Business Studies & Economics.

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1 Business Studies & Economics

2 Contents BUSINESS Edexcel GCSE Business GCSE Business Studies... 5 Edexcel GCSE in Applied Business IGCSE Business Studies... 8 Other Business... 8 BUSINESS 16+ A Level Business Studies... 9 Revision Express Business Studies A Level Applied Business BUSINESS SOFTWARE World of Work Business Levels 1 and ecase Studies Active Business BUSINESS, ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE DIPLOMA Edexcel Business Administration and Finance Diploma WorkSkills Projects/Extended Projects BTEC BUSINESS BTEC Business: overview BTEC Entry 3/Level 1 Business Administration BTEC Level 2 First Business BTEC Level 3 National Business BTEC Apprenticeships Functional Skills BUSINESS ACCOUNTING Business Accounting OTHER BUSINESS Applied Leisure and Tourism Other Business ECONOMICS OCR GCSE Economics IGCSE Economics A Level Economics Edexcel GCE Economics OCR A Level Economics Other Economics great ways to save when you order online at OCR NATIONAL BUSINESS OCR National Business Cover image credit: Shutterstock/r.nagy NVQ/SVQ NVQ/SVQ: overview Level 2 NVQ/SVQ Customer Service Level 2 NVQ/SVQ Business and Administration Level 3 NVQ/SVQ Business and Administration Talk to us before you buy [email protected] Unbeatable teaching, learning and assessment resources from Heinemann. Also features Edexcel s own resources to provide even greater flexibility and choice. Look out for the logos at the top of each page as a guide!

3 00 Running Head The BIGGEST choice of Business and Administration resources for you! Edexcel GCSE Business: Introduction to Small Business Alain Anderton Ian Gunn Andrew Ashwin consultant editor Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 GCSE Business GCSE Applied Business IGCSE A Level Business A Level Applied Business BTEC Edexcel Diploma OCR National NVQ/SVQ Business and Administration OCR Certificate in Administration MyBusSpace WOW: World of Work Active Business ecase Studies t f [email protected] w 1

4 Edexcel GCSE Business Edexcel s own resources to cover the different pathways Edexcel GCSE Business delivers complete flexibility for you and your students, with published materials to cover the compulsory unit and three optional units giving you resources for each of the different business pathways. O Deliver engaging lessons with the s, Teacher Guides and ActiveTeach CD-ROM, providing you with tools to motivate and interest your students. O Plan lessons with ease ActiveTeach includes interactive activities and suggested answers, NEW fo Exam r 2011 Prep : Unit CD- aration 1 ROM see p plus a host of teaching resources linked to the electronic version of the specification. O Support exam preparation with Edexcel s brand new Unit 1 Exam Preparation CD-ROM as well as its exclusive ResultsPlus and examzone features, fully integrated throughout the s and ActiveTeach. age 4 fo r her deta ils! furt O Prepare students for the new controlled assessment Unit 2 with our Controlled Assesment Workbook, packed with good practice examples to show students how to succeed. Edexcel s GCSE Business resources Compulsory Unit Optional Units Other Support Edexcel GCSE Business: Introduction to Small Business Edexcel GCSE Edexcel GCSE Edexcel GCSE Business: Business: Business: Building a Business Business Communications Introduction to Economic Understanding ActiveTeach is not a stand-alone resource and needs to be used in conjunction with the s. Edexcel GCSE Business Active Teach Andrew Ashwin Nicola Walker Andrew Ashwin consultant editor Johathan Sheilds Keith Hirst Andrew Ashwin consultant editor Alain Anderton Andrew Malcolm Andrew Ashwin consultant editor Alain Anderton Ian Gunn Andrew Ashwin consultant editor Edexcel GCSE Business ActiveTeach CD-ROM (+VAT) Edexcel GCSE Business: Introduction to Small Business Edexcel GCSE Business: Building a Business Edexcel GCSE Business: Business Communications Edexcel GCSE Business: Introduction to Economic Understanding Teacher Guide (+VAT) Teacher Guide (+VAT) Teacher Guide (+VAT) Teacher Guide (+VAT) Edexcel GCSE Business Controlled Assessment Workbook Edexcel GCSE Business Unit 1 Exam Preparation CD-ROM * (+VAT) December 2010 *Prices are provisional until publication. 2

5 Business Edexcel GCSE Business Active Teach ActiveTeach The ultimate front-of-class teaching tool! ActiveTeach is a powerful electronic learning resource that combines innovative teaching materials with the flexibility to introduce your own resources providing you with the perfect solution for seamless lesson planning and exciting whole-class teaching. Edexcel GCSE Business Authors Alain Anderton Andrew Ashwin Ian Gunn Keith Hirst Andrew Malcolm Johnathan Shields Nicola Walker Consultant editor: Andrew Ashwin Interactive activities, animations and simulations support your explanation of key processes and concepts. Create your own lesson facility allows you to draw upon material in the electronic and Teacher Guide to compile your own lessons. ResultsPlus interactives help students to really understand and improve their exam skills. examzone caters for all your students revision needs with interactive multiple choice questions, topic checklists, mobile phone flashcards and much more. espec links directly to the electronic version of the specification when it s uploaded onto your computer. BBC video clips linked to case studies further illustrate key points and bring the study of business to life. Display the ActiveBook, a digital version of the, on a whiteboard and launch materials such as video clips, activity worksheets, answers and much more direct from the page. ResultsPlus combines real exam performance data with examiner insight, matching examiner commentary to student answers and identifying how to improve answers. Sample screenshots from Edexcel GCSE Business ActiveTeach CD-ROM. www. For further information on the specification or our new resources, please visit schoolsandfecolleges.co.uk/ edexcelgcsebusiness. NEW for 2011: Unit 1 Exam Preparation CD-ROM see page 4 for further details! t f [email protected] w 3

6 Business Edexcel GCSE Business Unit 1 Exam Preparation CD-ROM Help to prepare your students thoroughly for the exam Edexcel GCSE Business Unit 1 Exam Preparation CD-ROM is written by examiners and will prepare your students for the Unit 1 exam. Edexcel GCSE Business Unit 1 Exam Preparation CD-ROM * (+VAT) December 2010 *Prices are provisional until publication A PowerPoint tutorial with audio voice-over explains how to approach multiple-choice questions and the skill behind getting to the right answer. End-of-topic interactive tests enable your students to test their knowledge and understanding of the Unit 1 content. Two Edexcel-style exams are available as interactive tests or as paper versions to provide exam skills practice. PowerPoint revision notes for each topic cover all of the key concepts and ideas so that your students are fully prepared. Controlled Assessment Workbook Helping you to approach Controlled Assessment with confidence Edexcel GCSE Business Controlled Assessment Workbook Developed in partnership with Edexcel and written by a senior examiner, this structured Workbook leads students through the assessment criteria to ensure complete coverage of the specification requirements. Unpicks the mark scheme and provides practice and guidance at every stage, so students can complete each part of the controlled assessment with confidence. Fill-in templates provide structure and guidance for research, presentation, analysis and evaluation tasks. Packed with good practice examples and ResultsPlus activities to help students to understand their learning. Chapter 5 The research period Chapter 5 The research period You should now know that you have up to six hours to carry out your research. This is not a long time and so it is essential that you plan your research carefully. It is useful for your centre to carry out a practice run of the CA with a different title to the one you will actually submit for assessment. This is an excellent opportunity for you to practise some of the skills in researching, as well as experiencing and solving some of the problems. This chapter will go through the main issues that you need to think about when researching.you can use the ideas and templates here for the practice run and for the real CA to help you organise your research better. Types of research There are two ways in which you can gather information. Primary research involves gathering information that is new and which does not already exist. Primary research methods include: interviews questionnaires/surveys observation work experience visiting businesses. Secondary research involves gathering information that is already available. Secondary research methods include using: newspapers magazines books the Internet television data sources such as the Office for National Statistics, Bank of England and business websites. You may decide to do all your research using secondary data that is perfectly OK. If you choose to use primary research as well as secondary research, make sure that your primary research gives you useful information.you do not have to cover all the methods above. Choose carefully, depending on the information that you want to find. Primary Interviews Questionnaires/surveys Observation Work experience Visiting businesses Other Secondary Newspapers Magazines Books The Internet Television Business/information websites Other A write-in format enables students materials to be stored in one place as part of the specification s controlled conditions. 4 Activity: On the right is a checklist that you can use to help you decide which methods of research are appropriate for the question you are investigating. 26

