What will my child learn in year 10 Business Studies?

Term 1	To evaluate key features of successful small, local businesses To identify & explain the Aims and Objectives of a business To analyse the role an entrepreneur and the associated risks & rewards To analyse the impacts of conflict between stakeholders on the business
Term 2	To analyse why business aims and objectives change as businesses evolve To evaluate the option of writing a detailed business plan To analyse the need for a business to undertake primary research and make recommendations To analyse the option of targeting specific market segments / a gap in the market
Term 3	To analyse the ownership options for a small business To analyse the option of changing ownership type and make recommendations To analyse locations for a specific business and make recommendations To analyse the option of becoming a franchisee and franchisor
Term 4	To analyse the elements of the marketing mix To analyse locations for a specific business and make recommendations. To analyse options of growth for a specific business and make recommendations.
Term 5	Sources of Finance Business revenue Business costs – fixed/variable Profits – Gross & Net Breakeven – diagrams, formula & margin of safety Average Rate of return Cash Flow
Term 6	Production processes: Job, Batch, Flow Productivity Use of technology Quality Control vs Quality Assurance Working with suppliers Managing Stock: Bar and Gate Graphs Just in Time