FBLA Role Play · IB
International Business
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: International Business knowledge areas
Show four or more of these areas in your answer to reach the top level on the rating sheet.
- Fundamental Economic Concepts — Distinguish between economic goods and services; Explain the concept of economic resources; Describe the concepts of economics and economic activities; and more
- The Nature of Business — Explain the role of business in society; Discuss the global environment in which businesses operate; Describe factors that affect the business environment; and more
- Economic Systems — Explain the types of economic systems; Identify the impact of small business/entrepreneurship on market economies; Explain the concept of private enterprise; and more
- Impact of Government — Determine the relationship between government and business; Describe the nature of taxes (EC:072, LAP-EC-072) (SP) International Business (High School)
- Business Law — Explain the nature of import/export law; Describe the nature of customs regulations
- Global Trade — Explain the nature of global trade; Discuss the impact of globalization on business; Describe the determinants of exchange rates and their effects on the domestic economy; and more