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Business Fundamentals
Knowledge of basic business principles, trends, and economics.

  • Situational Awareness
    • Understand trends in the industry and the company's position in the market
    • Recognize one's role in the functioning of the company and understand the potential impact one's own performance can have on the success of the organization
    • Stay current on organizational strategies to maintain competitiveness
  • Sustainability
    • Practice sustainability by using processes that are non-polluting; conserve energy and natural resources; are economically sound; and safe for employees, communities, and consumers
    • Explain how sustainable practices contribute to economic growth, social objectives, and environmental stewardship
  • Business Ethics
    • Demonstrate knowledge of the similarities among and differences between ethics, law, morals, and etiquette
    • Act in the best interest of the company, the community, and the environment
    • Comply with applicable laws and rules governing work and report loss, waste, or theft of company property to appropriate personnel
  • Legal/Financial
    • Maintain privacy and confidentiality of company information, as well as that of customers and co-workers
    • Comply with intellectual property laws
    • Protect trade secrets



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