7 Business GCSE Business Studies, 3 rd edition Alain Anderton s best-selling case study approach These best-selling GCSE Business Studies resources from Alain Anderton take his popular case study approach to provide all-round support for AQA, Edexcel, OCR and CCEA. Author Alain Anderton is a best-selling GCSE Business Studies author and examiner. s Provide coverage of the specifications, with separate editions to match the AQA, Edexcel, OCR and CCEA objectives. Powerful and easy-to-use ICT resources with engaging multimedia material link seamlessly to a digital version of the. Relevant and contemporary contexts with up-to-date case studies that students can relate to. Fresh and modern design with accessible features to motivate students of all abilities. Sample pages from GCSE Business Studies AQA. Best-selling resources for GCSE Business Studies AQA with FREE ActiveBook CD-ROM (+VAT) Edexcel with FREE ActiveBook CD-ROM (+VAT) OCR with FREE ActiveBook CD-ROM (+VAT) CCEA with FREE ActiveBook CD-ROM (+VAT) AQA Teacher Guide Edexcel Teacher Guide OCR Teacher Guide CCEA Teacher Guide t f [email protected] w 5

8 Business Edexcel GCSE in Applied Business (Double Award) The complete solution for applied learning from Edexcel Edexcel GCSE in Applied Business Authors Carol Carysforth Rob Dransfield Mike Neild Cathy Richards Consultant Editor Andrew Ashwin, Chief Examiner, Edexcel Edexcel s own resources for GCSE in Applied Business help you to deliver the concepts and theory that your students need in an engaging, accessible and above all strongly applied way. This full-colour book covers all the course content so students can focus on what they need to know. Up-to-date case studies from a range of sectors and companies bring a work-related feel to lessons and support students in relating theory to practice. A dedicated assessment section for each unit provides tips on planning and revision, along with exam questions with model answers to help students to maximise their potential. Apply it features encourage students to apply what they ve just learnt to a real-world scenario. Take it Further features develop and stretch students thinking and encourage them to take their learning further. Sample pages from Edexcel GCSE Applied Business Remember it boxes are useful for revision and help students to remember key knowledge. 6

9 Written by Carol Carysforth, Rob Dransfield, Mike Neild and Catherine Richards Series editor: Andrew Ashwin Business Edexcel GCSE Applied Business Teacher Guide Catherine Richards Series editor: Andrew Ashwin Edexcel GCSE Applied Business Teacher Guide with ActiveTeach CD-ROM Provides complete support for teachers with a strong focus on applied learning, differentiation, assessment and planning. The ActiveTeach CD-ROM contains customisable teaching material, PowerPoint presentations and a range of student activities to spice up your lessons. ActiveTeach includes an interactive with activities to apply the learning, giving you an engaging way of bringing the theory to life. CD-ROM inside Teacher Guide with ActiveTeach CD-ROM (+VAT) contents 1 Investigating how businesses work 2 Financial records 3 Investigating people, business and change 4 Financial planning and forecasting Feedback in electronic activities helps students to identify areas of strength and areas for improvement. Practice activities develop examination skills. Sample screenshot from Edexcel GCSE Applied Business ActiveTeach CD-ROM See page 12 for World of Work: Business DVD, an interactive way to bring the working world into the classroom. Teacher Guide www. If you need help with planning to teach GCSE Applied Business, telephone our hotline on or visit our website at Sample pages from Edexcel GCSE Applied Business Teacher Guide Differentiated activities let you stretch your most-able students, while giving you time to support those who need it. t f [email protected] w 7

10 Business Heinemann IGCSE Rob Jones Heinemann IGCSE Business Studies Heinemann IGCSE Business Studies provides complete coverage of the latest Cambridge IGCSE Business Studies syllabus. Includes an innovative FREE Exam Café student revision CD-ROM to support students revision needs. Differentiated core and supplementary material ensures the resource is suitable for all levels. Up-to-date and relevant case study material is placed in context to bring theory to life. ExamCafé CD-ROM inside Heinemann IGCSE Business Studies Author Rob Jones is a business studies author of long standing and an experienced teacher trainer. His works include GCSE texts in Business Studies and Applied Business Teacher s CD (+VAT) The Teacher s CD provides an array of materials such as worksheets and lesson plans to support your teaching. Key terms are highlighted and explained so students can quickly grasp what they are reading. Getting started What is business activity? Chapter 2 Business classification Businesses operate in different sectors. In developed countries, such as the US and the UK, most businesses provide services. They may be fitness centres, insurance brokers or retailers, or provide services for businesses such as market research or IT support. In some countries, such as China, there are large numbers of manufacturers. Finally, in less developed countries most businesses will concentrate on producing agricultural goods. Look at the businesses below. Fishing, which involves netting, trapping, angling and trawling fish. It also includes catching or gathering other types of sea food such as mussels, prawns, lobsters, crabs, scallops and oysters. China is the world s largest fish producer. Forestry, which involves managing forests to provide timber for wood products. It also involves protecting the natural environment, providing access and facilities to the public and managing wildlife habitats. Agriculture, which involves a range of farming activities. This is probably the most important primary sector activity for most countries. Most agriculture is concerned with food production, but other examples include ornamental or exotic products such as cut flowers, nursery plants and tropical fish. Secondary sector In the secondary sector business activity involves converting raw materials into finished or semi-finished goods. Examples include metal working, car production, textile production, chemical and engineering industries, aerospace manufacturing, energy utilities, engineering, food processing, construction and shipbuilding. In many countries this sector has declined in recent years. Getting started sections at the beginning of each chapter set the scene for students and put them in charge of their own learning. Figure 2.1 Examples of business activity in different sectors (a) Which of the businesses above are concerned with (i) agriculture; (ii) manufacturing; (iii) services? (b) Which of the above businesses are most likely to be common in (i) Africa; (ii) Western Europe? Key terms De-industrialisation the decline in manufacturing. Primary sector production involving the extraction of raw materials from the earth. Secondary sector production involving the conversion of raw materials into finished and semifinished goods. Tertiary sector the provision of services in the economy. Tertiary sector The tertiary sector involves the provision of services. There is a wide variety of services and some examples are given below: Professional services such as accountancy, legal advice and medical care. Transport such as train, taxi, bus and air services. Household services such as plumbing, decorating, gardening and house maintenance. Leisure services such as television, tourism, swimming pools and libraries. Financial services such as banking, insurance, and pensions. Commercial services such as freight delivery, debt collection, printing and employment agencies. Primary sector Business activity is classified into three sectors. In the primary sector business activity involves extracting raw materials from the earth. Examples include: Mining and quarrying where raw materials such as coal, iron ore, copper, tin, salt and limestone are dug out of the ground. This sector also includes the extraction of oil and gas. Saudi Aramco, the largest oil producer in the world, is an example of a business that extracts oil. QUESTION 1 Jill and Ronnie Sanchez have owned a farm for 40 years. They grow a range of root vegetables such as carrots, swedes, turnips and parsnips. They have a contract to supply two local supermarkets and also sell to other shops in the area. In the 1970s, Jill and Ronnie employed up to 12 workers; however, because of mechanisation they now just employ three. 5 6 Sample pages from Heinemann IGCSE Business Studies Questions throughout reinforce learning and test students knowledge and understanding. Other resources Longman Business Studies for IGCSE Develops knowledge and understanding of real business issues with up-to-date case studies. Offers lots of practice opportunities with examstyle questions and end-of-unit assessments. Longman Business Studies for IGCSE Textbook of Commerce, 5 th edition Endorsed by the University of Cambridge International Examinations, this is the ideal companion for students studying the CIE O Level in Commerce. Textbook of Commerce, 5th edition Business Case Studies Provides detailed case studies from well-known companies interpreted for classroom use. Written specifi cally around the key themes of the GCSE and Applied GCSE specifi cations. Gives students guidance on exam technique. 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11 Business 16+ AS and A Level Business Studies, 4 th edition Best-selling textbooks, revised for the latest GCE specifi cations A Level Business Studies, 4 th edition Suitable for OCR, IB, WJEC, CCEA and SQA boards Teacher Guide Business Studies for AQA AS Level, 4 th edition Business Studies for AQA A Level, 4 th edition Business Studies for AQA Teacher Guide, 4 th edition Authors Dave Hall, Rob Jones, Carlo Raffo, and Alain Anderton The fourth editions of these market-leading texts have been completely updated for teaching the latest AS and A Level Business Studies specifications. Each edition incorporates the changes to the GCE specifi cation, including the reduction in the assessment burden from six to four units. Business Studies gives you more choice and targeted coverage of the specifi cations with an edition suitable for OCR, IB, WJEC, CCEA and SQA, and an AQA edition. s Written by an experienced and respected team of authors and examiners and now including the expertise of Alain Anderton. Help students to achieve the best results with full coverage of the new assessment objectives. Include short answer, data response and case study questions that follow the new assessment style, with guidance on how to achieve the highest marks in examinations. Teacher Guides Photocopiable resource to save you valuable preparation time. Provide exemplar answers to all questions in the. Include a comprehensive grid outlining which units from the can be used with particular specifi cations. Questions throughout reinforce learning and test students knowledge and understanding. Edited by Ian Chambers and Dave Gray Sample pages from Business Studies, 4 th edition Provides the latest theory and practice, coupled with case studies and statistics, that focus on today s business issues to ensure students are able to apply the theory to real-life situations. t f [email protected] w 9

