This free introductory lesson to CTEC unit 1 introduces learners to primary, secondary and tertiary business activity, we look at changes in these sectors and the growth of the tertiary sector in the UK. We then go onto look at public, private and third sectors so students have a basic understanding of organisations in the UK. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This free lesson introduces learners to different ways banks communicate with customers. A matching activity where students identify the pros and cons of each and match to the correct form of communication, a challenge to consider which types of people might be suited to each form of communication. Answers provided and we finish with a kahoot and a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This resource can be used as a revision lesson for GCSE Business. The aim is to help consolidate key terms by playing a game. This could be used for remote learning if the document is sent out to players but ideally it would be in class with the cards cut out in a deck. 1 In pairs or teams - have at least one describer and one or more guessers 2 Roll the dice and look at the colour the dice lands on 3 The describer picks a card from the deck and demonstrates the key term to the guesser 4 The guesser has 30 seconds to guess the word 5 If correct, team goes again, if not, the next team rolls the dice 6 First team round the board three times wins (Note: the game can be adapted i.e. if no dice, you can just go in order i.e. first card marketing, then external influences etc.) Thank you

This free lesson introduced students to the four main customer needs of price, quality, choice and convenience. Activities for students to think about their own experiences of shopping and how well the needs were met. Some exam tips on how to add context to their answers. A 6 mark question where students can choose a business and try to contextualise using the tips given. A 12 mark question on Ringo with some guidance and indicative content. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you - Please leave a review if you are happy with the download :)

This free lesson introduced students to the four main customer needs of price, quality, choice and convenience. Activities for students to think about their own experiences of shopping and how well the needs were met. Some exam tips on how to add context to their answers. A 6 mark question where students can choose a business and try to contextualise using the tips given. A 12 mark question on Ringo with some guidance and indicative content. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you - Please leave a review if you are happy with the download :)

This free lesson introduces learners to why businesses fail, we start by looking at some facts around businesses failing before looking into internal & external reasons for closing down. We then look at a concise case study on a traditional department store that closed down - a 10 mark question assessing whether it was based on internal or external factors. Structure guidance and a concise model answer is provided for students to compare with, and to help with peer assessments. A group research task and box plenary to finish with. Please visit mrzeesresources.com and have a browse for the highest quality resources and latest updates. Thank you

This sample of resources is for the ultimate pack of knowledge retrieval in the build up to assessments. 1x set of 12 flashcards 1x PDF of the powerpoint 1x knowledge quiz questions on word The above resources can be used in a variety of ways to ensure students can recall all the key knowledge they need. For example, the flashcards can be used by students to quiz themselves with friends and family, the word document can be folded in half and cut out, this way the question is on one side and the answer on the other - perfect for quizzing. The PDF can be used in lessons as a starter or plenary to recap knowledge, it can also be sent to students as a revision resource and then quizzed in class the following lesson. The knowledge tests can be sat by students at the end of teaching the unit, they are the same questions that are on the flashcards, so students should aim to get 100% if they utilise the flashcards. Colourful, concise and engaging flashcards to make sure it sticks! Thank you

This free lesson introduces leaners to what market research is and how vital it is to businesses. The different types of research are looked at with their advantages and disadvantages. Examples of quantitative and qualitative research is looked at. A 3 mark question with a model answer to self or peer assess to build exam technique. A task to create a questionnaire and a worksheet to highlight the difference between market share and market size. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you - Please leave a review if you are happy with the download :)

In this free lesson we look at a case study on Lucozade attempting to challenge Coca-Cola in the USA, students then attempt a question on this, with guidance on how to achieve marks for knowledge, application, analysis and evaluation. Once they’ve answered, we look at an example model answer which students can aspire to when peer assessing and making improvements. A case study on Mark’s & Spencer entering India, again with guidance and and a model answer for students to look at for marking. If this lesson saves you time and helps your students, why not have a look at other Theme 4 lessons? Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you - Please leave a review if you are happy with the download :)

A free full paper to assess your students - useful if you have used the sample assessments and past papers already. Please subscribe or mrzeesresources for updates on new and upcoming resources for business & economics (free and premium). Thank you - Please leave a review if you are happy with the download :)

This bundle of resources is the ultimate pack for knowledge retrieval in the build up to exams. 1x set of 5 flashcards 1x PDF of the powerpoint 1x knowledge quiz questions on word The above resources can be used in a variety of ways to ensure students can recall all the key knowledge they need. For example, the flashcards can be used by students to quiz themselves with friends and family, the word document can be folded in half and cut out, this way the question is on one side and the answer on the other - perfect for quizzing. The PDF can be used in lessons as a starter or plenary to recap knowledge, it can also be sent to students as a revision resource and then quizzed in class the following lesson. The knowledge tests can be sat by students at the end of teaching the unit, they are the same questions that are on the flashcards, so students should aim to get 100% if they utilise the flashcards. Colourful, concise and engaging flashcards to make sure it sticks! Thank you

