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Tuesday, 23 October 2012

Proof that Product Trials Work!

Earlier this week we showed a story about facebook conducting a product trial for their mobile advertising system... This is the result of that product trial! Click the image to follow the story in full


Facebook and exam questions






Exam Skills: Application

Mrs Oates' Y12 Business Studies Students have been watching the Facebook documentary as part of the work on Entrepreneurial characteristics.

The following exam question was set: To what extent do you believe that Mark Zuckerburg's characteristics have lead to the success of Facebook? [8 marks]

The students will be posting their answers to this question tomorrow and will be working on developing their 'application' skills.

Monday, 22 October 2012

Which Degree course do your A-Levels Suit?


Click the image to follow the link! Really useful if you are considering your future degree courses.

Elasticity of Demand

Key video to help you with elasticity of demand... The Economics students among you should be fine given you have had a far superior teacher go through this with you! However, This will help you out and I have a link below where you can test yourself from the awesome Tutor2U



Tutor 2 U Revision Notes

http://www.tutor2u.net/economics/revision-notes/as-markets-price-elasticity-of-demand.html

PowerPoint

http://www.tutor2u.net/economics/presentations/aseconomics/markets/PriceElasticityofDemand/default.html

Quiz

http://www.tutor2u.net/business/quiz/priceelasticity/quiz.html

Sunday, 21 October 2012

Entrepreneurs in action - Mark Zuckerberg

Thanks to Mrs Oates for finding this great video highlighting the enterprising qualities of Mark Zuckerberg, the founder and creator of facebook.

Inside Facebook 59 min (Documentary) from Świat Social Media on Vimeo.

Branson and bringing Virgin back from the brink...

Theo on Entrepreneurs and Risk Taking