FINAL BC ACTIVITIES

BC Career Activities

Name Objectives Descriptions
Compare and Contrast Enter information in the table on
Technology Students will research different at least 5 technology tools used
technology tools that are used in in a business (do not include the
Owning A Franchise Activity business, enter the found provided example). Be complete
information into a table to help you but brief on explaining the areas
compare and contrast the tools. of use for the technology.

Students will learn what a Research the Product, Price,
franchise is and how you can and Place of each Item. Find a
make career of it Picture of the item and paste
it in the table

UNDERCOVER BOSS Students will get a behind the Students will think in depth
scenes look at the company and answer the questions
profile. Students will learn related to the undercover
different careers within that boss activity
industry

GMETRIX EXCEL Students will learn how to Students will login to
create industry appropriate gmetrix and complete the
Management Level Resume spreadsheets. Income xcel practice session for
W/ references Statement, Balance Sheet, excel
Expense Sheet
Using the template provided
Student will create resume students will create resumes
for management level for entry level jobs
careers. Students will add
references and understand
their purpose

Compare and Contrast Technology

OVERVIEW:
In this assignment you will research different technology tools that are used in business, enter the found information into a table
to help you compare and contrast the tools.
Assignment Directions:
Create a new Microsoft Word document.
Create a table:

1) 5 columns and 6 rows

2) Column Headings: Technology Name, Image, Area of Use, Advantages, Disadvantages

3) Put your name in the header of the document (Hint: Insert/Header).

Research technology tools using Internet.
Enter information in the table on at least 5 technology tools used in a business (do not include the provided example).

Be complete but brief on explaining the areas of use for the technology. From the information you found determine what are
advantages and disadvantages (exe: cost, limited use) of using each technology in business or specific type of business. This
would help you to determine how efficient each technology is.

Technology Name Image Area of Use Advantages Disadvantages
Computer Put a picture of a Fast in communicating
computer All types of and processing Some info could be
businesses: to store, information lost due to deletion of
manipulate, process files or viruses.
information, Saves space by storing Confidential
communicate via tons of information information could be
Internet and emails, digitally shared or stolen
create professional
documents, research Convenient: data
information could be accessed
from other Devices

Sierra Sutton Area of Use Advantages Disadvantages
Technology Name Image A fax machine is a The advantage of a fax Like all technology fax m
Fax Machine communication system that is machine is that it sends a can fail and there are secu
Printer used for sending and physical document to the challenges involved in sen
receiving documents that receiver, faxes tend to be fast documents via fax.
Phone contain images and text. and are easy to install.
A printer is a device that Printers are convenient, have The printer is a costly ma
Copy Machine accepts text and graphic secure delivery and printed the paper used can cause
output from a computer and documents are easier to read. environment concerns.
Laptop transfers the information to
paper, usually to standard size Phones provide easy Phones can be a constant
sheets of paper communication, multiply uses, interruption, have privacy
Phones can be used to take a and a way of communication a distraction and affect re
picture, send messages, in emergency situations. interaction.
access the internet, record
videos, download apps, and
more

A copy machine is a machine Copiers provide convenience, Copies rely on heat activa
that makes paper copies of speed, efficiency and the can be costly and are capa
documents and other visual ability to make backup copies. creaking security leaks.
images quickly and cheaply.

Laptops are commonly used Laptops can easily be The amount of space to sa
in a variety of settings, transported and conveniently documents, speed and pow
including at work, in used in temporary spaces such battery life tend to be prob
education, and for personal as on airplanes, in libraries, a laptop.
multimedia. You can browse temporary offices, and at
the web, make documents, meetings.
and communicate via emails
and more.

Entrepreneurship
Franchise Internet Activity

Step 1:
Working individually, your assignment is to use the Internet to locate three (3)
franchised businesses that interests you! After selecting your franchise of choice,
answer the following questions:
Answer each franchise in a different color!

1. What franchise company did you choose?

2. What products (goods or services) does this company sell?

3. Who started the company, when?

4. Where is the corporate headquarters for this company?

5. How many franchises does this company have nationwide or worldwide?

6. What does this company require in order to purchase a franchise? In other words, how much
money/capital/assets would you need?

