FBLA Role Play · BM
Business Management
Compete alone or with up to two teammates. 20 minutes to prep with two note cards, then 7 minutes to present. The judge plays the second party in the case and can step in with questions at any point. Your camera records the presentation so you can watch it back and score yourself on the 2026-27 national role play rating sheet.
20 minPrepRead the case and plan on two note cards
7 minPresentCase hidden. Camera and mic are recording
DuringJudge steps inThree things the judge may say or ask as you present
AfterReviewWatch yourself, mark moments, score the rating sheet
or pick a scenario
What the judges look for: Business Management knowledge areas
Show four or more of these areas in your answer to reach the top level on the rating sheet.
- Business Environment — Explain the role of business in society; Describe types of business activities; Describe types of business models; and more
- Management Types — Discuss the nature of human resources management; Explain the nature of project management; Discuss the nature of information management; and more
- Business Finance — Explain the nature of balance sheets; Describe the nature of income statements; Describe the nature of budgets; and more
- Operations — Explain the nature of operations; Discuss the nature of business analysis; Discuss business process thinking and its impact; and more
- Strategic Management — Explain the concept of management; Explain factors that affect management; Discuss the nature of managerial planning; and more