This is a 27-slide PowerPoint which covers the entire LEARNING AIM H of Unit 7 - BUSINESS DECISION MAKING. There are 8 Learning Aims in total and are covered in 8 separate PowerPoints, making it easier to put together a teaching programme for the whole Unit. **Teachers will be required to do no other work. These PowerPoints include questions and activities as well as videos and they have been written by a BTEC Moderator and used with hundreds of students across the years. ** There is about 240 minutes worth of teaching in this PowerPoint. The PowerPoint is divided into two main sections: Business Skills and IT Skills. Business Skills - Introduction: Emphasises the importance of various business skills such as problem-solving, innovation, creativity, communication, thinking, and teamwork. Skills and Behaviours: Discusses the necessary skills and behaviours for different business situations, such as dealing with customer complaints, emergencies, and dietary requests. Decision-Making Approaches: Outlines three main approaches used in business decision-making: vision-led, plan-led, and consensus-led. Dealing with Complaints: Provides strategies for handling different types of complaints. Consideration of Risk: Explores the three forms of risk (legal, reputation, financial) associated with making final recommendations or judgments. IT Skills - Creating Appropriate Documentation: Highlights the importance of selecting the right IT tools and software for business documentation. Formal Business Reports: Discusses the different types of business reports and the software used to create them, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and accounting software. Presentations: Explains the use of presentation software and the integration of various media and data into presentations. Graphs & ‘What If’ Scenarios: Describes the benefits of using software packages to create graphs and scenarios for better decision-making. The presentation also includes review questions to reinforce the key concepts covered. **Please look out for the other PowerPoints which cover the whole of Unit 7. Discounted bundle: buy all PowerPoints and get a discounted rate of 33% off!**

This is a 36-slide PowerPoint which covers the entire LEARNING AIM E of Unit 7 - BUSINESS DECISION MAKING. There are 8 Learning Aims in total and are covered in 8 separate PowerPoints, making it easier to put together a teaching programme for the whole Unit. **Teachers will be required to do no other work. These PowerPoints include questions and activities as well as videos and they have been written by a BTEC Moderator and used with hundreds of students across the years. ** There is about 240 minutes worth of teaching in this PowerPoint. This presentation is part of the Year 2 Business Unit 7: Business Decision Making course and focuses on Learning Aim E: Understanding the Importance of Managing Resources. The aim is divided into three sections: Human Resources, Physical Resources, and Financial Resources. Human Resources - Staff Requirements. Wages or Salaries. Full-Time or Part-Time Working. Recruitment Process. Training Requirements. Physical Resources - Premises. Equipment Required. Vehicles. IT Hardware and Software. Suppliers and Cost of Equipment. Financial Resources - Sources of Finance. Start-Up and Running Costs. **Please look out for the other PowerPoints which cover the whole of Unit 7. Discounted bundle: buy all PowerPoints and get a discounted rate of 33% off!**

This is a 23-slide PowerPoint which covers the entire LEARNING AIM D of Unit 7 - BUSINESS DECISION MAKING. There are 8 Learning Aims in total and are covered in 8 separate PowerPoints, making it easier to put together a teaching programme for the whole Unit. **Teachers will be required to do no other work. These PowerPoints include questions and activities as well as videos and they have been written by a BTEC Moderator and used with hundreds of students across the years. ** There is about 240 minutes worth of teaching in this PowerPoint. The presentation is divided into two main sections: Legislation and Quality Issues. Legislation This section covers the laws and regulations that govern business operations. It includes: Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Rules for safely disposing of chemicals, safety protocols for premises, protective gear, noise levels, and fire hazards. Data Protection Act: Ensures personal data is not shared without permission and outlines eight principles for data handling. Employment Legislation: Covers the Employment Rights Act of 1996 and the Equality Act of 2010, addressing gender pay gaps, national living wage, statutory pay rates, and protection for apprentices. Consumer Rights Act 2015: Protects customers by setting rules for refunds, replacements, repairs, and pre-contract information. Quality Issues This section focuses on maintaining and improving the quality of products and services. It includes: Quality Control: Monitoring processes to ensure product quality, such as checking apples for blemishes. Quality Assurance: Planned checks to maintain confidence in business processes and outputs. Benchmarking: Measuring standards against expected outcomes, using reliable sources like government data. Quality Circles: Involving employees in problem-solving and quality assurance. Inspection: Ensuring employees meet service standards set by the business. ISO 9000: Internationally recognized standards for quality management and assurance. Total Quality Management: Involving the whole company in evaluating and improving business practices. The presentation also includes an activity section with a video on quality and questions to engage the audience. **Please look out for the other PowerPoints which cover the whole of Unit 7. Discounted bundle: buy all PowerPoints and get a discounted rate of 33% off!**

