Sorry I am not in your lesson today- you should all know what you are doing as it is continuing the assessment tasks for unit 1. I am not doing the blue sheet lesson until tomorrow as it will be difficult to do with a cover teacher so:
Use the assignment sheets to complete unit 1 ( those who are on the board need to print out work for unit 2)
if you are doing the question on the local economy you will need the powerpoint slides - we have average earnings for our area
Monday 14 October 2013
Wednesday 25 September 2013
Cover for Thursday 26th and Friday 27th September
I am really sorry to miss your final lessons before work experience. However I have left you plenty to be working through. If you get stuck I have made lots of crib sheets for you to refer to. They are stuck up around the room. "How do I tackle the Save for Me poster?" was the most asked question last lesson and completing all the questions on assignment 3 of unit 2 instead of only doing 2b was the biggest waste of someone's time. Read the overview sheet- it tells you which bits to do and which bits to miss out. Work your way through the assignments. Remember all of unit 2 needs to be completed by end of Friday and you really should be well in to unit 1. Any issues e-mail me eday6512@ocnmail.net
Monday 16 September 2013
First Assignment
Time to submit your first assignment. You will have worked together or in threes on the work and many will already have the answers to most of the questions. So...
1. Read through the assignment and check which bits you haven't completed.
2. Cut and paste your answers into a new document and then fill in the gaps.
Ensure you have completed all the questions and complete all the paperwork. Print and submit.
1. Read through the assignment and check which bits you haven't completed.
2. Cut and paste your answers into a new document and then fill in the gaps.
Ensure you have completed all the questions and complete all the paperwork. Print and submit.
Monday 9 September 2013
Aims and Objectives
Companies have aims and objectives. These aims and objectives are similar to ones we have in lessons. Personal targets translate into company targets. You may be aiming to gain GCSEs but a company may be aiming to break even or maximise their profit. They may be looking to improve customer service or sell more products.
Tasks (you can work in pairs)
1. Explain in your own words what an aim and objective is. (your text book will support this)
2. Research 3 companies: voluntary, public service and private (1 of each) and find out what their aims and objectives are and write a paragraph about each.
3. How successful have each company been in achieving their aims and objectives in 2011 or 2012?
Tasks (you can work in pairs)
1. Explain in your own words what an aim and objective is. (your text book will support this)
2. Research 3 companies: voluntary, public service and private (1 of each) and find out what their aims and objectives are and write a paragraph about each.
3. How successful have each company been in achieving their aims and objectives in 2011 or 2012?
Cover Year 11 ECD Tuesday 10th September
Students have been working on functional areas (page 47
in their textbooks).
All have tasks to complete. Most are working together
which means they are quite noisy. They have enough ICT facilities.
Task 1: Describe a functional area and explain what its
role in the business is?
Task 2: How does this functional area operate in a real
business?
Task 3: Describe how two functional areas interact?
Task 4: Explain how the interaction of these areas
supports a business to increase profit?
If students complete this ask them to go on the blog
(cartertonccbusiness.blogspot.com) and find the work on aims and objectives and
begin this.
Wednesday 4 September 2013
Welcome Back
Welcome back Year 11- we are starting your final year and the two GCSEs that you gain from this Business course are really valuable. Please work hard to gain Distinctions and make this year a successful one. We are starting with Unit 2 Business Organisations and the functioning areas of Business. Use your textbook to support your learning and ensure you keep all notes and research in a folder labelled unit 2.
Functioning Areas in Business
Functioning areas in Businesses
A functioning area of a business is a discrete area like IT. The IT department will be responsible for all IT support, software and hardware. Other areas are like Sales, Marketing, Finance, Human Resources.. etc
Assessment criteria:
P4 describe the functioning areas in two contrasting business organisations
P5 explain how these functional areas link in one of these organisations
M2 compare the interaction of functional areas and how they relate to each other in two selected businesses to support the business objectives
Functioning areas: All businesses must carry out a number of functions to ensure the business runs smoothly. These functions also link to the aims and objectives of the business and what it wants to achieve.
Tasks:
Produce a case study on two businesses from different sectors using the questions below:
1. Choose two businesses; one from the private sector and one charity or voluntary business. Spend time researching different businesses so that you find two that make good case studies. Look at the structure of the company and consider how they market themselves; who is in charge of sales and what their business activities are?
