Business Studies:Single

Course summary

Why choose Business? • It supports other subjects, particularly General Studies, but also ICT, Geography and Math. • It is relevant for those wishing to go into higher education or employment. • It considers the interrelated nature of business activities and how they affect competitiveness and the markets in which businesses operate. • It identifies the influences on functional decisions and plans including ethical and environmental issues. • It examines how technology is changing the way decisions are made and how businesses operate and compete. • It assesses the impact on stakeholders of functional decisions and their response to such decisions. Subject Content: • The Role of Managers • Business Ownership • Marketing • External Influences • Stakeholders • Operational Objectives • Marketing Mix • Capacity utilization • Financial Forecasting • The Economic Environment • Sources of Finance • Theories of Motivation