S3 Business Management

Module 3.1– Business activity in contemporary society

the business cycle; sectors of activity; types of business organisations; methods of obtaining finance.

Module 3.2 – Business activity in contemporary society

objectives; the role of the entrepreneur; stakeholders; changes in the business environment.

Module 3.3 - Internal organisations

structure of organisations; factors affecting internal structure of organisations.

Module 3.4 - Business information

sources of information; types of information; uses of information in business.

Module 3.5 - IT in business

types, uses, benefits and costs, and effects of IT

Module 3.6 - Decision Making

types of decision; decision making in process.

S4 Business Management

Module 4.1– Marketing

the marketing concept; the marketing mix; market research.

Module 4.2 – Financial Management

the role of the finance function; financial information; uses of financial information; users of financial information.

Module 4.3 - Human resources

elements of human resource management; employee relations.

Module 4.4 - Operations

elements of the operations function; types of production; quality.