A range of materials aimed at supporting teachers of the AQA A Level in Business modified to reflect the 2023 changes. This presentation is designed to cover the topic of managing strategic implementation by businesses and has been adapted to meet the specific requirements of the AQA specification. The presentation considers how to implement strategy effectively and the value of leadership in its implementation. It then looks at the value of communication and its impact on implementing strategy. The pack concludes with an assessment of network analysis. This includes an understanding and interpretation of network diagrams, amending network diagrams and identifying the critical path and calculation of total float. The pack contains the Quick Fire Five knowledge questions, a variety of practice calculation activities, a short objective test and an essay question all complete with suggested answers. This pack also includes a FREE copy of the student revision notes for this section of the course.

A new range of materials aimed at supporting teachers of the AQA A Level in Business. This presentation is designed to cover the topic of managing organisational culture by businesses and has been adapted to meet the specific requirements of the AQA specification. The presentation considers some of the different types of change encountered by a firm (internal, external, incremental and disruptive), Lewin’s force field analysis model, the value of change for a business, the benefits of operating as a flexible organisation (including restructuring, delayering, flexible employment contracts, organic structures v mechanistic and knowledge and information management), barriers to managing change and how to overcome barriers to change (Kotter and Schlesinger’s models). The pack contains the Quick Fire Five knowledge questions, a short objective test and an essay question all complete with suggested answers. This pack also includes a FREE copy of the student revision notes for this section of the course.

A range of materials aimed at supporting teachers of the AQA A Level in Business modified to reflect the 2023 changes. This presentation is designed to cover the topic of managing organisational culture by businesses and has been adapted to meet the specific requirements of the AQA specification. The presentation considers the impact of changes in the UK and the global economic environment on strategic and functional decision making. Specific areas that are examined by the pack include GDP, taxation, exchange rates, inflation, fiscal and monetary policy and the implications of a more open style of trade (free trade) v protectionism. The pack includes a variety of charts and tables to enable students to practice their analysis of real data as per the examination requirements. The pack contains the Quick Fire Five knowledge questions, a short objective test and an essay question all complete with suggested answers. This pack also includes a FREE copy of the student revision notes for this section of the course.

A new range of materials aimed at supporting teachers of the AQA A Level in Business. This presentation is designed to cover the topic of the competitive environment and has been adapted to meet the specific requirements of the AQA specification. The presentation considers the impact of Porter’s Five Forces Model, how and why these factors might change, and the implications of these forces for strategic and functional decision making and profits. It specifically examines the different elements of Porter’s Five Forces model, including an understanding of entry threat (barriers to entry), buyer power, supplier power, rivalry and substitute threat. It then considers how the five forces shape competitive strategy and concludes with a critical examination of the model itself. The pack contains the Quick Fire Five knowledge questions, a short objective test and an essay question all complete with suggested answers. This pack also includes a FREE copy of the student revision notes for this section of the course.

The latest in the new series of PowerPoint resources aimed at assisting teachers with the delivery of the WJEC/Eduqas A-level Business specification (but are suitable for all boards). These slides and hand out are designed to support the delivery of the Component One topic of employer-employee relationships. They explain the duties and rights of employers and employees including contracts of employment, health and safety, minimum wage and living wage, and dismissal. They examine the concept and importance of equal opportunities and then explain the role of trade unions including a brief historical look back at the development of unions and their role in the UK economy, what is meant by collective bargaining and the different types of industrial disputes that might arise between employer and employee. The slides conclude with an assessment of the role and impact of ACAS. The slides contain the Quick Fire Five questions and also a practice essay (both with solutions). The pack also contains a free set of student revision notes.

The latest in the new series of PowerPoint resources aimed at assisting teachers with the delivery of the WJEC/Eduqas A-level Business specification (but are suitable for all boards). These slides and hand out are designed to support the delivery of the Component One topic of motivation. They explain the benefits of a motivated workforce and then examine the motivational theories of FW Taylor (Scientific Managament), Elton Mayo (Human Relations), Abraham Maslow(Hierarchy of Needs), Frederick Herzberg(Two Factor Theory), Victor Vroom and finish with Porter and Lawler (Expectancy Theory). Financial methods of motivation are then considered with a focus upon piece rate, commission, bonus, salary, profit sharing, share ownership and performance related pay. Finally it examines non-financial means of motivation with a look at consultation, job design, job enlargement, job rotation, job enrichment, empowerment, team working and flexible working. It concludes with an evaluation of the impact of a motivated workforce upon a business. The slides contain the Quick Fire Five questions and also a practice essay (both with solutions). The pack also contains a free set of student revision notes.

