AS/A-Level & GCSE. Business Studies. & AS Accounting. spring/summer Major new textbooks

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1 AS/A-Level & GCSE Business Studies & AS Accounting spring/summer 2008 Major new textbooks

2 Contents AS/A-Level Business Studies & AS Accounting Textbooks New titles 3 Student Unit Guides Exam Revision Notes Business Annual Survey Dictionary FlashRevise Cards Topic CueCards Student Workbooks Accounting Student Workbooks How to order This page contains essential information on ordering from Philip Allan Updates. The order form itself is bound in to the centre pages of the catalogue. If there is no order form, you can request a new catalogue from our Customer Services Department on tel: Inspection/Approval copies Inspection copies allow you to review texts for up to 60 days. Where your recommendation may result in the purchase of 15 or more copies (or one set of Student Workbooks or Spec-by-Step Guides) you may keep the inspection copy FREE OF CHARGE. Approval copies are for photocopiable and/or high value resources and after 60 days must be either paid for or returned. Titles available on inspection are indicated with an. Those on approval are indicated with an. Bulk discount (all publications, excluding magazines) Orders over 200 for all publications, excluding magazines, that appear in this catalogue qualify for a bulk order discount of 10%. Orders can be for one title or a combination of titles. Postage and packing All publications, excluding magazines: for all orders, you need to add a postage and packing charge of 2.95 (for orders of up to 14) or 3.95 (for orders between 14 and 100) or 5.95 (for orders over 100) to the order value. Please note that the postage and packing charges published in this catalogue apply only to UK mainland addresses. For delivery to all other destinations, please telephone Please allow up to 7 working days (all publications, excluding magazines) and 21 days (magazines) for your order to be processed and delivered. Titles not yet published All orders will be recorded and sent on publication. Resource Packs New title 22 Poster Set Magazine & Website/CD-ROM Archive GCSE Business Studies Revision Guides FlashRevise Cards Topic CueCards Spec-by-Step Guides Payment terms Orders can be sent with a cheque, with an official purchase order or with credit card details. Invoiced orders must be paid within 28 days. Prices for all our publications are correct from January 2008, but may be subject to change at our discretion without prior notice. Sample pages Wherever you see this icon, you can see sample material from our publications by visiting. Sample pages are available on publication. Magazine subscriptions BUSINESS REVIEW VOLUME 14, 2007/08 One full rate subscription at must be placed to entitle you to order any number of reduced rate subscriptions. Reduced rate subscriptions, additional to a full rate order, are charged at the special discount price of 11.50, provided all copies of each issue can be mailed to the same addressee for internal distribution. All magazine subscription rates include postage and packing. Please note that rates apply only for UK addresses. Overseas rates are available from our Magazine Subscription Department (contact details below). BUSINESS REVIEW website/cd-rom & magazine combined subscription Institutions wishing to subscribe to the BUSINESS REVIEW website/cd-rom must also subscribe to the magazine. The combined magazine and website/cd-rom subscription rate is (including VAT), but existing subscribers can subscribe to the website at any time from September 2007 for VAT. Website/CD-ROM subscriptions are not available to overseas subscribers. The above rates include postage and packing. Please note that rates apply only for UK addresses. Overseas rates are available from our Magazine Subscriptions Department (contact details below). Key to symbols Inspection copy available Approval copy available Sample pages available Contact details All publications (excluding magazines) Direct Services tel: Bookpoint Ltd fax: Milton Park [email protected] Abingdon OX14 4SB Magazine subscriptions Turpin Distribution tel: Pegasus Drive fax: Stratton Business Park [email protected] Biggleswade SG18 8TQ 2

3 AS/A-Level 2008 Textbooks AQA AS Business Studies (2nd Edition) John Wolinski & Gwen Coates Revised and updated to meet the needs of AS students following the new specification from September 2008, this textbook provides thorough coverage of both units and matches the structure of the AQA AS specification precisely. Drawing on the very best features of the highly popular first edition of this book, AQA AS Business Studies (2nd edition) includes a wide range of detailed case studies to help students apply their understanding to real business contexts. The accompanying free CD-ROM offers guidance on exam technique and sample exam-style questions, together with graded answers and detailed commentaries. Special features of AQA AS Business Studies include: Key terms clear and concise definitions Practice exercises short-answer questions to assist and test learning Exam-style questions excellent for exam preparation Examiner s voice invaluable exam advice Did you know? useful insights to facilitate understanding Fact files topical examples from the world of business Questions and answers graded responses to specimen questions This comprehensive, highly accessible, exam-focused text is essential reading for all AQA AS Business Studies students. An accompanying Teacher Guide is available for separate purchase. An A2 textbook and Teacher Guide will follow in May John Wolinski is a Principal Examiner and the Editor of the AQA Business Studies Student Unit Guides (see page 13). Gwen Coates was a Chair of Examiners for AQA and an Editor of BUSINESS REVIEW magazine for 7 years. Both authors have 20 years examining and teaching experience. Key features Matches the structure and content of the new specification Packed with up-to-date case studies Exam-style questions, with differentiation for range of ability Invaluable examiner advice Free exam technique CD-ROM with sample Q&As plus commentaries Publication: June mm 190 mm paperback (plus free CD) Approx. 450 pages Full colour throughout ISBN FREE CD 3

