Unit 3 Business decisions and strategy (9BS0)
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Unit 3 A level Business Edexcel Summary
A very useful summary with how each aspect links to each other in order for you to see correlations and develop an A* answer. Specifically focused on 3.1, 3.3, 3.4, 3.6
charlotteryann
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Edexcel AS/A Level Business COMPLETE knowledge checks
This bundle includes every knowledge check from chapter 1-81 of Edexcel Business A-Level. Knowledge checks summarise the chapter and make great revision resources to scan over prior to exams or to consolidate your understanding of a certain topic. All knowledge checks are fully completed.
meganwebster1
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Theme 3: Business decisions and strategy knowledge checks
These are the knowledge checks for the whole of Theme 3: Business decisions and strategy. This document goes from 44 Corporate objectives to 65 Scenario planning. Part of the A Level specification it condenses the information from each chapter and is a really great revision resource.
meganwebster1
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Pearson A Level Business
Summary notes on every topic from all four themes of the Pearson A Level Business course
emily1744
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Corporate Objectives
Describes missions statements (the advantages and criticisms of them), corporate objectives, aims, corporate strategy, types of functional areas and their objectives, and the development of corporate objectives
emily1744
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Corporate Strategy
Explains the four segments of the Ansoff Matrix and Porter's Generic Strategy, the three Distinctive Capabilities, the Boston Matrix, and the effect of strategic and tactical decisions on human, physical and financial resources
emily1744
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SWOT Analysis and External Influences
Explains what a SWOT analysis and a PESTLE analysis is used for, the structure of markets, uncompetitive markets, and Porter's Five Forces
emily1744
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Business Growth
Describes the benefits of business growth (e.g. economies of scale, increased market power, increased profitability), the problems arising from business growth (e.g. diseconomies of scale, overtrading, poor communication), and organic growth.
emily1744
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Mergers and Takeovers
Describes reasons for mergers and takeovers, what they are, the advantages and disadvantages of vertical and horizontal integration, financial risks and rewards of integration, hostile and friendly integration, and problems of rapid growth.
emily1744
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Quantitative Sales Forecasting
Explains quantitative sales forecasting and why a business would construct a sales forecast. Also explains moving averages, variations from trends, forecasting using extrapolation, scatter graphs and limits of sales forecasting
emily1744
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Investment Appraisal
Explains the three types of investment appraisal - payback, average rate of return (ARR) and net present value (NPV) - including how to calculate them and the advantages and disadvantages of each method. Also includes qualitative factors to consider when making investment decisions.
emily1744
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Decision Trees
Describes what a decision tree is, uses an example to show how to interpret one, and explains the advantages and disadvantages of decision trees.
emily1744
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Critical Path Analysis
Describes what a critical path analysis is, what a manager needs to know to use the technique, features of a critical path, key points of a critical path, and the advantages and disadvantages of it.
emily1744
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Corporate Influences and Culture
Describes corporate influences (corporate objectives, stakeholder perspectives, business ethics), corporate timescale, evidence based and subjective decision making, strong and weak corporate cultures, and Handy's corporate cultures (power, role, task, person)
emily1744
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Shareholders vs Stakeholders
Describes the difference between the stakeholder and shareholder approach, and the potential conflicts between shareholders and stakeholders
emily1744
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Business Ethics and CSR
Explains ethical codes of practice and ethical objectives, the advantages/disadvantages of ethical behaviour, corporate social responsibility (CSR), pay and rewards, and the trade off between profit and ethics
emily1744
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Financial Statements
Describes statement of comprehensive income and statement of financial position (balance sheets), and explains why stakeholders are interest in them. Also explains profit quality.
emily1744
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Ratio Analysis
Describes gearing ratio (how to interpret it and the advantages/disadvantages of it), and Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)
emily1744
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Human Resources and Competitiveness
Explains labour productivity, labour turnover, labour retention, absenteeism, and human resource strategies (financial rewards, employee share ownership, consultation strategies, empowerment strategies)
emily1744
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Managing Change
Describes the different causes of change (e.g. organisational size, new ownership), the effects of change, key factors in change, managing resistance to change, and scenario planning
emily1744