The final updated revision sheet for the AS Level AQA Business specification. This sheet focuses upon the benefits and potential problems of employer-employee relations. Specifically it considers ways of managing communication; barriers to effective communication; technology and communication; the benefits of effective communication with employees; forms of employee representation; trade unions; ACAS; industrial action and disputes; ways of resolving industrial disputes; works councils and employee groups.

Written by a senior and highly experienced teacher of A Level Business, this booklet contains a brief overview/recap of the theory surrounding financial ratio analysis (specifically Edexcel’s Year 13 requirement of Gearing and ROCE) and includes four mini case studies each with a series of three questions focusing upon the calculations and theory associated with this topic area. Detailed answers are included that provide students with issues to consider when answering these types of questions in an examination.

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 market research and has been adapted to meet the specific requirements of the Edexcel 1BS0 specification. The presentation considers the main purpose and aims of market research before then examining the use of primary and secondary research methods before concluding with a look at the use of data in market research. The pack contains relevant video clips, a starter and plenary activity, knowledge questions, key word definitions and an examination style question, all complete with suggested answers.

A range of materials aimed at supporting teachers of the AQA A Level in Business and modified to reflect the 2023 changes. This presentation is designed to cover the topic of understanding marketing objectives. The presentation considers primary and secondary market research, sampling methods (including random, quota and stratified), quantitative and qualitative data, market size, growth and share calculations, correlation analysis and extrapolation, the use of technology in the collation of marketing data and the use of price and income elasticity. 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 range of materials aimed at supporting teachers of the AQA A Level in Business and modified to reflect the 2023 changes. This presentation is designed to cover the topic of understanding management, leadership and decision making . It examines the differences between management and leadership. It examines different leadership styles and includes theories such as McGregor’s Theory X and Theory Y, and the Tannenbaum-Schmidt continuum. Specific leadership styles include autocratic, paternalistic, bureaucratic, democratic and laissez-faire and it concludes by evaluating whether there is a single best style and the influences acting upon leadership . Each pack contains the Quick Fire Five knowledge questions, a short objective test and an essay question all complete with suggested answers.

A new range of materials aimed at supporting teachers of the AQA A Level in Business. This presentation is designed to cover the topic of understanding the role of purpose of business. It examines why businesses exist, the relationship between mission statements and objectives, common examples of business objectives, why objectives are set, and the measurement and importance of profit. Each 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.

The latest in the new series of PowerPoint resources aimed at assisting teachers with the delivery of the WJEC/Eduqas A-level Business specification (but are suitable for all boards). These slides and hand out are designed to support the delivery of the Component Three topic of business and the environment. They explore the various aspects of the environment that business activity have an impact upon and consider different forms of government intervention, the role of pressure groups and the impact of changing business activity as a result of a more informed and education consumer. Specifically the slides focus upon air, water and noise pollution, waste management, the destruction of the environment, climate change and congestion before examining forms of intervention including Green Taxes such as the Congestion Charge, Land Fill Tax and the promotion of alternative sources of energy, before concluding with an evaluation of how the environment has impacted upon business behaviour. The slides contain the Quick Fire Five questions and also a practice essay (both with solutions). The pack also contains a FREE set of student revision notes.

The latest in the new series of PowerPoint resources aimed at assisting teachers with the delivery of the WJEC/Eduqas A-level Business specification (but are suitable for all boards). These slides and hand out are designed to support the delivery of the Component Three topic of risk management. They identify some of the main risks that businesses face and assess how a business might examine their exposure to risk and some of the ways they might minimise risk e.g. sprinkler systems, back-up ICT systems, staff training etc. It focuses upon insurable and uninsurable risks, explains the role of ISO 31000, and then evaluates the impact of both contingency planning and crisis management upon a business and their stakeholders. The slides contain the Quick Fire Five questions and also a practice essay (both with solutions). The pack also contains a FREE set of student revision notes.

The latest in the new series of PowerPoint resources aimed at assisting teachers with the delivery of the WJEC/Eduqas A-level Business specification (but are suitable for all boards). These slides and hand out are designed to support the delivery of the Component Three topic of PEST Analysis. They explain the main economic factors that affect business activity and the impact of economic policy upon stakeholders. They examine the meaning and measurement of economic growth (GDP), the different phases of the business cycle, the measurement, causes and effects of inflation (cost-push and demand-pull), the impact of interest rates and the role of the Bank of England, exchange rates and their link with interest rates and finally the different types, measurements and impacts of unemployment (structural, frictional, cyclical and seasonal). The slides contain the Quick Fire Five questions and also a practice essay (both with solutions). The pack also contains a FREE set of student revision notes.

The latest in the new series of PowerPoint resources aimed at assisting teachers with the delivery of the WJEC/Eduqas A-level Business specification (but are suitable for all boards). These slides and hand out are designed to support the delivery of the Component Three topic of PEST Analysis. They explain the main technological factors that affect business activity and their impact upon stakeholders. They examine how technological factors such as automation and communication systems have modified modern business practises. They specifically look at the benefits and drawbacks of automation, EDI, 3D printing from a business perspective, business communication methods and how technology has impacted upon the life cycle of many products. The slides contain the Quick Fire Five questions and also a practice essay (both with solutions). The pack also contains a FREE set of student revision notes.

