Business Education 6 to 12

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Annotated Bibliography

The annotated bibliography that follows includes basic references that you may find useful in preparing for the exam. Each resource is linked to the competencies and skills found in Section 3 of this guide.

This bibliography is representative of the most important and most comprehensive texts pertaining to the competencies and skills for Business Education 6–12. The Florida Department of Education does not endorse these references as the only appropriate sources for review; many comparable texts currently used in teacher preparation programs also cover the competencies and skills that are tested on the exam.

  1. Allen, K. R., & Meyer, E. C. (2011). Entrepreneurship: Building a business. Columbus, OH: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill.

    Focuses on the multiple facets of entrepreneurship such as managing market strategies, managing business finances, market analysis, and risk management. Useful for review of competencies 4 and 5.

  2. Angell, P. A. (2007). Business communication design: Creativity, strategies, and solutions (2nd ed.). Boston, MA: McGraw-Hill/Irwin.

    Deals primarily with the multiple facets of communication in business. The text goes over a variety of types of communication from creating effective interpersonal messages to designing oral presentations. Useful for review of competency 2.

  3. Dlabay, L., & Scott, J. C. (2010). International business (4th ed.). Mason, OH: Cengage Learning.

    Introductory text that covers real-world applications in the context of international business, including topics on business ethics and cross-cultural settings. Useful for review of competency 8.

  4. Farese, L. S., Kimbrell, G., & Woloszyk, C. A. (2012). Marketing essentials. Columbus, OH: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill.

    Focuses on DECA-approved activities and preparing students for further study in marketing by exploring marketing concepts and case studies. Useful for review of competency 5.

  5. Guerrieri, D. J., Haber, F. B., Hoyt, W. B., & Turner, R. E. (2007). Accounting: Real-world applications & connections. Woodland Hills, CA: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill.

    Addresses real-world applications from several actual businesses to illustrate various accounting concepts throughout the text. Useful for review of competency 3.

  6. Gust, K. J. (2006). Digital communication tools. Woodland Hills, CA: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill.

    Introductory text for students to help in understanding how to use digital tools and applications to further themselves in both school and a career. Useful for review of competency 1.

  7. Kapoor, J., Dlabay, L., & Hughes, R. J. (2012). Personal finance. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill/Irwin.

    Addresses topics on personal finance planning, money management, career planning, taxes, consumer credit, housing, legal protection, insurance, investing, and retirement and estate planning. Useful for review of competency 3.

  8. Kinicki, A., & Williams, B. (2012). Management: A practical introduction (6th ed.). New York: NY: McGraw-Hill/Irwin.

    Deals primarily with research and real-world application of basic management concepts in a student-centered layout. Useful for review of competency 4.

  9. Laudon, K. C., & Traver, C. G. (2014). E-commerce 2014. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

    Focuses on the three major topics behind e-commerce: technology change, business development, and current social issues. Useful for review of competencies 1 and 5.

  10. Littrell, J. J., Lorenz, J. H., & Smith, H. T. (2014). School to career (10th ed.). Tinley Park, IL: Goodheart-Willcox.

    Addresses topics for students regarding teamwork, problem solving, and employability skills to help in making future career decisions and goals. Useful for review of competency 9.

  11. Longenecker, J. G., Petty, J. W., Palich, L. E., & Hoy, F. (2012). Small business management: Launching and growing entrepreneurial ventures (16th ed.). Mason, OH: Cengage Learning.

    Deals primarily with demonstrating the knowledge necessary to lead and manage a small business as well as the wider impact that small businesses can have on the larger community. Useful for review of competencies 4 and 5.

  12. Marzano, R. J. (2007). The art and science of teaching: A comprehensive framework for effective instruction. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

    Focuses on the author’s framework for successful instructional design which balances science-based instructional strategy with the art of knowing when to use them. Useful for review of competency 7.

  13. Miller, R. L., & Jentz, G. A. (2010). Business law today (9th ed.). Mason, OH: Cengage Learning.

    Focuses on law in the context of the business world and covers a range of topics from contracts and government regulations to identity theft. The text also discusses the potential impacts on business law from an economic crisis. Useful for review of competency 6.

  14. Ober, S., Johnson, J., & Zimmerly, A. (2008). Gregg college keyboarding & document processing. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill/Irwin.

    Focuses on keyboard and writing skills, including Language Arts and word processing commands and techniques. Useful for review of competencies 1 and 2.

  15. Rader, M. (Ed.). (2003). Effective methods of teaching business education in the 21st century (No. 41). Reston, VA: National Business Education Association.

    Addresses topics ranging from the foundations of business education to international business, marketing, and lifelong professional development in the form of teaching strategies and other resources. Useful for review of competency 7.

  16. Reardon, R., Lenz, J., Peterson, G., & Sampson, J. (2012). Career development & planning: A comprehensive approach (4th ed.). Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt Publishing.

    Addresses topics such as cognitive and social foundations, the occupational world and work behavior, and career choice and development in individuals and organizations. Useful for review of competency 9.

 

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