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Sarah Hilton has been a business examiner for over 20 years and a business teacher for longer. She is now a teacher trainer, business teacher and qualification developer. She runs the website revisionstation which provides smashing business teaching resources at budget prices.

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Sarah Hilton has been a business examiner for over 20 years and a business teacher for longer. She is now a teacher trainer, business teacher and qualification developer. She runs the website revisionstation which provides smashing business teaching resources at budget prices.
Edexcel A Level Business Unit 1.3 Marketing Mix and Strategy 5 lesson BUNDLE
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Edexcel A Level Business Unit 1.3 Marketing Mix and Strategy 5 lesson BUNDLE

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1.3.1 Product/service design a) Design mix: o function o aesthetics o cost b) Changes in the elements of the design mix to reflect social trends: o concern over resource depletion: designing for waste minimisation, re-use and recycling o ethical sourcing 1.3.2 Branding and promotion a) Types of promotion b) Types of branding c) The benefits of strong branding: o added value o ability to charge premium prices o reduced price elasticity of demand d) Ways to build a brand o unique selling points (USPs)/differentiation o advertising o sponsorship o the use of social media e) Changes in branding and promotion to reflect social trends: o viral marketing o social media o emotional branding 1.3.3 Pricing strategies a) Types of pricing strategy: o cost plus (calculating mark-up on unit cost) o price skimming o penetration o predatory o competitive o psychological b) Factors that determine the most appropriate pricing strategy for a particular situation: o number of USPs/amount of differentiation o price elasticity of demand o level of competition in the business environment o strength of brand o stage in the product life cycle o costs and the need to make a profit c) Changes in pricing to reflect social trends: o online sales o price comparison sites 1.3.4 Distribution a) Distribution channels b) Changes in distribution to reflect social trends: o online distribution o changing from product to service 1.3.5 Marketing strategy a) The product life cycle b) Extension strategies: o product o promotion c) Boston Matrix and the product portfolio d) Marketing strategies appropriate for different types of market: o mass markets o niche markets o business to business (B2B) and business to consumer (B2C) marketing e) Consumer behaviour – how businesses develop customer loyalty
Edexcel A Level Business Unit 1.4 Managing People 5 lesson BUNDLE
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Edexcel A Level Business Unit 1.4 Managing People 5 lesson BUNDLE

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1.4.1 Approaches to staffing a) Staff as an asset; staff as a cost b) Flexible workforce: o multi-skilling o part-time and temporary o flexible hours and home working o outsourcing c) Distinction between dismissal and redundancy d) Employer/employee relationships o individual approach o collective bargaining 1.4.2 Recruitment, selection and training a) Recruitment and selection process: o internal versus external recruitment b) Costs of recruitment, selection and training c) Types of training: o induction o on-the-job o off-the-job 1.4.3 Organisational design a) Structure: o hierarchy o chain of command o span of control o centralised and decentralised b) Types of structure: o tall o flat o matrix c) Impact of different organisational structures on business efficiency and motivation 1.4.4 Motivation in theory and practice a) The importance of employee motivation to a business b) Motivation theories: o Taylor (scientific management) o Mayo (human relations theory) o Maslow (hierarchy of needs) o Herzberg (two factor theory) c) Financial incentives to improve employee performance: o piecework o commission o bonus o profit share o performance-related pay d) Non-financial techniques to improve employee performance: o delegation o consultation o empowerment o team working o flexible working o job enrichment o job rotation o job enlargement 1.4.5 Leadership a) Leadership: o the distinction between management and leadership b) Types of leadership style: o autocratic o paternalistic o democratic o laissez-faire
Edexcel A level Business 1.4.4 Motivation in theory and practice (complete lesson) 144
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Edexcel A level Business 1.4.4 Motivation in theory and practice (complete lesson) 144

