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GCSE Business AQA Unit 1 Starting a Business, Lesson 8 - Companies
starter- discovering stakeholders
discuss effects on stakeholders if starter task company was to close
discuss shareholders- pie chart demonstration of shareholders
key skills- maths- calculating share percentage of example question
Few key terms & notes of a company to be written in books
2 legal document info for starting a company and extension task
Plenary: Advantages & disadvantages list to match up with either one- extension explain why selected for advantage or disadvantage.
Homework page: key examiner notes, 4 points need including when comparing legality of business ownership. 5 exam style questions worth 4 marks each.
Business legal structure/ownership GCSE AQA (Lesson 7)
starter activity
definitions sole trader and partnership
discussing & recording forms of liability
Limited partners discussion
advantages/disadvantages task both sole/part.
Plenary Questions
Purpose of Business Planning (GCSE/AQA) Lesson 6
Starter task with extension
contents of a business plan
key terms
Risk & Uncertainty video and question
Why is a business plan so important- task and key info
Homework research task (could begin in class- time permitting)
plenary- example exam questions included for HA
Objectives & Stakeholder influence Business GCSE (Lesson 5)
starter
brainstorm of non-profits
decision making and stakeholders- spider diagram
match up stakeholder to influence
stakeholder influence definitions
homework exam questions, different markers
Business Aims/Objectives GCSE AQA
starter task
definitions
research task- company vision/missions
own goals and steps to complete
research feedback
aims basis reasons
ethical washing powder add plenary to discuss based on learning- whats the message?
GCSE Business AQA Franchise (Lesson 3)
starter, plenary, activities and homework
advantages/disadvantages
research project
exam questions for lessons 1-3 (all sold separately for AQA Business GCSE), plenary and homework.
GCSE Business AQA Types of Business (Lesson 2)
plenary, starter, activities and homework
business sectors- primary, secondary & tertiary
Sources of business ideas
Recent trends
Gap in the market
Types of research
Research project homework- identify gap
GCSE Business AQA Starting a business (Lesson 1)
starter, plenary, activities and homework.
reasons for starting a business
key terms explained and task: entrepreneurs and social enterprise
Types of business sectors
Introduction to Aims
Homework: business idea and reasons for wanting to start- lesson content
Business Marketing Theory presentation
A large presentation created to cover lots of areas of marketing to teach business terminology and theory, all with examples.
Slides include:
USP
Marketing Mix
How to write a marketing mix
Pricing strategies:
cost plus; penetration; skimming; predatory; competitive; psychological; social trends- dynamic, auction, personalised, subscription, price comparison
Market Mapping
Porters generic competitive strategy
Promotions: above & below the line
What creates a brand
Importance of branding
Types of branding: manufacturer, generic, own label.
Benefits of strong branding: added value, elastcity, priemium pricing
Ways to build a brand: USP, advertising, sponsorship, social media
Business; BTEC Level 3; Unit 13; Recruitment & Selection
P3; M1; M2; D1
Assignment framework, includes a journal for evaluation to enhance chance of meeting D1
Framework splits class in 2, to ease practical and include group evaluations.
Group A- CEO documentation
Group B- Management role
Half do A & half do B documentation, they will then apply for and interview for the other role.
Includes info from BTEC text book & tasks to prepare then very structured instructions for assignment with clear criteria met next to each part of the task.
Slide 2- overview explains framework
slides 3-7 Job description: text book theory; example; task; assignment expectation framework.
slides 8-13 Job Specification: text book theory; examples; task; assignment expectation framework.
slides 14 & 15 Job advertisement: text book theory; assignment guidance/ expectation
slides 16-18 CV writing assignment framework; school leaver CV example; useful links.
slides 19 application expectation for assignment
slides 20-22 Cover letter guidance/expectation for assignment; preparation task; text book theory.
slide 23- review all documentation completed so far
slide 24 short listing text book theory
slide 25 types of interview listed (could add slides here)
slide 26 offer letter for interview - look at equality
slide 27 interview matrix: text book theory
slide 28 other testing- IQ/personality
slides 23-28 are basic, have main considerations written, could do with an extra slide for each perhaps.
Once complete only the practical remains for this unit.
BTEC level 3 Unit 13 recruitment & selection
Intro to Unit 13
P1- breakdown of Assignment
Recruitment sources- internal/external
internal/external advertising
Homework- research
Business studies- Distribution
Starter- social trends in distribution
Learning objectives
Activity- Group presentation on case study (differentiated task) six case studies
task- identify distribution methods; advantages/disadvantages; suggest alternative and justify; benefits of adaptation or change; reflect social trends?
Create three minute presentation
Grid included for each group to make based on answering questions add scores- treat winners
Business Studies- Introduction to Business Ethics
Starter- oil spill images match news story (BP)
Short video BP consequences
Unit Objectives
Definitions
Activity- Should ethics exceed legal expectations, article link.
Notes & Key terms
Kohlberg moral development video link- template to fill (attached activity sheet) and /Heinz dilemma to discuss
Lesson 2:
Activity sheet- match company to unethical behaviour (sheet attached)
Assignment task- Report: pick company and discuss ethical issues and how company conducts itself (could have students present).
Finance- credit unions, national savings and investment & post office (2-3 lessons & homework) IFS
Lesson 1:
Anagram starter- definitions on slide
Learning objectives displayed
x3 credit union information slides
Activity- compares banks, building societies and credit unions
Activity- credit union security, how are customers protected?
Activity- compare credit union interest rates to pay day lenders
Class debate
Lesson 2: NS&I & Post Office
Interest rate calculation starter
Leaning objectives
Activity- NS&I research and poster, with link
Activity- Research why post office no longer operate NS&I, with link
Activity- what do post-office offer, with link
Plenary- Homework task: Mobile banking changes and protection task
Business studies- obtaining finance
starter
Learning objectives
Cost; Risk & Availability
Short and long term finance
Selling shares
TASK: how should I obtain finance? 3 scenarios to assess
Plenary questions
Blooms taxonomy cards
Get cue cards to laminate and have on each table to help understand terms to extend learning.
Business Studies Definition Flashcards (Match up or Flash) 90 cards
Business studies definitions- Great for revision!
Can be used as flash cards or pair up/ match cards
90 different glossary terms
covers ownership, marketing, finance, new business, people in business, operations management, business growth.
Colour coded by business area.
Business Studies: Motivational Theory (employee incentives; Maslow)
Starter- case study of 'Footlocker', how to improve motivation?
Learning Outcomes
Benefits of motivated workforce
How to create motivated workforce- Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Task- Exam marker question. Swap. Peer Asses (www/ebi)
Plenary Quiz
Hierarchy Template sheet to fill out during lesson.
Business Studies- Objectives (SMART)
Starter- Write a mission/vision statement (follow on lesson from my vision/mission lesson)
Learning Outcomes
Difference: vision; mission; aims/goals; objectives
What is an objective- SMART defined
Activity- scenario: write SMART objective to reach mission/vision
What is a corporate objective?
Introduce functional objectives
Activity 2- pick a mission statement (3 on slide): Create SMART objective and one functional objective.
4 plenary questions for Exit card- also lesson review www/ebi
Business Ownership- Not for profit organisation
Lesson Objectives
Starter- Short video on NPO and questions prepared
Definition (notes)
Key information
Finding Funding
What's the message task- billboard
Activity- create NPO: key points to cover and extension
Activity 2- create a billboard advertisement for your NPO
Plenary- present to class- Peer review (what went well; even better if)