This lesson introduces learners to the extent of which MNCs actions can be controlled. We start with the some examples of significant actions by MNCs which would require intervention. We then look at reasons for how they can and cannot be controlled. A concise case study and video on the BP oil spill, students attempt a 12 mark question, structure guidance is given and a concise model answer to help students with developing contextual skills. We finish the course with a good old box plenary! Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you and I hope your class enjoys Theme 4 and that you save some time!

This lesson introduces learners to ethics - always a good topic to stimulate provoking discussions. We start by looking at what ethics involves, we look at some real thought provoking case studies with Primark and Bangladesh’s factories, Apple and Foxconn’s sweatshops. A 12 mark question with a concise model answer to peer assess with and a debate task acting for and against firms that are unethical. We finish by looking at the effects of firms on the environment. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

Three lessons here to introduces learner to the impact of multinational companies, we start by looking at Nike as a MNC, then go on to look at Foxconn (usually a company students haven’t heard of until they realise all their electronics are made there). We look at the pros and cons of MNCs, then go on to read a concise case study on a proposed Dam project by two MNCs in Chile which is met with protests. Structure guidance is given and a model answer to help students with peer assessment and exam technique development. In the third lesson, we look at GlaxoSmithKline and their role in developing the economies of Africa, a case study showing how they have invested and what their committments are is looked at and disucssed, students have a debate task for and against the effects of GSK on Africa, this is in a 12 mark question form too with a concise model answer to compare debate points with. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you (note: the first part of this bundle is a free lesson in the shop)

This free lesson introduces learners to the impact of multinational companies, we start by looking at Nike as a MNC, then go on to look at Foxconn (usually a company students haven’t heard of until they realise all their electronics are made there). We look at the pros and cons of MNCs, then go on to read a concise case study on a proposed Dam project by two MNCs in Chile which is met with protests. Structure guidance is given and a model answer to help students with peer assessment and exam technique development. A debate task and box plenary to finish off with. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Try the lesson out, if you find it useful then have a look at the rest of the theme 4 bundle. Thank you - Please leave a review if you are happy with the download :)

This double lesson introduces learners to global niche markets and cultural/social factors which affect global marketing. We start with discussing what a niche market is from theme 1, then go on to discuss a concise case study on a very interesting type of coffee. We then look at another concise case study of PepsiCo’s Gatorade which has launched in India with a particular type of global marketing strategy. A 12 mark question with structure guidance and a model answer to develop examination skills. We then look at cultural and social factors at play, and some real regrettable blunders made by companies. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This double lesson introduces learners to marketing in a global context, building on the knowledge from theme 1. We start by looking at three main types of marketing strategies then go on to look at’Glocalisation’, and the best example of this which is Mcdonald’s. A short engaging video on how Mcdonald’s has tailored their foods to countries around the world, followed by a concise case study on the same topic for consolidation. A few activities followed by another concise case study on Mattel and how they launched Barbie in China, but ultimately failed, due to an incorrect marketing strategy. Students attempt a 10 mark exam style question on this, with structure guidance and a model answer provided which can be used for peer asssessment. Finally we look at the Ansoff’s matrix to help decide when risk is involved. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This lesson introduces learners to the factors which make a firm globally competitive. We start by looking at the impact of changes in exchange rates and how this can affect the competitiveness of firms even though it is out of their control. We then move onto factors that are more in their contrl such as differentiation and trying to gain low cost competitiveness through economies of scale. A concise case study on China’s toy factories as they manufacture most of the toys in the world, students answer a question on how their competitiveness might affect UK firms in the same industry, and to what extent. Structure guidance and concise model answer to aid in peer assessing. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This lesson introduces learners the difference between mergers and takeovers, we start by looking at the reasons why businesses may want to merge or acquire a firm in another country, e.g. to gain access to a trade bloc like the ASEAN. We then read a concise case study on the cement industry and how acquisitions have played a big role for these firms, a 10 mark question with structure guidance given and a model answer for students to peer assess with to build exam technique. Another concise case study and exam style question, but this time on a merger rather than a takeover, guidance and model points included to again help with important exam skills. Finally, a research and homework task to conclude. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This double lesson introduces learners the factors that businesses consider before relocating to sell or produce in another country. We start by looking at factors when assessing a country as a market, we look at each factor with some data then go on to looking at factors to consider when assessing as a production location (some of the factors come under both topics). A short case study on Slovakia’s government incentive of a flat tax which attracted many producers to relocate there, a 4 mark model answer for students to self assess with. A few more activities and a 10 mark question on assessing the UK as a production location, structure guidance is given and a model answer for students to look at, to build those examination skills! Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This lesson introduces learners the types of conditions which push or pull countries to operate in different countries. We then go on to look at the difference between off-shoring and outsourcing with examples, pros and cons are discussed. A concise case study on an IT company Xceed is looked at, and why they decide to operate in a different country - this is a good build up to the next lesson where we assess countries. Guidance and some structure is given, then students can look at a concise model answer to help with self assessment Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

In this free lesson we look at a case study on Lucozade attempting to challenge Coca-Cola in the USA, students then attempt a question on this, with guidance on how to achieve marks for knowledge, application, analysis and evaluation. Once they’ve answered, we look at an example model answer which students can aspire to when peer assessing and making improvements. A case study on Mark’s & Spencer entering India, again with guidance and and a model answer for students to look at for marking. If this lesson saves you time and helps your students, why not have a look at other Theme 4 lessons? Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you - Please leave a review if you are happy with the download :)

This lesson introduces learners to trading blocs, we start by looking at the history of european union and how it started in 1973. We look at other trade blocs then discuss the advantages and disadvantages of trading bloc. We look at a case study on the creation of the RCEP trade bloc, a concise case study and a 10 mark question, structure guidance is provided and a model answer to help students when peer assessing to build important exam skills. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This lesson introduces learners to recent protectionism that has taken place. We start by looking at the purpose of protectionism then look at the recent example of Donald Trump imposing tariffs on China, and then another example of Obama imposing tariffs on Chinese tyres, a concise case study on this with a 4 mark question, structure guidance and a model answer for students to peer assess with. We then go onto the short and long term effects of protectionism with a 10 mark question, answers included. We finish off with a box plenary and a homework research task. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This lesson introduces learners to a basic income statement, we break down an example of a pizza shop and look at their revenues, costs, gross and net profit to build a basic income statement which can be for GCSE or an introduction to A Level income statements. A task for Eastenders fan to create an income statement for Ian Beale’s fish & chip shop, figures are given and students are to build the income statement. Another task for the Arjee Bharjee restaurant. All answers on the powerpoint slides. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you - - Please leave a review if you are happy with the download :)

This lesson introduces learners to the factors which have led to a more connected world economy. We start by looking at the the great depression to understand the protectionism that eventually failed the world, and the process of trade liberalisation which picked it back up. We briefly look at free trade and the EU (as this is another lesson in the spec), then look at the various factors that have increased trade such as reduced cost of transport/containersation. A concise case study on CEFTA which students can attempt a 4 mark question on, a model answer to self assess. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you