Business Studies:Single

Course summary

Business is the study of how businesses work, including the management of finance, marketing, production, its people and organisation and the external influences on businesses. For example Business helps us answer questions like: • Why do businesses exist? Do they all focus on maximising profits? • How have Streaming and Downloads changed the music industry? • Auctions are transforming the way that markets work; what lies behind the success of eBay? • What impact does China have on UK businesses & consumers? • Should businesses outsource production from the UK to the Far East? • How should businesses respond to environmental and ethical concerns? • What is the impact of the economy on businesses? • How does business benefit from growing globalisation?