Entrepreneurship
Franchise Internet Activity

Step 1: SHANTERIA ECHOLS

Working individually, your assignment is to use the Internet to locate three (3)
franchised businesses that interests you! After selecting your franchise of choice,
answer the following questions:

Answer each franchise in a different color!

1. What franchise company did you choose?
- Hampton Hotel
-Pizza Hut
-Subway

2. What products (goods or services) does this company sell?
- Hampton Inn was the first mid-price national hotel chain to begin offering a free continental breakfast
and free local phone calls. In 1995, the Hampton brand introduced Hampton Inn & Suites, which
consisted of two-room suite hotel rooms with living rooms and kitchen areas.
-Pizza Hut serve pizza, pasta, wings etc.
-Food, drinks, catering, online ordering, loyalty program for customers called Subway Club, make you
own sub, and nutritional guide.

3. Who started the company, when?
-The Holiday Corporation started Hampton Hotels 1984.
-Dan Carney, 1958 .
-Fred Deluca, 1965
4. Where is the corporate headquarters for this company?
-7930 Jones Branch Drive

McLean, Virginia 22102 USA
-Pizza Hut Headquarters 1900 Colonel Sanders Ln, Louisville, KY 40213

-325 Sub Way. Milford, CT 06461-3059 USA.

5. How many franchises does this company have nationwide or worldwide?
-2,054 locations
-15,605
-43,916

6. What does this company require in order to purchase a franchise? In other words, how much
money/capital/assets would you need?

-Low: $3,793,600 High: $6,933,500
- Low: $295,000 High:$422,000
-Low: $116,600 High: $263,150

7. What support does the company (franchisor) offer to the franchisee?
-

Under Cover Boss
Moe’s Southwest Grill

10.30.15
http://viewtube.pk/video/6YIBaJAV_wQ/undercover-boss-s04e08-moes-southwest-grill

1. What is the company featured in this episode of Undercover Boss.
2. List 3 good things that the CEO/President learned about their company by going

undercover.
3. List areas of the company that needed improvement.

4. Why is it important for the leader of an organization to gain an understanding of all
aspects of a company’s operation?

5. What changes will the CEO/President implement after going Undercover in their
business?

Under Cover Boss
Moe’s Southwest Grill

10.30.15
http://viewtube.pk/video/6YIBaJAV_wQ/undercover-boss-s04e08-moes-southwest-grill

Bria Pringle
1. What is the company featured in this episode of Undercover Boss. Moe’s Southwest grill

2. List 3 good things that the CEO/President learned about their company by going undercover.
That his workers try to build a relationship with their customers so the customers feel are
comfortable. He learned that the catering business was very organized.

3. List areas of the company that needed improvement. The need better people with better
attitudes to train new workers.

4. Why is it important for the leader of an organization to gain an understanding of all aspects of a
company’s operation? It is important for the leader of an organization to understand his
business because then executive decisions can be made to help the business become better and
be on the top.

5. What changes will the CEO/President implement after going Undercover in their business? He’s
going to get trainers trained correctly so they can be the best on their shifts. He’s going to try
and help implement Moe’s desserts.

3690 Fayetteville Road 30295, Jonesboro, Ga (404) 378 2992

John Mason

Objective
As an experienced management professional, in a reputed organization I would like to utilize all my
previous experience related to managing and critical decision making. I would also like to lead a
team and display my leadership qualities.
Skills

 Leadership
 Organization
 Time Management
 Human Resources
 Soft Skills
Employment History

September 2005-2008 Sales Associate ATT, Jonesboro Ga
September 2008-2010 Store Manager ATT, Jonesboro Ga
September 2010-2012 Region Manager Verizon, Jonesboro Ga

Education Business Administration Bachelors/Masters
Uniiversity of Georgia
Honors/Awards
3x Sales Associate of the Month
Store Manager Promotion
Region Manager Promotion

REFERENCES

Jane Smith
Store Manager ATT
404-292-2399

John Jones
Region Supervisor
404-392-2383

Smith Patrick
UGA Professor
706-234-3422