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This lesson includes a PowerPoint and a worksheet and covers: a) The importance of employee motivation to a business b) Motivation theories: o Taylor (scientific management) o Mayo (human relations theory) o Maslow (hierarchy of needs) o Herzberg (two factor theory) c) Financial incentives to improve employee performance: o piecework o commission o bonus o profit share o performance-related pay d) Non-financial techniques to improve employee performance: o delegation o consultation o empowerment o team working o flexible working o job enrichment o job rotation o job enlargement Written by Sarah Hilton for Revisionstation
Edexcel A level Business 1.4.1 Approaches to staffing (complete lesson) 141
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Edexcel A level Business 1.4.1 Approaches to staffing (complete lesson) 141

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This lesson includes a PowerPoint and a worksheet and covers: a) Staff as an asset; staff as a cost b) Flexible workforce: o multi-skilling o part-time and temporary o flexible hours and home working o outsourcing c) Distinction between dismissal and redundancy d) Employer/employee relationships o individual approach o collective bargaining Written by Sarah Hilton for Revisionstation
Edexcel A Level Business Unit 1.2 Market  5 lesson BUNDLE
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Edexcel A Level Business Unit 1.2 Market 5 lesson BUNDLE

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1.2.1 Demand a) Factors leading to a change in demand: o changes in the prices of substitutes and complementary goods o changes in consumer incomes o fashions, tastes and preferences o advertising and branding o demographics o external shocks o seasonality 1.2.2 Supply a) Factors leading to a change in supply: o changes in the costs of production o introduction of new technology o indirect taxes o government subsidies o external shocks 1.2.3 Markets a) The interaction of supply and demand b) The drawing and interpretation of supply and demand diagrams to show the causes and consequences of price changes 1.2.4 Price elasticity of demand a) Calculation of price elasticity of demand b) Interpretation of numerical values of price elasticity of demand c) The factors influencing price elasticity of demand d) The significance of price elasticity of demand to businesses in terms of implications for pricing e) Calculation and interpretation of the relationship between price elasticity of demand and total revenue 1.2.5 Income elasticity of demand a) Calculation of income elasticity of demand b) Interpretation of numerical values of income elasticity of demand c) The factors influencing income elasticity of demand d) The significance of income elasticity of demand to businesses
Edexcel A Level Business Unit 1.1. Meeting customer needs, 3 lesson bundle
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Edexcel A Level Business Unit 1.1. Meeting customer needs, 3 lesson bundle

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1.1.1 The market a) Mass markets and niche markets: o characteristics o market size and market share o brands b) Dynamic markets: o online retailing o how markets change o innovation and market growth o adapting to change c) How competition affects the market d) The difference between risk and uncertainty 1.1.2 Market research a) Product and market orientation b) Primary and secondary market research data (quantitative and qualitative) used to: o identify and anticipate customer needs and wants o quantify likely demand o gain insight into consumer behaviour c) Limitations of market research, sample size and bias d) Use of ICT to support market research: o websites o social networking o databases e) Market segmentation 1.1.3 Market positioning a) Market mapping b) Competitive advantage of a product or service c) The purpose of product differentiation
Edexcel A Level Business 1.2.2 Supply complete updated lesson 122
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Edexcel A Level Business 1.2.2 Supply complete updated lesson 122

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This lesson includes a PowerPoint and a worksheet and covers: a) Factors leading to a change in supply: changes in the costs of production introduction of new technology indirect taxes government subsidies external shocks Written by Sarah Hilton for Revisionstation This is the updated version with the blue front slide
Edexcel A Level Business 1.2.1 Demand (complete lesson) 121
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Edexcel A Level Business 1.2.1 Demand (complete lesson) 121

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This lesson includes a PowerPoint and a worksheet and covers: a) Factors leading to a change in demand: changes in the prices of substitutes and complementary goods changes in consumer incomes fashions, tastes and preferences advertising and branding demographics external shocks seasonality Written by Sarah Hilton for Revisionstation
Revisionstation's A-Z  130 revision ideas booklet
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Revisionstation's A-Z 130 revision ideas booklet

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Revisionstation’s A-Z revision ideas booklet 26 pages of 130 revision ideas, challenges, games, memory techniques, and time management tools in one fabulous booklet Perfect for revision lessons or send a digital copy to all students Ideal for any subject and any topic