FBLA COMPETITIVE EVENTS GUIDELINES 2020-2021
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FBLA COMPETITIVE EVENTS GUIDELINES 2020-2021
INTRODUCTION TO
COMPETITIVE EVENTS
FBLA Division
Competitive events at the National Leadership Conference play an integral role in the
mission of FBLA-PBL. They prepare students for successful careers in business by
providing opportunities to apply classroom concepts in a workforce-simulated
competitive environment. The competitive event guidelines and competencies that
follow were created for competitors, advisers, and event judges.
Guidelines
Guidelines are grouped by component (i.e., objective tests, production tests,
performance) and include an event overview, eligibilities, and instructions on how to
compete. Specific guidelines are identified within the table, and general guidelines are
identified following the table.
New, Modified, & Retired Events
To propose a new event, recommend an event modification, or suggest retiring an event,
complete and submit the Recommendation for New/Modified Competitive Events form.
Submit your recommendations.
Questions? Contact the FBLA-PBL National Center or email kscholl@fbla.org.
MEMBERS COMPETE TO ...
• Demonstrate career competencies, business knowledge, and job skills
• Expand leadership skills
• Display competitive spirit
• Receive recognition for achievements and scholarships for winners
• Travel
• Network
C R E D I T : C o p y r i g h t F B L A -P B L 2 0 2 0 . A l l R i g h t s R e s e r v e d . D e s i g n e d b y : F B L A -P B L .TABLE OF CONTENTS Changes for 2020-2021 Membership Year Overview of FBLA Competitive Events Components General Competitive Event Guidelines General Performance Event Guidelines Objective Test Events and Competencies Accounting I Accounting II Advertising Agribusiness Business Calculations Business Communications Business Law Computer Problem Solving Economics Health Care Administration Insurance & Risk Management Introduction to Business Introduction to Business Communication Introduction to Business Procedures Introduction to FBLA Introduction to Financial Math Introduction to Information Technology Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure Journalism Networking Infrastructures Organizational Leadership Personal Finance Political Science Securities & Investments Supply Chain Management Production and Objective Test Events Computer Applications Database Design & Application Spreadsheet Applications Word Processing Collaborative Objective Test and Role Play Events Banking & Financial Systems Entrepreneurship Hospitality & Event Management International Business Introduction to Event Planning Management Decision Making Management Information Systems Marketing Network Design Sports & Entertainment Management Individual Objective Test and Role Play Event: Help Desk Individual Objective Test and Team Role Play Event: Parliamentary Procedure Prejudged Reports and Presentation Events American Enterprise Project Business Financial Plan Business Plan Community Service Project Local Chapter Annual Business Report Partnership with Business Project Prejudged Projects and Presentation Events 3-D Animation Digital Video Production
TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) Demonstration Events Coding & Programming Computer Game & Simulation Programming E-business Mobile Application Development Website Design Interview Events Future Business Leader Job Interview Speech Events Impromptu Speaking Introduction to Public Speaking Public Speaking Presentation Events with Equipment Broadcast Journalism Electronic Career Portfolio Graphic Design Introduction to Business Presentation Introduction to Social Media Strategy Public Service Announcement Publication Design Sales Presentation Social Media Strategies Presentation Events without Equipment Business Ethics Client Service Team Performance Events LifeSmarts Virtual Business Finance Challenge Virtual Business Management Challenge
CHANGES FOR 2020-2021 MEMBERSHIP YEAR
The following list highlights the most significant changes made for the current membership year. Check with your state to
see if the new events will be offered at the state level this year.
New Events
• Introduction to Event Planning—9th/10th grade event, individual/team event, preliminary round objective
test, final round role-play for top 15 in objective test
• Introduction to Social Media Strategy—9th/10th grade event, individual/team event, topic posted on website,
preliminary round presentation for all competitors at NLC
• Supply Chain Management—objective test, individual event
Name Changes
• International Business (formerly known as Global Business)
• Networking Infrastructures (formerly known as Networking Concepts)
• Social Media Strategies (formerly known as Social Media Campaign)
Modified Events
• Digital Video Production and Public Service Announcement—these videos must be original content;
competitors may not use previously published video clips in the videos they submit for competition
• Hospitality and Event Management (formerly known as Hospitality Management)—addition of event
management competencies and case studies to the existing hospitality management competencies and
case studies
• Sales Presentation—now individual/team event
Retired Events
• Emerging Business Issues
Updated Procedures
• All members and advisers are responsible for reading and following competitive event guidelines.
• If competitors are late for a competitive event, there are no guarantees they will get to compete. Competitive
event schedules cannot be changed. PLEASE NOTE that competitive events start before the opening
session of NLC.
• Picture identification (drivers’ license, passport, state-issued identification, or school-issued identification) is
required when checking in for competitive events.
• Competitors may be disqualified if they violate competitive event guidelines.
• Five points may be deducted for each instance of not following guidelines.
• No animals (except authorized service animals) will be allowed for use in any competitive events.
• Please note that Internet reliability at any conference venue cannot be guaranteed. Always have a backup
plan in case Internet connections go down.
• Participants using laptops or other devices that do not have a VGA port or HDMI port will need to provide their
own adapters.
• All rating sheets contain changes/modifications
• The Format Guide has been updated for use in 2020-2021 competitive eventsOVERVIEW OF FBLA COMPETITIVE EVENTS PROGRAM COMPONENTS
Below is a description of the different types of national competitive events. The states may modify the events offered at the
district/ region and state level. Always check your state guidelines if competing at the district/region and/or state level
competition.
Test Components Description
Objective Test A 60‑minute test administered during the National Leadership Conference.