The latest in the new series of PowerPoint resources aimed at assisting teachers with the delivery of the WJEC/Eduqas A-level Business specification but is suitable for all boards. These slides and hand out are designed to support the delivery of the Component One topic of trading, profit and loss accounts (income statements) plus the calculation and interpretation of gross and net profit margins. They explain the main components of a trading, profit and loss account (income statement) and the way that it is constructed. It then shows the calculation of gross and net profit and considers ways in which profit could be improved, before evaluating the calculations of profitability ratios to assess the performance of a business. The slides contain the Quick Fire Five questions, practice calculation questions and also a practice essay (all with suggested solutions). In addition to the main PowerPoint a PDF copy of the notes has been provided to assist with pupil hand outs.

The latest in the new series of PowerPoint resources aimed at assisting teachers with the delivery of the WJEC/Eduqas A-level Business specification but is suitable for all boards. These slides and hand out are designed to support the delivery of the Component Three topic of the European Union. A colourful, detailed and accessible resource that is tailored to meeting the academic demands of most A Level specifications. They consider the history of the EU since 1993 and the creation of both the single market and the Euro. The slides consider the benefits and drawbacks to membership of the single market and the Euro and assess the UK’s position following Brexit in 2019. The slides contain the Quick Fire Five questions and also a practice essay (both with suggested solutions). In addition to the main PowerPoint a PDF copy of the notes has been provided to assist with pupil hand outs.

The latest in the new series of PowerPoint resources aimed at assisting teachers with the delivery of the WJEC/Eduqas A-level Business specification but is suitable for all boards. These slides and hand out are designed to support the delivery of the Component One topic of markets. They explain what is meant by consumer protection and why consumers require protection. It outlines some examples of poor business practice and provides some video case studies about the need to protect consumers from exploitation. It also considers the role of the Government through legislation (e.g. Consumer Rights Acts 2015) and other regulatory bodies such as the Competition and Markets Authority and Trading Standards. It concludes with a quick assessment of the role of the ombudsman and looks at the ethics involved in protecting consumers. The slides contain the Quick Fire Five questions and also a practice essay (all with suggested solutions). In addition a FREE PDF copy of the student study notes has been provided.

The latest in the new series of PowerPoint resources aimed at assisting teachers with the delivery of the WJEC/Eduqas A-level Business specification but this material is suitable for all boards. These slides and hand out are designed to support the delivery of the Component One topic of enterprise. They explain the meaning of enterprise and SMEs and show how entrepreneurs can spot opportunities in the market. They explain the role of the entrepreneur in creating, setting up, running and developing a business, and their financial and non-financial motives for becoming an entrepreneur. It then assesses the importance of entrepreneurs and SMEs to the economy and the primary, secondary and tertiary sectors, before concluding with a summary of why new businesses often fail and a brief evaluation of the various stakeholders who are affected by a business. The slides contain the Quick Fire Five questions, and also a practice essay (with suggested solutions). In addition to the main PowerPoint a PDF copy of the notes has been provided to assist with pupil hand outs.

The latest in the new series of PowerPoint resources aimed at assisting teachers with the delivery of the WJEC/Eduqas A-level Business specification but this material is suitable for all boards. These slides and hand out are designed to support the delivery of the Component One topic of budgeting. They explain what is meant by a budget and their main purpose. It then assesses the use of variance analysis, and explains how to calculate budget variances and to analyse the results before finally evaluating the use of budgeting and variances for a business and their stakeholders. The slides contain the Quick Fire Five questions, calculation practise questions and solutions and also a practice essay (with suggested solutions). In addition to the main PowerPoint a PDF copy of the notes has been provided to assist with pupil hand outs.

The latest in the new series of PowerPoint resources aimed at assisting teachers with the delivery of the WJEC/Eduqas A-level Business specification (but are suitable for all boards). These slides and hand out are designed to support the delivery of the Component One topic of workforce performance. They explain what is meant by labour productivity, absenteeism and labour turnover before showing how each of them is calculated and used in the assessment of workforce performance. The slides contain the Quick Fire Five questions, practice calculations and also a practice essay (all with solutions). The pack also contains a free set of student revision notes.

The latest in the new series of PowerPoint resources aimed at assisting teachers with the delivery of the WJEC/Eduqas A-level Business specification (but are suitable for all boards). These slides and hand out are designed to support the delivery of the Component One topic of workforce planning and recruitment. They explain what is meant by workforce planning before evaluating its impact and importance on a business and the value of having the correct number of employees with appropriate skills and experience. It then considers the processes involved in the recruitment of new staff. It explains what is meant by internal and external recruitment and the benefits and drawbacks of these methods, before examining job analysis, job descriptions and person specifications. It finally evaluates appropriate methods of selecting different types of employee for different types of job including interviews, work trials, testing, selection exercises and telephone interviews. The slides contain the Quick Fire Five questions and also a practice essay (both with solutions). The pack also contains a free set of student revision notes.

