GCSE Business Studies |
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Staff: Mrs Millar and Miss Foster
Case studies, investigations, simulations, IT, company visits Relevant to all careers. Gives pupils knowledge, understanding and ability to make rational business decisions. Pupils acquire practical skills in a range of computer applications, which will be useful further study and future employment |
Marketing Market research Marketing mix Pricing policies Product life cycle Consumer legislation |
Finance Sources of income and expenditure Profit and loss account & balance sheet Interpretation of accounts Costing and break even analysis |
The Management of People with a Business Recruitment and selection Training Motivation Trade unions |
The External Environment Interest rates Exchange rates Government policy EU External costs and benefits |
Production Types of production Methods of production Economies of scale Location Health and safety |
The Ownership and Control of Business The Aims and Objectives of Business Business aims & objectives Business planning Types of business organisation Growth of businesses Management structures |