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Skills that will be developed and enhanced throughout the course. Needed for AAC. U1 Developing questions to research, U2 Managing Information, U3 Project Planning, U4 Analysing and evaluating information, U5 Presenting findings and perspectives, U6 Acknowledging sources.
There are loads of opportunities to get your students to research and investigate throughout the book. Get them to practice these skills at different points in their learning. Use this chapter as a reference chapter!
2 Stakeholders
Stakeholder mapping
Fully worked examples to support student learning.
3 Forms of Business
Not for profit enterprises. Contribution of different types of business enterprise, locally and nationally.
4 Business Regulation
Business regulation and governance. ESG reports.
Larger learning outcomes broken down into smaller, more manageable chapters for students.
5 Economic Indicators
Value of the business economy in Ireland. Consumer Confidence.
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Up to date information with lots of opportunities for students to research and engage with the material themselves.
6 National Policy
National Policy
Topics handled in a logical, clear manner. Sample policies analysed with templates for analysing other policies that suit your local area.
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European Union
Evaluate an EU regulation and an EU Directive.
Videos linked and activities designed to engage your students and encourage collaboration.
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International Business
All familiar content for teachers.
Lots of real world, current examples to bring the lesson to life.
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Internationalisation and Globalisation
Globalisation, FDI and role of technology.
Engaging case studies to enable students to engage with the real world of business and apply their learning.
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STRAND 2
10 Enterprise
Role of Government
11 Idea Development
Design Thinking
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Business Planning
Market Research
13 and Market
Business Models. Business Model Canvas.
Power Interest Grid. STEEPLE analysis.
Analysis
14 Marketing Mix
7P’s. USP Analysis. Develop a marketing mix for a product and a service. Evaluate a marketing mix.
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Operations and Finance
Operational model. (Analysing Key Partnerships, Key Activities and Key Resources)
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Growth, Development and Expansion
Porters Five Forces. Cost Benefit Analysis
17 Managing Risk
Risk Management
Embedded video clips and additional starter and plenary activities on edcolearning.ie
Embedded video clips + suggestions for real life documentary showing Design Thinking in action. Acronyms to support learning. Sample BMC on edcolearning.ie, Real world examples. Lots of collaborative learning suggestions to choose from.
Larger, complex learning outcomes broken down into smaller, more manageable chapters to keep students engaged and learning.
Clear, identifiable headings broken down into manageable sections. Encourage use of additional, engaging activities on edcolearning.ie Embedded video clips, use of additional starter and plenary activities from edcolearning.ie Numerous examples from both industries and companies for both. Real world application of theory is really beneficial here to help students apply their learning. Theory broken down in a student friendly, logical manner.
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Leading and Managing an organisation
Organisational Culture. Workplace conflict and management.
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Leading and Managing People
Ethics in recruitment. Digital Technology and recruitment. Employee Appraisal Methods.
A strong visual layout supports understanding and improves student engagement through the use of visual aids and diagrams
Regular pause points encourage students to research, reflect and collaborate with their peers, The chapter supports active learning rather than passive reading.
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The organisational environment. Sustainable workplaces. Digital Technology and the workplace. Remote Working. Corporate Wellness
The chapter reflects modern workplaces by examining remote working, digital technology, and flexible environments. Content is clearly broken down into manageable sections, making complex topics more accessible for students. Regular pause points encourage students to research, reflect and collaborate with their peers.
Importance of 21 The Communication
All familiar content for teachers
Additional starter and plenary activities available on edcolearning.ie
Rationale for 22 The Planning
Resistance to change and overcoming resistance to change.
Field 23 Force Analysis and
Strategic planning. Force Field Analysis. Contingency planning
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Human Capital Management
Strategic Planning
Larger, complex learning outcomes broken down into smaller, more manageable chapters to keep students engaged and learning.
STRAND 4
Rights 24 Consumer and
All familiar content for teachers
Up to date, relevant legislation along with the use of additional activities to encourage critical thinking and get students to apply their learning.
Informed 25 Making Consumer
Ethics and Sustainability and Consumer Behaviour. Consumer Behaviour and Digital Technology.
Opportunities for discussion and research allow students to link theory to everyday consumer experiences. Regular opportunities are provided for students to pause, research and collaborate.
Informed 26 Making Financial Decisions
Risk tolerance. Switching Financial products. Fintech. Credit Ratings
27 Financial Regulation
Financial Services Industry Regulation. Consumer protection. Digital Currencies
Larger, complex learning outcomes broken down into smaller, more manageable chapters to keep students engaged and learning.
an Informed 28 Being Employee
All familiar content for teachers
Additional starter and plenary activities available on edcolearning.ie
Gig based economy.
Case-style examples help students understand how governance operates in modern workplaces along with collaborative tasks which encourage students to debate the advantages and challenges of gig-based employment.
Responsibilities
Decisions
29 Employee Governance
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