2. Try to identify three functioning areas in both companies and write about them. Give examples of each area and the tasks that they might do?
3. What is the role of research and development in the companies?
http://businesscasestudies.co.uk/business-theory/strategy/aims-and-objectives.html#axzz2IzTIPVKP
Case Studies
http://businesscasestudies.co.uk/companies/#axzz2IzTIPVKP
P4 describe the functioning areas in two contrasting business organisations
P5 explain how these functional areas link in one of these organisations
M2 compare the interaction of functional areas and how they relate to each other in two selected businesses to support the business objectives
Functioning areas: All businesses must carry out a number of functions to ensure the business runs smoothly. These functions also link to the aims and objectives of the business and what it wants to achieve.
Tasks:
Produce a case study on two businesses from different sectors using the questions below:
1. Choose two businesses; one from the private sector and one charity or voluntary business. Spend time researching different businesses so that you find two that make good case studies. Look at the structure of the company and consider how they market themselves; who is in charge of sales and what their business activities are?
2. Try to identify three functioning areas in both companies and write about them. Give examples of each area and the tasks that they might do?
3. What is the role of research and development in the companies?
http://businesscasestudies.co.uk/business-theory/strategy/aims-and-objectives.html#axzz2IzTIPVKP
Case Studies
http://businesscasestudies.co.uk/companies/#axzz2IzTIPVKP
Tuesday 16 July 2013
Wednesday 17th July 2013
Again many apologies but I'm in Birmingham visiting a school:
Please watch the first couple of episodes of the Dragon's Den. This is a programme that gives entrepreneurs an opportunity to gain investment for their new businesses or invention (the guy who made Reggae Reggae sauce gained his fame from Dragon's Den).
Whilst you are watching it think about the different purposes of the businesses and what makes a successful bid.
Please watch the first couple of episodes of the Dragon's Den. This is a programme that gives entrepreneurs an opportunity to gain investment for their new businesses or invention (the guy who made Reggae Reggae sauce gained his fame from Dragon's Den).
Whilst you are watching it think about the different purposes of the businesses and what makes a successful bid.
Sunday 14 July 2013
Monday 15th July
Double Lesson
For those who were not in the lesson on Friday; many apologies I am not here today
Please begin by completing all tasks including the note taking of chapter 1. All of this will count as evidence towards Business Purposes.
Once you have reaches this point complete an in depth case study of Morrisons. See if you can find out about the current construction project in Carterton; planning applications (WODC Planning in Google search), what about the company? aims and objectives? ethical trading? the way they treat their staff and stakeholders (CSR)?
Write a 10 question questionnaire that you use to survey Carterton residents about the store and their hopes and concerns about traffic/ noise/ pollution? Does Carterton have too many supermarkets? How will the store affect us?
Write a letter to the regional manager of Morrisons (search for their name) and ask if you would be able to shadow their first year in Carterton by a series of surveys to find out how successful the store is when it opens and in its first year.
no headphones, no food, drinks as it is hot but no energy drinks.
For those who were not in the lesson on Friday; many apologies I am not here today
Please begin by completing all tasks including the note taking of chapter 1. All of this will count as evidence towards Business Purposes.
Once you have reaches this point complete an in depth case study of Morrisons. See if you can find out about the current construction project in Carterton; planning applications (WODC Planning in Google search), what about the company? aims and objectives? ethical trading? the way they treat their staff and stakeholders (CSR)?
Write a 10 question questionnaire that you use to survey Carterton residents about the store and their hopes and concerns about traffic/ noise/ pollution? Does Carterton have too many supermarkets? How will the store affect us?
Write a letter to the regional manager of Morrisons (search for their name) and ask if you would be able to shadow their first year in Carterton by a series of surveys to find out how successful the store is when it opens and in its first year.
no headphones, no food, drinks as it is hot but no energy drinks.
Thursday 11 July 2013
Thursday 11th July 2013
The tasks you need to do were explained on Tuesday. Ensure that you have completed the sheet on corporate social responsibility and the case study on the public funded and charitable business. Examples are on the board: The BBC and Oxfam are two good case studies as are the NHS and the Blue Cross.
Its important in your case study to state:
No headphones needed for these activities; no drinking or eating allowed in this lesson. Please put your laptops back at the end.
