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George's Marvellous Business Studies & Economic Resources

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Please check out my quality teaching resources that cover both Business Studies and Economics. I have been a teacher for over 10 years and always aim to produce high quality worksheets, activities and presentations. I have taught both Business Studies and Economics from GCSE to A-Level. Please come back often to see my latest and greatest resources.

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Please check out my quality teaching resources that cover both Business Studies and Economics. I have been a teacher for over 10 years and always aim to produce high quality worksheets, activities and presentations. I have taught both Business Studies and Economics from GCSE to A-Level. Please come back often to see my latest and greatest resources.
Customer Service - Operations - PPT & Worksheet - GCSE Business Studies
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Customer Service - Operations - PPT & Worksheet - GCSE Business Studies

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A nice lesson that teaches the theory behind good customer service. The theory is backed up with good clear examples and numerous activities. This lesson looks at the main advantages of a business offering good customer service and what this could lead to. There are also links to relevant videos. I have also included a detailed worksheet that covers key questions based around this topic. Perfect for the operations topic in GCSE Business Studies.
Integration - Business Growth - Horizontal, Vertical & Lateral Intergration - Mergers & Takeovers
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Integration - Business Growth - Horizontal, Vertical & Lateral Intergration - Mergers & Takeovers

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This lesson looks at business growth and focuses on business growth and integration. The starter activity re-caps on the three industrial sectors and the difference between internal and external growth. The PPT then looks at the pros and cons of mergers and takeovers. The biggest section of the PPT is the look at integration. There are clear examples of vertical, horizontal and conglomerate / diversification / lateral integration. There are many tasks throughout and two very detailed worksheets to help with the theory. This lesson could easily be used for A-Level Business Studies and also used for Economics. Perfect for teaching the Growing as a Business topic in GCSE Business Studies.
Centralisation (Centralised) & Decentralisation (Decentralised) - Growing as a Business - Business
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Centralisation (Centralised) & Decentralisation (Decentralised) - Growing as a Business - Business

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A nice lesson to help teach a tricky topic. The lesson aims to explain the clear difference between centralised and decentralised businesses. The lesson has many fun and clear examples and the differing pros and cons of both centralisation and decentralisation. The lesson includes a nice worksheet to help students fully understand the topic, including a higher level exam style question. This lesson follows on well from de-layering and leadership styles. Perfect for teaching the Growing as a Business unit for GCSE Business Studies. This lesson could also be used for A-Level Business Studies.
Leadership Styles - Demographic, Autocratic, Paternalistic & Laissez-Faire - Business Studies Lesson
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Leadership Styles - Demographic, Autocratic, Paternalistic & Laissez-Faire - Business Studies Lesson

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A great lesson on teaching four of the main leadership styles in the world of business. There is clear theory on the importance of a good leader and how that can influence how businesses and companies are run. There is detailed theory on the pros and cons of demographic, autocratic, paternalistic and laissez-faire leaders. I have included examples for each type of leader. The lesson starts with a great leadership quiz, this will determine what type of leader each student is (I like to do a tally of the results on the board and see which type of leader is the most common). I like to refer back to the leadership quiz throughout the lesson after each type of leader is properly covered and see if students agree with their results. I have also included a nice task where students need to vote the leadership styles of famous entrepreneurs. The lesson finishes with a task where students need to read different scenarios and vote which type of leader would be best and explain why. Perfect for GCSE Business Studies.
Economic Systems - Planned, Mixed & Free Marked Economies - PPT, Group Task & Worksheet - GCSE & AS
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Economic Systems - Planned, Mixed & Free Marked Economies - PPT, Group Task & Worksheet - GCSE & AS

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A detailed lesson on the three economic systems. The PowerPoint looks at the key theory for the main types of economic systems; planned (controlled), mixed and free market economies. The lesson looks at the main pros and cons for each and provides relevant examples. I have also included great video links to life in both Cuba and North Korea that will help students fully understand life in a planned economy. I have also included a detailed worksheet on the three economic systems. There is also a good group work task, where students need to argue which economy is the best or worse. A great selection of resources that is aimed at GCSE Economic / Business Studies students, but could easily be adapted for A-Level students.
Liquidity Ratios - Current Ratio & Acid Test Ratio - Balance Sheets - Finance - PPT & Worksheets
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Liquidity Ratios - Current Ratio & Acid Test Ratio - Balance Sheets - Finance - PPT & Worksheets

