AQA A LEVEL BUSINESS SCHEME OF WORK

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AQA A LEVEL BUSINESS SCHEME OF WORK Scheme of work We have worked with subject experts to review our existing resources and made some changes. These changes will support our customers in del... ivering our current specifications in a way that maximises opportunities for breadth, diversity and inclusivity in the curriculum as well as improve the accessibility of our resources. In this scheme of work (SOW) we have: • removed tables so that it is easier to use with assistive technology. • tried to keep to a specification point per page to make it easier to navigate and more convenient to use. • made the contents page into clickable links. Introduction The following scheme of work offers a route through the A-level Business (7132) course. It covers the specification in a logical order and suggests possible teaching and learning activities for each section of the specification. It also includes opportunities to develop the necessary set of skills required for interacting with the business world. The order is by no means prescriptive and there are many alternative ways in which the content could be organised. Time has been built in for assessment activities and revision, but all timings are approximate. Assumed coverage This scheme assumes the AS course is a one-year course or the first year of a two-year A-level, with four hours of lessons per week; approximately 120 taught hours per year. A considerable amount of work needs to be completed outside lessons, depending on lesson time available. One and two teacher model Model for one teacher with a linear approach to the subject content (section 3.1 - 3.10) With two teachers, the model could be broken down as follows: First year Teacher 1 – 3.1, 3.3, 3.4 Teacher 2 – 3.2, 3.5, 3.6, (functional areas can be allocated according to teaching preference) Second year Teacher 1 – 3.7.1, 3.7.3, 3.7.5, 3.7.7, 3.8, 3.10.1, 3.10.2 Teacher 2 – 3.7.2, 3.7.4, 3.7.6, 3.7.8, 3.9, 3.10.3, 3.10.4 (suggested allocation) © AQA 2022 Contents You can use the title links to jump directly to the different sections of this scheme of work (use ctrl and click to follow the link). Section title Page 3.1 What is business? 3 3.2 Managers, leadership and decision making 6 3.3 Decision making to improve marketing performance 9 3.4 Decision making to improve operational performance 15 3.5 Decision making to improve financial performance 20 3.6 Decision making to improve human resources performance 25 3.7 Analysing the strategic position of a business (A-level only) 30 3.8 Choosing strategic direction (A-level only) 38 3.9 Strategic methods: how to pursue strategies (A-level only) 40 3.10 Managing strategic change (A-level only) 44 3.1 What is business? Specification reference 3.1.1 Understanding the nature and purpose of business Learning outcomes • To understand why businesses exist • To understand the relationship between mission and objectives • To examine common business objectives • To understand why businesses set objectives • To understand the measurement and importance of profit Suggested timing 4 hours Guidance Learners may have no business knowledge before starting the course, although some may have studied a business-related subject. • Learner activity looking at real-life examples such as: o profit o growth o survival o cash flow o social o ethical objectives. • Teacher led activity on the measurement of profit to include: o revenue (also turnover and sales) o fixed costs o variable costs o total costs. Resources • Listen to our Teaching guide podcast ‘Understanding Business’ (8 minutes) • Watch tutor2u video ‘Business Objectives’ (4 minutes) • Watch tutor2u video ‘Mission Statements’ (5 minutes) • Read the mission statement of this multinational coffee company (2 minutes) • Read ‘Best Mission Statements: 12 Examples You Need to See’ (10 minutes) • Read about the core purpose and values of this supermarket chain (2 minutes) • Watch Two Teachers video ‘Business Aims and Objectives’ (9 minutes). There is a free activity worksheet with this video • Watch TakingTheBiz video ‘Profit’ (7 minutes) • Business example: startups.co.uk case study: an eco-cleaning social enterprise (5 minutes) • Business example: startups.co.uk case study: virtual healthcare services (5 minutes) 3.1.2 Und [Show More]

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