12 Business 16+ Revision Express Business Studies AS & A2 Covers AS and A2 in one book, making revision fast and effective If you re looking for a fast, focused and effective way for your students to revise for their AS or A2 exams, Revision Express is the answer. Each chapter is broken down into two-page topic sessions, packed with information, top tips and unique features to help students carefully organise their revision and gain vital extra marks. Revision Express Business Studies AS & A All the information is presented in short, memorable chunks for quick and simple revision. Students can check progression with short checkpoint questions and answers. Sample exam-style questions help students to develop and practise their exam techniques, and A-Level examiners reveal the secrets to getting top grades. Short checkpoint questions and answers allow you to check your progress. Sample pages from Revision Express Business Studies AS & A2 Real exam questions help to check learning and provide thorough exam preparation. 10

13 Applied Business 16+ AS and A2 Level Applied Business for Edexcel Comprehensive coverage of the Edexcel Applied Business specifi cation for AS and A2 Level AS and A2 Level Business for Edexcel Authors John Evans-Pritchard Dave Gray Margaret Hancock Rob Jones Alan Mansfield These materials from Causeway Press for AS and A2 Level Applied Business for Edexcel are endorsed by Edexcel and written by examiners. Flexible materials cover the single and double awards at AS Level and A2 Level. Examples show how to achieve success in internal and external assessment with valuable examiner guidance. Best-selling resources for A Level Applied Business AS Level Applied Business for Edexcel (single award) AS Level Applied Business for Edexcel (double award) A2 Level Applied Business for Edexcel (single and double award) Applied Business for Edexcel Teacher Guide (photocopiable) A Level Applied Business Comprehensive coverage for AS and A2 Colourful and engaging textbooks from Heinemann written for both the Single and Double Award of the AS and A2 Level Applied Business for Edexcel and OCR. OCR: AS Single Award OCR: AS Double Award The strong author team comprises Rob Dransfi eld, Dave Needham, Karen Hough, Catherine Richards and Neil Richards. Think it over... features encourage students to think more deeply about what they have learnt. Key terms help students to develop their business vocabulary. Up-to-date case studies have differentiated questions to allow students to work at their own level. OCR: A2 Double Award Edexcel: AS Single Award Edexcel: AS Double Award Edexcel: A2 Double Award t f [email protected] w 11

14 Business Software World of Work Business Levels 1 and 2 DVD and Learning Resource File Authors Linda Bickel Beth Gray (+VAT) Business, Levels 1 and 2 DVD and Learning Resource File Engaging DVD footage and practical learning activities for Business courses Engaging DVD footage of real businesses, accompanied by practical learning activities, give students a valuable insight into the workplace with a clear learning focus. The Learning Resource File includes teaching ideas, activities and homework for 30 lessons, to ensure that you and your students are getting maximum benefi t from the DVD. Ideal for use alongside a range of Level 1 and 2 courses, including the Business, Administration and Finance Diploma qualifi cation, with mapping and guidance on how to use the resource with your particular course as well as support for work experience in different settings. authors Linda Bickel is an Edexcel specifi cation writer and experienced teacher. She has worked closely on the new BAF Diploma for Edexcel. Beth Gray is an experienced Business teacher who has taught applied and vocational Business for 20 years. She has worked as part of the Hertfordshire Consortium for the BAF Diploma. Learning Resource File Student resource sheets provide stimulus for discussion before, during and after watching, as well as problemsolving scenarios for group work. www. Find out more and see samples at wow. Interviews and DVD footage in different settings enable students to develop an understanding of a variety of different work environments. DVD Sample page from World of Work: Business Levels 1 and 2 12 Screenshot from World of Work: Business Levels 1 and 2 DVD

15 Business Software ecase?studies for Business Video-based case studies exactly mapped to Level 2 qualifi cations CD ROM ecase Studies for Business Authors Helen Coupland-Smith Steve Richardson Catherine Richards with Karen Hough (+VAT) www. View sample video clips and assignments online at bussoftware. ecase Studies for Business addresses the problem of schools and colleges struggling to get their students access to real businesses. Student understanding is developed through a series of in-depth case studies drawn from today s business world. Video case studies enable learners to see theory in action. Assignments exactly mapped to Level 2 business courses and to separate exam boards help with lesson planning. Activities are included to reinforce student learning. Easy to install onto school/ college networks, stand-alone PCs and VLEs. Sample screenshot from ecase Studies for Business A fl exible e-solution for teachers of any Level 3 Business course Designed especially for whole-class teaching using interactive whiteboards or projectors, this electronic resource helps you to deliver a wide variety of business courses at Level 3 in an engaging and visual way. Active Business Authors Phil Guy Catherine Richards (+VAT) www. View sample material at bussoftware. Thirty key business topics delivered by animated lesson presentations enhance teaching. Video and audio clips bring key concepts alive. Interactive group activities give students the opportunity to become more involved and work together. Customisable lesson plans and student worksheets support and extend delivery of the electronic presentations. An invaluable syllabus mapping grid shows exactly where each topic fi ts into Sample screenshot from Active Business specifi c courses, to help you cover everything. t f [email protected] w 13

16 Business, Administration and Finance Diploma Edexcel Diploma in Business, Administration and Finance Edexcel s own resources to help ensure Diploma success Linda Bickel, Gillian Dale, Bernie Fishpool, Pat Lovell CD-ROM inside Level 3 Advanced Diploma Business, Administration and Finance Assessment and Delivery Resource Level 1 Foundation Diploma Authors Linda Bickel, Gillian Dale, Bernie Fishpool, Pat Lovell Assessment and Delivery Resource with CD-ROM (+VAT) Level 2 Higher Diploma Authors Linda Bickel, Sarah-Jane Clark, Linda Fitzmaurice, Alan Mansfield Cathy Richards, Conrad Tetley Assessment and Delivery Resource with CD-ROM (+VAT) Level 3 Advanced Diploma Authors Linda Bickel, Andrew Ashwin Gillian Dale, Pat Lovell Assessment and Delivery Resource with CD-ROM (+VAT) www. Download samples and see units covered at Level 1 Foundation Diploma A bright and engaging textbook covers all the Principal Learning at Level 1 and brings learning to life through links to the real business world. Embedded activities for functional skills and personal, learning and thinking skills ensure learners develop these skills as they progress. Assessment and Delivery Resource with CD-ROM Contains a PDF of the so you have everything you need to plan your lessons. Delivery plans, model assignments and a bank of ready-made and customisable activity sheets support your teaching. Level 2 Higher Diploma Brings learning to life with strong links to the business world, with lively snapshots of the workplace and enterprise activities to engage learners. Covers the Principal Learning at Level 2 and provides a variety of differentiated activities to encourage learners to apply their skills and knowledge to real-life settings. Functional skills and personal, learning and thinking skills features are included in each unit to ensure learners are developing these essential skills in context. Assessment and Delivery Resource with CD-ROM Specific guidance on functional skills, personal, learning and thinking skills, the Project and working with local employers, helps practitioners to feel confident delivering every part of the Diploma. The CD-ROM provides a bank of ready-made and customisable planning and delivery resources including case studies, worksheets, lesson plans, schemes of work and PowerPoint slides, to cut down your planning time dramatically. Level 3 Advanced Diploma Assessment and Delivery Resource with CD-ROM Contains the unit specification and delivery plans, as well as a range of activity sheets for each unit, providing opportunities to develop practical skills, personal, learning and thinking skills, and functional skills. Assessment guidance gives you peace of mind about seeing your learners through assessment, with model assignments for each internally assessed unit. 14

