...Identify the purposes of different types of organisation Introduction Organisation is a formal systematic structure of relationship, responsibilities and authorities through which specific objectives are achieved. In the context of business it is an organized group of people with a particular purpose. Forms of business organisation Almost in every country consists of two business sectors, the Private sector and the Public sector. Private sector businesses are operated and run by individuals or a group of people while public sector businesses are operated by the government. The types of businesses present in a sector can be varying. Private Sector 1. Sole Traders Sole traders are the most common form of business in the world, and take up as much as 90% of all businesses in a country. The business is owned and run by one person only. Even though he can employ people, he is still the sole proprietor of the business. These businesses are so common since there are so little legal requirements to set up: • The owner must register with and send annual accounts to the government Tax Office. • They must register their business names with the Registrar of Business Names. • They must obey all basic laws for trading and commerce. • There are advantages and disadvantages to everything, and here are ones for sold traders: Pros: • There are so few legal formalities are required to operate the business. • The owner is his own boss, and has total control over the...
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...have reasons of wanting to create their own business, as some seek to make more money, some may look at having a flexibility in life and others may consider having their own business due to job loses. In this context, will assume, due to the many years of experiences and skills that has been acquired as a manager for a large multinational chain business enhances the need to own a business and make money by implementing those skills has be necessary. Owning a business can provide more reward in life, but requires careful planning to succeed, therefore the need to take into account certain decisions for the business to function to be able to reach it's targeted audience for market niche. “organisations need a great many decisions to be made. Decisions are required so that an organisation can function,adapt,progress and take advantage of opportunities and overcome crisis”(Jennings&Wattam,decision making,1994,1998,pge2) In a proposed given managerial activities in a production environment are three major concepts, that needs to be implemented for a successful function in a business and these are know as, strategic planning, tactical planning and operational planning. Strategic (or long-term) decisions is of relevance to production area with importance to interactions with other functional areas in which products to be produced, at which cost, quality, quantity to be delivered and the flexibility to compete are made by the top level managers to affect and to shape the...
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...An organisation is a formal structure of relationships, responsibilities and authorities through which specific objectives are achieved. 'A work organisation is a social arrangement for the controlled performance of collective goals' (Buchanan and Huczynski, 2004). Purposes of different types of Organisation: Business organisations: To make a profit in a socially standard way. For example: Airlines, Fast food. Non-profit service organisations: They want to help to all of people without any profit. For example: NHS, Universities. Mutual-benefit organisations: Individuals join together to pursue their own self-interest. For example: Clubs, Trade Union. Commonweal organisations: They provide service to all members of a given population. For example: Fire Service, Police. Organisations by their intended purpose: Purpose Primary beneficiary Examples Business Owners Manufacturers, Fast-food, Restaurants Non profit services Clients Universities, Hospitals Mutual-benefit Members Unions, Clubs Commonweal Public at large Police, Public schools Classifying Organizations: Sector classification: Private enterprise organisations: A "private sector" organisation is one that is owned and controlled by private individuals, not the government and usually exists to make a profit for its shareholders. Public sector organisations: A "public sector" organisation is one that is controlled by...
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...Business Environment Unit 1- The Business Environment | Student name | ------------------------------------------------- Assessor name | | | Date issued | 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...
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...BTEC Business Unit 1: Business Purposes Learner Name: | Centre Number: 23168 | BTEC Business | | Learner No: | | UNIT NUMBER AND TITLE: | Unit 1: Business Purposes | ISSUE DATE: | | HAND IN DATE: | | RESUBMISSION DATE: | | ASSESSOR: | | Aims The aim of this unit is to enable you to understand the nature of business organisations and the business environment in which they operate. You will do this by looking at the range of organisations that exist locally, regionally and nationally and by considering the business framework in which they operate Work covered You will: * Understand the purpose and ownership of business * Understand the business context in which organisations operate Understand the purpose and ownership of business Purpose: supply of goods and services e.g. at a profit, free, at cost, for sale below cost Ownership: sole trader; partnership; limited companies (private [ltd], public [plc]); charity; voluntary organisations; co-operatives; government Size: small; medium; large Scale: local; regional; national; European and global organisations Classification: primary (e.g. farming, forestry, fishing, extraction/mining); secondary (e.g. manufacturing, engineering, construction); tertiary (e.g. private service industries, local and national public services, voluntary/not-for-profit services) Understand the business context in which organisations operate Role of government: European; national;...
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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 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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...BTEC HND Business Assessment activity front sheet Student Name: Hafiz Naveed Ahmad Abbasi Assessor Name: C Palmer I.V Name: M Towler Assignment Title: Business Environment Unit: 1 Title: Business Environment Purpose: The aim of this unit is to provide learners with an understanding of different organisations, the influence of stakeholders and the relationship between businesses and the local, national and global environment. Date Set: 13/09/2011 Deadline: 29/09/2011 Learning Outcomes: LO1: understand the organisational purposes of businesses LO2: understand the nature of the national environment in which businesses operate Activities: • Purposes of organisations (1.1, 1.2, 1.3) • Nature of the national environment businesses operate in (2.1, 2.2, 2.3) Specific Assessment Guidance: • Read all questions carefully. • Use appropriate business terminology when answering questions. • Make sure sentences have correct grammar. • All work to be produced on Word processing software in an academic format. • Only use credible sources to support your work • Internet articles, books, appropriate magazines and newspapers can be used as sources of information • Harvard referencing or an appropriate referencing system must be used REMEMBER TO SIGN, DATE AND ATTACH THIS FRONT COVER TO YOUR WORK Grading method: Pass, Merit, Distinction Student Name: I confirm that the submitted work is entirely my own. Signed: Date: BUSINESS CONSULTANCY: AJ CLOTHING As part of your job you have been...