4 AS/A-Level 2008 Textbooks AQA AS Business Studies (2nd edition): contents Unit 1: Planning and financing a business Starting a business Chapter 1 Enterprise Chapter 2 Generating and protecting business ideas Chapter 3 Developing business plans Chapter 4 Conducting start-up market research Chapter 5 Understanding marketing Chapter 6 Transforming resources into goods and services Chapter 7 Choosing the right legal structure for the business Chapter 8 Raising finance Chapter 9 Locating the business Chapter 10 Employing people Financial planning Chapter 11 Calculating costs, revenues and profits Chapter 12 Using break-even analysis to make decisions Chapter 13 Using cash-flow forecasting Chapter 14 Setting budgets Chapter 15 Assessing business start-ups Unit 2: Managing a business Finance Chapter 16 Using budgets Chapter 17 Improving cash flow Chapter 18 Measuring and increasing profit People in organisations Chapter 19 Designing an effective organisation Chapter 20 Developing an effective workforce: recruitment, selection and training Chapter 21 Developing an effective workforce: motivating employees Operations management Chapter 22 Making operational decisions Chapter 23 Developing effective operations: quality Chapter 24 Developing effective operations: customer service Chapter 25 Working with suppliers Chapter 26 Using technology in operations Marketing and the competitive market Chapter 27 Effective marketing Chapter 28 Designing an effective marketing mix Chapter 29 Using the marketing mix: product Chapter 30 Using the marketing mix: promotion Chapter 31 Using the marketing mix: pricing Chapter 32 Using the marketing mix: place Chapter 33 Marketing and competitiveness AQA AS Business Studies (2nd Edition) Teacher Guide Due for publication in June 2008, this supporting, fully photocopiable Teacher Guide includes answers to all the exercises and questions plus mark schemes, together with PowerPoint classroom presentations. It comprises a photocopiable resource pack plus free CD-ROM version of the content, and is priced at FREE CD Publication date: June 2008 Photocopiable ring binder (plus free CD) Approx. 180 pages ISBN

5 AS/A-Level 2008 Textbooks OCR AS Business Studies (2nd Edition) Andy Mottershead, Steve Challoner, Alex Grant Revised and updated to meet the needs of AS students following the new specification from September 2008, this textbook provides thorough coverage of both units and matches the structure of the OCR AS specification precisely. It includes a wide range of detailed case studies to help students apply their understanding to real business contexts. The accompanying free CD-ROM offers guidance on exam technique and sample exam-style questions, together with graded answers and detailed commentaries. Special features of OCR AS Business Studies include: Key terms clear and concise definitions Case studies excellent for exam preparation Practice questions short- and long-answer questions to assist and test learning Group tasks great for stimulating debate Examiner s voice invaluable exam advice Further sources topical websites Questions and answers graded responses to specimen questions This highly accessible, exam-focused text is essential reading for all OCR AS Business Studies students. An accompanying Teacher Guide, available for separate purchase, provides answers to all the practice questions (see page 6). An A2 textbook and Teacher Guide will follow in May Andy Mottershead is a Head of Business Studies and Economics, a Principal Examiner and Reviser and an INSET provider for OCR. Steve Challoner is a Head of Business Studies and Economics, a Principal Examiner, Reviser and Senior Moderator and a regular contributor to BUSINESS REVIEW magazine. Alex Grant is a Head of Business Studies and Economics, has been a Senior Examiner for over 10 years and is now a Principal Examiner and a regular contributor to BUSINESS REVIEW magazine. Key features Matches the structure and content of the new specification Packed with up-to-date case studies Exam-style questions, with differentiation for range of ability Invaluable examiner advice Free exam technique CD-ROM with sample Q&As plus commentaries Publication: May mm 190 mm paperback (plus free CD) Approx. 370 pages Full colour throughout ISBN

6 AS/A-Level 2008 Textbooks OCR AS Business Studies (2nd edition): contents Unit 1 An introduction to business The nature of business Chapter 1 The role of business Chapter 2 Stakeholders Chapter 3 Business resources Chapter 4 Finance Chapter 5 Human resources Chapter 6 Market research Chapter 7 Sampling Classification of business Chapter 8 Classification of business (legal) Chapter 9 Size Objectives Chapter 10 Objectives The market Chapter 11 The market Other influences Chapter 12 Technology Chapter 13 Social demographics Chapter 14 Ethics and corporate responsibility Chapter 15 Case study for Unit 1 Unit 2 Business functions Marketing Chapter 16 Marketing objectives Chapter 17 Marketing Chapter 18 Market segmentation, share and growth Chapter 19 Products Chapter 20 Price Chapter 21 Distribution Chapter 22 Promotion Chapter 23 Elasticity Accounting and finance Chapter 24 Budgets Chapter 25 Cash flow Chapter 26 Costs Chapter 27 Contribution Chapter 28 Break even Chapter 29 Investment appraisal Chapter 30 Profit and loss Chapter 31 Balance sheets People in organisations Chapter 32 Labour turnover Chapter 33 Theories of motivation Chapter 34 Methods of motivation Chapter 35 Leadership Chapter 36 Organisational structures Operations management Chapter 37 The scale of operation Chapter 38 Types of production/organising production Chapter 39 Lean production Chapter 40 Quality Chapter 41 Stock control Chapter 42 Quality assurance, Kaizen and benchmarking Chapter 43 Just-in-time and waste management Chapter 44 Case study for Unit 2 OCR AS Business Studies (2nd edition) Teacher Guide Due for publication in May 2008, this supporting, fully photocopiable Teacher Guide includes answers to all the exercises and questions plus mark schemes. It comprises a photocopiable resource pack plus free CD-ROM version of the content, and is priced at FREE CD Publication date: May 2008 Photocopiable ring binder (plus free CD) Approx. 130 pages ISBN

7 AS/A-Level Textbooks The most comprehensive and accessible textbooks for AQA students current AS/A2 specifications AQA AS Business Studies AQA A2 Business Studies AQA AS Business Studies Teacher Answer Guide AQA A2 Business Studies Teacher Answer Guide John Wolinski & Gwen Coates Comprehensive, highly accessible and exam focused, these textbooks are essential reading for all AQA business studies students. AQA AS Business Studies and AQA A2 Business Studies provide detailed coverage of the six AS and A2 modules, supported throughout by over 50 data-response/case-study questions per book, based on the format and timings of AQA papers, and a further 50 practice exercises. Each book is over 450 pages in length and extensively illustrated in full colour throughout. They are designed to make the key concepts and topics of the specification accessible to your students, and include the following special features: Key terms clear and concise definitions of business concepts and vocabulary Examiner s voice invaluable advice to improve exam technique Did you know? helpful insights to broaden knowledge of topic areas Factfile topical examples from the world of business The practice exercises offer short-answer questions to assist and test learning and comprehension.the dataresponse and case-study questions will help consolidate understanding and provide excellent exam preparation. In the A2 book, some of the case studies are deliberately demanding and therefore ideal for AEA students. Answers to all the questions and exercises in the AS and A2 textbooks are provided in the accompanying Teacher Answer Guides (see pages 8 and 9). John Wolinski is a Principal Examiner and the Series Editor of the AQA Business Studies Student Unit Guides (see page 13). Gwen Coates is a highly experienced examiner and former editor of BUSINESS REVIEW. Both authors were involved in drawing up the original specification. 7

