1. Controlled Assessment GCSE Business Jan 2012

2. Scenario You are required to investigate a small established local business of your choice which you think could improve an area of its performance. You should research the business to identify an area in which you believe its performance could be improved. You are required to give reasons for your choice of the area you believe could be improved. You are also asked to prepare a report recommending ways in which the business could improve its performance in the area that you have selected. Research and Planning You should:  select a small established local business  carry out research to identify areas of the business which could be improved  choose one area for improvement and explain why you have chosen to focus on this area  consider appropriate ways in which the business could improve its performance in this area.

3. Report Your report must be produced under controlled conditions. You will have up to three hours to complete this report, which may be split over a number of sessions. Your report should include: 1.a brief description of the business, including information such as the range of products/services available, the target market, how the products/services are ‘produced’ etc 2.an identification of one area where the business could improve its performance 3.the reason(s) why you believe the business needs to improve its performance in the area you have chosen 4.methods for improvement, together with an explanation, analysis and evaluation of each method 5.a final recommendation, with supporting evidence, as to which method you think will work best.

4. WeekWorkWhere will the work be carried out 6 (22 nd Oct)Hand out task to class – preparation beginsAt home 7 (29 th Oct)Create 10 questions per stakeholder – independent work at home At home Half TermComplete surveys and analyse resultsAt home 8 (13 th Nov)Inform teacher of area of improvementIn class 9 (20 th Nov)Reasons why presentation (max 5 mins) - the reasons why you believe the business needs to improve its performance in the area you have chosen In class 10 (27 th Nov)methods for improvement presentation – to include an explanation, analysis and evaluation of each method Include final recommendation (WITH EVIDENCE) if possible In class 11 (Dec 11 th )Prepare notes for exam (bullet form only)At home XmasPrepare notes for exam (bullet form only)At home 12Write up CA in exam conditions (during the Yr 11 Mock Examinations) 2 Sessions x 1.5 hours In the exam hall