This teaching guide consists of guidelines for conducting a secondary-level course on business principles. Intended as part of an office skills or accounting/data processing program, the course provides the management viewpoint toward the planning and operation of a business. First, the goals and objectives of the course are outlined. Provided next are lesson goals and objectives, teachers' notes and suggested activities, and lists of suggested materials for use in teaching the following topics: the evolution of the economic system, the Canadian economy, business organizations, functions of business, human resources in business, careers in business, government and business, and beginning and managing a small business. Guidelines are set forth for correlating content with support materials. Also included are a brief bibliography and a series of transparency masters. (MN)