Business Studies

Course summary

Unit 1 (Exam): The Business Environment - In this unit, you will develop an understanding of how and why businesses operate in the way they do. You will look at a range of different types of business and business structures, and explore how the ownership of a business and its objectives are interrelated. You will learn about the importance of different functions within a business and how they work together. You will understand the legal, financial, ethical, and resource constraints under which a business must operate and how these can affect business behavior. You will explore ways in which businesses respond to changes in their economic, social, and technological environment, and the necessity for a business to plan. You will appreciate the influence different stakeholders can have on a business, and you will learn how to assess business performance. Unit 2 (Exam): Working in Business - This unit will cover the skills and understanding needed to work effectively within a business environment. This includes arranging meetings, working with business documents, making payments, prioritizing business activities, and communicating with stakeholders. Unit 4 (Coursework): Customers and Communication - a portfolio of work based on Wharton Park, Bewdley. Unit 5 (Coursework): Marketing and market research - a portfolio of market research based on supporting a local start-up sandwich business. Unit 8 (Coursework): Introduction to human resources - a portfolio of work based on Tesco.