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A great lesson for teaching liquidity ratios. The PPT covers how to calculate both current ratios and acid test ratios. I have explained why each is so important to a businesses financial health and included relevant examples to help students fully understand. This lesson ties in very nicely to my lesson on balance sheets. The lesson leads on to a bumper worksheet where students need to calculate and analyse current ratios and acid test ratios for a number of businesses. I have also included a nice multiple choice quiz on finance as a great starter activity. Perfect for teaching a potentially tricky topic. Aimed at GCSE Business Studies, but could easily be used for A-Level Business Studies.
Protecting a Business Idea - Patents, Copyrights & Trademarks - Business Studies - PPT - A-Level
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Protecting a Business Idea - Patents, Copyrights & Trademarks - Business Studies - PPT - A-Level

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A nice lesson that looks at the three ways an entrepreneur can protect their business ideas - either with a patent, trademark or copyright. There is theory on each protection method and relevant examples / new stories throughout. The lesson concludes with a nice group work task where students need to analyse he pros and cons of either patents, trademarks and copyrights. Perfect for A-Level Business Studies, but could be adapted for GCSE level.
The Objectives of Firms, Business Models & The Theory of the Firm - Economics - A-Level
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The Objectives of Firms, Business Models & The Theory of the Firm - Economics - A-Level

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A detailed lesson on the objectives of firms, the different business models, a brief introduction to the theory of the firm, satisficing and profit maximization. This is a great introduction lesson to A-Level Economics and Business Studies. This 38 slide lesson includes key theory and relevant examples. The lesson looks at the main objectives of firms - including profit maximization. The lesson also looks at the pros and cons of typical business models such as sole traders, partnerships, LTD’s and PLC’s. I have also included a condensed student copy of the presentation which includes key theory and tasks. I have also included a nice gap-fill worksheet on the theory covered to help students reflect on the topics covered (answers included on separate document). This lesson is perfect for A-Level Economics / Microeconomics and can also be used for Business Studies.
Reducing Unemployment - Aims to Reduce Unemployment in the UK - GCSE Economics - PPT & WS
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Reducing Unemployment - Aims to Reduce Unemployment in the UK - GCSE Economics - PPT & WS

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This lesson will help students understand the different ways the government aims to reduce unemployment in the UK. This lesson covers five methods the government could use to help reduce unemployment. The lesson also re-caps on the different types of unemployment and the potential impact of unemployment on a country. The lesson aims to cover the following lesson objectives: All: Students will know the different methods of reducing unemployment Most: Students will understand what the new deal system is and who it effects The lesson concludes with numerous tasks. I have included two detailed worksheets that are linked to the lesson and have also included a nice report project where students need to answer the following question: Inequality is a major issue in Britain. What can the government do to reduce inequality, lower unemployment and create a more equal society? This lesson is perfect for GCSE Economics and could be used for A-Level.
Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) - A-Level Economics / Business Studies - PPT, Quiz & Worksheets
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Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) - A-Level Economics / Business Studies - PPT, Quiz & Worksheets

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This bumper lesson looks at cost-benefit analysis in a lot of detail. The lesson looks at what a CBA is and how it impacts firms and governments. I have included all the key theory on the topic plus many great examples of when cost-benefit analysis was used. Below is a break-down of the lesson objectives: ALL Students will understand the main pros and cons of carrying out a cost-benefit analysis. SOME students to understand a few economic examples of when a cost-benefit analysis should be used. I have included a student copy of the lesson to go alongside the main PPT. I have also included a market failure bingo game, a market failure quiz with answers and a CBA group task. This lesson is aimed at A-Level Economics but could also be useful for Business Studies.
Enterprise & Entrepreneurs - Starting a New Business - Business Studies - PPT, Tasks & Group Task
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Enterprise & Entrepreneurs - Starting a New Business - Business Studies - PPT, Tasks & Group Task

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A detailed lesson that covers what enterprise is and how entrepreneurs aim to start new businesses and spot gaps in the market. This lesson has many examples of famous entrepreneurs and the skills needed to start a new business. The lesson looks at a number of key business concepts including opportunity costs, risks, government help for new businesses and much more. The lesson includes a nice group work task for students where they have to create a new social enterprise idea and present to the class. The lesson includes lots of fun tasks and activities throughout. I have also included a nice worksheet on this key business topic. Perfect for either GCSE Business Studies or A-Level Business Studies.
How Poverty & Inequality is Measured - The Lorenz Curve & Gini Coefficient - Lesson 3 of 4
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How Poverty & Inequality is Measured - The Lorenz Curve & Gini Coefficient - Lesson 3 of 4

