1. IGCSE Business Chp. 13 Keywords – Political, economic, social, technological, legal, environmental Class : Y10 Lesson Topic: Business and the Environment Scheme of Work: External Influences

2. IGCSE Business Chp. 13 Keywords – Political, economic, social, technological, legal, environmental Tell me three things... about the topic we are studying. Or, you learnt in the last lesson. STARTER

3. IGCSE Business Chp. 13 Keywords – Political, economic, social, technological, legal, environmental Questions you would like to ask Today we will begin studying ____________. What are the questions you would like answered.

4. IGCSE Business Chp. 13 Keywords – Political, economic, social, technological, legal, environmental Noun Play _________ is like (a) ________ because…. First blank is for the topic, concept etc. Second blank is for the random noun. e.g. Communication is like driving because…

5. IGCSE Business Chp. 13 Keywords – Political, economic, social, technological, legal, environmental CONNECTIVES for Analysis CONNECTIVES for Application CONNECTIVES for Evaluation COMPARING Equally… As with… Like… In the same way… Similarly… Even so… Likewise… CAUSE & EFFECT Consequently…Due to… As a result…Therefore.. Because of…Because… CONCLUDING Firstly…After… Secondly…Before… Overall…I believe… Finally…I think … In conclusion…it depends… To conclude…short term… Meanwhile…Long term… CONTRASTING Although…Except… Moreover…If… However…Yet… Apart from…Unless… Despite…As long as… EMPHASISING Most importantly… Significantly… Notably… Especially… Above all… In particular… Indeed… QUALIFYING Despite…Yet… As long as…Unless… Apart from…If… Moreover…Except… However…Although… ADDING In addition…And… Too…Also… Additionally…As well as… Furthermore… ILLUSTRATING For instance…Such as… In the case of…So… For example… As revealed by… As illustrated by…

6. IGCSE Business Chp. 13 Keywords – Political, economic, social, technological, legal, environmental External Factors affecting business P olitical E conomic S ocial T echnical L egal E nvironmental

7. IGCSE Business Chp. 13 Keywords – Political, economic, social, technological, legal, environmental Political Government legislation affects business New laws and regulations (red tape) affect business costs E.g. Minimum wage, Health & Safety rules.

8. IGCSE Business Chp. 13 Keywords – Political, economic, social, technological, legal, environmental Economic The economic growth is always changing. Peak = high growth, high demand Trough = low growth, low demand.

9. IGCSE Business Chp. 13 Keywords – Political, economic, social, technological, legal, environmental How does the economy affect business Video What happens during a recession? How are businesses affected?

10. IGCSE Business Chp. 13 Keywords – Political, economic, social, technological, legal, environmental Social Society is always changing. Ethics means doing the right thing. Businesses nowadays are concerned with recycling and child labour. Also changing is, Population growth Demographic changes (women at work) Healthy lifestyles (less demand for sugary drinks)

11. IGCSE Business Chp. 13 Keywords – Political, economic, social, technological, legal, environmental Technological Technology massively impacts business efficiency and costs. Wireless Internet improves communication in tertiary sector Machinery improves primary sector production How is John Lewis in Stevenage affected by technology? How is John Lewis in Stevenage affected by technology? – BBC New Technology Video

12. IGCSE Business Chp. 13 Keywords – Political, economic, social, technological, legal, environmental Legal Similar to political, New rules and regulations impact a business cost and therefore profits. E.g. U.K following EU regulations. How is online opticians affected by legislation? How is online opticians affected by legislation? – (BBC Legislation video)

13. IGCSE Business Chp. 13 Keywords – Political, economic, social, technological, legal, environmental Environment Business concerned with recycling and improving environment. Customers want sustainable production meaning less damage on environment. Global Warming is seen as danger to environment, businesses must act to keep customers.

14. IGCSE Business Chp. 13 Keywords – Political, economic, social, technological, legal, environmental CONNECTIVES for Analysis CONNECTIVES for Application CONNECTIVES for Evaluation COMPARING Equally… As with… Like… In the same way… Similarly… Even so… Likewise… CAUSE & EFFECT Consequently…Due to… As a result…Therefore.. Because of…Because… CONCLUDING Firstly…After… Secondly…Before… Overall…I believe… Finally…I think … In conclusion…it depends… To conclude…short term… Meanwhile…Long term… CONTRASTING Although…Except… Moreover…If… However…Yet… Apart from…Unless… Despite…As long as… EMPHASISING Most importantly… Significantly… Notably… Especially… Above all… In particular… Indeed… QUALIFYING Despite…Yet… As long as…Unless… Apart from…If… Moreover…Except… However…Although… ADDING In addition…And… Too…Also… Additionally…As well as… Furthermore… ILLUSTRATING For instance…Such as… In the case of…So… For example… As revealed by… As illustrated by…

15. IGCSE Business Chp. 13 Keywords – Political, economic, social, technological, legal, environmental Exam style questions A-A* 1.Discuss 2.Evaluate (8-12m) 8+ connectives & key words C-B 1.Explain 2.Analyze (5-7 m) 5+ connectives & key words E-D 1.Identify 2.Define (2-4m) 2 + connectives & key words ATD Apply to Apply to demonstrate

16. IGCSE Business Chp. 13 Keywords – Political, economic, social, technological, legal, environmental Questions you would like to ask e.g. Today we have been studying_______________. Think of 1 questions to ask other people in the class about today’s lesson. PLENARY

17. IGCSE Business Chp. 13 Keywords – Political, economic, social, technological, legal, environmental Freeze Frame Students have to produce a freeze-frame showing one aspect of their learning. E.G. A communication method or a finance or a sector of the economy

18. IGCSE Business Chp. 13 Keywords – Political, economic, social, technological, legal, environmental Spell a key word to your friend using sign language…

19. IGCSE Business Chp. 13 Keywords – Political, economic, social, technological, legal, environmental Exam Question Write an exam question based on your learning today. Then, swap books and answer someone else’s question. Answer PLAN: Intro – define key word Explain 1 advantage (BLT) Explain 1 disadvantage (BLT) Conclude – I think, however, it depends… E.g. Discuss whether a bank loan is suitable for business startup. Start with; Discuss or Evaluate whether or To what extent is ________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ (6m) 3+ connectives 3+ key words