8 AS/A-Level Textbooks AQA AS Business Studies Key features current AS/A2 specifications Comprehensive and accessible coverage of the AQA specification Written by experienced examiners Highly illustrated, full-colour design Extensive case-study material and practice exam questions Outstanding value at just each Published June mm 190 mm paperback, 460 pages Full colour throughout ISBN This is a stylish and aesthetically pleasing text with comprehensive coverage of the AQA AS specification and a lot of helpful advice about preparing for the examinations. Each chapter is clearly set out in an easily recognisable format with the traditional end-of-chapter questions and exercises. However, an excellent addition to this book is the colour-coded sections giving a range of helpful features. The questions, exercises and case studies provide a range of activities that test all the academic skills and give plenty of practice for AQA examination-style questions. The book is full of relevant, up-to-date examples drawn from the business world, including some unfamiliar but interesting ones. The introduction says the book has been written specifically to meet the needs of those taking the AQA specification, and, in the words of a well-known DIY preparation, it does exactly what it says on the tin. Overall, I found this to be an excellent textbook for AS Business Studies and would recommend it as standard to my students. Jayne Robinson, Head of Business Studies, Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College, BUSINESS REVIEW Teachers Notes AQA AS Business Studies Teacher Answer Guide The AQA AS Business Studies Teacher Answer Guide, supplied both in loose-leaf and CD formats, provides a comprehensive set of answers to all the case studies and practice exercises in the textbook. The introduction to the guide explains how the answers should be marked and the number of marks to be allocated. Comprehensive marking schemes are included in Chapter 1 to show the exact format of the AQA AS mark schemes, and templates provided for use with the other chapters of the guide. Photocopiable loose-leaf ring binder (plus free CD) 184 pages ISBN

9 AS/A-Level Textbooks AQA A2 Business Studies Key features current AS/A2 specifications Comprehensive and accessible coverage of the AQA specification Written by experienced examiners Highly illustrated, full-colour design Extensive case-study material and practice exam questions Outstanding value at just each The text is in full colour and the material is well presented, making the information accessible to students. Photographs and graphics make the material look lively and interesting. Colour-coded features make reference to a wide range of business situations, bringing the material to life. Andrew Gillespie, BUSINESS REVIEW Teachers Notes Published September mm 190 mm paperback, 520 pages Full colour throughout ISBN AQA A2 Business Studies Teacher Answer Guide The AQA A2 Business Studies Teacher Answer Guide, supplied both in loose-leaf and CD formats, follows the model of the AS Answer Guide, providing a comprehensive set of answers to all the case studies and practice exercises in the textbook. A2 mark scheme templates showing the AQA levels of response approach to marking are also provided. Photocopiable loose-leaf ring binder (plus free CD) 157 pages ISBN

10 AS/A-Level Textbooks AQA A2 Business Studies: contents Module 4 Marketing and Accounting and Finance Marketing Section 1 Market analysis Chapter 1 Asset-led marketing and market-led marketing Chapter 2 Sales forecasting techniques Section 2 Marketing strategy Chapter 3 Marketing decision making Section 3 Marketing planning Chapter 4 Marketing planning and the marketing mix Chapter 5 The marketing budget Integrated case study: marketing Accounting and finance Section 4 Company accounts Chapter 6 Interpretation of profit and loss accounts and balance sheets Chapter 7 Capital expenditure, revenue expenditure and depreciation Chapter 8 Working capital Chapter 9 Window dressing Section 5 Ratio analysis Chapter 10 Ratio analysis Chapter 11 Liquidity Chapter 12 Financial efficiency Chapter 13 Gearing Chapter 14 Profitability and performance Chapter 15 Shareholders ratios Chapter 16 Limitations of ratio analysis Section 6 Contribution and breakeven analysis Chapter 17 Contribution and breakeven analysis Section 7 Investment decision making Chapter 18 Investment decision making Integrated case study: accounting and finance Module 5 People and Operations Management People in organisations Section 1 Communication Chapter 19 The importance of communication Chapter 20 Barriers to communication Chapter 21 Communication and large organisations Section 2 Employer/employee relations Chapter 22 Approaches to workforce structures Chapter 23 Employee participation and industrial democracy Chapter 24 The role of trade unions and ACAS Chapter 25 Principles of employment law Section 3 Human resource management Chapter 26 Human resource management and workforce planning Chapter 27 Human resource management and methods of remuneration Chapter 28 Human resource management and measurements of personnel effectiveness Integrated case study: people in organisations Operations management Section 4 Productive efficiency Chapter 29 Research and development Chapter 30 Critical path analysis Section 5 Controlling operations Chapter 31 Controlling operations using IT Section 6 Facilities Chapter 32 Location Integrated case study: operations management Units 4 and 5 Unit 4: Sample examination paper Chapter 33 Unit 5W: the written paper (examination) Chapter 34 Unit 5C: the coursework project Unit 5W: Sample examination paper Module 6 External Influences and Objectives and Strategy External influences Section 1 Economic opportunities and constraints Chapter 35 Implications for business strategy of macroeconomic variables Chapter 36 International competitiveness Chapter 37 Economic growth Chapter 38 The EU and other overseas opportunities in emerging markets Business report: economic opportunities and constraints Section 2 Governmental opportunities and constraints Chapter 39 Government policies affecting business Section 3 Social and other opportunities and constraints Chapter 40 Social responsibilities Chapter 41 Business ethics Chapter 42 Environmental pressures and opportunities Chapter 43 Political change Chapter 44 Pressure group activity Chapter 45 Social auditing Objectives and strategy Section 4 Impact on firms of a change in size Chapter 46 Financing growth Chapter 47 Management reorganisation during growth Chapter 48 Problems of transition in size Chapter 49 Change in ownership Section 5 Business objectives Chapter 50 Mission and organisational culture Section 6 Business strategy Chapter 51 Decision making to achieve objectives Chapter 52 Decision trees Chapter 53 Corporate planning in the medium to long term Chapter 54 Contingency planning Unit 6 Unit 6: Sample examination paper Index 10