17 Business, Administration and Finance Diploma WorkSkills Activators Guiding learners through their work placement Written to support the WorkSkills from Edexcel framework at Levels 1 and 2, WorkSkills Activators guide learners through their work placement over three 10-hour WorkSkills units. Each write-in workbook includes activities to challenge different learning types, can apply to any work sector and provides a place for learners to record evidence of their own work placement. WorkSkills Activators Authors Judith Ball, Eileen Cox Level 1 Workbook Assessment templates are provided, including employers reports and visiting tutor reports. An accompanying Teacher Resource Disk provides further assessment support at Levels 1 and 2. Level 2 Workbook Teacher Resource Disk (+VAT) Levels 1 and 2 Project and Level 3 Extended Project Guides Help your learners gain the skills they need! A teacher resource CD to accompany the Level 3 Extended Project Student Guide Level 3 Extended Project Teacher Resource Disk Coordinating editors: Elizabeth Swinbank and John Taylor Projects and Extended Projects Supporting learners doing a Project as part of their Diploma or as a stand-alone qualification, these resources cover all the skills needed at Levels 1 3. Student Guides enable students to develop essential skills needed for success. Teacher Resource Disks offer guidance and support on developing learners skills. Co-ordinating editors: Elizabeth Swinbank, John Taylor Level 1 and 2 Student Guide Level 1 and 2 Teacher Resource Disk (+VAT) Supports Edexcel s Project and Extended Project specifications! Level 3 Student Guide Level 3 Teacher Resource Disk (+VAT) www. Find out more and view samples at fecolleges.co.uk/vocational. Sample page from Level 1 and 2 Projects Student Guide t f [email protected] w 15

18 BTEC s own Business resources to accompany the 2010 specification by the BTEC team, for BTEC learners BTEC and Heinemann have joined forces to bring you BTEC Entry 3/Level 1, BTEC Level 2 First and BTEC Level 3 National Business s and accompanying Teaching Resource Packs, to support you every step of the way to BTEC success. Inspire all learners. Raise attainment. Teach BTEC. NEW for 2011! Assessment Resource Pack for BTEC Level 2 First Business course structure BTEC Entry 3/Level 1 BTEC Level 2 First see page 18 for details! BTEC Level 3 National Teaching Book Teaching Resource Pack Assessment Resource Pack Teaching Resource Pack (+VAT) (+VAT) * (+VAT) March (+VAT) 16 * Prices are provisional until publication.

19 BTEC Business BTEC Entry 3/Level 1 Business Administration BTEC s own resources BTEC Entry 3/Level 1 Business Administration Teaching Book and Resource Disk (+VAT) contents Entry Level 3 units covered Unit 2 Managing your health at work Unit 5 Working in business administration Unit 6 Professional behaviour in an office environment (Teaching Book only) Level 1 units covered Unit 14 Working in business administration Unit 15 Communicating electronically Unit 16 Making and receiving calls Unit 17 Welcoming visitors Unit 18 Handling mail Unit 19 Creating business documents Unit 20 Recording business transactions Unit 21 Supporting business meetings Unit 22 Business administration group project Unit 23 Ideas for small business Unit 24 Job opportunities in administration Activities help stimulate learners to think about their work, and explore the topics in more detail. Case studies put learning into a real-world context, helping learners to see how their learning relates to business environments. BTEC s own resources for Entry 3/Level 1 Business Administration are tailored to the needs of Entry 3 and Level 1 learners providing engaging content that helps learners achieve their potential and progress to employment or BTEC Level 2 First. Designed for the needs of the Entry 3/Level 1 learner in full colour, with a spread-based approach, and topics broken into clear, bite-sized chunks to retain learners attention. Covers 11 units at Level 1 and two units at Entry Level 3, so you can be confident your learners have the content they need to achieve their qualification. Activities mapped to the assessment criteria in each unit provide support and clear direction for learners, helping them to work towards the criteria. Edexcel s own Assignment tips, written by BTEC experts, help learners to achieve their potential in assessments. Help your learners progress to employment or BTEC Level 2 First with a focus on employability skills, and introducing learners to BTECs. Teaching Book and Resource Disk Your copy of the, with tailored introduction notes to help you get the most from BTEC s own resources. Save your planning time with schemes of work, unit introductions and delivery guidance including advice on covering Functional Skills to help you plan and prepare for lessons. Covers all the units from the with clear references to the activities and content plus delivery resources for an extra Entry 3 unit. Teaching ideas for each unit help to get you started on each topic. LO1 BTEC s own resources Different types of business documentation Effective communication is important for the smooth running of a business. People within the organisation need to be able to choose and use appropriate business documents to communicate important information to internal and external customers. Business documents can be used to request and provide information, give instructions, attract potential customers and confirm agreements. You will learn about the different types of document that businesses use for these purposes later in the unit. Case study: The Moorcroft Golf and Leisure Club The Moorcroft Golf and Leisure Club on the outskirts of Leeds is an exclusive 5-star hotel that boasts an 18 hole championship golf course and a luxury health spa. This hotel, golf and leisure club was opened in Since then l bii dh d f Sending documents As shown in the case study about Moorcroft Golf and Leisure Club, businesses need to choose carefully how to communicate information through business documents. Choosing how to send a business document is important in order to make sure the information gets to the right person in an effective format. Some of the most common delivery options for communicating business information and the purpose of each document are in the table below. Document type Letter Sample page from BTEC Entry 3/Level 1 Business Administration As a group, discuss what you think Charlie Statham should do to solve the problems at Moorcroft Golf and Leisure club. Think about how long standing members may have felt if they believed the business had just ignored them. How might this have affected the business? How could Charlie ensure this could never happen again? Purpose of document UNIT UNIT 19 CREATING 19: Creating BUSINESS Business DOCUMENTS Documents Key terms Business documents Purpose of document Key terms give learners clear and concise descriptions of industry terms. t f [email protected] w 17

20 BTEC Business BTEC Level 2 First Business Everything you need for BTEC success at your fingertips! BTEC Level 2 First Business Authors Carol Carysforth Mike Neild Catherine Richards Teaching Resource Pack (+VAT) Interactive learning with new for 2011! These resources provide in-depth coverage of the four mandatory units and 11 most popular optional units, giving you more than enough units for the full Diploma so you can tailor the course to your learners needs and interests. Written by best-selling, tried-and-trusted authors, you can be confident the materials are written at the right level and provide sufficient depth. Assessment activities give practice for all grading criteria for the units covered, with Edexcel s own assessment tips to help learners achieve their potential. WorkSpace case studies put the learning into a real-world context, giving exclusive access to real businesses, motivating learners by linking their learning to their future careers. Teaching Resource Pack Schemes of work and lesson plans help to save you planning time so you can spend more time supporting your learners. A bank work resources puts engaging videos, interactive activities and PowerPoints at your fingertips full of vocational relevance and designed for those who learn better by doing. Stretch and support guidance helps you to differentiate your delivery, helping all learners to achieve their potential. VLE-ready CD-ROM and a separate disk for your own computer contain all resources for easy upload. Assessment Resource Pack A true lifesaver for those who are new to BTEC, and a great source of ideas for those already delivering the course! BTEC Level 2 First Business Assessment Resource Pack * (+VAT) March 2011 *Prices are provisional until publication Ready-made assignments, approved by BTEC s leading experts, so you can get straight into delivery. Examples of learner work that has been graded by BTEC experts to help you assess with confidence, and demonstrate to learners how they can raise their attainment to Merit and Distinction. Tried-and-tested ideas and fully worked examples to showcase what you can do with BTEC. All materials available in ring-binder with VLE-ready CD-ROM containing all resources for easy upload. 18

