YR10 GCSE OCR Business Studies – Ms Morris : Term 1
LMO : 3 PERIODS PER WEEK 3 lessons per week TopicsKnowledge & understandingIncluding lesson objectives.GuidanceActivities / Assessment / ResourcesIncluding opportunities for Personalised / Individual Learning, AFL / Integrating SpecialismTHINKERS KEYS HIGHLIGHTED IN RED (TK) PLEASE REFER TO THE T&L AREA OF THE NETWORK FOR INFO ON EACH ONE. Wed 5th Sept INTRO TO BS GAMES (TBC)10TH SEPT Analyse and discuss the recruitment and selection process.Use of job descriptions and person specificationsAdvertising vacanciesMethods of short listing (cv, application form, letters, interviews, tests, group activities, presentations)Homework: Exam questionsGroup tasks on recruitment. Pupils make a job advert for a business and a short JD/PS Pupils apply for each other’s jobs & Do mock interviews & selection tasksTK: STARTER – Prediction questions. ‘Predict what working patterns will be like in 50 years’ ‘Predict how businesses will recruit staff in 20 years’ 17TH SEPT INTERACTIVE JOB TASKS 24TH SEPT Analyse and discuss types of, and the importance of, training.The different reasons why workers need training.*Employer and economy need for a skilled labour force.*Induction; on the job and off the job training methods*Reasons for and benefits of appraisal systems.Homework: Exam questionsThe different reasons why workers need training and the pro’s / con’s of different on the job and off the job methods which can be used. Candidates will need to have an understanding of the importance of staff appraisal, coaching and life long learning. VLE – Training Needs Quiz (Online to be submitted)AQA Book – Supermarket Swoop Pg217 Case Study *OCR Book – Pg 205. Exam QuestionsTK: BRAINSTORMING Brainstorm types of training that could be used for a given job Brainstorm pro’s and con’s of a given training method1ST OCT Analyse and discuss monetary & non monetary methods of motivation.Calculate changes in employee remuneration.Homework: Exam questionsPayment methods of motivation including time and overtime rates; salaries; piece rates; commission; bonuses; profit sharing; fringe benefits. Candidates will need to be able to perform appropriate calculations related to methods of payment.Hierarchy of needs (No need to mention Maslow, but cover the basic concept)OCR Book – Pg 189 Activity 3 & 4OCR Book – Matching Cards Activity (Create pg 187)Guidance: Job rotation; job enlargement; job enrichment; team working; award schemes; promotion; leadership styles; creating an appropriate working environment. Candidates will not be tested on any specific theory of motivation. An understanding of a theory may help them to articulate when different pay and non pay methods are appropriate.OCR Book – Pg 193 Exam questionsOCR Book – Pg192 Activity 5 (Matching terms) Pg 193 Explain terms Homework Task – Interview two people ... ‘What motivates you at work’TK: The Brick Wall Key ‘ It is impossible to motivate workers without using some sort of monetary reward’ 8TH OCT Analyse and discuss the laws which relate to employment.Discuss briefly the legal requirements imposed on business by legislation such as employment laws, including; minimum pay legislation and employment rights, disability, gender, age and race discrimination laws; health and safetyGuidance: Students need to know Health and Safety Laws in general terms, and the impact of legislation on employees and businesses. They do not need to know the titles of the laws or a lot of detail about them.Homework Task: Complete a booklet on laws relating to employmentOCR Book – Pg 210 Matching Cards (Create Activity)OCR Book – Pg 218 Exam Questions (Question 1)AQA Book – Carpetclean Case study (Pg 233) & Checklist questionsTK: The Interpretation Key Consider each of the following. Relate them to the laws we have learnt, but also think about other possible reasons for each situation. ‘Fraser homes has never employed a female tradesperson’ The Prediction Key‘Predict what new employment laws may exist in 50 years’ ‘Predict how health and safety legislation will change over the next 50 years’ 15TH OCT Objectives: Students should be able to:Analyse and discuss the role of trade unions. Discuss their work as pressure groups and the benefits they bring to members.Objectives: Students should be able to:Discuss different forms of industrial action,Discuss the costs and benefits of action to both workers and their employees.Discuss how disputes reach settlement, including the role of ACAS.Guidance: Candidates need to be able to discuss single union agreements.AQA Book – Your Business case study pg 228No Voice At Work Case Study – Pg 229Checklist Questions pg 229OCR Book Exam Questions Pg218 (Question 2) – VLE (Exam Q’s section)Unison Case Study & Questions (Also on VLE)Guidance: Understand trade union membership for