...1. Know the range of different businesses and their ownership 2. Understand how businesses are organised to achieve their purposes Scenario: You work as a junior journalist for the local newspaper which is planning to run a feature article on local businesses Task: 1. Learners must describe (P1) the type of business, purpose and ownership of two contrasting businesses 2. Learners must describe (P2), explain (M1) the different stakeholders who influence the purpose of two contrasting businesses 3. Learners must describe (P3) how two businesses are organised 4. Learners must explain (P4) how their style of organisation helps them to fulfil their purpose 5. Learners evaluate (D1) the influence different stakeholders exert in one organisation TIP – Include the following: Range of different businesses Local, National, International, Global, Public, Private Not for profit/voluntary Sectors of business activity (primary, secondary, tertiary) Business purposes Supply of products or services, Difference between profit and not-for profit organisations Ownership Public, private & voluntary sectors Types of ownership (sole trader, partnerships, private and public limited companies, government agencies, worker cooperatives, charitable trusts) Main implications of different types of ownership on businesses (extent of liability, limitations to operation for public and charitable organisations) Key stakeholders Customers, Employees, Suppliers, Owners, Trade unions...
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...Unit 1 – Business Environment P4 - Explain how their style of organisation helps them to fulfil their purposes In this task I will be explaining the McDonalds business, covering how their organisational structures and strategic planning process has helped them to fulfil their purposes and aims. How the structure of McDonalds have helped them to achieve their aims and purpose: McDonald’s organisational structure is hierarchical. This structure consists of multiple levels which means that McDonalds business structure would have a chain of command in the diagrammatic representation of a pyramid, with a large base of workers, who are then supervised by the smaller level above them, who are then supervised by the level above them, until it goes all the way to the top of the pyramid. Basically, anything that can be broken down into layers of levels which range from broad to specific can be considered hierarchical. This organisational structure is best for McDonalds because they are a worldwide fast food restaurant and they need a secure control over the whole business and the hierarchical structure lets that happen. This has helped McDonalds to fulfil their purposes and aims because without a secure control, McDonalds would not be able to function properly. The hierarchy also shows the clear division of work and the lines of control and communication. McDonalds have different functional areas like: finance, marketing, production, customer service, sales and human resources. In these...
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...Faculty: Business and IT Exeter College BTEC Assignment Brief |Course Title: BTEC 90 Credit Diploma in Business/BTEC Certificate in | | |Business | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |[pic] | | |[pic] | | | | |Assignment Title:...
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...BTEC Level 3 90 Credit Diploma in Business Unit 1 The Business Environment Assignment One Formative Assessment 2015-16 Mr Ranghel ST FRANCIS XAVIER COLLEGE BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business How to present your work: * Your work must be word-processed. * Every page should have a footer (font 10) which includes: * Candidate name * Tutor group * Student number * Centre number * Page number Look at the bottom of this page for an example of how to layout a footer. * Every page should have a header (font 10) which includes: * Your name * Unit number and Title * Unit teachers name. Look at the top of this page for an example of how to layout a header. * Your work should also have a title page and contents page. * At the end of your work you should have a list of the sources/resources you used. * Your work should be in Times New Roman or Arial font for general text. * Text should have a font size of 12 (use 14 for headings). * Any image you include should have an explanation of what it shows and where it is from. This could be in font 10 or 11. * Please check your work, for spelling, punctuation and grammar. Your work should be well organised, using paragraphs, showing clear development of information and ideas. * Your work should be stapled together, to avoid losing any sheets of your work. * The work must be your own and written in your own words. If it...
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...| Completion date | Submitted on | 5th September 2013 | 29th November 2013 | 2nd December 2013 | Qualification | Unit number and title (Credit Value) | BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in BusinessBTEC Level 3 Diploma in Business | Unit 1- The Business Environment Credit Value- 10 | | | Assignment title | | The aim of this unit is to give learners the fundamental knowledge of a range of business organisations, and the many factors that shape the nature of organisations operating in an increasingly complex business world. | | Assignment title | | The purpose of this assignment is to: 1. Know the range of different businesses and their ownership 2. Understand how businesses are organised to achieve their purposes 3. Know the impact of the economic environment on businesses 4. Know how political, legal and social factors impact on business. | ScenarioYou work for the Chamber of Commerce as a Business Adviser and have been asked to visit businesses in the local area to outline to them the variety of businesses which exist and to explain to them the factors which can impact businesses. | Sources of informationWebsites www.bized.co.ukbusinesscasestudies.co.ukwww.businessstudiesonline.co.ukwww.s-cool.co.ukwww.tutor2u.netBTEC Level 3 TextbookNotes & Handouts from Tutor | Criteria reference | To achieve the criteria the evidence must show that the student is able to: | | Task no. | | Expected Evidence in folder | Feedback | Criteria...
