A shop aimed at providing student focussed revision resources and engaging lesson materials. Visit www.teachingbusiness.org.uk for additional bundle deals!!
A shop aimed at providing student focussed revision resources and engaging lesson materials. Visit www.teachingbusiness.org.uk for additional bundle deals!!
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 1.4.4. Motivation in Theory and Practice. In lesson one it considers the purpose and impact of motivation and then looks at the specific theories associated with FW Taylor (Scientific Management), Elton Mayo (Human Relations Theory), Abraham Maslow (Hierarchy of Needs) and Frederick Herzberg (Two Factor Theory). In the second lesson, it looks specifically at the financial and non-financial ways of improving employee performance. It considers piece-rate, commission, bonuses, profit sharing and performance related pay before then looking at delegation, consultation, empowerment, team working, flexible working, job enrichment, job rotation and job enlargement considering how they can motivate and relate back to the theorists. The slides contain several activities with suggested answers including two Quick Fire Five and 10 mark practice questions. 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.
A brand new series that contains the full pack of PowerPoints for the Edexcel A Level Business specification Theme 4.
The slides are designed to engage student interest and are clear and logical to follow. They also provide a detailed and balanced assessment of the relevant theories, alongside a few activities.
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 2.5.3. The Competitive Environment. This PowerPoint presentation looks at the concept of the competitive environment which a business operates within and the impact also of market size. 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.
A 3 part resource that includes detailed teacher PowerPoint resources covering Unit 1 of the AS Business course and modified to reflect the 2023 changes.
PowerPoints include:
Understanding the nature and purpose of business
Understanding different business forms
Understanding that businesses operate within an external environment
Each presentation contains extensive, detailed notes that are specific to the exam requirements of the AQA. These resources are designed to be engaging and accessible and all contain the Quick Fire Five knowledge questions, a short objective test and an essay practice (all with suggested solutions).
In addition, each presentation is accompanied with a FREE student revision notes handout to assist with the delivery of the material.
A 14 part resource that includes detailed teacher PowerPoint resources covering Units 4, 5 and 6 of the Year 12 element of the A Level Business course and modified to reflect the 2023 changes… This represents tremendous value for high quality resources and offers a significant saving against other commercial options.
PowerPoints include:
UNIT 4 Decision Making to Improve Operational Performance
•Setting operational objectives
•Analysing operational performance
•Increasing efficiency and productivity
•Improving quality
•Managing inventory and supply chains
UNIT 5 Decision Making to Improve Financial Performance
•Setting financial objectives
•Analysing financial performance
•Sources of finance
•Improving cash flow and profits
UNIT 6 Decision Making to Improve Human Resource Performance
•Setting human resource objectives
•Analysing human resource performance
•Improving organisational design and human resource flow
•Improving motivation and engagement
•Improving employer-employee relations
Each presentation contains extensive, detailed notes that are specific to the exam requirements of the AQA. These resources are designed to be engaging and accessible and all contain the Quick Fire Five knowledge questions, a short objective test or calculation questions and an essay practice (all with suggested solutions).
In addition, each presentation is accompanied with a FREE student revision notes handout to assist with the delivery of the material.
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 4.2.1 Conditions That Prompt Trade. It considers the issues of push and pull factors such as saturated markets, competition and economies of scale; the concepts of off-shoring and outsourcing and expansion of the product life cycle across different markets. 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.
Written by an experienced A Level teacher of over 25 years, each PowerPoint covers topics from the Edexcel A Level Business specification in detail and includes activities with answers to assess student understanding.
For more detail on the specific content of each topic, simply click upon the slide in the file preview window.
This is a bundle of 3 PowerPoints covering the following areas:
Interpretation of Financial Statements
Ratio Analysis
Human Resources
Written by an experienced A Level teacher of over 25 years, each PowerPoint covers topics from the Edexcel A Level Business specification in detail and includes activities with answers to assess student understanding.
For more detail on the specific content of each topic, simply click upon the slide in the file preview window.