This set of resources includes 1x PPT and 2x word files and can be delivered over 2-3 lessons. Learners are introduced to key concepts in organisational structures such as span of control and chain of command in engaging ways i.e chinese whispers to demonstrate the negatives of a long chain of command. We look at the pros and cons of tall, flat and matrix structures, then we move on onto centralised and decentralised structures. A short case study based on cartoon characters who have switched to decentralised - a few questions to contextualize the knowledge. Students have the opportunity to learn about the supermarket industry, in particular Morrisons struggle with the budget supermarkets which led to restructuring - a 12 mark question with structure guidance and a detailed model answer to help students with peer assessments, as well as making improvements to WWW and EBI. To spice it up a bit, a group matching task, where students have to create an organisational structure - answer sheet provided so teacher can look around whilst students work on it. Two links to kahoot quizzes and a box plenary to finish with. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This double lesson introduces learners to motivation, we look at both the four theories and the variety of ways to motivate in practice. We start with looking at the four theorists, step by step with discussion, a short case study to apply the knowledge with answers on the powerpoint. We then go onto look at financial and non financial methods of motivation before looking at a case study of a company that has been voted as one of the best places to work - we investigate what makes it such a good place to work, a 12 mark question based on this with structure guidance and a model answer provided. Two links to kahoot quizzes and a box plenary to finish with. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This set of resources includes 2x ppts, 4x word docs and a number of clips for 2 lessons. Learners are introduces to recruitment and the steps involved (step by step) and students have the opportunity to participate in being interviewed by Lord Sugar (answers by the man himself are given too). Once recruited, we look at what training might need to be delivered and how through on the job vs off the job training, a scenario to highlight the pros and cons of each. A link to a kahoot quiz and a box plenary to finish the first lesson. In the second practiical lesson, students have the opportunity to participate in the interview process, students are given job descriptions and person specifications for which they should prepare interview answers for. 3 scenarios in total and students will have the opportunity to switch roles to get an experience of both sides. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This set of resources includes 2x PPT, 2x word files and can be delivered over 2-3 lessons. We start by looking at various leaders to find out what actually makes a good leader. We look at 3 fictional characters with different styes as well as 3 fictional businesses, students try to justify which leader is suited for each business, we then go on to look at the four styles with examples before reading a case study on a business that has been transformed through leadership - a 12 mark question with structure guidance and concise model answer provided for students to peer assess with. In the second lesson, we look at a scenario of autocratic leadership, students discuss for and against this style by applying it to the scenario. We then go on to an engaging group activity with different difficult scenarios students find themselves in, and as leaders they have a range of actions they can take to fix the difficult situations. A case study on the legendary investor Warren Buffet with a 4 mark question and model answer. Two links to kahoot quizzes and a box plenary to finish with. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This set of resources includes 1x PPT, 3x word files and can be delivered over 2 lessons. We start by looking at some famous entrepreneurs to see what the students know about them and which ones excite them by playing a game of guess who (like the traditional game by Hasbro). We then go on to look at intrapreneurship, 2 different case studies, one with a 4 mark question and one with a 12 mark question - both with structure guidance and model answers for students to use when making improvements to their own answers. We look at barriers entrepreneurs face as well their motives before going to look at their characteristics, a number of activities to consolidate this knowledge in an engaging way and a box plenary to finish with. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This lesson introduces learners to various objectives set by businesses, we start by looking at what an objective is, then looking at the main objectives (from spec) before looking at some real examples of businesses that might have quite different objectives to each other. We look at a case study of a business that seems to have a few different priorities that could lead to them achieving their objective - a 12 mark question, structure guidance and a concise model answer for students to look at when peer assessing using the marking grid provided. A few consolidation activities to end with. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This double lesson introduces learners to the various shapes and forms businesses come in, we start by looking at what liability is before going through each form of business with examples of their pros and cons. We focus on stock market flotation and look at the process to list an IPO before going on to franchises. A concise case study and 10 mark question on franchises with structure guidance and a concise model answer provided, marking grids also provided to aid students in accurate peer assessments. We look at the other less traditional forms of business such as social enterprise and lifestyle businesses with examples. Two links to kahoot quizzes and a box plenary to finish with. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This lesson introduces learners to the important concept of opportunity cost, we start by looking at what opportunity cost actually means with some examples, we then have a number of scenarios where students might find themselves in, in the near future. Students are presented with two options, they have to make a choice, we discuss the reasons for their choice and any depends factors (all AOs developed). In the last scenario, we look at whether a student should go it alone or open up a business with a friend - students consider the opportunity cost and answer the 10 mark question, structure guidance and a concise model answer provided. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This set of resources includes 3x PPT and 5x word files which can be delivered over 5 lessons. We start with looking at the types of borrowing available, to ensure students can remember all the definitions, pros and cons, we have kinaesthetic matching activities to get students active in class (or it could be done on worksheet if it’d suit your class better), answers provided for all activities on the powerpoint. A case study with an exam question, model answers and peer marking grid included for student to peer assess and develop exam skills. A similar set of activities for the savings section and insurance section. A selection of box plenaries and a kahoot to end with. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you