21 BTEC Business BTEC Level 3 National Business Unparalleled support from the BTEC team for the Level 3 specification BTEC and Heinemann have joined forces to bring you BTEC s own resources for BTEC Level 3 National Business by the BTEC team, for BTEC learners to support you every step of the way to BTEC success. s 1 includes all four mandatory units plus eight popular optional units providing complete coverage for the BTEC Level 3 National Certificate, BTEC Level 3 National Subsidiary Diploma or BTEC Level 3 National Diploma qualifications. 2 comprises eight optional units, giving additional unit choice. Assessment activities in each unit give practice for all grading criteria, with Edexcel s own grading tips to help learners achieve their potential. Teaching Resource Pack Covers 12 units including all four mandatory units with differentiation built into activities, schemes of work and lesson plans to stretch the most able towards Distinction grades. A bank work resources puts engaging videos and PowerPoints at your fingertips putting the theory into a vocational context and designed to support experiential learning. Stretch and support guidance helps you to differentiate your delivery to challenge the most able and provide scaffolding and guidance where necessary, helping learners achieve their potential. VLE-ready CD-ROM contains all resources for easy upload. BTEC Level 3 National Business Authors John Bevan, Helen Coupland-Smith, Rob Dransfield, John Goymer, Carlo Mencattelli, Catherine Richards, Neil Richards Key terms are highlighted throughout so learners can quickly grasp the meaning of what they are reading Teaching Resource Pack (+VAT) WorkSpace Christian Sales Ledger Clerk Christian has worked for eight months as a sales ledger clerk at Vamous Vehicles, a small independent courier business. The business operates a fleet of four delivery vans providing next-day courier services to and from anywhere in the UK. What does your job involve on a daily basis? I am responsible for keeping the sales ledger up to date. This is a record of all of the sales made by the business and of the payments received from customers. In effect, it lets the boss know how much is being made in sales and how much money is still owed. On a daily basis this means I have to: collect job sheets from drivers for the previous day s deliveries issue invoices to customers requesting payment for the delivery made 1.4 Capital expenditure Expenditure is money spent by a business and can be split into two categories: capital expenditure and revenue expenditure. We are going to start by looking at capital expenditure. This is used to buy capital items, which are assets that will stay in the business for a long period of time. Capital items are fixed assets and intangible assets, as explained below. Fixed assets Fixed assets are items owned by a business that will remain in the business for a reasonable period of time. These are shown on a business s balance sheet and include land and buildings, office equipment, machinery, furniture and fittings, and motor vehicles. These are sometimes referred to as tangible assets because they can be touched. Most fixed assets lose value over time and for this reason they are depreciated. This means that each year their value in the balance sheet is reduced in order to give a fair value of the asset. Intangibles An intangible asset is something owned by the business, that cannot be touched but adds value to the business. Here are three common intangibles that exist within businesses. Goodwill when you buy an existing business, its name and reputation will already be known, and it may already have an established customer base or set of clients. This increases the value of the business and therefore increases the selling price of the business. A sum of money is added to the value of the business to reflect the value of this goodwill. However, goodwill is difficult to place a figure on Unit 5 Business accounting Key term Capital items assets bought from capital expenditure such as machinery and vehicles Trademarks a trademark is a symbol, logo, brand name, words or even colour that sets apart one business s goods or services from those of its competitors. Trademarks can be a key influence on consumer choice and build a strong brand loyalty. A trademark therefore is of value to a business and consequently recorded as an intangible asset. Interactive learning with check the post for incoming money received check the bank account online for incoming money received. I have to input all the details accurately on to the computer. At the end of each week, I check through all the invoices that have not yet been paid. We allow our customers 30 days to pay, so if the invoice was issued more than 30 days ago and has not yet been paid, I have to chase the customer. Most of the time they apologise and say they will authorise payment there and then. If, however, I think there might be a problem, I have to tell my manager. Do you also deal with the money going out of the business? No, that is Tanya s job she is the Purchase Ledger Clerk. She has to record all the purchases made by the business and authorise payment for these. For example, all our drivers have a petrol card for BP service stations. So each month Tanya will authorise the bank to pay the month s fuel costs to BP. Why is your job important to the business? If I don t issue an invoice and chase payment, then we would be providing a service for free! The invoice asks the customer to pay and is the first step towards getting cash into the business. If there is not enough money coming in, even if sales are being made, How do you decide upon the monetary value of a trademark? 1.5 Revenue expenditure Revenue expenditure is spending on items on a Sample page from BTEC Level 3 National WorkSpace case studies link each unit to real-world business decisions, helping learners to see how the theory is put into practice in industry and to relate their learning to their future careers. t f [email protected] w 19

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23 OCR National Business OCR National Business Engaging resources written to match the specifi cation These textbooks for Levels 2 and 3 really engage your students and offer full coverage of the OCR National Business specifi cations. Level 2 The for Level 2 is the only resource to cover both the mandatory and optional units. Written to match the specifi cations and covers all the assessment so tutors can be sure that students have everything they need. Activities and case studies hold students interest and provide the opportunity to see how businesses operate in the real world. Level 3 The for Level 3 covers four mandatory units and four of the optional units. OCR National Business Authors Karen Hough Jackie Tye Nick Colburn Level Level Assessment objectives are defi ned in each unit so students have a clear outline of the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to pass. Case studies with questions and interesting activities encourage students to learn to put theory into context with links to actual business practice. Knowledge checks at the end of each unit enable candidates to assess their own progress. Questions encourage students to absorb and refl ect on their learning. Students study real businesses which makes their learning more meaningful. www. Sample pages from OCR National Busieness Level 2 Download sample material at business. Case studies help students to link theory with real business practice. t f [email protected] w 21

24 NVQ/SVQ NVQ/SVQ Level 2 Customer Service Levels 2 and 3 Business & Administration Let Heinemann serve your business needs Heinemann offers a total solution for those taking the new 2010 NVQ/SVQ standards for Customer Service at Level 2 and Business & Administration at both Levels 2 and 3. Candidate Handbooks Feature a range of engaging activities and portfolio tasks to encourage candidates to achieve their best. Assessment advice allows them to focus on exactly what they need to know and show they can do. Companion website Offers coverage of further optional units, answers for Student Book questions, sample forms for activities and additional coverage of the Technical Certifi cate to give your candidates complete support. Candidate Handbooks Level 2 NVQ/SVQ Customer Service Candidate Handbook (and companion website) * March 2011 *Prices are provisional until publication. Level 2 NVQ/SVQ Business & Administration Candidate Handbook (and companion website) * March 2011 Level 3 NVQ/SVQ Business & Administration Candidate Handbook (and companion website) * May

