Course topics.

Try this with Business Studies

1. Compare the topic list with the current course outline from your school.
2. Pick a topic you can partly explain and identify the exact part you want to work through.
3. Bring one example of the kind of question or task your school uses.

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Topics in the resource inventory

• How the four business functions support a common goal
• Choose a business structure and finance source for the case
• Separate internal influences from external PESTLE forces
• Balance stakeholder interests, opportunity and ethical conduct
• Analyse how an operations process creates value
• Operational decisions, technology and scheduling
• Just-in-time, inventory control and quality systems
• Outsourcing, intellectual property and operations risk
• Match workforce needs to business goals
• Training, motivation and workforce retention
• Performance management, agreements and separation
• Fairness, diversity, safety and workplace obligations
• Income statements, balance sheets and financial objectives
• Calculate, compare and interpret business ratios
• Cash budgets, finance sources and liquidity
• Contribution margin, break-even and sensitivity
• Market research, SWOT and marketing objectives
• Segment a market and position an offer
• Coordinate the marketing mix and measure performance
• Evaluate an opportunity with reliable evidence and a feasibility study