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| Archive of articles on the Business Studies Blog - November 2006 |
A useful starter resource on the public sector
Monday, November 27, 2006 Students often question the relevance of public sector organisations to business studies. Here is a resource that would make a great starter for a lesson on this area. Retail woes from weak consumer spending - a good example to use in the run-up to Christmas
Monday, November 27, 2006 An interesting article in the Guardian today on the emerging problems faced by UK retailers in the face of weakening consumer spending. A great line-up for Business Cafe Live!
Monday, November 27, 2006 Our five speakers at Business Cafe Live should make for a fantastic event for Business and Economics teachers The Biz Quiz - 26 November 2006
Sunday, November 26, 2006 Misleading pricing tactics, employees disputes and a great example of the product life cycle all feature in this weeks Biz Quiz. Thanksgiving brings breakeven for US retailers
Breakeven analysis for US shopkeepers EU rules against duty free-for-all
Thursday, November 23, 2006 EU Court rules against alcohol and tobacco e-commerce as duty free purchases must be brought home in person Partners in Enterprise
21st November 2006 News of a comprehensive 8 page supplement on Work Related Learning, Enterprise and Education Business Partnerships Will Nintendo's Wii win the hearts and minds of gamers?
Sunday, November 19, 2006 As we head into the important Christmas holiday season, the Japanese games console manufacturer Nintendo is releasing its Wii console this weekend in the latest installment of the battle for the hearts, minds and wallets of the world’s computer gaming community. Merger action in the broadcast industry as BSkyB and NTL fight over ITV
What are the benefits of integration in the broadcast industry? The Biz Quiz - 20 November 2006
Sunday, November 19, 2006 Retailing, transport policy, old economists, building societies and media companies were all prominent in the business and economics news this week. Test whether you were keeping on top of the news with our weekly Biz Quiz. The rise of platform companies
Sunday, November 19, 2006 Anatole Kaletsky writing in the Times last week in an article entitled “Why the sun is rising over Britain, not Japan†raised the rise to prominence of platform companies – businesses that have opted to outsource virtually all of the cyclical part of their manufacturing operations to countries where production costs are lowest and which thus offer high, stable returns on invested capital. Ten lessons that entrepreneurs need
Wednesday, November 15, 2006 Dame Anita Roddick, founder of the Body Shop is on fine form in today’s Financial Times taking a swipe at Business Schools as a breeding ground for potential entrepreneurs. Good Example of Young Enterprise on the BBC
Wednesday, November 15, 2006 In Enterprise Week, it was good to see an entrepreneurial team of business students from Sherburn High School featuring on the BBC Not for profit businesses in the spotlight
Wednesday, November 15, 2006 The BBC news site has a super article entitled “When profit is not the bottom line†which looks at the emergence of a number of highly successful not-for-profit businesses. The article is timely as today is designated as social enterprise day when the activities of social entrepreneurs are heralded. Making your mark in the classroom
Tuesday, November 14, 2006 At the start of Enterprise Week the Daily Telegraph today carries several features on the promotion of Business Enterprise in the classroom. M&S and Farepak - Great PR or Great HR?
Tuesday, November 14, 2006 An interesting development in the Farepak saga as M&S pledge to replace the savings lost by their staff YouTube, Mentos and an Exploding Bottle of Coke
Tuesday, November 14, 2006 The YouTube phenomenon is being exploited by Coca-Cola who want to build on one of the most popular and explosive videos streamed on the website. Cinemas - experts at price discrimination!
Tuesday, November 14, 2006 Recent visits to the cinema have reignited my interest in the pricing strategies that cinemas use to maximise the revenue and profit from their operations. Electronic communications just adding to the 'noise'
Sunday, November 12, 2006 Canadian study shows electronic communications is not replacing traditional methods, but adding to them, leading to information overload EU ruling expected to allow UK consumers to save on duty
Sunday, November 12, 2006 The EU is expected to announce that UK consumers will be able to buy online alcohol and tobacco from other member states and not pay any additional duty Business Law: key issues in the new Companies Act 2006
A huge new piece of legislation is moving through parliament which will raise new questions and issues for UK firms. Let's Play Business Blockbusters!
Thursday, November 09, 2006 Another starter activity for Business Studies. Can I have a P please Bob! The Biz Quiz - 10 November 2006
Thursday, November 09, 2006 Christmas stamps, business fines and a slighty saucy lingerie story feature in this week's edition of The Biz Quiz - our fun Business and Economics test Great resource on the battle for leadership of the sports shoe market
Thursday, November 09, 2006 Adidas and Nike are battling it out for leadership of the global sports footwear market. Here is a great resource from the BBC on this battle. Test business knowledge with definition bingo
Thursday, November 09, 2006 Here is an updated list of our free bingo games that can be used as fun starter activities with business students New list of countries blocking citizens' Internet access
Tuesday, November 07, 2006 Press Freedom group, Reporters Without Borders has updated its blacklist of countries that oppose free Internet use. AQA Case Study - Kiki Timeline
Monday, November 06, 2006 Here is something for those of you preparing for the AQA AS Business Studies exams in January 2007 The difficulties of expanding a business overseas
Retailers - in particular - find overseas expansion very tough. A few ideas are explored through links to recent Economist articles. Starter Activity - The Price is Right!
Thursday, November 02, 2006 This starter activity focuses on the prices of consumer goods. Students - "come on down!" The Biz Quiz - 3 November 2006 Friday, November 03, 2006 Climate change was at the forefront of the business and economics news this week - and is reflected in this week's Biz Quiz |
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