25 NVQ/SVQ Level 2 NVQ/SVQ Customer Service New materials to support the 2010 standards This brand new, full-colour Candidate Handbook with accompanying website supports the new Customer Service standards at Level 2. Level 2 NVQ/SVQ Customer Service Candidate Handbook (and website) * March 2011 *Prices are provisional until publication. contents F1: Communicate using customer service language F2: Follow rules to deliver customer service A3: Communicate effectively with customers A4: Give customers a positive impression of yourself and your organisation A10: Deal with customers face to face B2: Deliver reliable customer service C1: Recognise and deal with customer queries, requests and problems C4: Deliver customer service to diffi cult customers D1: Develop customer relationships A5: Promote additional services or products to customers A8: Make customer service personal A11: Deal with incoming telephone calls from customers A12: Make telephone calls to customers A13: Deal with customers in writing or electronically C3: Resolve customer service problems Plus coverage of the technical certifi cate units. Written in line with the revised QCF Framework to offer authoritative coverage of the new Level 2 NVQ/SVQ Customer Service standards. Covers the mandatory, most B-category units, and the most popular optional units, with additional support for the Technical Certifi cate and Functional Skills. Highly illustrated units and varied activities mean that candidates are kept engaged and can access the information they need quickly. Office Life case studies show learners how the qualifi cation supports their working life and provides practical best-practice tips for making the most of their career. Assessment guidance features throughout offer advice on how to prepare for assessment, and how candidates can achieve their best. Candidate Handbook Unit F1 Communicate using customer service language 104 NVQ/SVQ Level 2 Customer Service Key terms The Institute of Customer Service: a professional body which deals with developing customer service people and systems. Key terms External customer A customer who does not belong to your organisation. An individual or organisation using, or considering using, your organisation s products or services. Internal customer A customer who works for your organisation. An individual or department drawing on the function or service that you or your department provides to your organisation. Portfolio Task F1.1.1; F1.1.2; f1h Find out who some of your internal customers are. Complete this sentence: My internal customers are Now think about your external customers and complete this sentence My external customers are The types of customer your organisation does business with Here is a definition of customer service from The Institute of Customer Service. Customer service is the sum total of what an organisation does to meet customer expectations and produce customer satisfaction. It usually involves service teamwork and service partnerships. A customer service practitioner might simply see it as helping people. Who are your customers? Just as you have many different friends and colleagues, so too will there be a variety of customers for you to deal with. Good customer service depends on fully understanding the needs of your customers so that you can provide a good product or service. A customer is someone who receives customer service from you. It s usually easier to think of customers as living breathing people. However, sometimes your customers will be other organisations. If a customer is an individual or works in another organisation he or she is known as an external customer. If a customer comes from another part of your organisation he or she is known as an internal customer. Both internal and external customers require the same great level of service from you. Your internal customers are working with you to provide an overall level of service which supports the needs of customers wherever they are. If the chain breaks down, service suffers. So, everyone where you work is responsible for service somewhere along the line. Thinking about customer types who are your organisation s customers? Complete this sentence. My organisation s customers are Make a list here of any other customer types you deal with. Indicate whether they are internal or external customers. Keep the lists for your portfolio. Sample pages from Level 2 NVQ/SVQ Customer Service Candidate Handbook Key terms help to aid understanding of important concepts and theory. Portfolio features provide opportunities for learners to undertake activities and gather evidence that can be used in their portfolio. Companion website offers coverage of further optional units, answers to questions in the Candidate Handbook and forms to use with portfolio tasks. www. For a full list of contents, visit our website at customerservice. Suitable for all awarding organisations, including C&G, EDI, Edexcel, OCR, SQA and VTCT. 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26 NVQ/SVQ Levels 2 and 3 NVQ/SVQ Business & Administration Brand new resources to support the new standards These new, full-colour Candidate Handbooks with accompanying website support the new Business & Administration standards at Levels 2 and 3. Level 2 NVQ/SVQ Business & Administration Candidate Handbook (and website) * March 2011 Written in line with the revised QCF Framework to offer authoritative coverage of the new 2010 NVQ/SVQ Business & Administration standards. Cover the mandatory, most B-category units, and most popular optional units with additional support for the Technical Certifi cate and Functional Skills. Highly illustrated units and varied activities mean that candidates are kept engaged and can access the information they need quickly. Assessment guidance features throughout offer advice on how to prepare for assessment, and how candidates can achieve their best. Level 3 NVQ/SVQ Business & Administration Candidate Handbook (and website) * May 2011 Companion website offers coverage of further optional units, answers to questions in the Candidate Handbook and forms to use with portfolio tasks. *Prices are provisional until publication. www. For a full list of contents, visit our website at business. Sample web page from the supporting Level 2 and 3 NVQ/SVQ Business & Administration website contents Level 2 NVQ/SVQ Business & Administration Candidate Handbook Q201: Manage own performance in a business environment Q202: Improve own performance in a business environment Q203: Work in a business environment Q204: Solve business problems Q205: Work with other people in a business environment Q227: Respond to change in a business environment Q212: Produce documents in a business environment Q107: Make and receive telephone calls Q208: Use a diary system Q211: Provide reception services Q256: Meet and welcome visitors Q219: Store and retrieve information Q220: Archive information Q221: Use offi ce equipment Q113: Use occupational and safety guidelines when using keyboards Q122: Spreadsheet software Q126: Word processing software Plus coverage of the technical certifi cate units Level 3 NVQ/SVQ Business & Administration Candidate Handbook Q312: Design and produce documents in a business environment Q322: Plan and organise meetings Q328: Deliver, monitor and evaluate customer services to internal customers Q218: Research information Q301: Manage own performance in a business environment Q302: Evaluate and improve own performance in a business environment Q303: Work in a business environment Q309: Communicate in a business environment Q305: Work with other people in a business environment Q329: Deliver, monitor and evaluate customer services to external customers Q208: Use a diary system Q226: Support the organization of meetings Q212: Produce documents in a business environment Plus coverage of the technical certifi cate units 24