This is a bundle of 3 PowerPoints covering the following areas:
Causes and Effects of Change
Key Factors in Change
Scenario Planning
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 investment appraisal and sensitivity analysis and has been adapted to meet the specific requirements of the AQA specification. The presentation analyses the strategic options available to a business with a specific reference to investment appraisal and sensitivity analysis. It examines the 3 main investment appraisal techniques of payback, average rate of return (ARR) and net present value (NPV), including how to calculate and interpret the results of each method. It then considers the factors influencing investment decisions including non-financial factors, risk and uncertainty. 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 series of resources aimed at assisting teachers with the delivery of the Edexcel A Level Business specification. This resource specifically looks at topic 1.3.2. Branding and Promotion and is divided across four lessons. It considers types of promotion, types of branding, the benefits of strong branding, ways to build a brand and changes in branding and promotion to reflect social trends. The slides contain several activities with suggested answers including the Quick Fire Five and several 10 mark practice questions. 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.
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 3.1.4. Impact of External Influences. This PowerPoint presentation looks at the use of PESTLE analysis by businesses to help them generate appropriate strategic decisions. Each of the different elements of the PESTLE model are considered and their impacts upon a business assessed. It also examines the changing competitive environment facing business and looks at the role of Porter’s Five Forces Model in helping a firm to better understand their external environment. 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.
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 3.1.3. SWOT Analysis. This PowerPoint presentation looks at the creation and uses of a SWOT Analysis. It considers the information that is needed to be collated to enable a SWOT to be generated and the usefulness of a SWOT in helping a business reach appropriate strategic decisions. It provides a couple of example SWOT studies and finishes with an analysis of its strengths and weaknesses. 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.
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 2.2.4. Budgets. This PowerPoint presentation looks at the concept and issues surrounding budgeting including an assessment of historical and zero-based budgeting, variance analysis and the limitations of budgeting. It includes a couple of worked examples and practice questions with answers. 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.
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 break-even and has been adapted to meet the specific requirements of the Edexcel 1BS0 specification. The presentation considers the concept of break-even, its calculation, the use of diagrams, the margin of safety and its benefits and drawbacks. 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 4.3.1.Marketing. It considers the issues of global marketing strategies; glocalisation; ethnocentric marketing; polycentric marketing; geocentric marketing and adjustments to the Marketing Mix and Ansoff’s Matrix to meet the demands of global markets. 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.
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 1.5.2. Entrepreneurial Motives and Characteristics. It starts by looking at the main characteristics and skills required by entrepreneurs including team working, IT skills, creativity and resilience. It then considers the financial reasons for entrepreneurs setting up in business with a focus upon the concepts of profit maximisation and profit satisficing. It concludes with a look at the non-financial reasons for entrepreneurs setting up a business including home working, independence, social enterprises and ethic stances. 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.
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 2.2.1. Sales Forecasting. This PowerPoint presentation looks at the topic of sales forecasting. It considers the purpose of firms generating sales forecasts and then looks at the factors affecting forecasts including economic variables, changing consumer trends and the actions of competitors. It concludes by looking at the difficulties of sales forecasting. Note this does not consider the quantitative aspects of sales forecasting which is covered in Theme 3 of the course. 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.
A new workbook aimed at developing A Level Business students' understanding of enterprise, market research and sampling methods. Primarily written to support teachers and students following the WJEC/Eduqas specification it is relevant to all boards. The work provides a variety of case studies, tasks, presentations and assignments for students to complete and finishes with a self-assessment and review of progress. It starts with an enterprise element that builds upon booklet 1 (Business Enterprise and Business Plans) and this is to help incorporate an element of practical business into the course. I tend to use the Tycoon in Schools programme by Peter Jones for this. It also examines sampling in more detail than is strictly required but this is meant as a resource from which teachers can pick and choose.
One of my new student revision sheets that outlines the basic topic covered by the AQA Business Studies AS and A Level. I have completed sheets for each topic throughout Units 1-3 and so if you would like to know more please contact me.
This resource is meant for Learning Support students to provide them with a simplified understanding of how to analyse the market. It looks at mass and niche markets, personal disposable income, market and product orientation and segmentation. It includes notes and a fill-in-the-gaps quiz at the end.