Business Studies:Single

Course summary

The subject lends itself to a very contemporary approach to teaching and learning. Pupils are expected to keep abreast of the news and to develop an analytical approach to life from a commercial point of view. Lessons often contain recent affairs unfolding across the nation and across global markets. The following topics are covered during the course. 1. What is business? 2. Managers, leadership and decision making 3. Decision-making to improve marketing performance 4. Decision-making to improve operational performance 5. Decision-making to improve financial performance 6. Decision-making to improve human resource performance 7. Analysing the strategic position of a business 8. Choosing strategic direction 9. Strategic methods: how to pursue strategies 10. Managing strategic change