11 AS/A-Level Textbooks current AS/A2 specifications OCR AS Business Studies Andy Mottershead, Steve Challoner and Alex Grant Over 370 full colour pages only Published in September 2006, this textbook has been written to meet the needs of students taking the current specification for OCR AS Business Studies. It provides comprehensive coverage of the specification and includes a wide range of detailed case studies to help students apply their understanding to real business contexts. Written by three highly experienced examiners, OCR AS Business Studies is printed in full colour throughout and comprises 51 chapters. Each chapter explains the core content of a business topic examined in AS units 1 and 2 and features: a set of OCR-style questions together with a mark scheme a case study with questions of the type that students will face in their examination modules, giving them a clear focus to their revision of each topic and an opportunity to improve their exam technique. The case studies have been written to reflect OCR s commitment to providing specifications which view business behaviour from a variety of perspectives. Key terms are explained throughout the book and students are directed to further resources, especially websites where they can update information. Regular group tasks allow students to debate and justify their views on a number of business issues. Published September mm 189 mm paperback, 372 pages Full colour throughout ISBN Key features Comprehensive coverage of the OCR specification for AS Business Studies Examiner s advice on how to approach topics and avoid common pitfalls OCR-style questions and specially-focused case studies on each topic OCR AS Business Studies Teacher Answer Guide Published in November 2006, the OCR AS Business Studies Teacher Answer Guide provides a comprehensive set of answers to all the case studies and practice exercises in the textbook, available both in loose-leaf photocopiable format and on CD. Photocopiable loose-leaf ring binder (plus free CD) 116 pages ISBN

12 AS/A-Level Student Unit Guides AS/A2 Student Unit Guides Student Unit Guides are perfect for revision: written by examiners, they explain the unit requirements, summarise the relevant module content and include specimen questions and answers. Each guide contains: An introduction, outlining the aims of the AS or A2 qualification and the skills required, and offering strategies for revision. Content guidance, providing an examiner s overview of the module s key terms and concepts, and identifying opportunities to exhibit the skills required by the unit. This section shows students what they have to learn and how they might analyse and evaluate topics. Questions and answers, with graded answers to questions which have been carefully written to reflect the style of the unit. All responses are accompanied by commentaries which highlight their respective strengths and weaknesses, giving students an insight into the mind of the examiner. The second editions of the AQA AS Student Unit Guides for Modules 2 & 3 include sample case studies for this amended part of the specification. Will help students to: improve their grades by focusing their revision, building their confidence and strengthening their exam technique. 12

13 AS/A-Level Student Unit Guides AS/A2 Student Unit Guides Business Studies titles available: AQA AS Module 1: Marketing and Accounting and Finance (2nd edition) John Wolinski AQA AS Module 2: People and Operations Management (2nd edition) Isobel Rollitt-James AQA AS Module 3: External Influences and Objectives and Strategy (2nd edition) John Wolinski AQA A2 Unit 4, Modules 4 & 5: Marketing and Accounting and Finance, People and Operations Management Malcolm Surridge AQA A2 Unit 5W: Business Report and Essay John Wolinski AQA A2 Module 6: External Influences and Objectives and Strategy Gwen Coates OCR AS Unit 1, Module 2871: Businesses,Their Objectives and Environment (2nd edition) Roger Williams and Barry Martin OCR AS Unit 2, Module 2872: Business Decisions (2nd edition) Roger Williams and Barry Martin OCR AS Unit 3, Module 2873: Business Behaviour (2nd edition) Roger Williams and Barry Martin OCR A2 Unit 2880: Business Strategy Roger Williams and Barry Martin Economics & Business Studies titles available: Edexcel (Nuffield) AS Unit 1, Module 1: Objectives Andrew Ashwin Edexcel (Nuffield) AS Unit 2, Module 2: Efficiency Andrew Ashwin Edexcel (Nuffield) AS Units 2 & 3, Module 3: Change; Portfolio Andrew Ashwin Edexcel (Nuffield) AS Unit 4, Module 4: Competitiveness Andrew Ashwin 243 mm 173 mm, paperbacks 6.95 each Coming soon AS Student Unit Guides for the new 2008 specifications will be published in the autumn. Full details will be available in the autumn 2008 catalogue and at from this summer. 13

14 AS/A-Level Exam Revision Notes AS/A-level Business Studies 2nd Edition Malcolm Surridge AS/A-level Nuffield Economics & Business Studies Gerald Wood These popular guides provide students with the perfect foundation for successful revision. Exam Revision Notes 3 Special offer OFF while last stocks Exam Revision Notes systematically cover the core topics common to the main specifications (or the Nuffield Economics & Business specification) in the form of concise and highly relevant notes. This helps students to identify the areas they need to revise, allowing them time to develop the higher-level skills of analysis and evaluation. The notes are accompanied by short commentaries that develop key points, identify common pitfalls and offer advice on the relative importance of the topic. A4-format paperbacks each (discounted price) Students will be able to: revise core topics effectively prepare a thorough revision plan improve their exam technique and ultimately their grade Coming soon New editions of our popular Exam Revision Notes will be published in the autumn for the new 2008 specifications. Full details will be available in the autumn 2008 catalogue and at from this summer. Bulk order offer Place a bulk order for any combination of the publications in this catalogue (excluding magazines) and qualify for the following discount: Spend over 200, save 10% 14

