Vocational Education: Business Computing Class M4/12 Aj. Jamie Semester 2
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Vocational Education: Business Computing
Class M4/12Aj. JamieSemester 2
Introduction What is a business?
– A business is an organisation relating to the production, buying and selling of goods or services.
What is the aim of this course?– To give you an introduction to all types of
business. To recognize different types of business and understand how the business world functions.
Course outline
Week 1: Overview
Week 2: What is a business?
Week 3-4: Different types of Business Comparison of types
Course outline
Week 5: Communication Computers in communication
Week 6: Documentation Databases
Week 7: The Office Week 8-9: Finance and Accounting
Spreadsheets
Course projects
Write a CV and letter of application Presentation: Using computers for
Business communication
Design a basic Accounting Spreadsheet
Course projects
Run a Small Business– To be designed in groups– You must present a business
plan– You will operate the business
within the school during the second half of term 2
– You must complete an accounting overview using a spreadsheet
Course marks Before Mid Term: 20 marks
– CV/ Application letter– Business Comparison– Computer Communication
Mid Term Test: 20 marks– You will be tested on all your lessons from
the 1st half of semester 1
Course marks After Mid Term: 20 marks
– Database– Spreadsheet– Final project
Final Test: 30 marks– Everything we have learnt in Semester 2
Behaviour: 10 marks– Use of computer games in lesson– MSN/ Email etc etc etc
Different types of Business
We will now take a look at a few different types of business.
Manufacturers Produce products from raw materials or
component parts that they aim to sell at a profit. Companies that make physical goods such as
cars, televisions, washing machines are considered manufacturers.
Raw materials - Materials that are still in their natural state; required to make a product.
Iron, Wood and Crude oil.Component parts - Parts required to complete a larger products.
IBM purchase microprocessors from IntelToyota purchase tyres from Goodyear
Manufacturers
Service Businesses Businesses that provide a service to other
businesses or consumers. Make a profit by charging for labour or other
services. Companies such as restaurants, house
decorators and language schools are considered service businesses.
consumers – people that purchase and use goods or services.(customers)
profit - money a company makes over and about all the general costs of running a business.
labour - people that work in a company
Service Businesses
Retailers and Distributors
Companies that act as middle-men in getting products from manufacturers to their intended consumers.
Generate a profit as a result of providing sales or distribution services.
Most shops and catalogue companies.
distribute - supply or sell things to people or businesses.
Retailers and Distributors
Types of business Agriculture
– Production of raw material on farms.– Produce raw materials such as milk, grain or beef,
for distribution to consumers or other businesses. Mining
– Extraction of raw materials from the earth.– Companies extract materials such as iron, gold or
coal, for distribution to consumers or other businesses.
extract - take something out or pull something out.
Types of business
Financial businesses– Companies that generate profits through working
with or investing money.– Banks and loan companies.
Utilities– Produce public services, such as electricity or heat.– Usually owned or created by the government.
invest – use your money in a way that you hope willincrease it in time.
Types of business Real Estate
– Companies that generate profit from the selling, renting or development of buildings, homes or properties.
Transportation– Deliver goods and individuals from location
to location, generating a profit on the transportation costs.
Task For Next Lesson To choose a business or company and do a
case study about them. PowerPoint Presentation, at least 8 slides.
Groups of 3 students. Include:
– What does the business do?– What type of business is it?– History– Location – National/ International?– Your experience with the company– Products / Services– Website
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