Production & Objective Test Two parts: a production test administered and proctored at a designated
school-site prior to the NLC and a 60-minute objective test administered onsite
at NLC. Competitors must complete both parts for award eligibility.
Collaborative Objective Test & Role A 60-minute objective test will be administered during the National
Play Leadership Conference. Team competitors will take one objective test
collaboratively.
Individual Objective Test & Role Play A 60‑minute test administered during the National Leadership Conference.
Competitors will test individually.
This category relates to Help Desk and Parliamentary Procedure (test
portion only).
Performance Components Description
Presentation with Equipment The presentation of a project. Competitors may use equipment and/or visual aids
as part of the presentation.
Presentation without Equipment The presentation of a project. Competitors may not use equipment and/or
visual aids but can bring prepared notes of any type to the presentation.
Interview The employer (judge) interviews the applicant (competitor) by asking typical job
interview questions.
Speech A business speech based on FBLA‑PBL goals, current events, and/or relevant business
topics created and articulated by competitors.
Demonstration The demonstration of a project on a specific topic provided in the event
guidelines.
Prejudged Reports & Presentation-- Report content is prejudged before the conference. The presentation of the report
Individual, Team, or Chapter is judged during the conference.
Prejudged Projects & Presentation— Project content is prejudged before the conference. The presentation of the
Individual or Team project is judged during the conference.
Role Play Competitors receive a role play scenario 10 or 20 minutes prior to their scheduled
event times. Judges receive a copy of the role play along with suggested questions to
ask during each performance (role play).
Team Performance Specialized events (LifeSmarts and Virtual Business Challenges)
sponsored by our educational partners. Refer to specific event guidelines.
Open Events
Open, online testing events are open to any FBLA member present at the National Leadership Conference.
Prerequisites or registration is not required. The open event tests differ each year. The top winner of each open
event is recognized during the awards ceremony.
Pilot Events
From time to time new events will be piloted before being added to the regular competitive events program. Those
events will be noted in the list of events with the word “Pilot” after the event name. A person competing in a pilot
event is eligible to compete in another individual or team event. The top five winners are recognized during the
awards ceremony.GENERAL COMPETITIVE EVENT GUIDELINES
The general event guidelines below are applicable to all FBLA national competitive events. Please review and follow these
guidelines when competing at the national level. When competing at the state level, check the state guidelines since
they may differ.
All members and advisers are responsible for reading and following competitive event guidelines.
Eligibility
• Dues: Competitors must have paid FBLA national and • Team Events: One competitor of the team may have
state dues by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on March 1 of competed in the same event at one previous NLC;
the current school year. however, they may not compete more than twice in the
• NLC Registration: Participants must be registered event at the national level.
for the NLC and pay the national conference • Chapter Events: Competitors may compete in a
registration fee in order to participate in competitive chapter event more than once (American Enterprise
events. Project, Community Service Project, Local Chapter
• Deadlines: The state chair, or designee, must register Annual Business Report, and Partnership with
each state competitor on the official online entry Business Project).
forms by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the second Friday • Individual Entry: A competitor who competed as
in May. an individual entry in a team event at the national level
• Each state may submit four entries in all events except may compete in the same event a second time as part
LifeSmarts,Virtual Business Finance Challenge, of a team, but not a second time as an individual.
and Virtual Business Management Challenge. • Parliamentary Procedure: Two competitors of the
• Each competitor can only compete in one individual/ team may have competed in this event at a previous
team event and one chapter event. NLC; however, they may not compete more than
• Each competitor must compete in all parts of an twice at the national level.
event for award eligibility. • Pilot Event: Competition in a pilot event does not
• A team shall consist of two or three members. disqualify a competitor from competing in the same
Exceptions are Parliamentary Procedure which event if it becomes an official competitive event. The
must be a team of four or five members, and participant may compete in another event as well as a
LifeSmarts which must be a team of two members. pilot event.
• All members of a team must consist of individuals
from the same chapter. Breaking Ties
• If competitors are late for a competitive event, • Objective Tests: Ties are broken by comparing the
there are no guarantees they will get to compete.
correct number of answers to the last 10 questions on
Competitive event schedules cannot be changed.
the exam. If a tie remains, the competitor who
PLEASE NOTE that competitive events start
before the opening session of NLC. completed the test in a shorter amount of time will
• Competitors may be disqualified if they violate place higher. If this does not break the tie, answers to
competitive event guidelines. the last 20 questions will be reviewed and determine
• Picture identification (drivers’ license, passport, the winner.
state-issued identification, or school-issued • Objective and Production Tests: The production test
identification) is required when checking in for scores will be used to break a tie.
competitive events. • Objective Tests and Performances: The objective test
score will be used to break a tie based on the
Repeat Competitors tie‑breaking criteria of objective tests.
Competitors are not permitted to compete in
an event more than once at the NLC unless one
• Reports/Projects and Performances: The
of the following circumstances applies: report/project scores will be used to break a tie.
• Modified Events: A competitor may compete in the • Performances: Judges must break ties and all
same event when the event is modified. Note, if judges’ decisions are final.
the only modification is a name change, competitors
may not compete in the renamed event.GENERAL COMPETITIVE EVENT GUIDELINES (continued)
National Deadlines National Awards
• State chair/adviser must register all competitors for NLC • The number of competitors will determine the
competitive events online by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on number of winners. The maximum number of winners
the second Friday in May. for each competitive event is 10.
• All prejudged components (reports and projects) must be
received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the second Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
Friday in May. • FBLA‑PBL meets the criteria specified in the Americans
• All prejudged projects and reports must be submitted with Disabilities Act for all participants who submit an
electronically. accommodation form.
