LO1 Explain the different types, size and scope of organisations
P1 Explain different types and purposes of organisations; public, private and voluntary sectors and legal structures.
P2 Explain the size and scope of a range of different types of organisations.
M1 Analyse how the structure, size and scope of different organisations link to the business objectives and product and services offered by the organisation.
D1 (LO1 & 2) Provide a critical analysis of the complexities of different types of business structures and the interrelationships of the different organisational functions.
LO2 Demonstrate the interrelationship of the various functions within an organisation and how they link to organisational structure
P3 Explain the relationship between different organisational functions and how they link to organisational objectives and structure.
M2 Analyse the advantages and disadvantages of interrelationships between organisational functions and the impact that can have upon organisational structure.
D1 (LO1 & 2) Provide a critical analysis of the complexities of different types of business structures and the interrelationships of the different organisational functions.
LO3 Use contemporary examples to demonstrate both the positive and negative influence/impact the macro environment has on business operations
P4 Identify the positive and negative impacts the macro environment has upon business operations, supported by specific examples.
M3 Apply appropriately the PESTLE model to support a detailed analysis of the macro environment within an organisation.
D2 (LO3 & 4) Critically evaluate the impacts that both macro and micro factors have upon business objectives and decision-making.
LO4 Determine the internal strengths and weaknesses of specific businesses and explain their interrelationship with external macro factors
P5 Conduct internal and external analysis of specific organisations in order to identify strengths and weaknesses.
P6 Explain how strengths and weaknesses interrelate with external macro factors.
M4 Apply appropriately SWOT/TOWS analysis and justify how they influence decision-making.
D2 (LO3 & 4) Critically evaluate the impacts that both macro and micro factors have upon business objectives and decision-making.