DECA Facts
Marketing
Finance
Entrepreneurship
Hospitality
100

Where is the State Competition Located

SEP Highschool 

100

What are the four P's of marketing

Place, Product, Promotion, Price

100

Assets - Liabilities = ?

Owner's Equity

100

What is one characteristic of an entrepreneur

Innovative, Risk-taking, Self-motivated, Resilient, Adaptable, etc

100

A rating system often used to measure the quality of a hotel’s facilities and services (shape)

Star rating system

200
Where is Nationals this year?

Atlanta

200

What does SWOT stand for?

Strength Weakness Opportunity Threat

200

If your house is worth 400,000 and you owe 300,000 do you have home equity

Yes

200

What is the difference between a public and a private company

Public - A business that sells shares of stock to the general public and is traded on a stock exchange

Private - A business that is owned by individuals or a small group and does not sell shares to the public.

200

This skill is essential for hospitality workers to resolve guest complaints effectively

communication or problem-solving

300

How many members are in the Bondu DECA chapter

35

300

What does PEST stand for?

Political, Economic, Social-cultural, and Technology

300

Which financial statement shows a company’s assets, liabilities, and equity at a specific point in time

Balance Sheet

300

What is an LLC?

Limited Liability Company

300

What is conservation

The careful protection, management, and wise use of natural resources

400

How many members are in DECA nationally? (Round to the nearest hundred thousand)

300,000

400

How do you divide big markets into smaller target groups? 

Market Segmentation

400

What is the accounting term for a chronological record where every financial transaction is first recorded

Journal

400

What is a sole proprietor

A business owned and operated by one person, with no legal separation between the owner and the business.

400

Who is always right?

The Customer

500

When was DECA founded 

1946

500

What is the difference between stockholders and stakeholders

Stockholders own shares (equity) in a company

Stakeholders are anyone with an interest in or affected by a company's actions

500

What are the three main financial statements 

income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement

500

What document outlines goals, strategies, and financial projections for a new business before it is opened? 

Business Plan

500

This type of hotel offers luxury accommodations, personalized service, and often unique themes

Boutique Hotel