A range of materials aimed at supporting teachers of the AQA A Level in Business and modified to reflect the 2023 changes. This presentation is designed to cover the topic of setting financial objectives. It starts with a look at the value of setting financial objectives, including the concept of a return on investment (ROI). Revenue, cost and profit objectives are then considered. It then looks at the distinction between cash flow and profit and the three different types of profit (operating profit, gross profit and profit for the year). 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 range of materials aimed at supporting teachers of the AQA A Level in Business. This presentation is designed to cover the topic of choosing strategic direction 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 Ansoff’s Matrix. It examines the 4 main strategic directions suggested by Ansoff and analyses their strengths and weaknesses. Specifically it looks at market penetration, market development, product development and finally diversification. It then concludes with an assessment of the reasons for choosing and the value of, different options with regards to strategic direction. 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 range of materials aimed at supporting teachers of the AQA A Level in Business. This presentation is designed to cover the topic of managing organisational culture by businesses and has been adapted to meet the specific requirements of the AQA specification. The presentation considers some of the different types of change encountered by a firm (internal, external, incremental and disruptive), Lewin’s force field analysis model, the value of change for a business, the benefits of operating as a flexible organisation (including restructuring, delayering, flexible employment contracts, organic structures v mechanistic and knowledge and information management), barriers to managing change and how to overcome barriers to change (Kotter and Schlesinger’s models). 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 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 managing organisational culture by businesses and has been adapted to meet the specific requirements of the AQA specification. The presentation considers the impact of changes in the UK and the global economic environment on strategic and functional decision making. Specific areas that are examined by the pack include GDP, taxation, exchange rates, inflation, fiscal and monetary policy and the implications of a more open style of trade (free trade) v protectionism. The pack includes a variety of charts and tables to enable students to practice their analysis of real data as per the examination requirements. 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 range of materials aimed at supporting teachers of the AQA A Level in Business. This presentation is designed to cover the topic of the competitive environment and has been adapted to meet the specific requirements of the AQA specification. The presentation considers the impact of Porter’s Five Forces Model, how and why these factors might change, and the implications of these forces for strategic and functional decision making and profits. It specifically examines the different elements of Porter’s Five Forces model, including an understanding of entry threat (barriers to entry), buyer power, supplier power, rivalry and substitute threat. It then considers how the five forces shape competitive strategy and concludes with a critical examination of the model itself. 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.

The latest in the new series of PowerPoint resources aimed at assisting teachers with the delivery of the WJEC/Eduqas A-level Business specification (but are suitable for all boards). These slides and hand out are designed to support the delivery of the Component One topic of employer-employee relationships. They explain the duties and rights of employers and employees including contracts of employment, health and safety, minimum wage and living wage, and dismissal. They examine the concept and importance of equal opportunities and then explain the role of trade unions including a brief historical look back at the development of unions and their role in the UK economy, what is meant by collective bargaining and the different types of industrial disputes that might arise between employer and employee. The slides conclude with an assessment of the role and impact of ACAS. The slides contain the Quick Fire Five questions and also a practice essay (both with solutions). The pack also contains a free set of student revision notes.

The latest in the new series of PowerPoint resources aimed at assisting teachers with the delivery of the WJEC/Eduqas A-level Business specification (but are suitable for all boards). These slides and hand out are designed to support the delivery of the Component One topic of motivation. They explain the benefits of a motivated workforce and then examine the motivational theories of FW Taylor (Scientific Managament), Elton Mayo (Human Relations), Abraham Maslow(Hierarchy of Needs), Frederick Herzberg(Two Factor Theory), Victor Vroom and finish with Porter and Lawler (Expectancy Theory). Financial methods of motivation are then considered with a focus upon piece rate, commission, bonus, salary, profit sharing, share ownership and performance related pay. Finally it examines non-financial means of motivation with a look at consultation, job design, job enlargement, job rotation, job enrichment, empowerment, team working and flexible working. It concludes with an evaluation of the impact of a motivated workforce upon a business. The slides contain the Quick Fire Five questions and also a practice essay (both with solutions). The pack also contains a free set of student revision notes.

The latest in the new series of PowerPoint resources aimed at assisting teachers with the delivery of the WJEC/Eduqas A-level Business specification but is suitable for all boards. These slides and hand out are designed to support the delivery of the Component One topic of trading, profit and loss accounts (income statements) plus the calculation and interpretation of gross and net profit margins. They explain the main components of a trading, profit and loss account (income statement) and the way that it is constructed. It then shows the calculation of gross and net profit and considers ways in which profit could be improved, before evaluating the calculations of profitability ratios to assess the performance of a business. The slides contain the Quick Fire Five questions, practice calculation questions and also a practice essay (all with suggested solutions). In addition to the main PowerPoint a PDF copy of the notes has been provided to assist with pupil hand outs.

The latest in the new series of PowerPoint resources aimed at assisting teachers with the delivery of the WJEC/Eduqas A-level Business specification but is suitable for all boards. These slides and hand out are designed to support the delivery of the Component One topic of markets. They explain what is meant by consumer protection and why consumers require protection. It outlines some examples of poor business practice and provides some video case studies about the need to protect consumers from exploitation. It also considers the role of the Government through legislation (e.g. Consumer Rights Acts 2015) and other regulatory bodies such as the Competition and Markets Authority and Trading Standards. It concludes with a quick assessment of the role of the ombudsman and looks at the ethics involved in protecting consumers. The slides contain the Quick Fire Five questions and also a practice essay (all with suggested solutions). In addition a FREE PDF copy of the student study notes has been provided.