The latest in the new series of PowerPoint resources aimed at assisting teachers with the delivery of the WJEC/Eduqas A-level Business specification (but are suitable for all boards). These slides and hand out are designed to support the delivery of the Component One topic of training and appraisal. They explain the role of training in developing appropriate skills and the different methods of training including induction, on-the-job, off-the-job and apprenticeships. They then evaluate the importance and impact of training for a business and proceed to then explain the different methods of appraisal. These include a superior’s assessment, peer assessment, self-assessment and 360 degree feedback. It explains how appraisals can benefit both the business and the employee before evaluating its overall impact. The slides contain the Quick Fire Five questions and also a practice essay (both with solutions). The pack also contains a free set of student revision notes.

The latest in the new series of PowerPoint resources aimed at assisting teachers with the delivery of the WJEC/Eduqas A-level Business specification (but are suitable for all boards). These slides and hand out are designed to support the delivery of the Component One topic of changes in working practices. They explain what is meant by the flexible workforce including flexible hours, home working, part time, temporary roles, job sharing, multi-skilling, zero hours contracts and hot desking. It then considers the impact of new technology on working practices and evaluates the impact of changes in working patterns on employees and employers. The slides contain the Quick Fire Five questions and also a practice essay (both with solutions). The pack also contains a free set of student revision notes.

The latest in the new series of PowerPoint resources aimed at assisting teachers with the delivery of the WJEC/Eduqas A-level Business specification but this material is suitable for all boards. These slides and hand out are designed to support the delivery of the Component Two topic of cost benefit analysis (CBA) and the introduction of new technology into a business. They explain the nature and purpose of cost benefit analysis (CBA), commenting on the benefits and limitations of the technique. They then show how to carry out a cost benefit analysis, and how to interpret and evaluate the results. Finally the presentation explains the key role played by information technology in business decision-making. The slides contain the Quick Fire Five questions, an exam style calculation question with solution and also a practice essay (with suggested solutions). In addition to the main PowerPoint a PDF copy of the notes has been provided to assist with pupil hand outs.

The latest in the new series of PowerPoint resources aimed at assisting teachers with the delivery of the WJEC/Eduqas A-level Business specification. These slides and hand out are designed to support the delivery of the Component One topic of price elasticity and income elasticity of demand. They analyse the main concepts of price and income elasticity and ensure that pupils understand the nature of inferior, normal and luxury goods. The slides explain the theory behind both concepts in some depth and provide diagrammatic analysis of near elastic and inelastic demand curves. The slides contain the Quick Fire Five questions and also a practice essay (both with solutions). In addition to the main PowerPoint a PDF copy of the notes has been provided to assist with pupil hand outs.

The latest in the new series of PowerPoint resources aimed at assisting teachers with the delivery of the WJEC/Eduqas A-level Business specification but it is suitable for all boards. These slides and hand out are designed to support the delivery of the Component One topic of business finance. They analyse the benefits and drawbacks for the various internal and external sources of finance available to entrepreneurs and SMEs. The main external sources examined include venture capital; share capital; commercial mortgages; sale and leaseback; bank loans; overdrafts; government assistance; trade credit and leasing and hire purchase. The internal focus considers working capital; retained profit and the sale of assets. The slides contain the Quick Fire Five questions and also a practice essay (both with solutions). In addition to the main PowerPoint a PDF copy of the notes has been provided to assist with pupil hand outs.

A new range of materials aimed at supporting teachers of the Edexcel GCSE (9-1) in Business. This presentation is designed to cover the topic of business aims and objectives and has been adapted to meet the specific requirements of the Edexcel 1BS0 specification. The presentation considers the main financial and non-financial objectives of a business and considers the reasons as to why objectives differ between businesses. The pack contains a starter and plenary activity, class activities, knowledge questions, BBC Bitesize video, key word definitions and an examination style question, all complete with suggested answers.

A new series of resources aimed at assisting teachers with the delivery of the Edexcel A Level Business specification. This resource specifically looks at topic 1.5.4. Forms of Business. This PowerPoint presentation considers some of the main benefits and drawbacks of business forms including; sole traders; partnerships; private limited companies (LTD); lifestyle businesses; social enterprises, franchising and online businesses. It concludes with an assessment of the process involved in stock market floatation and the benefits and drawbacks of becoming a public limited company (PLC). The slides contain several activities with suggested answers including the Quick Fire Five and a 10 mark practice question. The clear and well-presented nature of the slides are aimed at helping students to understand the topics with each topic analysed to provide a balanced assessment of the theory.