UNIT 1 - STRUCTURE
Unit 1 – Exploring the Business - Assignment 1
, Unit 1 – Exploring the Business - Assignment 1
Assignment Title: Features contributing to the success of contrasting
businesses
IMPORTANT POINTS:
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As always create an introduction paragraph to your coursework.
Add images to your coursework to reflect your points
You need to conduct a lot of research for this assignment.
It is advisable to use BTEC Nationals Business Student Book 1 +
Activebook to assist you with this coursework.
Make sure you choose two well-known businesses, one that operates in the
public sector and one that operates in the private sector otherwise, you will
struggle in this assignment.
You must reference your work correctly.
P1 - Explain the features of two contrasting businesses.
Provide a short summary of both of your chosen companies. Include the
following information:
o When was the company founded and by who?
o The company’s market capitalisation, market share and revenue.
o The product and services the company provides.
Talk about the size of the business.
o How many employees does the company have?
Talk about the scope of the business.
o How many retail stores/hospitals does the company have?
Talk about the ownership and liability of both of your chosen companies,
o Is it a public or private limited company?
Explain why.
o Is it the company in the public or private sector?
Explain why.
What sector your chosen company operates in?
o Does it operate in the primary, secondary or tertiary sector?
Explain why.
What is the purpose of both of your chosen companies?
o Is it a profit-making or non-profit making business?
Unit 1 – Exploring the Business - Assignment 1
, Unit 1 – Exploring the Business - Assignment 1
Assignment Title: Features contributing to the success of contrasting
businesses
IMPORTANT POINTS:
If you want to have a better understanding of this unit or get access to
other resources related to this unit, check out our website:
https://www.btecbguide.com
As always create an introduction paragraph to your coursework.
Add images to your coursework to reflect your points
You need to conduct a lot of research for this assignment.
It is advisable to use BTEC Nationals Business Student Book 1 +
Activebook to assist you with this coursework.
Make sure you choose two well-known businesses, one that operates in the
public sector and one that operates in the private sector otherwise, you will
struggle in this assignment.
You must reference your work correctly.
P1 - Explain the features of two contrasting businesses.
Provide a short summary of both of your chosen companies. Include the
following information:
o When was the company founded and by who?
o The company’s market capitalisation, market share and revenue.
o The product and services the company provides.
Talk about the size of the business.
o How many employees does the company have?
Talk about the scope of the business.
o How many retail stores/hospitals does the company have?
Talk about the ownership and liability of both of your chosen companies,
o Is it a public or private limited company?
Explain why.
o Is it the company in the public or private sector?
Explain why.
What sector your chosen company operates in?
o Does it operate in the primary, secondary or tertiary sector?
Explain why.
What is the purpose of both of your chosen companies?
o Is it a profit-making or non-profit making business?