15 AS/A-Level Annual Survey & Dictionary Business Annual Survey 2007 Andrew Gillespie Published in January 2007, the Business Annual Survey 2007 offers students an insight into some of the key business stories and events of the past year. The Survey is packed with relevant stories, organised into the key subject areas examined at AS/A-Level, allowing students to broaden their understanding of some of the main issues and develop their analysis skills. In particular, it will prove an invaluable resource for students to apply their business understanding and to compare the actions of firms and markets. The Survey is divided into sections that focus on important issues, so students can find out about a particular topic area in their specification and follow the development of stories through Each business story ends with a question that highlights the key issues raised. Suggested answers are given at the end of the book along with a quiz for students to test how much they have learned about the business events of Printed in full colour throughout and illustrated where appropriate with data and tables, the Business Annual Survey 2007 is the ideal resource to help students understand and apply real business stories in their own studies. 173 mm 242 mm paperback 77 pages Full colour throughout (discounted price) ISBN Special offer while OFF stocks last Essential Word Dictionary Malcolm Surridge This is the ideal dictionary for AS and A2 students. Unlike other dictionaries, the terms selected here are all directly relevant to AS/A-level business studies. The entries are clearly and concisely defined with further explanation where appropriate. In many cases, entries are cross-referenced to related terms and concepts and include examiner s guidance on how the term should be used correctly. The dictionary concludes with a list of key AS terms. All the terms in the dictionary are relevant to A2. Written by a Chief Examiner, the Essential Word Dictionary is the perfect reference companion, whether students are new to the subject, part way through their course or revising for exams. 233 mm 156 mm paperback, 174 pages 8.99 ISBN

16 AS/A-Level FlashRevise Cards AS/A2 Business Studies revise Cards Just 6.99 per set (incl. VAT) Andrew Gillespie FlashRevise Cards provide a fresh and stimulating method of learning and understanding those essential definitions that can make a real grade difference. Written by Andrew Gillespie, a Principal Examiner, each pocket-sized card focuses on a key concept in business studies. There are four short questions about the concept on the front of the card, and on the back a clear definition of the concept and answers to the questions, together with examiner s notes and evaluation points (see sample). Each boxed set of 50 colour cards covers the essential concepts of two major topic areas and is priced at 6.99 (incl. VAT). See sample cards from each pack at Key benefits Concise definitions of all key terms Quick-fire questions and answers Examiner s notes on each concept Evaluation tips for higher marks Pocket-sized for use anytime, anywhere Titles available 16

17 AS/A-Level Topic CueCards AS/A2 Business Studies Just 6.99 per set (incl. VAT) Topic CueCards are perfect for revising the subject content of AS/A-level business studies and the ideal complement to FlashRevise Cards. Each set in the series covers a careful selection of concepts and terms central to two AS or A2 topic areas. Written by a Principal Examiner, Andrew Gillespie, each pocket-sized card focuses on a key business concept or term, combining concise discussion of the concept with a diagrammatic summary and key point to aid the revision process (see sample below). Each set in the series is priced at just 6.99 (incl. VAT) and comprises 50 colour cards, including two Application Cards that draw on the world of business to illustrate important concepts. Students can use the cards to test themselves and their friends on key revision points, anywhere and at any time. See sample cards from each pack at Titles available 17

18 AS/A-Level Student Workbooks AS/A2 Business Studies Student Workbooks Full colour throughout AS workbooks Marketing & Accounting & Finance Malcolm Surridge People & Operations Management Andrew Gillespie External Influences & Objectives & Strategy Andrew Gillespie & Malcolm Surridge A2 workbooks People & Operations Management Andrew Gillespie External Influences & Objectives & Strategy Andrew Gillespie & Malcolm Surridge Student Workbooks will support your teaching and help your students skills development. Student Workbooks are designed to strengthen students understanding of the different topic areas in AS and A2 business studies as they progress through their course, as well as providing them with a good set of notes for their revision. Each workbook covers two of the main topic areas common to AS/A-level business studies specifications, with a number of sections comprising: a set of notes providing an overview of a business studies subtopic; and a set of questions covering essential areas of the subtopic, designed to develop and test student skills, with space provided for written answers Students are encouraged to consider the context of the question in all their answers, and to show evidence of appropriate skills, such as analysis and evaluation. Answers to the questions are provided in an accompanying set of Teacher Notes. These Notes offer guidance on what to expect from student responses, so where there is no objectively right answer, they identify the key points. Student Workbooks are printed in full colour throughout. They are available only in class sets of 10, priced at 40 per set plus postage and packing. Each set of 10 workbooks includes one FREE copy of the Teacher Notes, which can be photocopied where necessary. The workbooks are not photocopiable. 18

19 AS/A-Level Student Workbooks AS/A2 Business Studies Multiple Choice Student Workbooks These two workbooks provide an accessible and engaging way to assess the degree to which students have understood the key elements of each section of the specification. Written by Andrew Gillespie, each full colour, 84-page workbook contains 600 questions on the key topics of the main specification areas of either AS or A2 business studies. Student knowledge of each topic is tested by 10 multiple choice and 10 short-answer questions. A test should take about 25 minutes and can be assessed using the allocated mark scheme. Answers and/or suggested responses are provided in an accompanying set of Teacher Notes. The workbooks are available only in class sets of 10, priced at 40 per set plus postage and packing. Each set of workbooks contains one free copy of the Teacher Notes, which can be photocopied where necessary. Download sample pages of student workbooks at Student Workbook 248 mm 173 mm, 84 pages, full colour throughout Set of 10 copies: 40 ISBN Teacher Notes 248 mm 173 mm, 16 pages, 2 colours throughout Student Workbook 248 mm 173 mm, 84 pages, full colour throughout Set of 10 copies: 40 ISBN Teacher Notes 248 mm 173 mm, 16 pages, 2 colours throughout Bulk order offer Place a bulk order for any combination of the publications in this catalogue (excluding magazines) and qualify for the following discount: Spend over 200, save 10% 19