• All production tests must be received at FBLA‑PBL by • The form must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern
11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the third Friday in May Time on the second Friday in May.
• All production tests must be uploaded online on the
required platform. Recording of Presentations
• State chair/adviser may make name changes only (no • No unauthorized audio or video recording devices will be
additional entries) by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the first allowed in any competitive event. Participants in the
Friday in June. Competitor drops are the only changes performance events should be aware the national
allowed after this date and onsite. association reserves the right to record any
performance for use in study or training materials.GENERAL PERFORMANCE EVENT GUIDELINES
Performance Guidelines Performance Competencies
• Fifteen competitors/teams or an equal number from • Demonstrate excellent verbal communication skill.
each section in the preliminary round will advance to the • Display effective decision‑making and
final round. When there are more than five sections of problem‑solving skills.
preliminary performances for an event, two • Express self‑confidence and poise.
competitors/teams from each section will advance to • Work well as a team when applicable.
the final round. • Exhibit logic and systematic understanding.
• In the case of team events, all team members are • Conduct a professional business presentation.
expected to actively participate in the performance. • Answer questions effectively (when applicable).
• Competitors cannot be replaced or substituted for
prejudged events except for the chapter events— Penalty Points Deducted by Judges
American Enterprise Project, Community Service • Competitors may be disqualified if they violate
Project, Local Chapter Annual Business Report, and competitive event guidelines.
Partnership with Business Project. • Five points are deducted if competitors do not follow
• If competitors are late for a competitive event, the dress code.
there are no guarantees they will get to compete. • Five points may be deducted for presentations over
Competitive event schedules cannot be changed. the allotted time.
PLEASE NOTE that competitive events start • Five points may be deducted for each instance
before the opening session of NLC. of not following guidelines.
• All competitors must comply with the FBLA‑PBL
dress code. Audience
• Prejudged materials and résumés will not be returned. • Preliminary performances are not open to
• No animals (except authorized service animals) will conference attendees.
be allowed for use in any competitive events. • Final performances/demonstrations may be
open to conference attendees, space permitting
Technology Guidelines (except for interview and prep/case events). Finalists
• Competitors present directly from a laptop/device in the may not view other competitors’
preliminary round. Screens and projectors are not performances/demonstrations in their event.
allowed for use during preliminary round competition, • Recording performances/demonstrations is prohibited.
and competitors are not allowed to bring their own. • All electronic devices must be turned off.
Power will not be available. • All attendees must follow the dress code and wear
• The following will be provided for the final round their name badge; however, the badge may be
of technology presentation events: screen, power, removed when presenting.
table, and projector. It is up to final round competitors • All attendees are asked to remain quiet while in
to determine if they wish to use the provided competitive event areas.
technology.
• Participants using laptops or other devices that
do not have a VGA port or HDMI port will need to
provide their own adapters.
• Internet access will be provided for:
• 3‑D Animation
• Coding & Programming
• Computer Game & Simulation Programming
• Digital Video Production
• E‑business
• Electronic Career Portfolio
• Introduction to Social Media Strategy
• Mobile Application Development
• Public Service Announcement
• Social Media Strategies
• Website Design
• Internet access may not be Wi-Fi, so competitors
should plan appropriately when selecting
laptops/devices on which to present.
• Please note that Internet reliability at any
conference venue cannot be guaranteed. Always
have a backup plan in case Internet connections
go down.
NOOBJECTIVE TEST EVENTS
Overview NLC Registration
These events consist of a 60‑minute test administered Participants must be registered for the NLC and pay the
during the National Leadership Conference (NLC). national conference registration fee to participate in
competitive events.
Eligibility
Each state may submit four entries. Competitors must
have paid FBLA national and state dues by 11:59 p.m.
Eastern Time on March 1 of the current school year.
Event Name Objective Test Competencies
Accounting I Journalizing | account classification | terminology | concepts and practices | types
Participants must not have had more of ownership | posting | income statements | balance sheets | worksheets | bank
than two (2) semesters or one (1) semester reconciliations | payroll | depreciation | manual and computerized systems | ethics
equivalent to a full year in block scheduling in
high school accounting instruction.
