The new Edexcel A Level Business Theme 4 Knowledge book is here! The ultimate resource for knowledge retrieval for theme 4 - completely aligned with the specification requirements. This resource includes: • Theme 4 knowledge workbook + answer book (interactive PDF) • 15 bright, colourful pages with images to help students make links • 32 areas of the theme 4 spec tested • A traffic light checklist for students at the bottom of each page to use as a revision resource once completed This can be used in a variety of ways, for example: • Send electronically/upload for students to type into rather than print (most cost effective) • Teacher can request this to be printed in an A4 or A5 booklet and hand out to class • Use as homework after each lesson or take time at the end of each lesson to complete the relevant page

This set of resources includes 2x PPTs which can be delivered over 3 lessons (around 60 slides of engaging and interactive learning) + worksheets and videos. In the first double lesson, learners are introduced to the unit, with a breakdown of the exam structure before embarking on the topic of entrepreneurs. We look at some famous entrepreneurs and discuss what the class knows about them already, we then focus on the 7 main characteristics of successful entrepreneurs. Some research tasks before going onto the second part of the lesson withs some further activities to consolidate learning. 2 MCQs to test knowledge and prepare students for section A of the R067 exam. In the third lesson, we focus on rewards and drawbacks of enterprise. Box plenaries to summarise learning at the end of lessons. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This set of resources includes 2x PPT, 9x word files and can be delivered over 4-6 lessons. The best way to bring this topic to life is to play a hotel game where students are hotel owners and try to make the most profit by changing their prices over a period of months - students can see their live profit after each month. We start by introducing the concepts of revenue, cost and profit through step by step animated examples before playing the hotel game. A few calculation activities to consolidate the formulas learnt by students with answers provided on the board for students to peer assess with. Exam style calculation question with answers provided. A group presentation task with links to two kahoots and a box plenary to finish with for revenue, costs and profit. In the next ppt, we start by looking at what contribution is before understanding break even and margin of safety. Lots of calculation practice to consolidate the formula, we then look at the pros and cons of using break even analysis, this is used for the exam style question which is based on a concise case study of a cake manufacturer. Structure guidance and model answer is provided for students to peer assess and improve their own answers. Students have an opportunity to draw the BE chart with step by step instructions (not required to draw the BE chart in exam but it will help with understanding the chart). Two links to kahoot quizzes and a box plenary to finish with. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This set of resources includes 3x ppt, 7 word files and could be delivered over 5-7 lessons (a lot of calculation so would depend on cohort ability). Learners are introduced to the different types of profit. We start by looking at a step by step animated example of a pizza shop’s income statement. This is followed by an engaging consolidation activity of completing an income statement for Ian Beale’s fish and chip shop, answers are provided on the board for students to self assess. More consolidation with a question for Arjee Bhargees income statement with answers. In the second powerpoint, students are introduced to more difficult concepts of the income statement, such as working out detailed cost of sales figures - plenty of practice of this. In the third powerpoint, we take it a step further and introduce students to prepayments and accruals, which have to be adjusted in their income statements - plenty of practice questions for this. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This set of resources includes 2x PPTs which can be delivered over 3 lessons (over 65 slides of engaging and interactive learning throughout the bundle). We start by discussing the different types of social changes that exist before looking at some informative graphs and charts to contextualise understanding. A short exam style question before going on technological changes, again discussion of real life examples for context and a short question. Some true or false questions as a mini plenary and debate. In the second powerpoint, we focus on corporate social responsibility, lots of real life examples. case studies, videos to help students understand the extent to which businesses are socially responsible (or not) i.e Apple and Primark’s suppliers and tax avoidance by many firms. We also have a case study on shareholders vs stakeholders, students prepare arguments to present back to the class on whether the firm should aim to satisfy shareholders or stakeholders, this can be answered as a 24 mark exam style question with a peer assessment grid to follow. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This 3 lesson bundle covers: Authority protocols Confidentiality protocols Constraints on document content The checking protocols All you need - open the powerpoint, run through it, and deliver quality lessons whilst saving precious time. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! - all files in zip folder. Thank you