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...influences of its environment (the ocean) a business must also react to a number of factors that will be beyond its control. These can come from hugely varied sources, from the weather to a war on the other side of the world. The economy and government attempts to control it are more obvious influences on business activities but how each business will be affected are vastly different. During this unit you will investigate the differences in businesses; how they are run organised and influenced. Why certain businesses are organised in different ways and which individuals and organisations are interested in the progress of different businesses. By the end of this unit you should understand: • The range of different businesses and their ownership. • How businesses are organised to achieve their purposes. • The impact of the economic environment on business. • How political, legal and social factors impact on a business. Scenario A bank wants to put together an information pack to help students understand the business world and have asked you to put certain parts of the pack together. Task 1 P1 – Describe the type of business, purpose and ownership of two contrasting businesses. [RL] To complete this you must investigate two businesses that are very different to each other. You must present the findings of your...
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...and women thinking of setting up a new business. Most businessmen and women you have spoken to are not sure about the legal ownerships and activities of businesses generally. They also feel they require more information regarding how some local, national, international and global businesses operate. You should research two organisations; one should be a not-for-profit organisation and the other a for-profit organisation. (For-profit organisation should be McDonalds; you must now select a not-for-profit organisation of your choice). P1: describe the type of business purpose and ownership of two contrasting businesses. Here you will need to include all the information outlined below: 1. TYPE OF BUSINESS BY SECTOR The type of business in terms of: * Geographical scope (local, national, international or global) * Sector (primary, secondary, tertiary) * Type of goods/services offered 2. TYPE OF OWNERSHIP * Describe the different types of ownerships (Public/private sector; sole trader, partnerships, private and public limited companies, cooperatives, charitable trusts) * You should also explain the advantages and disadvantages of each type of ownership – and comment on the extent of liability 3. THE PURPOSE OF MCDONALDS AND YOUR NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANSATION * Complete a table outlining the name, size, profit levels, reputation and advertising for each...
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...costs and want to restructure their organisation so they are more like a business. They have asked you to provide some details of the way in which organisations are structured including the functional areas. This presentation will be used as part of a ‘business week’ being run by the borough. Task 1 As you have already done some research on two organisations you should continue using these for this presentation. However for the NHS you only need to create an organisational structure for a Doctors surgery. This will mean the organisations are contrasting and their structures are varied. Hillingdon Borough Council need the presentation to cover: • A brief introduction into the organisations. • The different ways in which these two businesses are structured. • The different types of functional areas within each business and their activities Due to the nature of the organisations they will have vastly contrasting functional areas. You need to describe the functional areas in each organisation. Make sure you clearly describe what each functional area does. You should aim to include all those which we have covered in this unit. Illustrate these using organisation charts together with accompanying notes to describe their operations. In your presentation, you need to cover: • A description of the organisational structures, such as: o Which type of structure it is? o What is the purpose of it? o How is the work divided? o How many levels of hierarchy does it...
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...Contrast Different Organisational Structures Commerce Essay Organisation can be identified through their responsibilities, authorities and relationships in the market. There are ways to organise companies to get effectiveness in market. The structures of organisation play important role in development of company. These structures are based on cultural identity of organisation the way its structures behave. (Botha, 2008)These structures are to keep work flow and bring profits and the way they work they create culture. The degree of influence within organisation and the systematic approach to organise the activities forms culture. There are following types of structures in companies depending on their composition. Bureaucratic and Administrative structure Functional Structure Divisional structure Structure Matrix These structures form a way of functioning and behaviour of the company. These can be divided into following groups based on company culture. Circle organization Team Network Virtual This depends on the facilities, policies and aims of the organisation how they use structure and culture in their favour. (Brooks, 2010) Companies in past remain under bureaucratic structure but with passage of time and learning now they have adopted a liberal form of structure which created liberal and devolvement culture with in origination where team work is more important that control from top to bottom. Explain how relationship between an organisation's structure and culture...
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...the evidence must show that the learner is able to: Task no. Page number or description P1 Describe how marketing techniques are used to market products in two organisations Explain the points of view of different stakeholders seeking to influence the aims and objectives of two contrasting organisations. Evaluate the influence different stakeholders exert in one organisation. Describe the different stakeholders who influence the purpose of two contrasting businesses Describe how two businesses are organised. Explain how their style of organisation helps them to fulfil their purposes. Describe the influence of two contrasting economic environments on business activities within a selected organisation. Compare the challenges to selected business activities within a selected organisation, in two different economic environments Describe how political, legal and social factors are impacting upon the business activities of the selected organisations and their stakeholders. Analyse how political, legal and social factors have impacted on the two contrasting organisations. Task1 Page 3t/m9 Task4 Page 10t/m11 Task5 Task6 Page 12t/m15 Page 16t/m22 M1 D1 P2 P3 P4 P5 M2 P6 M3 D2 Evaluate how future changes in economic political, legal and social factors, may impact on the strategy of a specified organisation. Learner...
