P1- Explain the features of two contrasting
businesses
Introduction
In this report, I will be analyzing two contrasting businesses and there’s features. I have chosen
one voluntary sector business also known as 'not-for-profit', which is a type of business that is
created, organized and run by volunteers and one public sector business known for making
profit, in which case are Tesco and Oxfam. I will be talking about the features of the businesses
and what makes them successful specifically looking at how there organized is structured to
achieve their aims and objectives. Furthermore, I will be looking at their stakeholders, the
communication between them and the influence they have on the business. Other comparisons
will also be made including their ownership, sectors, size and most importantly their reasons for
success.
Contents
Tesco- Background Information Oxfam- Main Purpose
Tesco- Main Purpose Oxfam- Ownership and liability
Tesco- Exploring Business Activity Oxfam- Size of Business
Tesco Ownership and liability Oxfam- Business Sector
Tesco- Size of Business Oxfam- Exploring Business Activity
Tesco- Business Sector Conclusion
Oxfam- Background Information
Tesco- Background Information
Tesco PLC is a British multinational grocery and general merchandise retailer with headquarters
in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom. It is the third largest retailer in
the world measured by profits. Tesco is a global scale organization as today it operates 14
markets across Europe, Asia and North America. Tesco has over 3,500+ stores and its
exponential growth has made it a successful business.
Tesco- Main Purpose
The Main purpose of Tesco is to gain customers lifetime loyalty which can be seen by Tesco
Clubcard Value. A store like Tesco evolves heavily around their customers and stakeholders
which is what keeps the business going, because Tesco is Business its primary goal is to
achieve profit they do this by offering a wide range of products and services which go from