20 AS/A-Level Student Workbooks AS Accounting Student Workbooks Full colour throughout The Accounting Information System Determination of Income Management & Decision Making Ian Harrison Student Workbooks support your teaching and help your students skills development. Published in spring 2007, these workbooks are designed to support the main Accounting specifications at AS. The notes and exercises can be used to introduce topic areas or to revise them later in the course. Each workbook is designed to supplement class work and homework. By completing each section, students will ensure they gain a better understanding of each topic. In addition, they will have a good set of examples from which to revise. Each section of each workbook comprises: a brief introduction a set of comprehensive tasks covering each topic When answering the questions, students should refer to their class notes and suitable texts. Where appropriate, they should use margins and/or spaces to show workings, as this will help them to discover where they might have gone wrong. This is a skill that many students fail to develop fully. They should give full answers, including headings, as this will help greatly with revision. Answers to the questions are provided in an accompanying set of Teacher Notes. Each set of workbooks includes one copy of the Teacher Notes, which can be photocopied where necessary. The workbooks are not photocopiable. Student Workbooks are printed in full colour throughout. They are available only in class sets of 10, priced at 40 per set plus postage and packing. Ian Harrison is a Chief Examiner at AS and A2 for a major examining board and has delivered a range of teacher insets and student revision courses in the UK and overseas. He is the author of Introducing Accounting at AS (Hodder & Stoughton). Key benefits Provide lively and easy-to-use exercises Save you invaluable preparation time Address the key topic areas Can be used for extension work and revision Are cheaper than photocopying your own resources! 20

21 AS/A-Level Student Workbooks AS Accounting Student Workbooks The Accounting Information System Topics Source documents The subsidiary books Subsidiary books and the ledger Value added tax The cash book The petty cash book The trial balance Control accounts Bank reconciliation statements Trading and profit and loss accounts Balance sheets The use of computers in accounting Determination of Income Topics Accounting concepts Capital and revenue incomes and expenditures Provision for depreciation of fixed assets Disposal of fixed assets Bad debts, bad debts recovered and provision for doubtful debts Accruals and prepayments Valuation of stock Trading accounts Profit and loss accounts Balance sheets Manufacturing accounts Provisions for unrealised profits Internal final accounts for limited companies Management & Decision Making Topics Ratio analysis Classification of costs Marginal costing Contribution Marginal cost statements Break-even analysis unit contribution method Break-even analysis contribution/sales ratio method Break-even analysis graphical method Budgets and budgetary control Social accounting Student Workbook 242 mm 168 mm paperback 68 pages Full colour throughout Set of 10 copies: 40 ISBN Teacher Notes 242 mm 168 mm, 23 pages 2 colours throughout Student Workbook 242 mm 168 mm paperback 55 pages Full colour throughout Set of 10 copies: 40 ISBN Teacher Notes 242 mm 168 mm, 28 pages 2 colours throughout Student Workbook 242 mm 168 mm paperback 72 pages Full colour throughout Set of 10 copies: 40 ISBN Teacher Notes 242 mm 168 mm, 28 pages 2 colours throughout 21

22 AS/A-Level Resource Packs AQA AS Applied Business Resource Packs Mark Mitchell and Andrew Coles New January 2008 FREE CD FREE CD AQA AS Applied Business Resource Packs and accompanying CDs provide photocopiable lessons for delivering portfolio topics and preparing for the examined units in the AQA specification. Designed to be used for teaching single and double award AS Applied Business, the packs provide teachers with a range of resources including Powerpoint presentations and case studies. The sections in each pack comprehensively cover either the portfolio or examined units at AS. The lessons on each unit feature: Teacher notes ideas and suggestions on how materials can be used in the classroom Information sheets photocopiable sheets for students to use either as a resource for completing tasks, or for further reference Worksheets questions and activities for either individual or whole-class use Powerpoint presentations presentations to help teachers deliver the content of the units, provided both in hard copy and on the accompanying CD Portfolio tasks or Exam material Ideally, teachers will have access to additional resources including videos/dvds and textbooks. Guidance on accessing these resources is given in the introduction to each pack in order to complete all set tasks and gain the most from each pack. 22

23 AS/A-Level Resource Packs AQA AS Applied Business: The Portfolio Units Contents Introduction Unit 1 Investigating business Introduction Business aims and objectives External environment Marketing activities Enterprise skills Teams Unit 2 People in business Introduction Job roles and staff development Recruitment and selection Legal, ethical and social obligations in the recruitment process Unit 6 Developing a product Introduction Product characteristics Quality and resource decisions New product ideas and safety requirements Costing and evaluating a new product Unit 7 Career planning Introduction Career pathways Personal career plan Published: July 2007 Photocopiable ring binder (plus free CD) 160 pages ISBN The authors Mark Mitchell has taught at a highly successful sixth form college for 14 years. He is second in charge of the Business Studies department, teaching the Applied Business course to A-level alongside AS and A-level Business Studies. He is also series editor of the Friday Afternoon series of AS/A-level resource packs, published by Philip Allan Updates (see page 24). Andrew Coles is a Head of Applied Business with a wealth of experience in teaching AS/A-level and Applied Business. He is a senior examiner for GCE Applied and GCSE Applied Business. AQA AS Applied Business: The Examined Units Contents Introduction Unit 3 Financial planning and monitoring Introduction Legal forms of business Sources of finance Costs, revenues, profits and breakeven Setting and monitoring budgets Business plans Business software Resource management Cash-flow management and control Specimen exam material Unit 4 Meeting customer needs Introduction Types of customer and customer needs Researching and analysing customer needs Product development Customer service Specimen exam material Unit 5 Business communication and information systems Introduction Business communication Information systems and flow Software Legal and self-regulatory constraints Prioritising and planning Specimen exam material Published: January 2008 Photocopiable ring binder (plus free CD) 200 pages ISBN Key features A range of practical tasks, resources and ideas to help teachers deliver the AS portfolio and examined units Materials for both whole-class and individual learning Free CD with each pack, containing Powerpoint presentations covering unit content 23

