Business Studies:Single

Course summary

Students of this course study business in a variety of contexts (eg large/ small, UK focused/ global, service/manufacturing) and consider: • The importance of the context of business in relation to decision making. • The nature of business activities and how they affect competitiveness in a market. • The competitive environment and the markets in which businesses operate. • The influences on functional decisions and plans including ethical and environmental issues. In addition to this students study the importance of strategic decision making, which should build on the study of year 1. Students should consider: • The impact of technology on strategic decision making. • The influences of Corporate Social Responsibility, ethical and environmental issues on strategic decisions. • The importance of assessing feasibility and risk when making strategic decisions.