Growing economies
International trade and business growth
Factors contributing to increased globalisation
Protectionism a) Reasons for protectionism.
Trading blocs
1 Production, productivity and efficiency
2 Capacity Utilisation
3 Inventory control a) Interpretation of inventory control diagram.
4 Quality Management
This unit enables students to develop an understanding of raising and managing finance, and measuring business performance. It outlines the importance of using resources efficiently within a business to ensure that goods or services can be delivered effectively and efficiently, and to a high quality. Students also consider the external influences that have an impact on businesses, including economic and legal factors.