24 AS/A-Level Resource Packs Friday Afternoon Business Studies AS/A2 Resource Pack Mark Mitchell A fully photocopiable resource to liven up revision sessions. The Friday Afternoon Business Studies resource pack provides a range of fun and engaging activities, creating situations in which students can enjoy lessons and use a variety of learning styles to revise core topics. The activities featured in this pack have been chosen to allow students to apply their knowledge to the key subject areas of marketing, finance, people, operations, external influences and objectives and strategy in varying contexts, and to review and reinforce their understanding of key terms and concepts. The activities include dominoes, triominoes, bingo, crosswords, play your cards right, matching and missing words. The pack is fully photocopiable and is provided in both ring binder and CD formats. All necessary definitions and answers to questions posed in the activities are included. The pack allows students to work in small groups, whole groups and individually. Varying the activities, or adapting them to particular circumstances will help students to apply and develop different learning styles. In addition, the activities give students the opportunity to test their level of understanding of key terms and concepts, highlighting areas of weakness and allowing for reflection and discussion of topics studied in class. Suggested timings and placement within the lesson is given for each activity, but only as a guideline to be adapted to the needs of each lesson, group and individual. Friday Afternoon Business Studies has been conceived and written by Mark Mitchell. Mark has taught at a highly successful sixth form college for 14 years. During this time he has produced outstanding A-level results year on year. His beacon award-winning business studies department has been crowned the best state school for boys and girls in the Good Schools Guide. For the past 3 years Mark has been a member of the Teaching and Learning team at the college working on new techniques to enhance learning. Key benefits Provides a range of enjoyable and engaging activities to develop learning styles and reinforce knowledge and understanding of key concepts Activities can be adapted for individual, paired or group work Activities can be used flexibly in revision sessions or throughout the course Published March 2007 Photocopiable ring binder (plus free CD) 137 pages ISBN Fully photocopiable with free CD 24

25 AS/A-Level Resource Packs BUSINESS REVIEW AS/A-Level Resource Packs Fully photocopiable The BUSINESS REVIEW AS/A-Level Resource Packs series is designed to advise and support teachers with reference to specification material and structures. The aims of each pack are to: provide a high-quality teaching resource which covers one of the main specification areas indicated in the QCA Subject Criteria for GCE AS and Advanced level examinations emphasise the assessment objectives of demonstration and application of knowledge and understanding, analysis of issues and evaluation of information from a variety of sources provide practice in the key skills of communication, application of number and information technology All the packs in this series are priced at plus postage and packing. Orders of 200 or over for all the publications (excluding magazines) that appear in this catalogue qualify for a 10% discount. Key benefits Considerably reduce your preparation time Assist the delivery of stimulating and effective lessons Can be used for teaching AS and A-level courses simultaneously Can be used to introduce students to new topics Can be used for reinforcing, clarifying or practising knowledge and understanding How the packs work Organised in a logical and sequential way, each pack in the series covers all the major areas within the topic through a set of planned lessons. Each lesson plan provides the teacher with material for at least one hour of teaching time. The lessons consist of photocopiable activities for students with supporting texts and resources where appropriate. Learning outcomes for each lesson are made explicit and approximate timings for activities included. With the emphasis on flexibility, the lesson plans are written from a variety of perspectives and can be used with new and more advanced students. The series is suitable for a one-year AS course as well as a two-year A-level course. Operations Management, from the original series of BUSINESS REVIEW A-Level Resource Packs, is also available to purchase from this catalogue (see page 27). Value for money The packs are supplied in robust binders. All material is copyright, but a purchasing institution is entitled to make photocopies for use exclusively within that institution without further charge. As this material can be used time and time again, the packs constitute highly cost-effective resources. 25

26 AS/A-Level Resource Packs Marketing Jo Nowacki Accounting and Finance John Wolinski AS topics 1 Introduction to marketing 2 Marketing objectives 3 Market segmentation 4 Market size, market share and market mapping 5 Market research 6 Mass marketing versus niche marketing 7 The product life cycle 8 The Boston matrix 9 Adding value 10 The marketing mix: introduction 11 Product and product design 12 Pricing 13 Elasticity of demand 14 Promotion 15 Place 16 Interpreting results A2 topics 1 Setting the scene 2 Asset-led versus market-led marketing 3 Trend analysis 4 Market decision making 5 Marketing strategy 6 Marketing planning 7 The marketing budget Pack contents 1 Classification of costs 2 Break-even analysis: simple and complex 3 Cash-flow forecasting, problems and solutions 4 Budgeting 5 Cost centres and profit centres 6 Costs and costing: standard costs 7 Sources of funds 8 Depreciation 9 The profit and loss account 10 The balance sheet 11 Ratio analysis 12 Contribution and special order decisions 13 Investment appraisal: quantitative methods and qualitative issues 204 pages pages ISBN ISBN People Steve Foden 202 pages ISBN AS topics 1 Introduction to human resources 2 Employee relationships and structures 3 Motivation in practice 4 Motivation in theory 5 Money and motivation 6 Managers and leaders 7 Aims, objectives and stakeholders 8 Organisational culture 9 The management of change 10 Organisational growth 11 Internal design of the organisation 12 Changes to the organisational structure 13 Human resource management 14 Workforce planning 15 Introduction to recruitment 16 Training: needs and benefits A2 topics 1 Human resource management 2 Workforce planning 3 Recruitment, selection and training 4 Remuneration: incentives and HRM 5 Measuring employee effectiveness 6 The management of change 7 Communication and organisational growth 8 Leadership, motivation and employer/employee relations 9 Employee participation and labour flexibility 26

27 AS/A-Level Resource Packs External Environment Ian Swift Objectives and Strategy Gwen Coates AS topics Business economics 1 Introduction to the external environment 2 The market 3 The business cycle 4 Macro-economic issues Government influence 5 Legislation Social influences 6 Demographics 7 Social responsibility 8 Business ethics 9 Technology A2 topics Business economics 1 Economic growth 2 European Union 3 International competitiveness 4 Impact on business strategy Economic policies 5 Fiscal and monetary policy and political influences Social influences 6 Stakeholders 7 Environmental issues 8 Pressure groups 9 Social audits AS topics AS Topic 1: Starting a small firm AS Topic 2: Business objectives AS Topic 3: Business strategy AS Specimen examination questions Specimen papers A2 topics A2 Topic 1: Growth of a firm A2 Topic 2: Business objectives A2 Topic 3: Business strategy A2 Specimen examination questions Specimen papers 145 pages ISBN pages ISBN BUSINESS REVIEW A-Level Resource Pack Operations Management John Wolinski 154 pages ISBN Pack contents 1 Location of industry 2 Research, development and innovation 3 Economies and diseconomies of scale 4 Capacity utilisation 5 Methods of production 6 Productive efficiency 7 Critical path analysis 8 Stock control 9 Quality 10 Benchmarking 11 Information technology 12 Lean production 27

