Foundation Level | General Level* | Credit Level* | ||
3.1 | Why do businesses locate where they do? | -where businesses locate - where the money comes from – owner(s); borrowing | -sources of finance -factors influencing location – (market, resources, infrastructure) | -types of government assistance - importance of European Union -globalisation |
3.2 | How do people contribute to businesses? | -why people work -choosing the right person for the job -job training -full-time, permanent, parttime, temporary jobs - manual, skilled etc | -job/person specification - selection and recruitment (internal and external) | -the role of appraisal -inter-relationship between employees and employers - changing patterns and employment |
3.3 | How do businesses use information? | - what information is and where it comes from - using computers to generate information – spreadsheets, databases, desk top publishing, word processing, networks, etc - importance of good communications | - internal and external sources of information - using computers to generate information and make decisions | - evaluation of information -using information to monitor and control business |
3.4 | How do businesses operate? | - how businesses make products or provide services (input, process, output) - how do products get to consumers? | - job, batch and flow processes - people v machines - distribution options | - stock control - quality assurance - customer service |
3.5 | What are the challenges facing businesses? | - competition from home and abroad | - limited availability of resources & funding external) - internal and external pressures | - appreciation of the impact on business of current political, legislative, social and environmental issues (PESTEC) |
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