1
Q
What are new DECA students considered?
A
“diamonds in the rough”
2
Q
Through the DECA experience, students can become…
A
“bright, shiny diamonds”
3
Q
What is the DECA symbol?
A
a diamond
4
Q
What are the four points of the DECA diamond?
A
- Vocational understanding
- Civic awareness
- Social intelligence
- Leadership Development
5
Q
What are the eleven goals of DECA?
A
- To prepare marketing students for the business world
- To develop leadership characteristics
- To develop self-confidence and self-acceptance
- To develop a greater understanding of the enterprise system
- To develop occupational competencies for the business world
- To develop high ethical standards
- To develop a greater awareness of career opportunities in marketing
- To develop greater proficiency in communication
- To develop greater appreciation of the responsibilities of citizenship
- The develop a healthy, competitive spirit
- To develop social and business etiquette
6
Q
Name five characteristics of a good leader
A
- Has faith in people
- Has poise and confidence
- Carefully plans all meetings and projects
- Shows interest and alertness
- Is democratic
7
Q
Name five characteristics of a bad leader
A
- Takes the job for the “honor”
- Fails to set an example
- Let’s everything go until the last minute
- Seems bored and is not alert
- Dominates and imposes opinions