28 AS/A-Level Poster Set & Magazine Business Studies Poster Set BUSINESS REVIEW Volume 14, 2007/08 With up-to-date case studies on key business topics and essential exam advice, BUSINESS REVIEW is the essential resource for AS and A2 business students. 6 laminated wall posters (incl.vat) This set of six business studies posters presents key topics through colourful and detailed mind maps. Designed to be used both with GCSE and A-level students, the posters combine detailed exploration of sub-topics with eye-catching, full colour illustration. Students will be able to see how business topics and issues are linked, how business processes develop, and how business theory can help explain why practices and organisations work, or fail. The posters are sold only as a set of six, covering the topic areas of: Marketing, Finance, Production, People in organisations, The external environment, and Ownership and control The Business Studies Poster Set has been conceived by Gavin Simpson, an experienced teacher at one of the top comprehensive schools in the country. Set of 6 laminated full colour posters Each poster 841 mm 594 mm (plus VAT) per set of 6 posters ISBN Each full-colour, 40-page issue of BUSINESS REVIEW provides a range of stimulating articles by leading business writers, that place theory in a real-life context and address the key specification areas of marketing, finance, people, operations, the external environment and objectives and strategy. There are four issues through the year, in September, November, February and April. With regular contributions from key examiners such as Malcolm Surridge and BUSINESS REVIEW editors Andrew Gillespie and Ian Marcousé. The regular column Upgrade focuses on specific unit exams, with contributions from Principal Examiners. The institutional order at the full rate of includes two 4-page sets of Teachers Notes with each issue (also available online), considering key issues relating to the specifications and highlighting relevant support material available on the BUSINESS REVIEW Teacher Website and CD-ROM Archive. Once the institutional order has been placed, your students will be able to subscribe at the greatly reduced rate of As a subscriber to BUSINESS REVIEW, you will also be able to place an annual subscription to the BUSINESS REVIEW Teacher Website and CD- ROM Archive (just VAT). Featuring: Online support materials written specifically to assist you in the classroom, generate reaching ideas and save you time. A 13-year CD-ROM archive of every article and regular column ever published in BUSINESS REVIEW with full search facility and network option. 28

29 GCSE Revision Guides GCSE Business Studies Revision Guides Neil Denby Published in spring 2007, GCSE Business Studies Revision Guide for the AQA (A), AQA (B), Edexcel and OCR (A) specifications: outline the core knowledge students need to tackle each subject highlight key points with data and full colour illustration explain business terms and jargon clarify what students are being tested on in their course provide short tests for understanding and examinationstyle questions to prepare for the big day! Each guide comprises up to 50 short chapters on the core topics. Each chapter outlines the basic knowledge students need to pass at GCSE and contains the following special features: Core knowledge, outlines the area of knowledge that it is absolutely essential to know about each topic Speak the language gives the key terms and definitions that students for that particular topic. In all GCSE Business examinations there are marks for using the correct technical language, so key terms are highlighted in bold Boost your grade gives the types of answers or areas of knowledge that students can use to make sure that they earn a better grade What does the specification require? gives hints and tips related to the sort of knowledge that the specification requires, and steers students in the direction of the types of question that can be asked Test yourself provides a short text on the content of all or part of the chapter. This is in the form of multiple-choice questions, missing word questions or tests that can be self-set Try this is linked directly to the examination, asking questions in the style of one of the specification examination papers. The number of marks given here is an indication of how detailed an answer should be given At the end of each section, there is a longer question and a set of multiple-choice questions or a similar exercise to test knowledge. Students find suggested answers to the questions and exercises in the main part of the chapter. 245 mm 190 mm paperbacks Full colour throughout 7.99 each Bulk order offer Place a bulk order for any combination of the publications in this catalogue (excluding magazines) and qualify for the following discount: Spend over 200, save 10% 29

30 GCSE FlashRevise Cards GCSE Business Studies 100 colour cards 7.99 just (incl.vat) Andrew Gillespie FlashRevise Cards provide a fun method for students to learn those essential definitions that can make a real grade difference. They comprise quick-fire questions and answers for students to test their knowledge of the key concepts of GCSE business studies. There are 100 colour cards in the boxed set. Each card focuses on a concept, with four short questions on the front and a definition of the concept and the answers to the questions, together with examiner s notes, on the back. Key benefits See sample cards at Concise definitions of all key terms Quick-fire questions and answers Examiner s notes on each concept Handy size for use anytime, anywhere Topic areas Accounting & Finance External Environment Production Ownership & Objectives People Marketing Boxed set of 100 colour cards 7.99 ( VAT) ISBN

31 GCSE Topic CueCards & Spec-by-Step Guides GCSE Business Studies 100 colour cards 7.99 just (incl.vat) Andrew Gillespie The ideal complement to FlashRevise Cards, Topic CueCards summarise the subject content of GCSE business studies and are perfect for revision. Each pocket-sized card provides brief revision notes on a key business concept on the front, with a diagrammatic summary and a key point on the reverse. The box contains 100 key concept cards on the core subject areas (accounting and finance, external environment, production, ownership & objectives, people and marketing), printed in full colour, ready for students to revise key topics, on their own or with friends, anywhere and at any time. Boxed set of 100 colour cards 7.99 ( VAT) ISBN See sample cards at Published in September 2006, Spec-by-Step Guides will help students to understand the new GCSE specifications, providing them with a clear overview of the subject content and a thorough understanding of the exam requirements. Spec-by-Step Guides There are two separate guides for the new Edexcel GCSE Business Studies specification: Business Studies and Business & Communication Systems. There is also a guide for Edexcel (Nuffield) GCSE Business Studies & Economics. Written by experienced teachers and examiners, each full-colour guide steers students through the specification step by step. A breakdown of the topics, subtopics and essential content they need to learn is supported by useful advice on how they need to demonstrate this knowledge, as well as how they can implement an effective revision strategy and develop a successful exam technique. Sample examination questions and answers, typical of the specifications, are provided. Spec-by-Step Guides are sold only in sets of 10, priced at 20 per set. 31