Accounting II Financial statements | corporate accounting | ratios and analysis | accounts receivable
and payable | budgeting and cash flow | cost accounting/manufacturing | purchases
and sales | journalizing | income tax | payroll | inventory | plant assets and depreciation
| departmentalized accounting | ethics | partnerships
Advertising Personal selling & sales promotion | traditional & alternative advertising media
| consumer behavior | basic marketing functions | branding & positioning |
economy | advertising plan | legal & ethical issues | diversity & multicultural market
| public relations | creation of advertisement | consumer‑oriented advertising
| financial planning | communication | consumer purchase classifications |
target market | market segmentation | product development | product life cycle |
price planning | channels of distribution | marketing research | effective advertising
& promotional messages | budget | financing advertising campaigns | demographics
| history & influences | advertising industry & careers | supply chain management
| distribution logistics | Internet | self‑regulation | careers | advertising workplace |
leadership, career development, & team building | risk management
Agribusiness Economics | finance and accounting | health, safety, and environmental management
| management analysis and decision making | marketing | terminology and trends
Business Calculations Consumer credit | mark‑up and discounts | data analysis and reporting | payroll |
interest rates | investments | taxes | bank records | insurance | ratios and proportions |
depreciation | inventory
Business Communication Nonverbal and verbal communication | communication concepts | report application |
grammar | reading comprehension | editing and proofreading | word definition and
usage | capitalization and punctuation | spelling | digital communication
Business Law Legal systems | contracts and sales | business organization | property laws | agency
and employment laws | negotiable instruments, insurance secured transactions,
bankruptcy | consumer protection and product/personal liability | computer law |
domestic and private law
Computer Problem Solving Operating systems | networks | personal computer components | security | safety and
environmental issues | laptop and portable devices | printers and scanners
Cyber Security Defend and attack (virus, spam, spyware) | network security | disaster recovery | email
security | intrusion detection | authentication | public key | physical security |
cryptography | forensics security | cyber security policy
Economics Basic economic concepts and principles | monetary and fiscal policy | productivity |
macroeconomics | market structures | investments and interest rates | government
role |types of businesses/economic institutions | business cycles/circular flow | supply
and demand | international trade/global economicsEvent Name Objective Test Competencies
Health Care Administration Managing office procedures | medical terminology | legal and ethical issues |
communication skills | managing financial functions | health insurance | records
management | infection control | medical history | technology
Insurance & Risk Management Risk management process | property and liability insurance | health, disability, and life
insurance | insurance knowledge | decision making | careers | ethics
Introduction to Business Money management, banking, and investments | consumerism | characteristics and
9th & 10th grade only organization of business | economic systems | rights and responsibilities of employees,
managers, owners, and government | career awareness | global business | ethics |
insurance
Introduction to Business Grammar | punctuation and capitalization | oral communication concepts | reading
Communication comprehension | word definition and usage | proofreading and editing | spelling
9th & 10th grade only
Introduction to Business Procedures Human relations | technology concepts | business operations | communication skills |
9th & 10th grade only information processing | decision making/management | career development |
database and information management | ethics and safety | finance
Introduction to FBLA FBLA organization | bylaws and handbook | national competitive events guidelines |
9th & 10th grade only national publications | creed and national goals
Introduction to Financial Math Basic math concepts | consumer credit | data analysis | probability | fractions |
9th & 10th grades percentages | discounts | decimals
Introduction to Information Technology Computer hardware and software | operating systems | common program functions |
9th & 10th grade only word processing | spreadsheets | presentation software | networking concepts | email
and electronic communication
Introduction to Parliamentary Parliamentary procedure principles | FBLA bylaws
Procedure
9th & 10th grade only
Journalism Economics of journalism | grammar & format | law & ethics | business of journalism |
history of journalism
Networking Infrastructures General network terminology and concepts | network operating system concepts |
network security | equipment for network access | OSI model functionality | network
topologies | connectivity
Organizational Leadership Leadership concepts | leadership managerial roles | behavior & motivation |
networking | communication skills | leader & follower relations | team leadership
| self‑managed teams | strategic leadership for managing crises & change | levels
of leadership | leadership theory | traits of effective leaders | personality profile of
effective leaders | leadership attitudes | ethical leadership | relationship between
power, politics, networking, & negotiation | coaching | managing conflict | team
decision making | organizational politics | team skills | charismatic & transformational
leadership | stewardship & servant leadership | diverse settings
Personal Finance Credit and debt | earning a living (income, taxes) | managing budgets and finance |
saving and investing | banking and insurance | financial principles related to personal
decision making | buying goods and services
Political Science Political science terms & concepts | history & role of political science | civil
liberties & civil rights in political science | forms of government &
legislatures | electoral systems & presidential elections | the powers &
elections of Congress | federal judicial system | federal bureaucracy | mass
media & politics | public opinion & culture | political science law | public &
social policy | government fiscal policy | government foreign & defense
policies | international relations concepts
Securities & Investments Investment fundamentals | personal investing | retirement and estate planning |
financial services industry | financial assets & markets | financial services regulation |
stock market | mutual fundsEvent Name Objective Test Competencies
Supply Chain Management Channels of distribution | essential supply chain management concepts |
supply chain topics | characteristics for successful supply chain managers |
improving supply chain network performance | production planning, control |
supply chain planning and design | supply chain process | product portfolio
management | coordination and decision making for the flow or products,
services, and information | supply chain management contemporary issues
Objective Test Guidelines
• No materials may be brought to the testing site.
• No calculators may be brought into the
testing site; calculators will be
provided.
• Electronic devices must be turned off and out of
sight.
• Bring a writing instrument.PRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE TEST EVENTS
Overview NLC Registration
These events consist of two parts: a production test Participants must be registered for the NLC and pay the
administered and proctored at a designated school‑site national conference registration fee to participate in
prior to the NLC, and a 60‑minute objective test competitive events.
administered onsite at the NLC.
Eligibility
Each state may submit up to four entries.
Competitors must have paid FBLA national
and state dues by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time
on March 1 of the current school year.
Event Name Production Production Test Competencies Objective Test Competencies
Test Time
Computer 2 hours Create, search, and query databases | Basic computer terminology and concepts |
Applications spreadsheet functions and formulas | text presentation, publishing, and multimedia
slide graphics and presentations | applications | email, integrated and
business graphics | word processing collaboration applications | netiquette and
legal issues | spreadsheet and database
applications | security | formatting, grammar,
punctuation, spelling, and proofreading
Database Design 1 hour Multiple table database design | table Data definitions/terminologies | query
& Application creation, inserting data into tables | table development | table relationships | form
SQL statements | creation of development | reports and forms
forms/reports
Spreadsheet 1 hour Basic mathematical concepts | data Formulas | functions | graphics, charts, reports
Applications organization concepts | creating formulas | purpose for spreadsheets | pivot tables
| functions | generate graphs for analysis and advanced tools | macros and templates
purposes | pivot tables | create macros | | filters and extraction of data | format and
filter and extract data print options
Word Processing 1 hour Production of all types of business forms | Related application knowledge | advanced
letters and mail merge | memos | tables | applications | document formatting rules and
reports (including statistical) | materials standards | grammar, punctuation, spelling,
from rough draft and unarranged copy | and proofreading | printing
email messages
Production Test Guidelines Objective Test Guidelines
• Documents produced for this event must be prepared • No materials may be brought to the testing site.
by the competitor without help from the adviser or • No calculators may be brought into the testing
any other person. site; calculators will be provided.
