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Professional Development (PD) performance indicators

150 performance indicators entries in the Professional Development area of our Finance study dataset.

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CodeIndicator
PD:002Maintain a professional personal appearance
PD:009Demonstrate systematic and organized behavior
PD:018Set clear personal goals
PD:179Balance personal and professional responsibilities
PD:250Adhere to company protocols and policies
PD:251Follow rules of conduct
PD:252Observe and respect the chain of command
PD:254Identify the organization’s goals and objectives
PD:255Determine an employee’s role in achieving organizational goals
PD:126Explain why innovation skills are necessary
PD:017Make informed business decisions
PD:077Demonstrate effective problem-solving skills
PD:012Display appropriate creativity
PD:019Use time-management skills effectively
PD:013Assess personal interests and skills needed for business success
PD:020Analyze employer expectations in the business environment
PD:021Explain workers’ rights
PD:022Identify sources of career-related information
PD:023Identify tentative occupational interests
PD:025Explain employment opportunities in business
PD:066Explain entrepreneurial career opportunities
PD:026Employ effective job-search strategies
PD:027Complete job applications accurately
PD:028Prepare for and conduct effective job interviews
PD:029Write follow-up letters after job interviews
PD:030Draft an effective application letter
PD:031Prepare a professional resume
PD:037Use networking to identify job opportunities
PD:032Describe techniques for gaining work experience
PD:033Explain the importance of lifelong learning for workers
PD:034Describe possible career advancement paths
PD:035Identify skills needed for career progression
PD:036Use resources that support professional development
PD:297Discuss employment opportunities in business management and administration
PD:178Explain professional responsibilities in administrative services
PD:280Exhibit a professional image
PD:281Demonstrate effective organizational skills
PD:282Use advanced memory/recall methods
PD:283Anticipate boss's needs
PD:284Confront difficult situations
PD:183Explain career opportunities in administrative services
PD:184Describe certifications in administrative services
PD:180Explain professional responsibilities in business information management
PD:181Discuss the role and responsibilities of project managers
PD:182Describe the role and responsibilities of business analysts
PD:185Explain career opportunities in business information management
PD:186Describe certifications in business information management
PD:343Identify continuing education courses or program available to enhance business information management skills
PD:344Identify professional association opportunities in business information management
PD:189Explain career opportunities in operations and supply chain management
PD:190Describe certifications for operations-management professionals
PD:345Describe certifications for supply chain management professionals (e.g., Association for Supply Chain Management [ASCM], Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals [CSCMP], Certified Six Sigma Black Belt [CSSBB])
PD:266Identify continuing education courses or programs available to enhance operations- and supply chain management skills
PD:267Identify professional association opportunities for operations- and supply chain management professionals (e.g., educational opportunities, networking, conferences, newsletters, publications)
PD:268Utilize operations- and supply chain management publications (e.g., books, periodicals, newsletters) to update skills
PD:026Explain core principles of business and professional ethics (CS)
PD:025Describe why professional development is important (CS)
PD:027Discuss management’s role in promoting ethical business practices (CS)
PD:028Describe why effective leadership is essential in business management (CS)
PD:029Describe how diversity impacts the workplace (CS)
PD:030Explain why lifelong learning is critical in business (CS)
PD:152Discuss career opportunities in the finance industry
PD:153Explain how to build professional relationships in finance
PD:213Discuss why corporate governance matters in business
PD:301Determine an employee’s role in achieving governance objectives
PD:302Identify factors that affect governance structures
PD:214Describe components of an effectively governed company
PD:303Explain how governance processes influence decision-making and management
PD:337Identify career opportunities in accounting
PD:338Explain roles and responsibilities of accounting professionals
PD:168Discuss professional accounting designations
PD:339Describe services offered by professional accounting organizations
PD:158Explain what accounting standards entail
PD:295Discuss roles and responsibilities of standards-setting bodies
PD:296Compare U.S. GAAP and IFRS standards
PD:340Discuss levels and types of external financial reporting
PD:341Explain auditing and attestation standards
PD:285Explain career opportunities in banking services
PD:286Discuss professional designations for banking professionals
PD:287Describe services offered by professional banking organizations
PD:204Describe retail and business banking processes
PD:154Describe types of personal banking products and services
PD:423Describe types of banking products and services for businesses
PD:207Explain basic teller performance standards
PD:298Discuss the importance of sales in banking
PD:155Explain loan product types
PD:208Describe trust services available to clients
PD:299Describe international banking services offered to customers
PD:300Explain how to cross-sell banking products and services
PD:192Discuss ethical issues in the banking industry
PD:191Explain how commercial banking has evolved
PD:288Describe types of banking institutions
PD:195Describe how the national banking system operates
PD:200Discuss the role of credit unions
PD:201Explain how savings and loan associations function
PD:290Explain ethical issues in insurance
PD:224Discuss emerging trends in the insurance industry (e.g., hacker insurance, identity-theft insurance)
PD:222Explain how insurance companies generate revenue
PD:223Explain state-sponsored risk pool programs
PD:292Describe alternative risk-transfer methods (reinsurance, captives, etc.)
PD:293Explain career opportunities in the insurance sector
PD:225Discuss licensing and certification processes in insurance
PD:294Describe services offered by professional insurance organizations
PD:319Describe components of automobile insurance coverage
PD:320Explain fundamentals of health insurance coverage
PD:321Explain components of homeowners’ and renters’ insurance
PD:322Describe how liability insurance functions
PD:323Discuss fundamentals of life insurance
PD:324Describe fundamentals of disability insurance
PD:325Discuss flood and earthquake insurance products
PD:326Explain how title insurance works
PD:327Describe components of commercial property insurance
PD:328Explain fundamentals of commercial liability insurance
PD:329Discuss unemployment insurance basics
PD:330Explain workers’ compensation insurance fundamentals
PD:331Discuss Medicaid program fundamentals
PD:332Explain Medicare program basics
PD:333Discuss long-term care insurance fundamentals
PD:334Explain life insurance’s role in investment, retirement, and estate planning
PD:308Explain how annuities function
PD:335Discuss domestic and international business insurance options
PD:336Evaluate a client’s existing insurance needs
PD:231Describe roles and responsibilities of professionals in the securities and investments industry
PD:232Explain licensing exams required to sell securities and financial products
PD:233Describe professional designations in the securities and investments industry (CFS, CFA, BCAA, BCS, CFP, etc.)
PD:234Discuss considerations when choosing a securities sales agent
PD:235Describe types of firms in the securities and investments sector
PD:236Explain how securities are traded
PD:237Explain key factors that influence securities markets
PD:238Explain causes of stock price fluctuations
PD:239Discuss how bond prices and yields are related
PD:240Explain investment banking’s role in the primary market
PD:241Explain how margin accounts work
PD:242Explain the mechanics of short-selling
PD:243Discuss market timing strategies
PD:244Discuss international investment strategies
PD:304Describe what mutual funds are
PD:305Explain the rights of mutual fund shareholders
PD:306Discuss retirement investment plans
PD:307Explain education savings plans
PD:342Explain variable annuities
PD:309Explain basics of stocks
PD:310Describe rights of stockholders
PD:311Explain what dividends are
PD:312Discuss stock adjustment mechanisms
PD:313Explain bond fundamentals
PD:314Discuss hedge fund basics
PD:315Describe commodity investment fundamentals
PD:316Explain derivative products and their uses
PD:317Explain real estate investment fundamentals

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