Business themes: Level 7
A student will be able to:
Business formation
- discuss types and features of organisational structures of businesses and their advantages and disadvantages.
Functions of business
- develop and refine a business plan
- design, conduct, and present market research for a product
- explain factors in relation to the production process and the supply chain
- identify growth strategies and discuss their advantages and disadvantages.
People in business
- explain motivation theories and practice
- explain the roles and skills of managers and leaders
- explain the roles of trade unions and employer associations
- explain organisational culture.
Business management
- use financial information for controlling, reporting, and decision making
- explain the need for internal controls.
Business environment
- explain the role global trends play in business success
- discuss corporate social responsibility and philanthropy
- explain sustainable (economic) business expectations and practices
- explain political, social and technological influences/constraints on businesses
- explain the need for an enterprise culture in New Zealand society
- explain ethical expectations and issues relating to business activities.
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Last updated November 29, 2011
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