This resources gives the learners different market research scenarios. On an individual basis, learners will decide if each situation provides Primary or Secondary research and if the data will be Qualitative or Quantitative when collected. Learners then get into pairs and peer assess their results.

This 12 slide presentation features 10 different customer service scenarios. Learners are required to analyse each scenario and come up with an action plan for each. They must also discuss the skills required to ensure the scenario is dealt with effectively. This activity can be used for a variety of qualifications and contexts.

This series of tasks were created to be used with the BTEC Level 1 Business specification but can be adapted to be used on a variety of situations. The tasks require the learners to develop their Microsoft Excel skills. This pack of activities includes 3 different briefs that provide key information that learners must interpret and use to populate a spreadsheet. They will be required to use key Excel functions, such as SUM. I have included Excel files demonstrating how the spreadsheet should look as a model answer. These activities are challenging but rewarding as they assess a variety of skills.v

This full lesson, with supporting activity, covers B1 of Unit 1: Exploring Business. Topics include; Different types of structure Functional areas of business Large scale group activity (see notes below for delivery guidance) *Task: nominate a learner for each of the given roles. Stand them at the front of the class holding their role name. Read out each problem and ask the class which area of the business you would report to, discuss each answer. I have included a link to a free resource below that has been created by a fellow TES author. This resource is fantastic and compliments my resource well. Images removed for copywrite reasons, you will need to add your own images e.g. business logos. I do not own the resource below and it is not a part of this paid resource that I am offering. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/organisational-structure-6259487

This full lesson, with supporting handout, covers B2 of Learning Aim B for Unit 1: Exploring Business. Topics covered include; Aims Objectives Public Sector Aims Private Sector Aims SMART objectives Individual and group activities

This full lesson, with supporting handouts, covers C1 of Unit 1; Exploring Business. Areas covered; Political factors Economic factors Social factors Technological factors Legal factors Environmental factors This lesson has several group activities and class discussions, concluding with a case study in which learners must apply a PESTLE analysis to a small business.

This full lesson covers the following areas; Corporate culture Corporate social responsibility Ethics Competitive advantage (differentiation, price policies, market leadership/share, reputation, cost control, technology, suppliers, employees Benefits and importance of establishing and maintaining a competitive advantage. Images removed for copywrite reasons, you will need to add your own images e.g. business logos.

This full lesson covers D2 and D3 of Learning Aim D for Unit 1: Exploring Business. Areas covered include; Demand Supply Influences on supply and demand Price elasticity of demand Pricing and output decisions Response to competitor activity Images removed for copywrite reasons, you will need to add your own images e.g. business logos.

This full lesson, with supporting handouts, covers the following areas; A PESTLE recap activity SWOT analysis 5C Analysis Porter’s Five Forces This lesson is supported with links to video clips, handouts and group activities. Images removed for copywrite reasons, you will need to add your own images e.g. business logos.

This lesson covers the following areas of Learning Aim D: Perfect competition Imperfect competition Features of market structures (number of firms, freedom of entry and nature of product) Group activity and links to external media. Images removed for copywrite reasons, you will need to add your own images e.g. business logos.

This 32 slide lesson covers A.4 of Learning Aim A of Unit 3: Personal and Business Finance. The lesson contains a variety of activities, exam questions and links to external media such as online calculators, comparison websites and more. Images removed for copywrite reasons, you will need to add your own images e.g. business logos.

This full lesson covers B.1 - Features of Financial Institutions for Unit 3: Personal and Business Finance. The lesson contains links to external media and activities to engage learners. Images removed for copywrite reasons, you will need to add your own images e.g. business logos.

This full lesson covers B2 of Unit 3: Personal and Business Finance and includes; Branch Online banking Telephone banking Mobile banking Postal banking A group task where learners must write exam questions based on the above topic areas and get their classmates to answer their questions to facilitate peer assessment. Images removed for copywrite reasons, you will need to add your own images e.g. business logos.

This full lesson covers B.3 of Learning Aim B of Unit 3: Personal and Business Finance. The lesson covers; Financial Conduct Authority Financial Ombudsmen Service Financial Services Compensation Scheme Legislation – Consumer Credit A group research task which includes Peer assessment and presentation skills. Images removed for copywrite reasons, you will need to add your own images e.g. business logos.

This lesson covers the history and implementation of Scientific Management. The lesson covers; Background of Frederick Taylor Origins of Scientific Management Applications in modern workplaces How it motivates employees Advantages of SM Disadvantages of SM Several group activities including activities involving practical demonstrations (I have attached a guidance sheet) to bring the theory of Scientific Management to life.