Its important in your case study to state:
- what the business does
- what are the products they sell
- what are their aims and objectives
No headphones needed for these activities; no drinking or eating allowed in this lesson. Please put your laptops back at the end.
Tuesday 18 June 2013
Business Lesson Wednesday 19th June
Many apologies for missing your first lesson; welcome to Business. We are going to be looking at a diverse range of
businesses (time might limit this to one or two businesses) over the next few
weeks to give you an understanding of the broader spectrum of businesses
and how they operate. We are beginning the project with the business Primark
and looking at their practice of ethical trading and corporate responsibility
Activities for this project
1.
Research and
prepare a presentation on the business Primark
a.
Who are
they?
b.
What do
they sell?
c.
Find out
about Primark’s ethical trading and corporate social responsibility projects
Tuesday 5 February 2013
Questionnaire Friday Fieldwork
On Friday the fieldwork will require you to find out how local businesses use the internet to support their businesses. After a short introduction by yourselves to explain that you are studying Business as part of a BTEC qualification you will then ask them some direct questions.
- What kind of online presence does their business have and what impact does it have on sales?
- How do they maintain and update their online presences?
- What are the operational risks to operating online?
- What advice would they give to a new business in terms of having an online presence?
- How will the increase of online activities affect the high street?
Final Essay
Final
assessment: Business Online Unit 12
Using the evidence that you have
gathered throughout this unit write a report for the unit bringing together all
the areas you have covered. The report should be structured into PETER
paragraphs and you should use examples from your research/ web designs. Please
write a paragraph for each of the questions. You may use your textbook to
support your report but please do not copy chunks from there.
1.
Explain the operational risks for a business
operating online?
2.
Outline the impacts of online business on
society?
3.
Analyse the consequences on society of an
increase in online business
4.
What are the benefits to both business and
society to increasing business online?
5.
What are the most important features of a
website to ensure businesses successfully meets their aims and objectives?
6.
Justify the use of construction features.
7.
What are the drawbacks and, ultimately a warning
to business of an increase in business online?
Tick the criteria
below to ensure you have fully covered this criterion.
Assessment and
grading criteria
P3 explain the issues a business organisation would need
to consider to go online
P4 explain the operational risks for a business
organisation operating online
M2 analyse the benefits to businesses and customers of
conducting business online
D2 suggest ways in which a business could deal with the
operational risks associated
with an online presence
M3 explain how the website assists in achieving the aims
and objectives of the business user
D3 justify the use of different construction features in
the design of a website
P6 describe the benefits to a business organisation of
marketing a product or service online
P7 outline the impact of online business on society.
M4 analyse the consequences for society of an increase in
online business.
D4 evaluate the benefits and drawbacks to society of
increasing business online.
Friday 25 January 2013
Friday 25th January 2013
Lesson Outcome
-all to have completed unit 2 tasks Aims and Objectives, Functioning Areas
-most to have completed the operational risks tasks for operating a business online
-some to have completed the website comparison tasks and websites at a glance
Please note: Before we start, having had time to settle into CR2 and get to know the class we will begin this lesson by placing you in a seating plan.
I have uploaded lots more posts for both unit 2 and unit 12 and put on some links to the Times Business Pages and also tried to send you some links for those doing Aims and Objectives.
Ensure you are getting on with the tasks set and that you are not wasting too much time researching businesses who do not have a good online presence
-all to have completed unit 2 tasks Aims and Objectives, Functioning Areas
-most to have completed the operational risks tasks for operating a business online
-some to have completed the website comparison tasks and websites at a glance
Please note: Before we start, having had time to settle into CR2 and get to know the class we will begin this lesson by placing you in a seating plan.
I have uploaded lots more posts for both unit 2 and unit 12 and put on some links to the Times Business Pages and also tried to send you some links for those doing Aims and Objectives.
Ensure you are getting on with the tasks set and that you are not wasting too much time researching businesses who do not have a good online presence
Monday 28th January
Elaine Day Cover for
Business Periods 2 & 3Students are timetabled into CR2. I will email Donna a seating plan this afternoon (Friday)
Resources:
Textbooks by the printer in the cornerBlog site: cartertonccbusiness.blogspot.co.uk
Lesson activities:
All students are at various places on either unit 2 or 12 and they are following the tasks on the blog site. They will need the textbooks for support although some might need the odd prompt for vocab etc. The usability and construction feature task is the toughest and tell them to ask Jodie or Megan who have already completed it. Both are experts and the furthest ahead.
