Business
Business
Everything in life involves business. Think about that new top you bought last week and then think of what businesses made it possible for you to be wearing it right now? The obvious ones are the shop and the manufacturing plant, but what about the cotton growers, the label makers, the delivery company, and health and safety? And don’t forget the companies that manage the finances of all those businesses. Thinking about all those processes and people allows you to begin to understand what Business is all about.
Business is a dynamic subject. You will learn about the diverse nature of business enterprise and the interdependence of the various parts of the business world. You will explore business success and business failure, investigate local, national and global business markets, and understand how businesses need to adapt and respond strategically to the changing environment in which they operate to survive and grow. This constant evolutionary process makes business a fascinating subject.
In Theme 1 and Theme 2 you will learn about how businesses work. You will be introduced to the marketing and people functions beforeinvestigating entrepreneurs and business start-ups. You will also explore how business finance and operations work, and understand the impact of external influences.
Theme 3 and Theme 4 move from functions to strategy. You will explore influences on business strategy and decision-making, and understand how businesses mitigate risk and uncertainty. You will also explore global business and the opportunities and issues facing businesses in today’s global world.
Business is taught in the Moberly Boardroom, using up-to-date technology and facilities.
Business teaching includes a wide range of activities, combined with the traditional text book and digital text books.
Watching Business clips from YouTube and DVDs.
Using specialist magazines such as Business Review and the Economist.
Taking an interest in world business events through the media.
Trips and visits to real world businesses in the UK and abroad.
The A Level will be assessed by means of :
Paper 1: You will tackle data response and essay questions on marketing, people and global businesses – this is the content you study in Theme 1 and Theme 4.
Paper 2: You will tackle data response and essay questions on business activities, decisions and strategy – this is the content you study in Theme 2 and Theme 3.
Paper 3: You will have a research task before the exam. The questions in the exam – data response and essay questions – are linked to the context you will research.
The Exam Board is Edexcel.
If you have any queries about this curriculum, please contact: Mrs Laura Watson, Head of Business and Economics, on lew@farlingtonschool.com