This is a 27-slide PowerPoint which covers the entire LEARNING AIM C of Unit 7 - BUSINESS DECISION MAKING. There are 8 Learning Aims in total and are covered in 8 separate PowerPoints, making it easier to put together a teaching programme for the whole Unit. **Teachers will be required to do no other work. These PowerPoints include questions and activities as well as videos and they have been written by a BTEC Moderator and used with hundreds of students across the years. ** There is about 180 minutes worth of teaching in this PowerPoint. The PowerPoint is divided into four main sections: Types of Research: This section covers both primary and secondary research methods. Primary research includes sales figures, customer data, surveys, mystery shoppers, and focus groups. Competitor Analysis: This section emphasizes the importance of keeping a close eye on competitors. It discusses how businesses analyze the effect of competitors on their products or services, pricing strategies, location, and the use of comparison websites. Trends: This section explains how analysts search for trends in data over varying periods of time. It covers economic trends, market trends, and social trends, and how these trends impact business decisions. Marketing Plan: The final section discusses the components of a marketing plan, which can be devised in various formats. It introduces the 7P’s of marketing: Product, Price, Promotion, Place, People, Process, and Physical environment. The presentation also includes activities and videos to help understand competitor analysis and the application of the 7P’s in real-world scenarios. **Please look out for the other PowerPoints which cover the whole of Unit 7. Discounted bundle: buy all PowerPoints and get a discounted rate of 33% off!**

**This is a 42-slide PowerPoint which covers the entire LEARNING AIM A of Unit 7 - BUSINESS DECISION MAKING. ** There are 8 Learning Aims in total and are covered in 8 separate PowerPoints, making it easier to put together a teaching programme for the whole Unit. **Teachers will be required to do no other work. These PowerPoints include questions and activities as well as videos and they have been written by a BTEC Moderator and used with hundreds of students across the years. ** There is about 240 minutes worth of teaching in this PowerPoint. Learning Aim A, is divided into two sections: A1 – Business Ideas and A2 – Purpose and Structure of the Business1. Starter Activity: The presentation begins with a thought-provoking activity about the implications of half of the world’s population never having used a telephone. Business Plan Definition: It defines a business plan as a formal document outlining the intentions and purpose of a business, including its goals and how they will be achieved. Business Ideas: This section discusses how business ideas can emerge at any time and can be justified in various ways. It includes examples of ‘start-up’ businesses that identify gaps in the market, monitor competitors, follow current trends, and anticipate likely demand. Developing Business: It explains the need for businesses to evolve over time to maintain market share and meet consumer expectations. Factors influencing business development include changes in the economic climate, trends, and competition. Purpose and Structure of the Business: This section emphasizes the importance of having a clear purpose and structure for any business, regardless of its size. It discusses different types of business structures (flat, matrix, hierarchical) and how location can influence a business’s purpose and structure. Evaluation, Justification, and Synthesis of Business Ideas: The presentation concludes with a discussion on the importance of evaluating, justifying, and synthesizing business ideas. It highlights the iterative cognitive process involved in making informed business. Activities: Throughout the presentation, there are various activities designed to engage students, such as reviewing the impact of the Coronavirus outbreak on Virgin Atlantic, summarizing business failures, and exploring local high streets. **Please look out for the other PowerPoints which cover the whole of Unit 7. Discounted bundle: buy all PowerPoints and get a discounted rate of 33% off!**

5-page student Handout. 60 minutes teaching approx. The AQA Politics Paper 1 requires candidates to answer three short questions, each worth 9 marks. These questions test the ability to be succinct and respond to key terms under pressure. The provided model answers, written by an examiner, are of high quality and can help candidates practice and compare their responses. These questions are taken from the June 2020 examination paper. The 3 questions are on: Judicial independence, influences on individual MP’s and referendums. Get your students to complete the questions and then compare their answers against these ones.