The World of Work and Innovation · Professional Contexts

Entrepreneurship and New Markets

Examining the rise of startups and the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs.

Key Questions

  1. 1What cultural factors encourage or discourage risk taking in business?
  2. 2How do local businesses compete with global corporations?
  3. 3What skills are most valuable in the 21st century global economy?

Common Core State Standards

ACTFL: Connections - Making ConnectionsACTFL: Communities - School and Global Communities
Grade: 11th Grade
Subject: World Languages
Unit: The World of Work and Innovation
Period: Professional Contexts

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