Term 1 Business Test

All and good luck in advance!

Go to fronter here: A-Level Business Studies - Resources - Tests


You will have 45 minutes max to complete the test once you begin.

In the real exam you would use about half of that time to complete this test so be aware of this.

Anyone above 90% can collect a doughnut from me! (This excludes you Mrs Oates!)

Pop-up shops and entrepreneurs to prosper from high street changes

I read this article over the summer and thought it was pretty interesting. It looks at how there has been a growth in pop up shops. So I had take a picture when Mr Oates and I visited Dubai Mall over the weekend... Article Link: http://www.communities.gov.uk/news/newsroom/2185509

Jack Wills are opening up a store in Dubai Mall in the next few months. What business concepts can you come up with about this image?

Marketing Mix & Lady Gaga?

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.

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