This set of resources includes around 6 lessons, with a mix of activities to consolidate learning as well as exam style question practice with answers. The following areas are covered: 6.1 Ethical and environmental considerations 6.2 The economic climate 6.3 Globalisation 7 The interdependent nature of business All you need - open the powerpoint, run through it, and deliver quality lessons whilst saving precious time. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! - all files in zip folder. Thank you

This set of resources includes 1x PPT, 2x word files and is split into 3 lessons. Learners are introduced to key concepts in organisational structures such as span of control and chain of command in engaging ways i.e chinese whispers to demonstrate the negatives of a long chain of command. We look at the pros and cons of tall, flat and matrix structures, then we move on onto centralised and decentralised structures. A short case study based on cartoon characters who have switched to decentralised - a few questions to contextualize the knowledge. Students acknowledge that orgnaisations can be strcutured in different ways such as by function and geographic location. In the second lesson, students have the opportunity to learn about the supermarket industry, in particular Morrisons struggle with the budget supermarkets which led to restructuring - a 12 mark question with structure guidance and a detailed model answer to help students with peer assessments, as well as making improvements to WWW and EBI. To spice it up a bit, a group matching task, where students have to create an organisational structure - answer sheet provided so teacher can look around whilst students work on it. In the third lesson, we look at different job roles within organisations and the kind of work each does with examples. Two links to kahoot quizzes and a box plenary to finish with. All you need - open the powerpoint, run through it, and deliver quality lessons whilst saving precious time. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! - all files in zip folder. Thank you 3.1 different organisational structures 3.2 elements of organisational structures 3.3 how the elements of the organisational structures impact on businesses operations 3.4 the use of organisation charts

This 4 lesson bundle covers: B1 Purpose of researching information to identify the needs and wants of customers - 2 lessons B2 Market research methods and use - 2 lessons Filled with engaging activities designed to stimulate creativity whilst developing the skills needed to achieve top bands in the assessment foci. All you need - open the powerpoints, run through it, and deliver quality lessons whilst saving precious time. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! - all files in zip folder. Thank you

This set of resources includes 2x ppt and 6x word files which can be delivered over 5-6 lessons. We start by introducing the concepts of revenue, cost and profit through step by step animated examples before playing the hotel game. A few calculation activities to consolidate the formulas learnt by students with answers provided on the board for students to peer assess with. A 4 mark exam style calculation question with answers provided, 2 student answers are also provided for students to see how marks are given in these types of questions. We then go on to look at what contribution is before understanding break even and margin of safety. Lots of calculation practice to consolidate the formula, we then look at the pros and cons of using break even analysis, this is used for the exam style question which is based on a concise case study of a cake manufacturer. Structure guidance and model answer is provided for students to peer assess and improve their own answers. Students have an opportunity to draw the BE chart with step by step instructions. Three links to kahoot quizzes and a box plenary to finish with. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This set of resources includes 2x PPTs which can be delivered over 3 lessons (over 60 slides of engaging and interactive learning) and 2x word files consisting of exam practice questions. 4.2 and 4.3 have been joined to provide a clearer delivery of the topics i.e. capacity utilisation calculations (4.2) and how to improve capacity (4.3) etc. Learners are introduced to the concept of capacity in business, how to calculate capacity, problems of too low or too high capacity and how to improve capacity. In the next powerpoint we look at, efficiency, unit costs, lean production, just in time vs just in case and labour productivity - calculations and how to improve these aspects in business. Many real life examples are given throughout the bundle to help students contextualise. A variety of tasks to consolidate this knowledge through discussions, research and case studies and more. Exam questions, with model answers and marking grids so students can self/peer assess to identify WWW and EBI with their answers. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This set of resources includes 2x PPTs which can be delivered over 3 lessons (around 50 slides of engaging and interactive learning) and 1x word file of an exam style case study and question. Learners are introduced to the world of inventory management and supply chains. We look at ways to match supply to the demand i.e through outsourcing or temporary and part time work. We also look at inventory control charts and factors that make a good reliable supplier. Many real life examples are given throughout the bundle to help students contextualise. A variety of tasks to consolidate this knowledge through discussions, case studies and more. Exam question, with model answer and marking grid so students can self/peer assess to identify WWW and EBI with their answers. A kahoot quiz and box plenary to summarise learning. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This double lesson covers: The characteristics which inform design of business communication How and when to use different types of communication Reviewing business communication All you need - open the powerpoint, run through it, and deliver quality lessons whilst saving precious time. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! - all files in zip folder. Thank you