A: Absolutely not; none of the research requires them to watch videos
Many thanks
ElaineCase Studies for Business
Thought this link might help
http://businesscasestudies.co.uk/companies/#axzz2IzTIPVKP
http://businesscasestudies.co.uk/companies/#axzz2IzTIPVKP
Assessment Criteria
To pass unit 12 you will need to fulfil the following assessment criteria:
P1 describe three organisations which operate online
M1 compare the features of three businesses operating online
D1 make recommendations for a business thinking of going online
P2 explain how businesses operate their activities online
P3 explain the issues a business organisation would need to consider to go go online
P1 describe three organisations which operate online
M1 compare the features of three businesses operating online
D1 make recommendations for a business thinking of going online
P2 explain how businesses operate their activities online
P3 explain the issues a business organisation would need to consider to go go online
Learning Outcomes for Business Online
LO1 understand different online business activities
LO2 understand the issues relating to doing business online
LO3 be able to creat web pages for a stated business need
LO4 know the impact of a business presence
LO2 understand the issues relating to doing business online
LO3 be able to creat web pages for a stated business need
LO4 know the impact of a business presence
Designing and Creating a Website
Over the past decade the use of the Internet has increased and now plays an everyday role in many people's lives. Businesses constantly have to adapt to take advantage of the changes in technology to make sure that they are meetings their customer needs.
It is now time for you to start to design a website from scratch for a targeted business or redesign a website of a business which need to adapt their web presence to increase sales.
You should include:
- a storyboard
-an outline plan
You should aim to complete four pages of the website.
It is now time for you to start to design a website from scratch for a targeted business or redesign a website of a business which need to adapt their web presence to increase sales.
You should include:
- a storyboard
-an outline plan
You should aim to complete four pages of the website.
Websites at a Glance
Now produce a table which compares the websites in terms of their construction features. Look in particular at colour, fonts, and usability.
Websites at a Glance
______________________________________________________________________
Similarities between the Websites Differences between the Websites
Websites at a Glance
______________________________________________________________________
Similarities between the Websites Differences between the Websites
Wednesday 23 January 2013
Website Research
You have recently been employed by internet experts WWW Online as a website consultant. WWW Online provides website and consultancy solutions for busy entrepreneurs. Shaun and Natalie own a company called FeedMe which is a brand new internet only retailer. They would like your help to ensure their website closely matches the needs of their target market.
To begin to consider wenbsite design I want you to firstly research three different websites- of three different organisations; an online retailer like Tesc, a government website like NHS Direct and a charity website like the RSPCA.
You must create factsheets that describe these three different websites and explain how they operate their activities online. Below is an example of the research I want you to produce:
To begin to consider wenbsite design I want you to firstly research three different websites- of three different organisations; an online retailer like Tesc, a government website like NHS Direct and a charity website like the RSPCA.
You must create factsheets that describe these three different websites and explain how they operate their activities online. Below is an example of the research I want you to produce:
Private sector – Thomas Cook
Website address:
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http://www.thomascook.com/
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Organisation:
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Thomas Cook
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Products/services offered:
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Thomas cook offers deals on flights, hotels and holidays. It is a large well known company that provides holidays for people.
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Aims and objectives of the website:
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The aims of this website are to sell people different holidays and encourage people with the different holiday deals.
The website is international as there are page links which direct you to the different pages for different countries. This means there is a wider market for the company.
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Sector:
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Thomas cook is in the private sector.
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Type of website:
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Thomas cook invites its customers to make online transactions.
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Details:
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The Thomas cook website invites its customers to make online transactions. Customers are able to search for their desired holiday and the website will show their best deals available.
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User Interaction:
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Users are invited to give feedback about the site and reviews for the holidays they go on.
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Features used to support aims and objectives:
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The website has different deals available to customers and it shows detailed information about each deal available. Also the website shows reviews from customers so that people looking for a holiday can see how good the place is.
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Monday 21 January 2013
Unit 12 Business Online
Imagine you have been asked to start a business online.