employees; collective bargaining. Types and effectiveness of industrial action including the role of ACAS in settling disputes.OCR Book – Pg 216 Activity 7 – On VLE (People section)Industrial Action : Activity Sheet (Also on VLE)22ND OCT Analyse and discuss the internal organisation of business. Explain structure of different types and sizes of business. Explain role of different departments / sections / functionsAnalyse and discuss how and why the organisation of a business might change over time. Tall versus flat systemsSpan of control, chain of command.Guidance: Understand organisation of business, including informal and formal structures. Need to be able to analyse organisation charts using appropriate terminology. Need to know main functional areas & what they contribute to a business.AQA Book Pg197 – Bender Forrest Case Study & Checklist QuestionsOCR BookPg 234 Activity 8 (Incl chart on 233)Guidance: Changes over time to meet needs of the business and the market place. Need to identify primary cause of business change such as internal growth; integration with other businesses; changes to products / services made available; changes to way those products and service reach the consumer.TK: THE RIDICULOUS KEY ‘Businesses should get rid of job roles and allow all workers to get involved in everything they want to’ ‘ Every worker in a business should get the chance to be the boss for a week’ END OF UNIT REST THIS WEEK – SINGLE LESSONHALF TERM: 29th Oct – 2nd Nov 5TH NOV The 4 P’s – outline of each (1 lesson for overview of all)MARKETING PLANSIntroduce real business challenge 12TH NOV Real business challenge – presentations this week19TH NOV Market research and data collectionCandidates should be able to: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of, and evaluate, methods of market research 26TH NOV Identify methods of, and explain reasons for, market segmentationIdentify methods of, and explain reasons for, market segmentation Understand and discuss the significance of SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis in a marketing context Distinguish between different types of market. TK: The variations key‘ How many ways can you segment the chocolate market’ ‘How many ways can you market the SAME product at DIFFERENT market segments’ 3RD DEC THE 4 P’S – PRODUCT THE 4 P’S – PRICEProduct life cycle Boston MatrixResearch and Development Pricing strategies10TH DECTHE 4 P’S – PROMOTIONPromotional strategies PR Advertising (including ethics of advertising)17TH DECREVIEW AND RECAP WEEK – SUMMARY OF MARKETING DONE SO FAR.CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS : 21st Dec – 7th Jan 7TH JANTHE 4 P’S – PLACEDemonstrate knowledge and understanding of, and evaluate the use of, e-commerce in marketing 14TH JANMarketing in the wider business environmentDemonstrate knowledge and understanding of, and evaluate, the ways in which franchising can be used in marketing 21ST JANMarketing in the wider business environmentAnalyse and discuss the role of the customer service function of a business in supporting both existing and new customers Analyse and discuss the effects of ethical issues on marketing. 28TH JANEnterprise and the entrepreneurAnalyse and discuss the nature and rewards of risk takingDemonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concept of enterprise in business Analyse and discuss the role of the entrepreneur in identifying business opportunities and assisting the start of new business Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of government, and other, support for enterprise Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the factors which can lead to the success or failure of a business enterprise. TK: THE RIDICULOUS KEY ‘The government should award every school leaver a grant of ?2000 to start up a business’ 4TH FEB The business planDemonstrate knowledge and understanding of the need for planning for business success.Outline, and explain the importance of, a simple business plan 11TH FEBDemonstrate knowledge and understanding of the relationship between a business plan and a marketing strategy Evaluate the importance of a business plan to a new business venture. Business plan task – students produce a plan for their own business.18TH FEBEnd of unit test (year 10 exams???) HALF TERM – 18th Feb – 22nd Feb25TH FEB Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of sole proprietors.Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of partnerships.including the features and differences in structure such as unlimited and limited liability; ownership, control and management; legal structure; sources of finance; taxation; continuity; insolvency; incorporation (detailed knowledge of the legal processes followed in setting up and running a business will not be required.The relative benefits and limitations of each type of business ownership such as the ease of setting up the business; availability of capital; loss of control; allocation of profit; protection of owners personal assets; legal identity; management; availability of financial information.Notes on legal structures : Features of a sole trader – Hangman any of the text books inroom 24. Produce a summary fact sheet on the key facts and pro’s / con’s of sole traders. OCR Book – Pg 150-151TK: THE WHAT IF KEY ‘What if sole traders and partnerships were exempt from tax for their first year of trading’ 4TH MARCHDemonstrate knowledge and understanding of private and public limited companiesincluding the features and differences in structure such as unlimited and limited liability; ownership, control and management; legal structure; sources of finance; taxation; continuity; insolvency; incorporationGuidance: including the features and differences in structure and the relative benefits and limitations of each type of business ownership.Activity – Research : Company Organisation Activity – Features of LtdsChecklist QuestionsShare Prices activityVLE (Notes) VLE (Quiz) OCR Book – Pg161- 16211TH MARCHDemonstrate knowledge and understanding of business stakeholders.Identify the main stakeholders in different types of business activity together with recognition of the way in which each stakeholder group has an interest in that particular business activity.Candidates will need to discuss stakeholder groups such as owners, managers/workers, suppliers, customers, the community, pressure groups and government.Must include:Types of stakeholderReasons for interestStakeholders in conflict ACTIVITIES – Use the website to look at all of the products available from innocent smoothies. How do the products meet the needs of people today? What new products could be developed next? OCR BOOK : Pg120 – 121TK: The ALPHABET KEY Compile a list of worlds from A-Z of all the people, things etc who are affected by a businesses actions. Add WHY / HOW18TH MARCH Objectives: Students should be able to:Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Public corporations & worker cooperativesDemonstrate knowledge and understanding of cooperatives as trading organisationsGROUP PROJECT TASK - Produce a revision game OR revision flash cards on a given topic:Public Limited CompaniesPrivate Limited CompaniesCooperativeGuidance: including the features and differences in structure and the relative benefits and limitations of each type of business ownership.Activity – Business FeaturesCase Study : The Post OfficeTask on servicesVLE – Quiz 25TH MARCH Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of multinational companiesGuidance: The main features, relative benefits and limitations of multinational companies. Candidates will need to consider why these forms of business exist and the way in which they integrate into the wider business community.Case Studies: Ford, Astra ZenecaVLE – Notes : HOLIDAYS : 28th March – 15th April 22ND APRILRECAP / REVIEW TIME – FOCUS ON EXAM QUESTIONS UNIT TEST THIS WEEK29TH APRIL Objectives: Students should be able to:Demonstrate understanding of charities & social enterprisesThe main features, relative benefits and limitations of cooperatives. Candidates will need to consider why these forms of business exist and the way in which they integrate into the wider business community. MAYRESEARCH PROJECTS THIS WEEK ON CHARITIES / SOCIAL ENTERPRISES 13TH MAYObjectives: Students should be able to:Analyse and discuss the features which influence the location of business locally.Guidance: Access to labour markets, availability of land and other resources, suitability of infrastructure, availability of grants, (re)training opportunities.Candidates will need to be able to consider various locational factors and make recommendations for the suitable location of a business.Case Study – Podmores. Checklist questionsBowten Activity (Research Task)OCR Book Pg137-140TK: the Ridiculous key ‘All businesses should get rid of fixed locations and operate either only via the internet, or by mobile locations’ 20TH MAYObjectives: Students should be able to:Analyse and discuss the features which influence the location of business nationally & internationally Guidance: Access to labour markets, availability of land and other resources, suitability of infrastructure, availability of grants, (re)training opportunities.Candidates will need to be able to consider various locational factors and make recommendations for the suitable location of a business.Activity – Government & LocationBized – Location lesson plan MAYCATCH UP WEEK REVIEW AND RECAP OF MARKETING (IN PREP FOR CA AFTER HALF TERM)Half term CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT RELEASED ................
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