Investigate Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs with this video and activity worksheet combination. The video explains Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs alongside the advantages and disadvantages of the model. During the video, each stage of the hierarchy is applied to McDonald’s to help you understand how they attempt to motivate their employees. The supporting activity worksheet contains 7 separate tasks for students inc. an extension activity. Allowing them to learn and apply their knowledge of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, exploring its application to McDonald’s and a business of their choice.

This video and activity resource contains two sections. The first tests students knowledge of the break-even point, contribution, and margin of safety. The second section allows students to apply their knowledge to a scenario which requires them to calculate the break-even point and interpret the information it provides. The activity resource comes complete with answers. The activity resource is designed to be used alongside the Two Teachers YouTube video (Break-Even Analysis | How to Calculate the Break-Even Point Explained) which is shown on the front screen of this resource below. The activity also has two seperate versions to choose from using a Nando’s sauce differentiation rating. This allows students who aren’t as confident or not as experienced with break-even to use an easier version (Lemon & Herb) and those who are more confident or have studied break even before to use a more difficult version of the task (Hot). I hope this helps your students to master break-even analysis.

This worksheet, along with the video will help students understand how to calculate depreciation. The video explains how to calculate both the straight line method and reducing balance method of calculating depreciation. Each method has clear examples and the activity sheet allows them to apply their new found knowledge of depreciation. Depreciation is how much the value of an asset falls over a period of time. In order to record this expense to a business on an income statement you can use either one of these two key methods. Firstly is the STRAIGHT LINE METHOD and secondly the REDUCING BALANCE Method. Each method enables the business to record the value lost of an asset in the expenses section of an income statement. This is an important expense to consider for a business as it can be costly if it is not monitored. If you are interested in business, then subscribe to our YouTube Channel for lots more Business Studies content.

This activity resource is based on CNBC’s 7 minute YouTube video case study on Starbucks and how it became an $80 billion dollar business. It examines the businesses past, present and future prospects. The resource has 8 questions for students to answer and should generate critical thinking about the businesses history overtime. Helping students to understand how both internal and external factors can impact a businesses success.

PESTLE is and analytical tool used to assess the external environment. The video explains each PESTLE factor and links it directly to Amazon. The Activity sheet gives students the opportunity to apply the knowledge from the video. PESTLE is a strategic management tool used to assess the external environment affecting a business. These factors are usually out of the businesses control. A lot of these factors link closely to the opportunities and threats section of a SWOT analysis. For more on SWOT analysis see our YouTube video on SWOT.

Investigate the common methods of non-financial motivation with this video and activity worksheet combination. The video covers the top 10 methods of non-financial motivation, including: job rotation, job enrichment, and empowerment. The supporting activity worksheet contains 5 separate tasks for students to apply their knowledge of non-financial motivators after watching the video. Starting off with a table requiring students to explain each factor alongside its associated advantages and disadvantages whilst watching the video. Students are then required to act as consultant to a Store Manager to compare and recommend which methods of non-financial motivation they should use based on the scenario provided. The activity then finishes off with a quick fire word search activity, where students have to work against the clock to try and find all 10 in under 5 minutes.

Investigate Elton Mayo’s Theory of Motivation with this video and activity worksheet combination. The video: Explores the Human Relations School of Thought and the impact of Hawthorn Experiment Critiques the advantages against the disadvantages of the theory. The supporting activity worksheet: Contains 5 separate tasks for students to apply their knowledge of Elton Mayo’s Theory of Motivation. Includes suggested answers.

Why do businesses spend so much money on marketing? Investigate this with your students using this short video and activity resource. Aimed to provide you with the basic fundamentals of this topic area and identifies the key roles of marketing. The video is aimed primarily at students studying GCSE, A Level or BTEC Business. However, it should be useful across all programmes of business studies and the worksheet is fully editable.

Based on the CNBC Youtube Video ‘Subway - Not Starbucks Or McDonald’s - Has The Most Locations’, this video and activity worksheet allows your students to: Investigate the franchise market and compare popular businesses within the market Analyse Subway as a franchise business model, with justified recomendations of what they would change if they owned the business Choose a franchise business model they would purchase if they had unlimited funds including full justification of their plans. Despite the seeming ubiquitousness of McDonald’s golden arches and the Starbucks mermaid, the sandwich chain Subway actually has the most locations of any restaurant worldwide, about 43,000 in 2017. This number, however, belies the economic reality: while McDonald’s and Starbucks continue to grow their profits, Subway’s have been slipping since 2014. Industry analysts point to a few reasons for this, including a lack of innovation and fraught relationships with franchise owners.

This activity resource is based on a video which explains how to calculate both net profit and gross profit margins. The video provides students with a walk-through of how to calculate the answers using formula, then shows you how to interpret the answers to make financial decisions. The worksheet provides the opportunity to apply knowledge to assess competence in the subject area. It also includes answers for the calculations. Both gross profit and net profit are key performance indicators for any business and being able to calculate and interpret these is essential for business owners and entrepreneurs alike.

The video covers 3 types of organisational structure; hierarchical structure, flat structure and matrix structure. They are all shown in the form of an organisational chart. Businesses use organisational structures to illustrate job roles and responsibilities. Organisational structures show who each employee reports to in their job and depending on an organisation’s size, vision and requirements, the structure type will vary. In this video we cover 3 types of organisational structure, the features of those structures along with some advantages and disadvantages of using that particular structure. There are a few key words that are important to understand before looking at an organisational chart. These are; • Span of control. This is the number of employees that a manager has responsibility for • Chain of command . The route by which instructions and communications flow from the top to the bottom of the business, it shows who answer to who • Subordinates. This is basically members of staff that work for a manager, they under that managers span of control and are below them in the chain of command. The video covers each of these in detail and is great for GCSE revision or A level and BTEC business. If you want to apply your new found knowledge of organisational structures then the activity worksheet has a word search on the key words from the video and then questions surrounding the content covered. It has a section for students to create their own organisational chart.

This is the fifth and final instalment of our premium resource packs for Theme 1 of the Edexcel A Level Business qualification. This Topic 1.5 resource pack includes: Teacher PowerPoint presentation with 129 slides and 21 activities. Student activity workbook containing 21 activities (directly matching the ones in the PowerPoint). Suggested answers booklet for the student activity workbook. The PowerPoint presentation is fully animated and ready for you to deliver. The supporting activity workbook is available to be used electronically or printed for students. Importantly, both resources are editable should you wish to make any changes to suit the needs of your group. The PowerPoint and Workbook contain a mixture of information, examples, and activities for each subject area in the specification for Topic 1.5 Entrepreneurs and Leaders.

Investigate the recruitment and selection process with this video and activity worksheet combination. The video explores the recruitment and selection process from start to finish, covering the key differences between the two stages. The supporting activity worksheet contains 7 separate tasks for students to apply their knowledge of the recruitment and selection process. The resource also includes an extension task and suggested answers.

Explore the promotional mix with this video and activity worksheet combination. The video investigates 5 common promotional techniques used by businesses as part of their promotional mix. Promotional techniques covered in the video are: Advertising Sales promotion Direct marketing PR Personal selling Each promotional technique is also applied to McDonald’s. The supporting activity worksheet contains a multiple choice quiz along with an activity for students to apply the promotional mix to a business of their choice. A suggested answer sheet is also available with the free download.