• Administration of the production test is determined • Electronic devices must be turned off and out of sight.
by the state chair/adviser. • Bring a writing instrument.
• Calculators cannot be used on the production test.
• The production score will constitute 85% of the
final event score.
• The production test score will be used to break a tie.
• Tests must be uploaded online by 11:59 p.m.
Eastern Time on the third Friday in May.COLLABORATIVE OBJECTIVE TEST AND ROLE PLAY EVENTS
Overview NLC Registration
These events consist of two parts: an objective test and Participants must be registered for the NLC and pay the
an interactive role play. A 60‑minute objective test will national conference registration fee to participate in
be administered onsite at the NLC.Teamcompetitors will take competitive events.
one objective test collaboratively.
Finals
Eligibility The top fifteen scoring individuals/teams advance to
Each state may submit up to four entries. Competitors the final round.
must have paid FBLA national and state dues by 11:59 p.m.
Eastern Time on March 1 of the current school year.
Event Equipment Prep Time Performance Warning Time Penalty Q&A
Setup Time Time Up Over Time
Time
Banking & Financial Systems NA 20 min. 7 min. 6 min. 7 min. NA NA
Entrepreneurship NA 20 min. 7 min. 6 min. 7 min. NA NA
Hospitality & Event Management NA 20 min. 7 min. 6 min. 7 min. NA NA
International Business NA 20 min. 7 min. 6 min. 7 min. NA NA
Introduction to Event Planning NA 20 min. 7 min. 6 min. 7 min. NA NA
Management Decision Making NA 20 min. 7 min. 6 min. 7 min. NA NA
Management Information Systems NA 20 min. 7 min. 6 min. 7 min. NA NA
Marketing NA 20 min. 7 min. 6 min. 7 min. NA NA
Network Design NA 20 min. 7 min. 6 min. 7 min. NA NA
Sports & Entertainment Management NA 20 min. 7 min. 6 min. 7 min. NA NA
Event Name Objective Test Competencies & Case Overview
Banking & Financial Competencies: Concepts and practices | basic terminology | government regulation of financial services |
Systems impact of technology on financial services | types/differences of various institutions | ethics | careers in
financial services | taxation
Case: A problem or scenario encountered in the banking or financial business community.
Entrepreneurship Competencies: Business plan | community/business relations | legal issues | initial capital and credit
| personnel management | financial management | marketing management | taxes | government
regulations
Case: A decision‑making problem encountered by entrepreneurs in one or more of the following areas:
business planning, human relations, financial management, or marketing.
Hospitality & Event Competencies: Manage the strategic plan for a meeting or event | hospitality marketing
Management concepts | types of hospitality markets and customers | hospitality operation and management
functions | customer service in the hospitality industry | human resource management in the
hospitality industry | hotel sales process | project management | develop financial resources |
meeting design and layout | event site selection and management | marketing the event |
communication and professionalism | legal issues, financial management, and budgeting for
the hospitality industry | current hospitality industry trends | environmental, ethical, and global
issues for the hospitality industry | manage the event | develop financial resources | manage
the event budget | human resources | train and manage staff and volunteers | design the
program | manage stakeholder relationships | engage speakers and performers | food and
beverage sales | managing movement of attendees
Case: A scenario in the hospitality management and event planning industry.
International Competencies: Basic international concepts | ownership and management | marketing | finance |
Business communication (including culture and language) | treaties and trade agreements | legal issues | human
resource management | ethics | taxes and government regulations | currency exchange | international
travel | career development
Case: A problem encountered in the international/global arena.Event Name Objective Test Competencies & Case Overview
Introduction to Event Competencies: Event management customer service skills | management skills for successful
Planning event planners | event staffing | legal aspects of event planning | convention management |
9th & 10th grade only designing and executing an event | crowd control at an event | pricing for events | event
planning careers | supply chain management for an event
Case: A scenario in the event planning industry.
Management Decision Competencies: Information and communication systems | human resource management | financial
Making management | business operations | management functions and environment | business
ownership and law | strategic management | ethics and social responsibility | marketing | economic
concepts | careers
Case: A problem encountered by managers in the following areas: human resource management, financial
management, marketing management or information systems management. Competitors will assume the
role of management and present a solution to the case study.
Management Competencies: Systems analysis and design | database management and modeling concepts |
Information Systems object‑oriented analysis and design | user interfaces | system controls | defining system and business
requirements
Case: A decision‑making problem outlining a small business’ environment and needs. Competitors will
analyze the situation and recommend an information system solution to address the issues raised.
Marketing Competencies: Basic marketing functions | economics | selling and merchandising | channels of
distribution | marketing, information research, and planning | promotion and advertising media |
marketing information, research, and planning | e-commerce | legal, ethical, and social marketing
aspects
Case: A marketing problem is proposed, and a solution is discussed.
Network Design Competencies: Network installation—planning and configuration | problem solving and
troubleshooting | network administrator functions | configuration of Internet resources | backup and
disaster recovery | configuration of network resources and services
Case: An analysis of a computing environment situation and recommendation for a network solution
that addresses the issues provided.
