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Business Management

OVERVIEW

As the Christian leaders of tomorrow, both in the church and in business, it is important our students have a strong understanding of what it means to lead and manage. Business Management examines the ways people at various levels within a business organisation manage resources to achieve the objectives of the organisation. The study recognises that there is a range of management theories. In each unit students examine some of these theories and, through exposure to real business scenarios and direct contact with business, compare them with management in practice.

Biblical leadership principles are examined as students consider the application of management styles and skills to their own lives and to possible careers. In addition, students will evaluate social responsibility and ethics in examining change in large organisations. The application of conflict resolution strategies (see Matthew 18:15 and 1 Corinthians 6) will be considered. God has created us to be in relationship both with Himself and with our fellow human beings. Therefore, students must consider how strong, Christ-centred relationships can be developed and maintained as an integral part of harmonious interactions within the business organisation.

SUBJECT LENGTH

  • Each Unit is 1 semester long. Units 3 & 4 must be completed together in a calendar year for a study score to be generated.

TOPICS INCLUDE

UNIT 1: PLANNING A BUSINESS

  • The Business Idea
  • External Environment
  • Internal Environment

UNIT 2: ESTABLISHING A BUSINESS

  • Legal Requirements And Financial Considerations
  • Marketing a Business
  • Staffing a Business

UNIT 3: MANAGING A BUSINESS

  • Business Foundations
  • Managing Employees
  • Operations Management

UNIT 4: TRANSFORMING A BUSINESS

  • Reviewing Performance – The Need For Change
  • Implementing Change

PREREQUISITES

  • No prerequisites

ASSESSMENT

Assessment tasks for these units are selected from the following:

  • A case study analysis
  • A business research report
  • Development of a business plan and/or feasibility study
  • An interview and a report on contact with business
  • A school-based, short-term business activity, a business simulation exercise
  • A business survey and analysis
  • A media analysis
  • Report (written, visual, oral)
  • Examination

Units 3&4

  • School Assessed Coursework Unit 3 (25%)
  • School Assessed Coursework Unit 4 (25%)
  • External Examination (2 hours) (50%)