ZIMBABWE SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL (ZIMSEC)

ADVANCED LEVEL SYLLABUS

BUSINESS STUDIES 9198

EXAMINATION SYLLABUS FOR 2008-2012

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BUSINESS STUDIES
ZGCE Advanced Level 9198 CONTENTS
Introduction Syllabus Aims Assessment Objectives Scheme of Assessment Curriculum Content Notes for Guidance Resource List

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INTRODUCTION
1.1 The aim of this syllabus is to enable Centres to develop Business Studies courses that are suitable for Advanced Level candidates. The syllabus contains largely the same body of curriculum content as the Management of Business Advanced Level syllabus (9368) and AICE Business Studies syllabus (0128) which previously were examined by UCLES. Although no previous study of the subject is assumed by the syllabus, it would be recommended that students should have done 'O' Level Business Studies

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SYLLABUS AIMS

The syllabus is intended to lead to courses that will encourage students to: 2.1 2.2 Understand and appreciate the nature and scope of business and its role in society; Develop critical understanding of organisations, the markets they serve and the process of adding value. This should involve consideration of the internal workings and management of organisations and, in particular, the process of decision making in a dynamic environment; Be aware of the economic, environmental, ethical, governmental, legal, social, technological etc issues associated with business activity; Develop skills in: decision making and problem solving in the light of evaluation, the quantification and management of information, where appropriate, effective communication, entrepreneurship. The emphasis should be on the application of concepts and issues to the local context where appropriate.

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2 ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES
Candidates are expected to demonstrate the following skills: 3.1 3.2