Pearson Edexcel International A Level Business (432) 4 Reasons for global mergers, takeovers or joint ventures a) Spreading risk and economies of scale. b) Entering new markets/trade blocs. c) Acquiring national/international brand names/patents. d) Securing resources/supplies. e) Maintaining/increasing global competitiveness. f) Reducing competition. g) Making use of local knowledge. h) Government or legal requirement. i) Accessing supply chains/distribution networks. j) Sharing costs/risks. Written by Sarah Hilton for Revisionstation

Pearson Edexcel International A Level Business (434) 1 The impact of MNCs a) Impact of MNCs on the local economy: • local labour, wages, working conditions and job creation • local businesses • the local community and environment. b) Impact of MNCs on the national economy: • economic growth • FDI flows • balance of payments • technology and skills transfer • consumers • business culture • tax revenues. Written by Sarah Hilton for Revisionstation

1.1.1 The market a) Mass markets and niche markets: o characteristics o market size and market share o brands b) Dynamic markets: o online retailing o how markets change o innovation and market growth o adapting to change c) How competition affects the market d) The difference between risk and uncertainty 1.1.2 Market research a) Product and market orientation b) Primary and secondary market research data (quantitative and qualitative) used to: o identify and anticipate customer needs and wants o quantify likely demand o gain insight into consumer behaviour c) Limitations of market research, sample size and bias d) Use of ICT to support market research: o websites o social networking o databases e) Market segmentation 1.1.3 Market positioning a) Market mapping b) Competitive advantage of a product or service c) The purpose of product differentiation

Edexcel A Level Business 1.1.1 The Market complete lesson a) Mass markets and niche markets: characteristics market size and market share brands b) Dynamic markets: online retailing how markets change innovation and market growth adapting to change c) How competition affects the market d) The difference between risk and uncertainty

1.2.1 Demand a) Factors leading to a change in demand: o changes in the prices of substitutes and complementary goods o changes in consumer incomes o fashions, tastes and preferences o advertising and branding o demographics o external shocks o seasonality 1.2.2 Supply a) Factors leading to a change in supply: o changes in the costs of production o introduction of new technology o indirect taxes o government subsidies o external shocks 1.2.3 Markets a) The interaction of supply and demand b) The drawing and interpretation of supply and demand diagrams to show the causes and consequences of price changes 1.2.4 Price elasticity of demand a) Calculation of price elasticity of demand b) Interpretation of numerical values of price elasticity of demand c) The factors influencing price elasticity of demand d) The significance of price elasticity of demand to businesses in terms of implications for pricing e) Calculation and interpretation of the relationship between price elasticity of demand and total revenue 1.2.5 Income elasticity of demand a) Calculation of income elasticity of demand b) Interpretation of numerical values of income elasticity of demand c) The factors influencing income elasticity of demand d) The significance of income elasticity of demand to businesses

Pearson Edexcel International A Level Business (431) 1 Growing economies a) Characteristics of developed, developing and emerging economies. b) Growing economic power of countries within Asia, Africa and other parts of the world. c) Implications of economic growth for individuals and businesses: • trade opportunities for businesses • employment patterns. d) Indicators of growth: • gross domestic product (GDP) and GDP per capita • human development index (HDI). Written by Sarah Hilton for Revisionstation

Pearson Edexcel International A Level Business (331) 1 Corporate objectives a) Development of corporate objectives from mission statement/corporate aims. b) Critical appraisal of mission statements. Written by Sarah Hilton at Revisionstation

OCR GCSE Business 1.1. The role of business enterprise complete lesson Includes a PowerPoint and a Worksheet on: The purpose of business activity and enterprise Spotting an opportunity, developing an idea for a business, satisfying the needs of customers Characteristics of an entrepreneur Creativity, risk taking, determination and confidence The concept of risk and reward Written by Sarah Hilton at Revisionstation

A Series of blank forms that I made, useful for all boards and GCSE business and A level Business and BTEC Business. Ideal for scaffolding, uploading to Teams, showing what a good one looks like or just speeding things up not waiting for students to spend an hour drawing all the lines. We are not technical drawing, we are business. Hope these help.

New groups or new to a group? These ice breaker quizzes can be downloaded and you can have ready just in case all the whiteboards or technology lets you down. Ideal for GCSE Business and A level Business and BTEC Business (all levels) I always link it that if they can talk about one brand they can talk about alternatives / substitutes / competitors etc. Hope these help

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Business (iGCSE) 1.7.1 The external factors affecting business decisions: • social • technological • environmental • political. This lesson includes a PPT and worksheet written by Sarah Hilton for Revisionstation

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Business (iGCSE) 1.6.3 The effect of interest rates on: • businesses • consumer spending. This is a complete lesson with a PPT and a worksheet Written by Sarah Hilton for Revisionstation

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (iGCSE) 1.6.1 Government spending: • to provide public service • taxation and constraints on public spending. This is a complete lesson with a PPT and a worksheet Written by Sarah Hilton for Revisionstation

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Business (iGCSE) 1.6.2 How governments can affect business activity: • infrastructure provision • legislation • trade policy - membership of trading blocs, tariffs. This is a complete lesson with a PPT and a worksheet Written by Sarah Hilton for Revisionstation

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Business (iGCSE) 1.5.2 The importance and growth of multinationals: • benefits of a business becoming a multinational • benefits to a country and/or economy where a multinational company is located • possible drawbacks to a country and/or economy where a multinational is located. This is a complete lesson with a PPT and a worksheet Written by Sarah Hilton by Revisionstation

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Business 1.2.3 Different forms of business organisation 1.2.3 Different forms of business organisation: • franchises • social enterprises • multinationals. This is a complete lesson with a teacher PowerPoint and a student worksheet. Written by Sarah Hilton at Revisionstation

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Business 1.4.1 The main factors influencing location decisions 1.4.1 The main factors influencing location decisions and relocation of a business: • proximity to market, labour, materials and competitors • nature of the business activity • the impact of the internet on location decisions - e-commerce and/or fixed premises • legal controls and trade blocs. This is a complete lesson with a teacher PowerPoint and a student worksheet. Written by Sarah Hilton at Revisionstation

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Business 1.3.1 Primary, secondary and tertiary activities 1.3.1 Primary, secondary and tertiary activities: • primary sector – extracting raw materials from the earth • secondary sector – converting raw materials into finished or semi-finished goods • tertiary sector – provision of a wide variety of services. This is a complete lesson with a teacher PowerPoint and a student worksheet. Written by Sarah Hilton at Revisionstation

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Business 1.5.1 Globalisation 1.5.1 Globalisation: • concept of globalisation • opportunities and threats of globalisation for businesses. This is a complete lesson with a teacher PowerPoint and a student worksheet. Written by Sarah Hilton at Revisionstation

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Business 1.2.2 Characteristics relating to size 1.2.2 Characteristics relating to size: • concepts of risk, ownership and limited liability • public corporations – reasons for and against public ownership • ownership, control, sources of finance, use of profits, stakeholders and shareholders • appropriateness of different forms of ownership. This is a complete lesson with a teacher PowerPoint and a student worksheet. Written by Sarah Hilton at Revisionstation