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the chase sixth form prospectus - The Chase Technology College

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Business Studies (AQA)“Catch a man a fish and you can sell it to him. Teach him how to fishand you ruin a wonderful business opportunity.”(Karl Marx)<strong>The</strong> A level Business Studies course provides detailed insight into <strong>the</strong>operation of setting up and running business organisations.Subject areas include: Marketing, Human Resources, Finance,Operations Management, Objectives and Strategy and externalinfluences on businesses.Much of <strong>the</strong> course will involve looking at real life examples andexploring issues that affect our everyday lives.Examples of issues addressed:Should managers hire and fire as <strong>the</strong>y please?Why do firms ‘window dress’ accounts and why should investorsbeware?What is <strong>the</strong> best TV programme for targeting <strong>the</strong> very wealthywith products?Will plasma TVs ever be affordable with modern productiontechniques?You will also develop all <strong>the</strong> study skills necessary for highereducation – planning, research, analysis and evaluation.A course in Business will prepare you for many careers as youwill gain an understanding of how any organisation in whichyou work operates.You do not need to have studied this subject at GCSE level.

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