Business A2

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A2 Business Studies

Created for the AQA GCE A Level Specification (from June 2014 onwards). This is also suitable for other exam boards (see the topic areas listed below).

Has well over 100 multiple choice questions for both Unit 3 and Unit 4 (separate sections for each so you can tailor your revision).


Topics covered:

Unit 3

Strategies for Success

Financial Strategies and Accounts
Understanding Financial Objectives 
Using Financial Data to Measure and Assess Performance
Interpreting Published Accounts 
Selecting Financial Strategies 
Making Investment Decisions 

Marketing Strategies
Understanding Marketing Objectives 
Analysing Markets and Marketing 
Selecting Marketing Strategies 
Developing and Implementing Marketing Plans 

Operational Strategies
Understanding Operational Objectives 
Operational Strategies: Scale and Resource Mix 
Operational Strategies: Innovation 
Operational Strategies: Location 
Operational Strategies: Lean Production 

Human Resource Strategies
Understanding HR Objectives and Strategies 
Developing and Implementing Workforce Plans 
Competitive Organisational Structures 
Effective Employer/Employee Relations 


Unit 4

Corporate Aims and Objectives
Understanding Mission, Aims and Objectives

Assessing Changes in the Business Environment

The Relationship between Businesses and the Economic Environment
The Relationship between Businesses and the Political and Legal Environment
The Relationship between Businesses and the Social Environment
The Relationship between Businesses and the Technological Environment
The Relationship between Businesses and the Competitive Environment

Managing Change

Internal Causes of Change
Planning for Change
Key Influences on the Change Process: Leadership
Key Influences on the Change Process: Culture
Making Strategic Decisions
Implementing and Managing Change