This resource provides a practice exam scenario for learners studying to undertake the Unit 7: Business Decision Making examination. The subject of the case study is a horticulture business facing a choice between EU and UK suppliers following the Brexit vote. Learners must produce a report and presentation based on key data provided. Learners will be required to calculate Gross/Net Profit and margins and ROCE. I am an examiner for this unit and have created this scenario based on my knowledge of the assessment’s marking criteria.

This full lesson covers the following areas; Corporate culture Corporate social responsibility Ethics Competitive advantage (differentiation, price policies, market leadership/share, reputation, cost control, technology, suppliers, employees Benefits and importance of establishing and maintaining a competitive advantage. Images removed for copywrite reasons, you will need to add your own images e.g. business logos.

This whole lesson covers E2 of Learning Aim E for Unit 1: Exploring Business. Topics covered include; Improvements to products, processes, services and customer experience Business growth Development of new and niche markets Offering a USP Improved reputation and recognition Smarter working Risks - Failing to meet operational and commercial requirements Failing to achieve a return on investment Cultural problems (resistance to change, unsupportive processes and systems, insufficient support from leadership and management) Images removed for copywrite reasons, you will need to add your own images e.g. business logos.

This lesson covers the following areas of Learning Aim D: Perfect competition Imperfect competition Features of market structures (number of firms, freedom of entry and nature of product) Group activity and links to external media. Images removed for copywrite reasons, you will need to add your own images e.g. business logos.

This full lesson, consisting of 22 slides, covers A.2 for Unit 3: Personal and Business Finance. Topics covered include; Cash Debit Cards Credit Cards Cheque Electronic Transfer Direct Debits Standing Orders Pre-Paid Credit Cards Contactless Charge Cards Store Cards BACS, CHAPS, FPS. The lesson contains several activities, including exam questions taken from past papers. There are also links to news articles, websites and videos to assist in understanding. Images removed for copywrite reasons, you will need to add your own images e.g. business logos.

This PowerPoint contains 50+ slides that fully covers A.1 and A.2 for Unit 3: Personal and Business finance. The lesson contains a variety of tasks, theory delivery, exam questions taken from past papers and links to external media such as news articles, financial calculators and YouTube videos. Images removed for copywrite reasons, you will need to add your own images e.g. business logos.

This full lesson covers B.1 - Features of Financial Institutions for Unit 3: Personal and Business Finance. The lesson contains links to external media and activities to engage learners. Images removed for copywrite reasons, you will need to add your own images e.g. business logos.

This full lesson covers B.3 of Learning Aim B of Unit 3: Personal and Business Finance. The lesson covers; Financial Conduct Authority Financial Ombudsmen Service Financial Services Compensation Scheme Legislation – Consumer Credit A group research task which includes Peer assessment and presentation skills. Images removed for copywrite reasons, you will need to add your own images e.g. business logos.

This lesson covers the history and implementation of Scientific Management. The lesson covers; Background of Frederick Taylor Origins of Scientific Management Applications in modern workplaces How it motivates employees Advantages of SM Disadvantages of SM Several group activities including activities involving practical demonstrations (I have attached a guidance sheet) to bring the theory of Scientific Management to life.

This full lesson covers B4 of Learning Aim B of Unit 3: Personal and Business Finance. Areas covered include; Citizens Advice Independent Financial Advisors Price Comparison Websites Debt Counsellors Individual Voluntary Agreements Bankruptcy The lesson contains many links to useful websites and videos. There are several tasks within this lesson that relate to exam preparation, where learners collaborate on answering exam questions related to the topics covered.

This full lesson, with excel file, covers prepayments and accruals. This lesson also features how to interpret, analyse and evaluate a statement of financial income. I have provided two example statements that can be compared side-by-side. Images removed for copywrite reasons, you will need to add your own images e.g. business logos.

This lesson covers the The Hawthorne Effect and the work of Elton Mayo. This session includes archive footage and an activity to recreate the Hawthorne Experiments.

This full lesson, with supporting handout, covers Statements of Comprehensive Income. Areas covered include; Definitions of key terms Calculating Gross Profit Calculating Profit/Loss Transfer of Profit to a Statement of Comprehensive Income

This full lesson covers the work of Herzberg (Two Factor Theory). The lesson includes tasks that applies this theory to modern workplaces.

This full lesson, with companion worksheet, covers Measuring Liquidity for Unit 3: Personal and Business Finance. The lesson covers; Current Ratio (purpose, formula and examples) Liquid Capital/Acid Test Ratio (purpose, formula and examples) Limitations of Ratio analysis. Images removed for copywrite reasons, you will need to add your own images e.g. business logos.