Introduction to Business

Aims

This module will provide learners with knowledge and understanding of how different forms of business ownership operate. It will cover how businesses are run in terms of their form of ownership, the impact of external factors on business success, understanding the different objectives businesses may have, and the key functional areas within a business which enable it to operate effectively.

Learning Outcomes

1. Understand the structure and classification of businesses.

2. Understand the aims and characteristics of business types.

3. Understand the interrelationships between organisations.