This lesson introduces learners to the various external influences that can impact businesses. We start by looking at the PESTLE factors and what they include, we then look at Porter’s five forces before reading a case study on Morrison’s and the top four supermarkets in the UK. A 10 mark question with structure guidance and a concise model answer is included for students to look at and improve their own answers after peer assessments. To consolidate the PESTLE factors we read a concise fact file on the housing market, students use this information and their own research to find out more about the housing market, and then feedback the PESTLE factors they think are impacting on the housing market. We finish off with a kahoot quiz, the link is included and a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This lesson introduces learners to internal and external considerations to complete a SWOT analysis. We start by looking at what a SWOT analysis is and the types of questions we need to ask ourselves to find out our SWOT. We then contextualise with a few examples such as Mcdonald’s, Thornton’s and a brief sorting activity with Apples SWOT. We then go on to look at a concise case study on BHP the large mining company, students can work in pairs or a group to assess the companies position using SWOT, the outcomes of this can be used to answer a 12 mark question based on the case study. A concise model answer is included for students to peer assess and a kahoot quiz with link to finish off. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This lesson introduces learners to different types of corporate strategy such as Ansoff’s Matrix and Porter’s strategic matrix. We start by looking at Ansoff’s and the four types of strategies involved here, each with their pros and cons. We then go on to read a brief case study on a plumbing company, wth a 4 mark question and a model answer to self assess with. We then go on to look at Porter’s strategies, again each witht their pros and cons before looking at the difference between tactics and strategies. Finally a case study on Toyota and their strategy. This case study comes with a 4 and 10 mark question, both with guidance and concise model answers for peer assessment. An interactive kahoot quiz with the link to the game to consolidate the day’s learning. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This lesson introduces learners to mission statements and corporate objectives, we start with reading some statements from businesses to identify their missions, we look at corporate objectives and how they come from the mission. a 2 and 12 mark question, both with model answers for students to peer assess with. Structure guidance is given to embed important exam skills right from the start of the course. The questions are based on an engaging case studio on Lego about their mission and corporate objectives. Guidance for peer assesment is straight forward for students and after a few times they will get the hang of doing this like examiners! 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 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.) This is an editable version so it can be adapted if you would like to map it to a different specification or course. Thank you

This lesson introduces learners to the extent of which MNCs actions can be controlled. We start with the some examples of significant actions by MNCs which would require intervention. We then look at reasons for how they can and cannot be controlled. A concise case study and video on the BP oil spill, students attempt a 12 mark question, structure guidance is given and a concise model answer to help students with developing contextual skills. We finish the course with a good old box plenary! Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you and I hope your class enjoys Theme 4 and that you save some time!

This lesson introduces learners to ethics - always a good topic to stimulate provoking discussions. We start by looking at what ethics involves, we look at some real thought provoking case studies with Primark and Bangladesh’s factories, Apple and Foxconn’s sweatshops. A 12 mark question with a concise model answer to peer assess with and a debate task acting for and against firms that are unethical. We finish by looking at the effects of firms on the environment. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

Three lessons here to introduces learner to the impact of multinational companies, we start by looking at Nike as a MNC, then go on to look at Foxconn (usually a company students haven’t heard of until they realise all their electronics are made there). We look at the pros and cons of MNCs, then go on to read a concise case study on a proposed Dam project by two MNCs in Chile which is met with protests. Structure guidance is given and a model answer to help students with peer assessment and exam technique development. In the third lesson, we look at GlaxoSmithKline and their role in developing the economies of Africa, a case study showing how they have invested and what their committments are is looked at and disucssed, students have a debate task for and against the effects of GSK on Africa, this is in a 12 mark question form too with a concise model answer to compare debate points with. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you (note: the first part of this bundle is a free lesson in the shop)

This free lesson introduces learners to the impact of multinational companies, we start by looking at Nike as a MNC, then go on to look at Foxconn (usually a company students haven’t heard of until they realise all their electronics are made there). We look at the pros and cons of MNCs, then go on to read a concise case study on a proposed Dam project by two MNCs in Chile which is met with protests. Structure guidance is given and a model answer to help students with peer assessment and exam technique development. A debate task and box plenary to finish off with. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Try the lesson out, if you find it useful then have a look at the rest of the theme 4 bundle. Thank you - Please leave a review if you are happy with the download :)

This double lesson introduces learners to global niche markets and cultural/social factors which affect global marketing. We start with discussing what a niche market is from theme 1, then go on to discuss a concise case study on a very interesting type of coffee. We then look at another concise case study of PepsiCo’s Gatorade which has launched in India with a particular type of global marketing strategy. A 12 mark question with structure guidance and a model answer to develop examination skills. We then look at cultural and social factors at play, and some real regrettable blunders made by companies. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This double lesson introduces learners to marketing in a global context, building on the knowledge from theme 1. We start by looking at three main types of marketing strategies then go on to look at’Glocalisation’, and the best example of this which is Mcdonald’s. A short engaging video on how Mcdonald’s has tailored their foods to countries around the world, followed by a concise case study on the same topic for consolidation. A few activities followed by another concise case study on Mattel and how they launched Barbie in China, but ultimately failed, due to an incorrect marketing strategy. Students attempt a 10 mark exam style question on this, with structure guidance and a model answer provided which can be used for peer asssessment. Finally we look at the Ansoff’s matrix to help decide when risk is involved. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This lesson introduces learners to the factors which make a firm globally competitive. We start by looking at the impact of changes in exchange rates and how this can affect the competitiveness of firms even though it is out of their control. We then move onto factors that are more in their contrl such as differentiation and trying to gain low cost competitiveness through economies of scale. A concise case study on China’s toy factories as they manufacture most of the toys in the world, students answer a question on how their competitiveness might affect UK firms in the same industry, and to what extent. Structure guidance and concise model answer to aid in peer assessing. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This lesson introduces learners the difference between mergers and takeovers, we start by looking at the reasons why businesses may want to merge or acquire a firm in another country, e.g. to gain access to a trade bloc like the ASEAN. We then read a concise case study on the cement industry and how acquisitions have played a big role for these firms, a 10 mark question with structure guidance given and a model answer for students to peer assess with to build exam technique. Another concise case study and exam style question, but this time on a merger rather than a takeover, guidance and model points included to again help with important exam skills. Finally, a research and homework task to conclude. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This double lesson introduces learners the factors that businesses consider before relocating to sell or produce in another country. We start by looking at factors when assessing a country as a market, we look at each factor with some data then go on to looking at factors to consider when assessing as a production location (some of the factors come under both topics). A short case study on Slovakia’s government incentive of a flat tax which attracted many producers to relocate there, a 4 mark model answer for students to self assess with. A few more activities and a 10 mark question on assessing the UK as a production location, structure guidance is given and a model answer for students to look at, to build those examination skills! Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you