Managing a Business

3 dot points, in syllabus order. Each dot point has a focused answer, with exam-style questions and worked answers where available.

How does effective human resource management help a business achieve its goals?

Explain the human resource management cycle and evaluate strategies for motivating and retaining employees.

The HR cycle of acquisition, development, maintenance and separation, plus motivation theory and employment relations.

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How does a business plan, control and report on its finances?

Interpret financial statements and analyse liquidity, profitability and finance sources.

Sources of finance, cash flow and budgeting, the main financial statements, and ratio analysis covering liquidity, profitability and efficiency.

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How does a business set direction and manage change to stay competitive?

Evaluate strategic planning tools and approaches to managing organisational change.

Strategic planning and tools such as SWOT, generic strategies and the planning hierarchy, plus the drivers of change and how managers lead and overcome resistance.

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