27 NVQ/SVQ Key terms help to aid understanding of important concepts and theory. Candidate Handbook NVQ/SVQ Level 2 Business & Administration Codes of Practice are voluntary codes setting out the minimum standards which customers can expect from businesses for such things as customer service, quality assurance and respect for privacy of personal data, among other things. Purpose of planning work, and being accountable to others for own work There is a well-known saying that is o en used in business: Failure to plan is planning to fail. This means that if you do not plan your work properly, you will not succeed in making the best of your working day and will not achieve the best results. Let s take a closer look at what this means in practice. Activity 1 Why do I need to plan my work? See how many different codes of practice there are that are relevant to your job and your organisation. Ask colleagues and managers to help you identify these. Planning your work is a vital part of your job. At the planning stage, you will take time to: estimate the time needed to complete each one You can find a link that will take you to the full code of practice at: BusinessAdmin. work out which tasks need to be completed before others can be started list the deadlines by which the tasks need to be completed identify any urgent tasks which you need to attend to «Portfolio Task 1.1 identify any tasks where you will need help from someone else. Links to 1.1 For this task, you need to find and list 3 of the guidelines, procedures or codes of practice which relate to your job. Think of all of the tasks which you carry out each day. Which of these have you received training for? Locate any documents which you were given at this time as they may contain important information on guidelines or procedures. Ask your line manager to help you locate information on any other guidelines, procedures or codes of practice which relate to your job. For each one that you choose, say what it is for and say why you think it is important to help you carry out your job effectively. It may help you to use the table format below to collect all of the information to complete this Portfolio Task. Guidelines, procedures or codes of practice Figure 1.3: What does the HSE Code of Practice on first aid at work mean for your workplace? Main purpose Why you think it is important to help you carry out your job effectively By taking a little time out at the beginning of your day to plan your work, you will dramatically improve your productivity and work efficiency and you will also have an at-a-glance checklist of your tasks for the day, which you can then check off as you complete each one. This will help you monitor your own progress. Key terms Checklist When planning out your work tasks for the day, remember to include the following information for each task: The deadline for completing the task The time needed to complete the task Productivity productivity refers to the rate at which you work. So, if you are more productive, that means you get more done. Efficiency efficiency refers to the speed and the quality of your work, so if you complete a task efficiently you not only do it quickly, but also to a good standard. Whether any help is needed from another person Whether it is urgent When you will begin each task 1 Accountability At work, you will have a job description that sets out all of the things for which you are responsible, or accountable. For example, an Administrative Assistant may be responsible for making sure that the minutes of team meetings are accurately taken and then circulated to the whole team a erwards. This means that the Administrative Assistant is accountable for these tasks. They will be directly accountable to their line manager for making sure these tasks are completed on time and without errors. 104 'RZQORDGHG IURP ZZZ SHDUVRQVFKRROVDQGIHFROOHJHV FR XN 9LVLW WRGD\ IRU PRUH IUHH PDWHULDOV DQG WR VDYH XS WR RQ \RXU QH[W RUGHU Office life features include a personal account of a practitioner s experience in a setting; sometimes inspirational or uplifting, other times sharing a problem. 'RZQORDGHG IURP ZZZ SHDUVRQVFKRROVDQGIHFROOHJHV FR XN 9LVLW WRGD\ IRU PRUH IUHH PDWHULDOV DQG WR VDYH XS WR RQ \RXU QH[W RUGHU 105 Activities are designed to be as practical as possible to promote active learning. NVQ/SVQ Level 2 Business & Administration Manage own performance in a business environment Check your knowledge Office life Dean s story 1 Why is it important to have guidelines and procedures at work? 6 What is the main reason we need to learn from mistakes? a. To keep doing the same thing in future a. To ensure everyone feels under pressure My name is Dean Hunter. I m 24 and have been working as an Administrative Assistant for Excelsior Merchandise for 18 months. During that time, the company has grown significantly and we have taken on a large number of new field sales staff. I am the central contact point for them, being office based, and it is my job to keep a track on their appointments during the working day and to process the orders which they send in from customers. b. To make sure we do not make the same mistake again b. To ensure everyone follows the same methods to carry out certain activities c. To get a pay rise c. To keep the boss happy d. To reduce our performance 7 2 What is the main reason for planning your work? What does it mean to reflect on a situation? a. To decide never to do it again a. To make sure you can leave early b. To think back over an event and consider how you might do things differently next time b. To ensure you make the most effective use of your time c. To copy your behaviour c. To reflect on your mistakes d. To make future cost savings d. To keep yourself busy 3 What does the term accountable mean? 8 a. Because achieving high standards gives us a tremendous sense of achievement a. In trouble Ask the expert b. Financial Q I have to look a er the diary management for a large number of sales reps. I also have to process the orders which they send in. I am overloaded with the paperwork which this generates and am starting to worry, as orders are being lost due to missing paperwork. c. Responsible A In such a situation, it is recommended that you move over to an electronic system. This will offer a much easier way for you to ensure accuracy in administration. Microso Outlook allows you to run a calendar service and it allows you to share calendars, so you can keep on top of the sales reps schedules. Also, by equipping your sales team with laptops, they could then in all orders for customers, which you can then process electronically. b. Because our boss says we must c. Because low standards mean we will lose our job d. Irresponsible 4 5 There are advantages and disadvantages to both paper and electronic diary systems. However, when there are a large number of staff to administrate, and a large volume of paperwork being generated, it is o en better to use an electronic diary system. First, for the management of the sales reps appointments, an electronic calendar system will be much easier to administrate than a paper version; second, for the processing of orders, using an electronic system will allow for a much more streamlined process and will eliminate the possibility of lost orders as a result of missing paperwork. 'RZQORDGHG IURP ZZZ SHDUVRQVFKRROVDQGIHFROOHJHV FR XN 9LVLW WRGD\ IRU PRUH IUHH PDWHULDOV DQG WR VDYH XS WR RQ \RXU QH[W RUGHU What is a benefit of working to realistic targets at work? Why should we set ourselves high standards at work? d. Because high standards are impossible to achieve 9 Why is your own behaviour at work so important? a. The work will never be completed on time a. Behaviour at work does not really matter b. You can recognise all your mistakes b. Behaviour is not part of your job description c. It allows you to complete your tasks properly and to a good standard c. Our behaviour tells other people a lot about our personality and whether we are responsible or not d. You will fall foul of legislation d. Our behaviour can be bad as long as no-one gets injured Why is it important to keep other people informed when work targets need to be changed? a. It is none of their concern b. They need to know about changes as this may affect their other work and it allows them to make alternative arrangements if necessary 10 Which of these types of behaviour shows honesty, respect and consideration? a. Laughing behind someone s back b. Taking a day off work to go to a football match c. So that they can do the work themselves c. Listening to a colleague who has a problem and trying to suggest a solution for them d. They need to know about changes so that they can discuss them in meetings d. Listening to music on your headphones while the boss is away at a meeting 'RZQORDGHG IURP ZZZ SHDUVRQVFKRROVDQGIHFROOHJHV FR XN 9LVLW WRGD\ IRU PRUH IUHH PDWHULDOV DQG WR VDYH XS WR RQ \RXU QH[W RUGHU Unit Q201 d. Because it is illegal not to All of this tracking and order processing is carried out manually using a paper-based system. This worked fine when we only had 4 sales reps. However, we now have a sales force of 20, and keeping abreast of all the paperwork which is generated in any one day is becoming almost impossible, with the result that problems are beginning to arise with missed appointments, lost order sheets, and ultimately lost business for the company. Top tips Unit Q201 Manage own performance in a business environment 106 Urgent a task which is urgent needs to be completed as soon as possible, otherwise there will be bad consequences. consider all of the tasks that you need to complete The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in the UK has published a code of practice for first aid in the workplace. It lets employers know what they must do and what first aid provision they must have available for their staff. A version of this table, ready for you to complete, is available to download from extra.co.uk/nvqbusinessadmin S awa uitable rdin fo inclu g orga r all nis d EDI, ing OCR ations, C&G,, Ede SQA, and EAL. xcel Key term Manage own performance in a business environment Unit Q201 Manage own performance in a business environment Voluntary some industry bodies set voluntary codes of practice. Businesses do not need to sign up to these, but if they do, their customers can know what standards of service to expect. Codes of practice are widespread in business these days and can be produced by a business, or by an industry body. Unit Q201 Industry body an industry body is an organisation set up to monitor and regulate the activities of its members. Manage own performance in a business environment Codes of practice Key terms Link features provide guidance on where the learner can find more information about a particular topic in the Candidate Handbook. Manage own performance in a business environment 107 Sample pages from Level 2 NVQ/SVQ Business & Administration Candidate Handbook Provides learners with practical best-practice tips for making the most of their career. 25 t f [email protected] w

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33 Economics Edexcel IGCSE Economics A perfect companion to Edexcel s own IGCSE specification Edexcel IGCSE Economics provides complete coverage of the new specification. Edexcel IGCSE Economics Rob Jones Edexcel IGCSE Economics Author Rob Jones Attractive design, engaging features and text extracts make it accessible for every student. Examples and case studies have been drawn from a wide variety of international contexts. Provides comprehensive coverage from an experienced author to give you complete confidence in the content. Includes a revision CD so there s no need for students to purchase additional revision resources. Reviewed by practising teachers to ensure that the material meets teachers needs. Each chapter starts with a Getting Started feature, which introduces the topic of the chapter and puts it in context. Margin notes provide students with additional information and highlight points of interest. Section B: Some Essential Background Economics Chapter 12: The mixed economy Getting started... Goods and services are produced in countries to meet the needs and wants of consumers. However, the way in which different countries organise the choice, production and distribution of goods will vary. Look at the two sets of images to the right Set 1 Set 1 Set 2 An economy is a system which attempts to solve the basic economic problem. Chapter 12: The mixed economy Set 2 (a) Who provides the goods and services shown in the two sets of photographs? (b) Why do you think there are two sets of providers? Explain your answer. The public and private sectors Decision-makers in an economy have to decide what to produce, how to produce and for whom to produce. In any economy goods and services may be provided by the public sector or the private sector. In the private sector, individuals or groups of individuals are free to set up businesses and supply goods and services to anyone who wants to buy them. In the public sector, a range of organisations such Lack of information Markets will be efficient only if there is a complete free flow of information to all buyers and sellers. Consumers need to know everything about the nature, price and production techniques, for example, used to make a product. However, this is not always possible. For example, how many UK consumers know all about the the Croatian property market, Croatian business customs and the Croatian legal information may result in the wrong goods being purchased or produced or the wrong prices being paid. The government can help here by passing legislation which forces firms to provide more information about products. However, in recent years the development of the Internet has improved the flow of information about products. This has helped to improve the efficiency of markets. Factor immobility For markets to work efficiently factors of production need to be mobile. This means that factors such as labour and capital must be able to move freely from one use to another. However, in practice, factors can be quite immobile. For example, a specialised laser machine designed specifically to cut sheet glass may not have any may have to be scrapped which is wasteful. The government may be able to help to make some factors more mobile, such as retraining workers when their old jobs become redundant. But it can do little to avoid the waste of the machine in the above example. Exam practice - Mixed economies Figure 3 shows the government expenditure as a percentage of national income for a selection of countries. All of the countries have mixed economies. 70 Produce 59.1a bar graph 58.1 from data Source: adapted from Figure 3 Government expenditure as a percentage of national income for a selection of countries 2007 (a) What is meant by a mixed economy? Hungary Iceland Australia Switzerland Morocco India Country (2 marks) Economy - a system which attempts to solve the basic economic problem. Efficiency - minimising costs and the use of resources. Private sector - the provision of goods and services by businesses that are owned by individuals or groups of individuals. Public sector - government organisations that provide goods and services in the economy. Market failure - where markets lead to inefficiency. Mixed economy - an economy where goods and services are provided by both the private and the public sectors.environmental problems. (b) In Figure 3, which country does the public sector play the greatest role? Explain your answer. (2 marks) (c) How are goods and services mainly distributed in India? (2 marks) (d) In Figure 3, which country would you expect taxes to be highest? Explain your answer. (2 marks) (e) Which of the following goods or services is most likely to be provided by the public sector in a mixed economy? A Motorways B Cars C Personal computers D Books (1 mark) (f) Explain what is mean by efficiency in markets (2 marks) (g) In Ahmedabad, and other major cities in India, air pollution is a very serious problem. Explain why this is an example of market failure. (4 marks) Chapter 7: 12: Oxygen The mixed and economy oxides Sample pages from Edexcel IGCSE Economics Plenty of practice questions in the text of each chapter help to test students knowledge and understanding. t f [email protected] w 31