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This lesson at how poverty and inequality is measured. The lesson focuses heavily on both the Lorenz Curve and how the Gini Coefficient is used to measure a countries poverty and distribution of income. The lesson includes lots of detailed theory, diagrams, examples and tasks. The tasks include a nice gap fill worksheet. I have also included a nice worksheet based on the Gini Coefficient. The lesson concludes with past exam style questions. I have also included a student version of the PPT. This lesson is perfect for looking at poverty and how their is clear inequality in the UK and the World and how it is measured. This lesson is perfect for A-Level Economics and could also be useful for Geography and Business Studies. This is lesson 3 of 4 covering poverty and the inequality of the distribution of income.
Poverty & Distribution of Income - The Earnings & Poverty Trap - Equity & Equality - 4 of 4
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Poverty & Distribution of Income - The Earnings & Poverty Trap - Equity & Equality - 4 of 4

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This lesson looks at how poverty and inequality is linked to both the earnings and poverty trap. The lesson focuses on the earnings trap, the poverty trap, the underground trap, the underground economy and the difference between equity and equality. The lesson then looks at both horizontal and vertical equity. The lesson also looks at government policies that are designed to reduce poverty. The lesson includes lots of detailed theory, diagrams, examples and tasks. I have also included a nice gap fill worksheet. I have also included a nice starter activity on the Lorenz Curve. I have also created a nice government policy matching task. The lesson concludes with past exam style questions. I have also included a fun economics Pictionary game for the topics covered in poverty and further back in the syllabus. I have also included a student version of the PPT. This lesson is perfect for looking at poverty and the distribution of income. This lesson is perfect for A-Level Economics and could also be useful for Geography and Business Studies. This is lesson 4 of 4 covering poverty and the inequality of the distribution of income.
Production Possibility Curves / Frontiers / Diagrams (PPC) - Opportunity Cost - Economics
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Production Possibility Curves / Frontiers / Diagrams (PPC) - Opportunity Cost - Economics

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This lesson looks at production possibility curves (PPC) and how they show opportunity costs. The lesson includes lots of examples, diagrams and tasks to really help explain this topic. The lesson includes numerous video clips to help consolidate the learning. I have included a group task to make this lesson more engaging. This lesson is perfect for either GCSE or A-Level Economics. Lesson Aim: Students will fully understand how to analyse and draw production possibility curves.
Influences & Evaluating Exchange Rates
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Influences & Evaluating Exchange Rates

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Students will understand the key economic theory behind the main influences on exchange rates, such as inflation, interest rates, competitiveness and the balance of payments. Students will learn how to effectively evaluate exchange rates, and how they impact consumers and producers. The lesson includes tasks, examples and videos.
Economic Growth & Development
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Economic Growth & Development

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Students will understand the key economic theory of economic growth and development. The lesson covers the characteristics of less developed economies, the main indicators of development, and the main factors affecting growth and development. The lesson also covers the government policies to promote economic growth and development. The lesson includes deep theory, many tasks, examples and overview revision tasks. This lesson is aimed at higher level Macroeconomic teaching and includes high mark essay style questions.
Inflation, Price Stability & Deflation
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Inflation, Price Stability & Deflation

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Students will understand the key economic theory of inflation, price stability and deflation. The lesson covers inflation, hyperinflation, disinflation, reflation and much more. The lesson covers the equation of exchange, the quantity theory of money and the Fisher Equation of Exchange. The lesson also covers the consequences of inflation and deflation and whether deflation can ever be good for an economy. The lesson includes deep theory, many tasks, examples and videos. This lesson is aimed at higher level Macroeconomic teaching and includes high mark essay style questions.
Fiscal Policy
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Fiscal Policy

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Students will understand the key economic theory of Fiscal Policy. The lesson covers government expenditure and income through taxes. The lesson covers why governments levy taxes, the principles of taxation and the Laffer curve. The lesson also covers budget balances, deficits and surpluses and how this links to national debt. The lesson includes deep theory, many tasks, examples and overview revision tasks. This lesson is aimed at higher level Macroeconomic teaching and includes high mark essay style questions.
Introduction to Macroeconomics & Key Macro Indicators
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Introduction to Macroeconomics & Key Macro Indicators

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Students will understand the key economic theory of macroeconomics and how economies can be judged through veracious types of indicators and data. Students will learn about the key government objectives and how they can be measured. Students will also look at economic growth and PPF diagrams and how this links to various bits of data. The lesson also reflects on how non-economic measures can be used to judge an economy. The lesson includes deep theory, many tasks, examples and videos. This lesson is aimed at higher level Macroeconomic teaching and includes a group task and various worksheets.