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BUSINESS COMMUNICATION
Business Communication challenges members to demonstrate their proficiency in professional communication through a production test. Through a production test, members apply their skills in written, digital, and workplace communication to create materials that reflect clarity, professionalism, and purpose in a business environment.
OVERVIEW
Division: Collegiate
Type: Individual
Event Category: Production
Elements: Production Test
Production Test Time: 1 hour
Career Cluster Framework Connection: Marketing & Sales
NACE Competency Alignment: Career & Self-Development, Critical Thinking, Communication, Professionalism, Technology
KNOWLEDGE AREAS
• Mechanics of Appropriate Business English
• Format and Appropriateness of Business Messages
• Format and Style Differences with International Communications
• Interpretation and Nonverbal Concepts
• Communication Techniques
Production tests will assess the knowledge areas specified for this event. A standard word processing program is sufficient to complete the required tasks.
REGULATIONS
State: Each chapter may enter six contestants in each production event.
When it has been determined that an individual will represent the charter at state competition, the appropriate forms must be received by the date specified in the SLC registration packet.
ELIGIBILITY
• FBLA membership dues are paid by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on February 1 of the current program year.
• Members must be registered for the SLC and pay the state conference registration fee to participate in competitive events.
• Members must stay within the official FBLA housing block of the official FBLA hotel to compete.
• Each chapter may submit up to six individuals in this event.
• On the state level, each member can compete in up to three different events in the following combinations: three objective tests OR two objective tests and one performance OR two objective tests and one production or one objective test and two production OR one objective test, one performance, and one production. Students may enter the Christopher Heider, Rob Kelleher, Who’s Who event, and one Chapter event in addition to their above chosen events.
• Only competitors are allowed to plan, research, prepare, and set up their presentations.
• Each competitor must compete in all parts of an event for award eligibility.
• Picture identification (physical or digital: driver’s license, passport, state-issued identification, or school-issued identification) matching the conference nametag is required when checking in for competitive events.
• If competitors are late for their assigned production time, they will be allowed to compete if the proctor allows it.
• Participants must adhere to the dress code established by the Florida FBLA Board of Directors or they will not be permitted to participate in the competitive event.
EVENT ADMINISTRATION
• This event has one part: Production Test
• Production Test (1 hour)
o The production test is administered and proctored at the school site prior to the State Leadership Conference.
o The production test is a set of tasks based on the competencies for the competitor to complete.
o Grammar assistance and use of Artificial Intelligence is not allowed in this event. Any use may result in disqualification. Spell check can be used.
o The Production Test Reference Guide (formerly known as the Format Guide), found on the Competitive Events website (www.fbla.org) can be used for the production test.
SCORING
• The rating sheet will be released with the production test.
• The Production Test Reference Guide can be used.
• The production test score will determine winners. Judges must break ties.
• The decision of the judges is considered final. All announced results are final upon the conclusion of the State Leadership Conference.
NATIONAL COMPETITION
If competing at the National level, be sure to check guidelines at www.fbla.org.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
• FBLA complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by providing reasonable accommodations for competitors. Accommodation requests must be submitted through the conference registration system by the official registration deadline. All requests will be reviewed, and additional documentation may be required to determine eligibility and appropriate support.
PENALTY POINTS
• Competitors may be disqualified if they violate the Code of Conduct or the Honor Code.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES
• Unless a pre-approved accommodation is in place, all cell phones, smart watches, and headphones must be turned off and put away before competition begins. Any visibility of these devices will be considered a violation of the Honor Code.
AWARDS
State The number of awards presented at the State Leadership Conference is determined by judges and/or number of entries. The maximum number will be four.
National The number of awards presented at the National Leadership Conference is determined by judges and/or number of entries. The maximum number will be ten. If competing on the National level, see guidelines at www.fbla.org.