develop cultural sensitivity (IS:002) (CS)
MF 5.4 Content Standard:  Students manage internal and external business relationships to foster positive interactions. MF 5.4.1 Explain the nature of effective communications (CO:015) (PQ)
MF 5.4.2 Foster positive working relations (IS:003) CS) perspective
MF 5.4.3 Explain the concept of leadership (CS)
MF 5.4.4 Participate as a team member (IS:004)  (PQ) consensus
MF 5.4.5 Handle difficult customers (IS:013) (CS) indecisive customer
MF 5.4.6 Interpret business policies to customers/clients (IS:014)  (CS)
MF 6.1 Content Standard:  Students acquire an understanding of the fundamental principles of money needed to make financial exchanges. MF 6.1.1 Explain forms of financial exchange (cash, credit, debit, electronic fund transfer, etc.) (PQ)
MF 6.1.2 Identify types of currency (paper money, coins, banknotes, government bonds, treasury notes, etc.) (PQ)
MF 6.1.3 Describe the functions of money (medium of exchange, unit of measure, store of value) (PQ)
MF 6.1.4 Describe sources of income (wages/salaries, interest, rent, dividends, transfer payments, etc.) (PQ) fringe benefits
MF 6.1.5 Explain the time value of money (CS)
MF 6.1.6 Explain the purposes and importance of credit (FI:002) (CS)
MF 7.1 Content Standard:  Students acquire foundational knowledge of marketing-information management to understand its nature and scope. MF 7.1.1 Describe the need for marketing-information management. (IM:012) (CS)
MF 7.1.2 Introduce the basics of marketing research. (IM:001) (SP) historical research
MF 7.2 Content Standard:  Students employ marketing information to plan marketing activities. MF 7.2.1 Explain the concept of marketing strategies. (IM:194) (CS) marketing mix
MF 7.2.2 Explain the concept of market identification. (IM:196) (CS) demographic segmentation
MF 7.3  Content Standard:  Students utilize information-technology tools to manage and perform work responsibilities. MF 7.3.1 Identify ways that technology impacts business (BA:030) (PQ) video conference
MF 7.3.2 Demonstrate e-mail function (BA:033) (PQ)
MF 7.3.3 Demonstrate basic web-search skills ( BA:035) (PQ) site map
MF 7.3.4 Demonstrate basic word-processing skills (BA:031) (PQ) format
MF 7.3.5 Demonstrate basic presentation applications (BA:032) (PQ)
MF 8.1 Content Standard:  Students solve mathematical problems that present themselves in marketing. MF 8.1.1 Solve addition problems (MA:097) addemd
MF 8.1.2 Solve subtraction problems (MA:098) difference
MF 8.1.3 Solve multiplication problems (MA:099) multiplicand
MF 8.1.4 Solve division problems (MA:100) quotient
MF 8.1.5 Solve mathematical problems involving fractions (MA:101) equivalent fractions
MF 8.1.6 Solve mathematical problems involving percentages (MA:377) rate
MF 8.1.7 Make change (MA:386) (CS) amount tendered
MF 8.1.8 Calculate tax, discounts, and miscellaneous charges for purchases (MA:089) (CS) installment payment
MF 9.1 Content Standard:  Students develop a foundational knowledge of pricing to understand its role in marketing. MF 9.1.1 Explain the nature and scope of the pricing function (PI:001) (SP) variable cost
MF 9.1.2 Explain factors affecting selling price  (PI:002) (SP) manufacturing costs
MF 9.1.3 Solve math problems related to pricing (CS)
MF 10.1 Content Standard:  Students acquire a foundational knowledge of product/service management to understand its nature and scope. MF 10.1.1 Explain the nature and scope of the product/service management function (PM:001) (SP)
MF 10.1.2 Explain the concept of production (BA:013) (CS)
MF 10.1.3 Describe production activities (CS)
MF 10.1.4 Identify the impact of product life cycles on marketing decisions (PM:024) (SP) culmination stage
MF 11.1 Content Standard:  Students acquire self-development skills to enhance relationships and improve efficiency in the work environment. MF 11.1.1 Maintain appropriate personal appearance (PD:002) (PQ)
MF 11.1.2 Demonstrate orderly and systematic behavior (PD:009) (PQ)
MF 11.1.3 Set personal goals (PD:018) (CS) goal setting
MF 11.1.4 Make decisions (PD:017) (CS)
MF 11.1.5 Demonstrate problem-solving skills (IS:012) (SP)
MF 11.2 Content Standard:  Students implement job-seeking skills to obtain employment. MF 11.2.1 Assess personal interests and skills needed for success in business (PD:013) (PQ) personal assessment
MF 11.2.2 Complete job applications (PD:027) (PQ)
MF 11.2.3 Write a letter of application/cover letter (PD:030) (CS) cover letter
MF 11.2.4 Prepare a resume (PD:031) (CS) references
MF 11.2.5 Interview for a job (PD:028) (PQ)
MF 11.2.6 Write a follow-up letter after job interviews (PD:029) (CS) thank you letter
MF 12.1 Content Standard:  Students acquire a foundational knowledge of promotion to understand its nature and scope. MF 12.1.1 Explain the role of promotion as a marketing function (PR:001) (CS)
MF 12.1.2 Explain the types of promotion (PR:002) (CS) communication channel
MF 12.1.3 Explain the elements of the promotional mix (PR:003) (SP) product life cycle
MF 12.1.4 Describe the use of business ethics in promotion  (PR:099) (SP) truth in advertising
MF 13.1 Content Standard:  Students acquire fundamental knowledge of selling to understand its nature and scope. MF 13.1.1 Explain the nature and scope of the selling function (SE:017) (CS)
MF 13.1.2 Explain the role of customer service as a component of selling relationships (SE:076) (CS) goodwill
MF 13.1.3 Explain company selling policies (SE:932) (CS)
MF 13.2 Content Standard:  Students acquire product knowledge to communicate product benefits and to ensure appropriateness of product for the customers. MF 13.2.1 Acquire product  information for use in selling (SE:062) (SP) handtag
MF 13.2.2 Analyze product information to identify product features and benefits (SE:109) (SP) seal
MF 13.3 Content Standard:  Students employ sales processes and techniques to enhance customer relationships and to increase the likelihood of making sales. MF 13.3.1 Explain the selling process (SE:048) (SP)
MF 13.3.2 Open the sales presentation (SE:869) (SP) merchandise approach
MF 13.3.3 Question for information (SE:024) (SP) interpretive question
MF 13.3.4 Suggest product substitutions (SE:871) (SP) trading-down
MF 13.3.5 Demonstrate product (SE:893) (SP) product analysis sheet
MF 13.3.6 Demonstrate feature/benefit selling (SE:873) (SP) feature-benefit chart
MF 13.3.7 Handle customer/client objections (SE:874) (SP) hidden complaint
MF 13.3.8 Close the sale (SE:895) (SP) assumption close
MF 13.3.9 Employ suggestion selling (SE:875) (SP) trading-up