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...Unit 1: The business environment Help sheet 1.1.1 P1 Describe the type of business, purpose and ownership of two contrasting businesses To achieve P1, you must complete Task sheet 1.1.1, a case study, as well as Worksheets 1.1.1 to 1.1.4. You must also write a detailed presentation about two organisations. • You must ensure that the two organisations chosen are very different. For example, a large plc, such as Tesco, and a charity, such as Save the Children. This will make it easier to compare the environments. • It is a good idea to choose organisations that you are interested in, but that also have a large amount of information available. Therefore, spend some time researching a few organisations that might be of interest to see which one will make this task the easiest. • The same organisations will be used for tasks other than P1 so look ahead in the assignment to make sure the information you will need is available. • Once you have chosen your organisations, you need to research them in order to be able to identify the type of businesses they are. You must identify which scale they operate at and what sector they operate in. Make sure you give evidence and reasoning to back up your decisions. • The purpose and ownership of a business can often be seen on its website. However, you may find a phone interview very useful for collecting all the information you need. This can then be used as evidence. Remember to reference your work when necessary. ...
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...| | | |FORM AB1: BTEC ASSIGNMENT BRIEF | | |QCF ASSIGNMENT FRONT SHEET | | |Qualification |Unit number and title | |BTEC SUBSIDIARY DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS STUDIES |UNIT 1: BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT | |Learner name | Assessor name | | | | |Date issued | Hand in deadline |Submitted on | | | | | | ...
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...|Unit Number and Name: |Unit 1 The Business Environment | |Unit Code: |D/502/5409 |Credit Value: |10 | |QCF Level: |BTEC National |Guided Learning Hours: |60 | |Assessor: | | Unit 1 The Business Environment |Assignment Deadlines | |Assignment Deadline Date: |Hand out date: |Submission date: | | |Task 1 (P1 P2 M2 D1) | | | |Assignment Hand in Dates | | | | | |Task 2 (P3 M1) | | | | |Task 3 (P4) | ...
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... 13 1.1f Ford’s organisational culture 1.1g Google’s organisational culture 1.1h Comparing the organisational culture 14 1.2a Relationship between organisational structure and culture 14 1.2b Impact on the performance of a business 1.3 Factors that influence behaviour at work 15 2.1a Effectiveness of different leadership styles 15 to 16 2.1b Ford’s leadership style 2.1c Google’s leadership style 2.1d Comparing leadership styles 16 2.2 Organisational theory 16 2.3a Different approaches to management 17 to 18 2.3b Ford’s management approach 2.3c Implications of Ford’s management approach on Martin Air Con 2.3d Google’s management approach 2.3e Implications of Google’s management approach on Martin Air Con 18 3.1 Different leadership styles and effects on motivation 18 3.2a Motivational theories and implications on Martin Air Con 19 to 20 3.2b Maslow’s hierarchy of needs 3.2c Vroom’s expectancy theory 20 3.2d Comparing motivational theories 3.2e Maslow’s hierarchy of needs applied at Martin Air Con 3.2f Vroom’s expectancy theory applied at...
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...Describe the type of business, purpose and ownership of two contrasting businesses. (A1) Sainsbury’s is a British supermarket, it’s a private sector business this means that the original owner J.Sainsburys invested his own money into this to create the business; Being a private business means that it has its shares bought and sold on the stock exchange by anyone and is also owned by shareholders. The business operates a number of stores including supermarkets and convenience stores and an online grocery and general merchandise operation. Sainsbury’s is in the tertiary and secondary sector, this is because Sainsbury’s provide services (tertiary sector) for example their stores, online service, their properties and services like their bank, their energy provider which works with British gas to provide a secure and affordable gas and electrics to customers and a unique i2c scheme which works with different food companies to build their relationships to provide their best possible foods. They also have a farm (primary sector) in which they grow their wheat for their bakery and slaughter the animals for their meats. The purpose of Sainsbury’s is to deliver a quality shopping experience for their customers with great products at reasonable prices. Their aim is to outdo customer expectations for healthy, safe, fresh and tasty food, making their lives easier every day. Their slogan is live well for less, they support that all their products should be affordable but still high quality...
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