Sports & Competencies: Sports and entertainment marketing/strategic marketing | facility and event
Entertainment management | promotion, advertising, and sponsorship | planning, distribution, marketing, pricing, and
Management selling of events | basic functions of management | human resource management (labor relations) |
management strategies and strategic planning tools | financing and economic input | sports law |
marketing/management information technology and research | leadership and managing groups and
teams | communication in sports and entertainment (media) | ethics | licensing | sports governance |
careers
Case: A problem outlining the understanding and awareness of sports and entertainment issues
within today’s society.
Performance Guidelines—Final Round Objective Test Guidelines
• Two 4” x 6” note cards will be provided to each • Team members will take one test collaboratively.
competitor and may be used during event • No materials may be brought to the testing site.
preparation and performance. Information may be • No calculators may be brought into the testing site;
written on both sides of the note cards. Note cards calculators will be provided.
will be collected following the presentation. • Electronic devices must be turned off and out of sight.
• No additional reference materials allowed. • Bring a writing instrument.
• Flip charts are provided for Management
Information Systems and Network Design. Penalty Points Deducted by Judges
• Individuals/teams should introduce themselves, • Competitors may be disqualified if they violate
describe the situation, make their recommendations, competitive event guidelines.
and summarize their cases. • Five points are deducted if competitors do not follow the
• If participating as a team, all team members are dress code.
expected to actively participate in the performance. • Five points may be deducted for each instance of not
• All questions raised in the case must be following guidelines.
addressed during the presentation.
• Turn off all electronic devices.
• Objective test scores will be used to break a tie.
• Final performances are not open to conference
attendees.INDIVIDUAL OBJECTIVE TEST AND ROLE PLAY EVENT: HELP DESK
Overview NLC Registration
This event consists of two parts, an objective test, Participants must be registered for the NLC and pay the
and an individual role play. A 60‑minute objective national conference registration fee to participate in
test will be administered onsite at the NLC. competitive events.
Eligibility Finals
Each state may submit up to four entries. Competitors The top fifteen scoring individuals advance to the final
must have paid FBLA national and state dues by 11:59 round.
p.m. Eastern Time on March 1 of the current school year.
Event Equipment Prep Time Performance Warning Time Time Up Penalty Over Q&A
Setup Time Time Time
Help Desk NA 10 min. 5 min. 4 min. 5 min. NA NA
Event Name Objective Test Competencies & Case Overview
Help Desk Competencies: Support center infrastructure and procedures | customer management |
help desk operations and procedures | communication | professional career and
leadership skills
Case: An interactive role‑play scenario will be given based on customer service in the technical
field.
Performance Guidelines—Final Round Objective Test Guidelines
• Two 4” x 6” note cards will be provided to each • No materials may be brought to the testing site.
competitor and may be used during event • No calculators may be brought into the testing site;
preparation and performance. Information may be calculators will be provided.
written on both sides of the note cards. Note cards • Electronic devices must be turned off and out of sight.
will be collected following the presentation. • Bring a writing instrument.
• No additional reference materials allowed. Penalty Points Deducted by Judges
• Individuals should introduce themselves, describe the • Competitors may be disqualified if they violate
situation, make their recommendations, and summarize competitive event guidelines.
their cases.
• Five points are deducted if competitors do not follow
• All questions raised in the case must be the dress code.
addressed during the presentation. • Five points may be deducted for each instance of not
• Turn off electronic devices. following guidelines.
• Objective test scores will be used to break a tie.
• Final performances are not open to
conference attendees.INDIVIDUAL OBJECTIVE TEST AND TEAM ROLE PLAY EVENT: PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE
Overview NLC Registration
The Dorothy L. Travis Award for Parliamentary Procedure Participants must be registered for the NLC and pay the
consists of two parts, an objective test and a meeting national conference registration fee to participate in
presentation. A 60‑minute objective test will be competitive events.
administered onsite at the NLC. Questions for the
parliamentary procedure principles section of the exam will Finals
be drawn from the National Association of The top fifteen scoring teams advance to the final round.
Parliamentarian's official test bank. The team score is
determined by the average scores of its members. National Parliamentarian Candidate
The highest scoring underclassman on the
Eligibility parliamentary procedures exam who submits an
Each state may submit four teams composed of four or five officer application and meets all appropriate criteria
persons (a president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and becomes the new national parliamentarian.
an additional member). No more than two members may
have participated at a prior NLC. Competitors must have
paid FBLA national and state dues by 11:59 p.m. Eastern
Time on March 1 of the current school year.
Event Equipment Prep Time Performance Warning Time Up Penalty Q&A
Setup Time Time Time Over Time
Parliamentary Procedure NA 20 min. 9–11 min. 8 min. 11 min. Yes NA
Event Name Objective Test Competencies
Parliamentary Procedure Competencies: Parliamentary procedure principles | FBLA Bylaws
Case: The role play scenario will be given to simulate a regular chapter meeting. The
examination and performance criteria for this event will be based on Robert’s Rules of
Order, Newly Revised, 11th edition.
Performance Guidelines—Final Round Objective Test Guidelines
• Parliamentary procedure reference materials may be • No materials may be brought to the testing site.
used during the preparation period but not during • No calculators may be brought into the testing
the performance itself. The following items may be site; calculators will be provided.
taken into the prep and performance room: a copy • Electronic devices must be turned off and out of sight.
of the problem for each team member, the treasurer’s • Bring a writing instrument.
report, and a copy of the minutes from a preceding Penalty Points Deducted by Judges
meeting. • Competitors may be disqualified if they violate
• Performances must include presentation of procedures competitive event guidelines.
that are used in a complete regular meeting of the
• Five points are deducted if competitors do not follow the
chapter from the time the meeting is called to order dress code.
until it is adjourned. Items designated in the case
• Deduction of one point for each full 30 seconds under
must be included in the appropriate order of business,
nine or over 11 minutes.
but other items also should be taken up during the
• Five points may be deducted for each instance of not
meeting. The secretary will take notes, but notes will following guidelines.
not be transcribed into minutes.