- what issues might you face and what are the operational risks for any business operating online p312
- look at the diagram on p304 and describe the different levels of activities for businesses online; find an example of each on the internet. If you use the examples in the book then please explain for example: Amazon is an online business retailer who sell all types of products. They began by selling books and videos etc but now sell a diverse range of products.
- if you were giving advice to a business thinking of going online what advice would you give- how do they start? what skills do they need??
- what are the benefits to the customers in having businesses online- think of the benfits to shopping online and having businesses having information online. Consider how we use search engines? Have we become a nation where online shopping is more important than physical shopping?
- consider page 310.Usability and construction features and answer the question. Do the tasks individually.
- what issues might you face and what are the operational risks for any business operating online p312
- look at the diagram on p304 and describe the different levels of activities for businesses online; find an example of each on the internet. If you use the examples in the book then please explain for example: Amazon is an online business retailer who sell all types of products. They began by selling books and videos etc but now sell a diverse range of products.
- if you were giving advice to a business thinking of going online what advice would you give- how do they start? what skills do they need??
- what are the benefits to the customers in having businesses online- think of the benfits to shopping online and having businesses having information online. Consider how we use search engines? Have we become a nation where online shopping is more important than physical shopping?
- consider page 310.Usability and construction features and answer the question. Do the tasks individually.
Tuesday 15 January 2013
Final Assessment
On page 64 you will find a final assessment for unit 2. You have already completed questions 1 & 2 so go straight to question 3. Use the textbook as a guide to help you through.
Monday 14 January 2013
Aims and Objectives
Companies have aims and objectives. These aims and objectives are similar to ones we have in lessons. Personal targets translate into company targets. You may be aiming to gain GCSEs but a company may be aiming to break even or maximise their profit. They may be looking to improve customer service or sell more products.
Tasks (you can work in pairs)
1. Explain in your own words what an aim and objective is. (your text book will support this)
2. Research 3 companies: voluntary, public service and private (1 of each) and find out what their aims and objectives are and write a paragraph about each.
3. How successful have each company been in achieving their aims and objectives in 2011 or 2012?
Tasks (you can work in pairs)
1. Explain in your own words what an aim and objective is. (your text book will support this)
2. Research 3 companies: voluntary, public service and private (1 of each) and find out what their aims and objectives are and write a paragraph about each.
3. How successful have each company been in achieving their aims and objectives in 2011 or 2012?
Functioning areas in Businesses
Assessment criteria:
P4 describe the functioning areas in two contrasting business organisations
P5 explain how these functional areas link in one of these organisations
M2 compare the interaction of functional areas and how they relate to each other in two selected businesses to support the business objectives
Functioning areas: All businesses must carry out a number of functions to ensure the business runs smoothly. These functions also link to the aims and objectives of the business and what it wants to achieve.
Tasks:
Produce a case study on two businesses from different sectors using the questions below:
1. Choose two businesses; one from the private sector and one charity or voluntary business. Spend time researching different businesses so that you find two that make good case studies. Look at the structure of the company and consider how they market themselves; who is in charge of sales and what their business activities are?
2. Try to identify three functioning areas in both companies and write about them. Give examples of each area and the tasks that they might do?
3. What is the role of research and development in the companies?
http://businesscasestudies.co.uk/business-theory/strategy/aims-and-objectives.html#axzz2IzTIPVKP
Case Studies
http://businesscasestudies.co.uk/companies/#axzz2IzTIPVKP
P4 describe the functioning areas in two contrasting business organisations
P5 explain how these functional areas link in one of these organisations
M2 compare the interaction of functional areas and how they relate to each other in two selected businesses to support the business objectives
Functioning areas: All businesses must carry out a number of functions to ensure the business runs smoothly. These functions also link to the aims and objectives of the business and what it wants to achieve.
Tasks:
Produce a case study on two businesses from different sectors using the questions below:
1. Choose two businesses; one from the private sector and one charity or voluntary business. Spend time researching different businesses so that you find two that make good case studies. Look at the structure of the company and consider how they market themselves; who is in charge of sales and what their business activities are?
2. Try to identify three functioning areas in both companies and write about them. Give examples of each area and the tasks that they might do?
3. What is the role of research and development in the companies?
http://businesscasestudies.co.uk/business-theory/strategy/aims-and-objectives.html#axzz2IzTIPVKP
Case Studies
http://businesscasestudies.co.uk/companies/#axzz2IzTIPVKP
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