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...BRAESIDE HIGH SCHOOL BTEC Extended Diploma (Level 3) Business Unit 4- Business Communication ASSIGNMENT BRIEF 1-TYPES OF INFORMATION TUTOR: Mr E. ROTICH LAUNCH DATE: 5/09/2013 SUBMISSION DATE: 16/09/13 This assignment brief assesses the following criteria: P1 Explain different types of business information, their sources and purposes.M1 Analyse different types of business information and their sources.D1 Evaluate the appropriateness of business information used to make strategic decisions. | Scenario: You have been asked to carry out an audit on the types of information used within a business to report back to management on the range of information used, the way in which it is used, and the appropriateness of information used in decision making. Task One P1 Explain different types of business information, their sources and purposes Write a report to show the results of your investigation into information in an organisation of your choice. In order to do this you should complete the following activities. * Complete a table like the one below to show types, sources and purposes of information used within the organisation. Try to include at least two examples of each type of information. Type of Information | Example | Description | Purpose | Source | Verbal | | | | | Written | | | | | On-Screen | | | | | Multimedia | | | | | Web-based | | | | | * Where possible cross reference your example to evidence of...
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...Assessment number. Please note that this Assessment document has 13 pages and is made up of 9 Sections. Name: Section 1: Using the telephone This section will help you to evidence Learning Outcome 1: Understand how to make and receive telephone calls. |Learning objective |Place in Assessment | |1.1 Describe the different features of telephone systems and how to use them |Question 1 Page 1 | |1.2 Describe how to follow organisational procedures when making and receiving telephone |Question 2 Page 2 | |calls | | |1.3 Explain the purpose of giving a positive image of self and own organisation |Question 2 Page 2 | 1. Complete the table below with descriptions of at least two different features of a telephone system and how / when they would be used. [1.1] |Feature |How / when used | |1. Call Transfer...
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...Assessment number. Please note that this Assessment document has 13 pages and is made up of 9 Sections. Name: Section 1: Using the telephone This section will help you to evidence Learning Outcome 1: Understand how to make and receive telephone calls. |Learning objective |Place in Assessment | |1.1 Describe the different features of telephone systems and how to use them |Question 1 Page 1 | |1.2 Describe how to follow organisational procedures when making and receiving telephone |Question 2 Page 2 | |calls | | |1.3 Explain the purpose of giving a positive image of self and own organisation |Question 2 Page 2 | 1. Complete the table below with descriptions of at least two different features of a telephone system and how / when they would be used. [1.1] |Feature |How / when used | |1....
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... | | |Can Mindek | |Date issued |Completion date |Submitted on | |28th October 2013 |22nd November 2013 | | | | | |Assignment title |Organisational purposes of business | |Qualification |Unit number and title | |Pearson BTEC HND Diploma in Business...
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...London School of Business & Management BTEC Levels 4 & 5 HND Business Centre No Unit No & Unit Title Course Title Lecturer’s Name Assignment Title & Type Date Set Due Date Academic Year / Semester 79829 Unit 1: Business Environment HND Business (BTEC Level 4 and Level 5) Dr Knowledge Mpofu Business Environment – Individual Assignment 24th September 2014 9th January 2015 September 2014 Semester Unit Outcomes Covered: LO1. Understand the organisational purposes of businesses LO2. Understand the nature of the national environment in which businesses operate LO3. Understand the behaviour of organisations in their market environment LO4. Be able to assess the significance of the global factors that shape national business activities. GRADING OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE Outcomes/ Grade Descriptors Outcomes/ Grade Descriptors AC1.1 √ AC4.1 √ AC1.2 √ AC4.2 √ AC1.3 √ AC4.3 √ AC2.1 √ M1 √ AC2.2 √ M2 √ AC2.3 √ M3 √ D1 √ AC3.1 √ AC3.2 √ D2 √ AC3.3 √ D3 √ Assessor: Signature: ______________ Date: ___/___/___ Dr Knowledge Mpofu September 2014 1 Assignment Brief Scenario: The UK business environment remains positive, forward-looking and one of the most attractive places open for business in Europe. The UK government is committed to creating a supportive business environment that encourages a private-sector-led economic growth. According to the World Bank ranking, the UK is one of the easiest places to set up and run a business in Europe, and more overseas companies...
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...Title | The Business Environment (60 hour unit) | Level | 3 | Unit Number | 1 | Unit Credit | 10 | Assignment Title | Business Types and their Stakeholders | Part Unit | P1, P2, M1 and D1 | Whole Unit | No | Learner Name | | Signature | | Assessor | Scott Haragan; Des Corliss; Barbara Mercer | Signature | | Start Date | 17/11/14 | Submission Date | 10/12/14 | Feedback Date | 09/01/15 | | | | | | | Vocational Context | It is important to understand the business environment, most notably the wide range of business organisations in the private and public sectors. It is also important to appreciate the differences between them in terms of ownership, funding/finance, and the overall aims and objectives of major stakeholders. | The Brief | ------------------------------------------------- Task 1: A family friend has been operating his own small fashion clothing business (KH Fashions) that has been trading for five years. He has decided to expand the business and has asked you to research different businesses. He wishes to explore different business types in the public and private sectors including local authority organisations and charities (as one of his options is to pursue a social-enterprise route) and because he wants to do this in a professional way, has asked you specifically to research different business types in terms of their ownership, financing, sectors, aims and stakeholders and to summarise, analyse and evaluate this information. In...
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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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