• The problem may or may not include class of motions,
but all five (5) classes of motions—main, subsidiary,
privileged, incidental, and motions that bring a
question again before the assembly—must be
demonstrated during the performance.
• No reference materials, visual aids, or electronic devices
may be brought to or used during the performance.
• Final performances are not open to conference
attendees.PREJUDGED REPORTS AND PRESENTATION EVENTS
Overview
NLC Registration
These events consist of two parts: a prejudged report and
Participants must be registered for the NLC and pay the
a presentation. Competitors are required to complete both
national conference registration fee to participate in
parts for award eligibility.
competitive events.
Eligibility Finals
States may submit four entries. Competitors must have Fifteen finalists, or an equal number from each group in the
paid FBLA national and state dues by 11:59 p.m.
preliminary round, will advance to the final round.
Eastern Time on March 1 of the current school year.
Event Number of Equipment Prep Performance Warning Time Penalty Q&A
participants Setup Time Time Time Time Up Over (3 min.)
(timer starts Time
when 5 min. (5 pts)
are up)
American Enterprise Project 1–3 (chapter) 5 min. NA 7 min. 6 min. 7 min. Yes Yes
Business Financial Plan 1–3 (I or T) 5 min. NA 7 min. 6 min. 7 min. Yes Yes
Business Plan 1–3 (I or T) 5 min. NA 7 min. 6 min. 7 min. Yes Yes
Community Service Project 1–3 (chapter) 5 min. NA 7 min. 6 min. 7 min. Yes Yes
Local Chapter Annual Business Report 1–3 (chapter) 5 min. NA 7 min. 6 min. 7 min. Yes Yes
Partnership with Business Project 1–3 (chapter) 5 min. NA 7 min. 6 min. 7 min. Yes Yes
Event Name Submission by # of Specific Guidelines
2nd Friday in May Pages
American PDF must be 15 • The project must promote an awareness of some facet of the American
Enterprise uploaded enterprise system within the school and/or community and be designed for
Project chapter participation.
• Reports must describe chapter activities conducted between the previous
State Leadership Conference and the current State Leadership Conference.
Business PDF must be 15 • Establish and develop a complete financial plan for a business venture by
Financial Plan uploaded writing a report on the topic below.
• A one‑page description of the plan should be the first page of the report (not
included in page count).
2021 NLC Topic:
Create a Business Financial Plan for a new school store/school-based
enterprise. You need to identify a specific objective for the store (i.e. to
fund/promote a specific club, organization, program, event, or cause). The
new store should be specifically targeted for your school and demographics.
The Business Financial Plan should include but is not limited to equipment,
inventory, facilities, and operations management.Event Name Submission by # of Specific Guidelines
2nd Friday in May Pages
Business Plan PDF must be 15 An effective business plan should include the following information:
uploaded • Executive Summary provides a brief synopsis of the key points
and strengths included in the plan.
• Company Description includes basic details of the business, including an
overview, location, legal structure, and organization.
• Industry Analysis provides an analysis of the larger industry in which the
business will belong; analyzes key trends and players in the industry;
demonstrates an understanding and awareness of external business decisions.
• Target Market provides a brief overview of the nature and accessibility of the
targeted audience.
• Competitive Analysis includes an honest and complete analysis of the business’
competition and demonstrates an understanding of the business’ relative
strengths and weaknesses.
• Marketing Plan and Sales Strategy demonstrates how the business’ product or
service will be marketed and sold; includes both strategic and tactical elements
of the marketing and sales approach.
• Operations provides an overview of business operations on a day‑to‑day basis,
including production processes, physical facility reviews, use of technology,
and processes followed to ensure delivery of products or services.
• Management and Organization describes the key participants in the new
business venture and identifies human resources the business can draw upon
as part of the management team, employee pool, consultants, directors, or
advisers. It also portrays the role each will play in the business’ development
and discusses compensation and incentives.
• Long‑Term Development gives a clear vision of where the business will be in
three (3), five (5), or more years. It offers an honest and complete evaluation
of the business’ potential for success and failure and identifies priorities for
directing future business activities.
• Financials indicate the accounting methodology to be used by the business.
Discuss any assumptions made in projecting future financial results. Present
projections honestly and conservatively.
• Appendix includes copies of key supporting documents (e.g., certifications,
licenses, tax requirements, codes, letters of intent or advance contract,
endorsements, etc.).
• Note: Business must not have been in operation more than 12 months.
Community PDF must be 15 Reports must describe one chapter project that serves the community. The
Service uploaded project must be in the interest of the community and designed for chapter
Project participation. Include:
• description of the project
• chapter member involvement
• degree of impact on the community
• evidence of publicity received
• project evaluation
Local Chapter PDF must be 15 • Report should include the chapter’s program of work.