34 Economics 16+ A Level Economics, 5 th edition Alain Anderton s best-selling texts updated for the latest GCE specifi cations These best-selling economics resources have been extensively revised and updated for the latest AS and A Level Economics specifi cations. They are now available in two different versions, each incorporating the changes to the latest GCE specifi cation, including the reduction in the assessment burden from six to four units. s Two editions: one suitable for OCR, IB, WJEC, CCEA, SQA and HE, the other for AQA. Provide comprehensive coverage of the latest specifi cation. Support the analysis of economic situations with recent statistics, so your students have up-to-date information to hand. Apply economic theory to real-world situations and integrate economic theories into every unit. Easy-to-use resources with a flexible structure, divided into short units. Include guidance on how to achieve the highest marks in examinations. Provides students with full-colour diagrams and explanations. Includes summary exam-style case studies and short practice activities to reinforce student knowledge. Sample pages from A Level Economics Comprehensive coverage of economic theory and applied economics. 32

35 Economics 16+ Teacher Guides Photocopiable resources to save you valuable preparation time. Provide exemplar answers to questions in the s. Include a comprehensive grid outlining which units from the s can be used with particular specifi cations. Teacher Guide Indirect taxes and 12 subsidies Question 1 (a) 101.1p. An increase in the price of petrol from 28.6p to 32.3p before tax would have no effect on excise duty.the price including excise duty would go up 3.7p from 82.3p to 86.0p (32.3p p).With VAT at 17.5 per cent, the cost of VAT would now be 15.1p rounded to the nearest 0.1p (86.0p x 17.5%).The cost at the petrol pump would then be 101.1p (86.0p p). (b) 102.0p. If the government increased excise duty from 53.7p to 58.2p, the cost after excise duty but before VAT would increase to 86.8p (28.6p p). With VAT at 17.5 per cent, the cost of VAT would be 15.2p (86.8 x 17.5%) rounded to the nearest 0.1p.The cost at the petrol pump would now be 102.0p (86.8p p ). (c) 94.7p. If VAT were reduced to 15 per cent, the cost at the petrol pump would fall to 94.7p (82.3p + [82.3 x 15%]) rounded to the nearest 0.1p. (d) 26.6p. The petrol cost before tax is 28.6p per litre. If the government subsidised the cost before tax by 2p, the price would fall to 26.6p per litre. Question 2 (a) Figure 1 (ii) 2. The incidence of tax per unit on the producer is the difference between the tax per unit of 3 and the incidence of tax on the consumer, shown above to be 1. So it is 2. (g)(i) 3. This is simply the information already given in the question. (ii) 18. Total government revenue is the the tax per unit, 3, times the quantity sold when the tax is applied, 6 units. So the total government revenue is 18. (h) 28. Producers before the tax was imposed received the equilibrium price, 8, times the equilibrium quantity sold, 8 units, making total revenue of 64.After the tax is imposed, producers only receive 6 per unit (which can either be read off the graph or is the new equilibrium price of 9 minus the tax of 3), and sell only 6 units. So total revenue is 36. So revenue will change by or 28. Question 3 (a) If hard cheese were to become subject to VAT at 17.5 per cent, the supply price would rise by 17.5 per cent at any given level of output. In Figure 2, this is shown by a shift of the supply curve to the left from S 1 to S 2. At a quantity supplied of OA, the supply price would rise from OF to OG. Alternatively, at a price of OF, supply would fall from OA to OB following the imposition of VAT. Figure 2 Figure 3 for orange juice could increase. If this were to happen, hard cheese and orange juice would be substitutes. (d) If the demand for fatty foods were price elastic, it would mean that a 17.5 per cent imposition of VAT would lead to a more than 17.5 per cent drop in demand.the higher the elasticity, the larger the drop in demand. For example, if fatty foods had an elasticity of 1.1, a 17.5 per cent tax would lead to a fall in demand of per cent. If elasticity were 2.0, the imposition of a 17.5 per cent tax would lead to a 35 per cent drop in demand. This can be shown on a demand and supply diagram. In Figure 4 (a), the 17.5 per cent rise in price of EF, resulting from the shift in the supply curve from S 1 to S 2, leads to a much larger percentage fall in quantity demanded from OA to OB. This can be contrasted with Figure 4 (b) when demand is inelastic.the fall in demand resulting from the imposition of tax is much less than in Figure 4 (a). Question 4 (a) and (b) One of the characteristics of a good indirect tax designed to raise revenue for the government is that it does not discourage consumption of the product. Not only does this not alter the patterns of consumer preferences, but it also raises the maximum amount of revenue for the government for every pound spent on a commodity. In terms of price elasticity of demand, this means that indirect taxes should be levied on goods which have as low an elasticity as possible. Imposition of VAT on fuel and light and food (with price elasticities of 0.47 and 0.52 respectively) would raise significantly more tax per pound spent than the imposition of VAT on services (with a price elasticity of 1.02). Data question 1. There is a number of reasons why the government might want to raise the level of Vehicle Excise Duty on the purchase of SUVs. One relates to the environment. SUV s tend to have very poor fuel consumption.therefore they contribute more per mile both to global warming through the emission of greenhouse gases and to atmospheric pollution in cities such as London. However, it could also be argued that the government might want to increase tax revenues by imposed taxes on SUVs. With a highly price inelastic demand for these vehicles, tax revenues are likely to be high. 2. The demand for SUVs is likely to be less elastic than for ordinary cars.this is because SUVs are a niche market within the larger car market and buyers of SUVs are less price sensitive than the ordinary motorist.they have already shown this by buying an above average cost vehicle and being prepared to pay the above average cost of running it. So the imposition of a purchase tax of, say, or on SUVs is unlikely to have that much impact on quantity demanded. In Figure 5, demand for SUVs is shown to be inelastic.the imposition of a flat tax of CB has little effect on demand, pushing it down from OE to OF. Note that because demand is inelastic, manufacturers will be able to pass on most of the tax to motorists. Prices increase from OA to OB leaving manufacturers to pay just CA of the tax per vehicle. The more elastic the demand curve for SUVs, the greater will be the fall in quantity demanded following the imposition of a tax. 3. A significant reduction in purchases could be interpreted in a number of ways, but the economic analysis remains the same Figure 4 Price (a) Price (b) S 2 S 2 Suggested answers to all questions in the Student Book are provided. (b) The price of hard cheese is most unlikely to rise by 17.5 per cent following the imposition of VAT. This is because part of the tax increase will be absorbed by producers. In Figure 11.3, the original equilibrium price is OA.With the imposition (b) The equilibrium quantity demanded and supplied is 8 of VAT, the supply curve for cheese shifts from S 1 to S 2 units where demand equals supply. leading to a new equilibrium price of OB. However, OB is less (c) See Figure 1. than OA plus 17.5 per cent.the tax of 17.5 per cent is the (d) 6 units. distance BC. So the increase in price of AB paid by consumers (e) 9. is less than 17.5 per cent.the part of the tax not paid by (f)(i) 1. consumers,ac, is absorbed by producers who now receive a The incidence of tax per unit on the consumer is the lower price for their product. difference between the original equilibrium price of 8 and (c) The imposition of VAT on hard cheese might lead the new equilibrium price of 9 following the introduction of consumers to buy less hard cheese and turn to healthier the tax. 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