This double lesson covers: The reasons for prioritising business tasks The factors which influence task prioritisation How to use information to inform prioritisation Assigning priorities Changing priorities All you need - open the powerpoint, run through it, and deliver quality lessons whilst saving precious time. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! - all files in zip folder. Thank you

This set of resources includes 1x PPT which can be delivered over 3 lessons and 3x word files consisting of decision tree calculations and exam practice questions. Learners are introduced to how decisions are made i.e. scientifically through evidence or through intuition, pros and cons of both are looked at. We also look at risks, rewards, uncertainty, opportunity cost and how this could affect decision making as well as influences such as the mission and objectives of the business. We look at decision trees and break down step by step the construction of them so students can grasp this tricky concept with ease. Plenty of practice of calculations such as expected value and net gain. A variety of tasks to consolidate this knowledge through discussions, research and case studies. Two exam style questions, with model answers and marking grids so students can self/peer assess to identify WWW and EBI with their answers. A link to a kahoot quiz and a box plenary to finish with. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This set of resources includes 2x PPT which can be delivered over 4 lessons (70 slides of engaging and interactive learning) and 3x word files consisting of an essay exam style question and matching activity. Learners are introduced to the world of stakeholders - their interests, conflicts, how to manage stakeholders and influences on relationships. This first double lesson introduces learners to the various stakeholders, we start by looking at the different types of stakeholders involved in a business, we then look at their key interests, a choice of tasks on how to consolidate this is offered (two worksheets - matching for lowers and non-matching for more challenge) followed by evaluating the most important interest for each stakeholders. Once students know the interests well, we can start to look at how stakeholders might conflict with each other - a few examples given here. We read a case study on Unilever, students prepare presentations on whether they should focus on shareholders or stakeholders, this is in the form of an essay question so students could answer it after the presentation as a 25 marker, or for homework. Structure guidance and concise points that would be the main focus of the answer is provided. A box plenary to finish The second double lesson builds on the previous lesson on stakeholders, now the focus is on resolving conflicts between stakeholders, we look at the influence of different types of stakeholders, some activities to engage students to consolidate this. A 12 mark quetsion on meeting stakeholders needs, structure guidance and a concise model answer is provided , plus marking grids for self and peer assessment. We also look at the consequences of not listening to stakeholders with a task on the controversial HS2 railway. A link to a kahoot quiz and a box plenary to finish with. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This set of resources includes 3x PPTs which can be delivered over 4 lessons (over 50 slides of engaging and interactive learning) and 2x word files. Learners are introduced to the process and value of segmentation, targeting and positioning (including market mapping). We look at the four main market segments - demographic, geographic, income and behavioural. We then focus on mass vs niche marketing. A variety of individual and group tasks to consolidate this knowledge through discussions, research and case studies. Real life examples given to help students consolidate and contextualise their knowledge. Kahoot quizzes and box plenaries included. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This 3 lesson bundle covers: L1-2 Drivers of change (External and internal) L3 Drivers of change cont. We look at the various drivers of change that businesses might need to adapt to and manage. Lots of real life examples. An exam style question to build confidence with the 16 markers. All you need - open the powerpoint, run through it, and deliver quality lessons whilst saving precious time. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! - all files in zip folder. Thank you