Annual uploaded • Report describes activities of the chapter that were conducted between
Business the start of the previous State Leadership Conference and the current State
Report Leadership Conference.Event Name Submission by # of Specific Guidelines
2nd Friday in May Pages
Partnership PDF must be 15 Demonstrate the development and implementation of an innovative, creative, and
with Business uploaded effective partnership plan. Include:
Project • description of the partnership goals and planning activities
• roles of business leaders and chapter members in developing and
implementing the partnership
• results, concepts learned, and impact of the project
• provide degree of involvement (hours spent, personal contact, executives
and department heads contacted)
• examples of publicity and recognition received as a result of the
partnership
Report Guidelines Performance Guidelines
• Competitors must prepare reports. Advisers and • Visual aids related to the project may be used;
others are not permitted to write reports. however, no items may be left with the judges or
• The state chair/adviser must upload a PDF of the report audience.
by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the second Friday in • Final performances may be open to conference
May. attendees, space permitting. Finalists may not view
• Front cover is not counted against page limit. other competitors’ performances in their event.
• American Enterprise Project, Community Service,
Local Chapter Annual Business Report, and Technology Guidelines
Partnership with Business Project should include the • Internet access will not be provided.
name of school, state, name of the event, and year • Five minutes will be allowed to set up equipment or
(20XX–XX) on the cover. Business Financial Plan and presentation items. When five minutes have
Business Plan should also include the names of elapsed, the timer will automatically start the
participants. seven-minute performance clock.
• Divider pages and appendices are optional and must • See General Performance Event Guidelines for
be included in the page count. additional Technology guidelines.
• Reports must include a table of contents and
page numbers. Penalty Points Deducted by Judges
• Pages must be numbered and formatted to fit • Competitors may be disqualified if they violate
on 8½” x 11” paper. competitive event guidelines.
• Chapter reports start from previous State • Five points are deducted if competitors do not follow
Leadership Conference to current State Leadership the dress code.
Conference. • Five points may be deducted for presentations over
• Follow the rating sheet sequence when writing the the allotted time.
report. • Five points may be deducted for each instance
• If information is not available for a criterion, include a of not following guidelines.
statement to that effect in your report.
• Points will be deducted if the written project does
not adhere to the guidelines.
• Project content is prejudged before the NLC.
The presentation of the project is judged at the
NLC.
• Prejudged materials, visual aids, and samples
related to the project may be used during the
presentation; however, no items may be left with
the judges or audience.
• The report scores will be used to break a tie.
• Reports must be original, current, and not submitted
for a previous NLC.
• Reports submitted for competition become the
property of FBLA‑PBL, Inc. These reports may be used
for publication and/or reproduced for sale by the
national association.PREJUDGED PROJECTS AND PRESENTATION EVENTS
Overview NLC Registration
These events consist of two parts: a prejudged project and Participants must be registered for the NLC and pay the
a presentation. Competitors are required to complete both national conference registration fee to participate in
parts for award eligibility. competitive events.
Eligibility Finals
Each state may submit four entries. Competitors must Fifteen finalists, or an equal number from each group in the
have paid FBLA national and state dues by 11:59 p.m. preliminary round, will advance to the final round.
Eastern Time on March 1 of the current school year.
Event Event Type Equipment Prep Performance Time Time Penalty Q&A
Setup Time Time Time Warning Up Over Time (3 min.)
(timer starts (5 pts)
when 5 min. are
up)
3-D Animation I or T 5 min. NA 7 min. 6 min. 7 min. Yes Yes
Digital Video Production I or T 5 min. NA 7 min. 6 min. 7 min. Yes Yes
Event Name Submission by Specific Guidelines
2nd Friday in May
(prejudged)
3-D Animation Video must be • The presentation is designed to be an explanation of equipment used, software used,
uploaded as a URL the development process, an overview of how copyright laws were addressed, and
challenges experienced during the process.
• Animated video should be no longer than three (3) minutes.
• The video should be shown to the judges.
2021 NLC Topic
Often, members’ lives have been changed because of their involvement in FBLA. Create a
3-D animation video that describes how FBLA has impacted them for the future.
Cite at least two testimonials or quotes from current or past FBLA members.
Digital Video Video must be • The production must be original content; competitors may not use previously
Production uploaded as URL published video clips in the videos they submit for competition.
• The production may use any method to capture or create moving images.
• The presentation should include sources used to research the topic; development
and design process; use of different video techniques; a list of equipment and soft‑
ware used; and copyright information for pictures, music, or other items.
• Video may be no longer than two minutes.
• The video should be shown to the judges.
2021 NLC Topic
Create a video promoting your school to the community. The video should include co-
curricular, extra-curricular organizations, and points of pride. All video content must be
original.Project Guidelines Technology Guidelines
• Competitors must prepare projects. Advisers and • Five minutes will be allowed to set up equipment or
others are not permitted to help. presentation items. When five minutes have
• The state chair/adviser must submit all projects elapsed, the timer will automatically start the
electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the seven-minute performance clock.
second Friday in May. • See General Performance Event Guidelines for
• Competitors are expected to follow all applicable additional Technology guidelines.
copyright laws. Refer to the Format Guide for
copyright guidelines.
• Project content is prejudged before the NLC. Penalty Points Deducted by Judges
The presentation of the project is judged at • Competitors may be disqualified if they violate
the NLC. competitive event guidelines.
• Competitors are responsible for ensuring their • Five points are deducted if competitors do not follow
project can be shown to judges. the dress code.
• Any photographs, texts, trademarks, or names used • Five points may be deducted for presentations over
must be supported by proper documentation and the allotted time.
approvals indicated on the project. • Five points may be deducted for each instance
• When applicable, the use of templates must of not following guidelines.
be identified.
• Projects submitted for competition become the property
of FBLA‑PBL. These projects may be used for
publication and/or reproduced for sale by the national
association.
Performance Guidelines
• Presentation of the entry must be conducted by
competitors who authored the event.
• Visual aids related to the project may be used;
however, no items may be left with the judges or
audience.
• Final performances may be open to conference
attendees, space permitting. Finalists may not view
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