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Edexcel GCSE in Business Units 5 & 6: Applied Business
Andrew Hammond, Thomas Ramsbottom, Lynne Williams

Paperback
RRP: £13.99
ISBN: 9780340941805
ISBN-10: 0340941804

Published: 27/07/2007
Extent: 208 pages
Illustrations: 100

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Summary:
This full-colour textbook is the only publication specifically for units 5 and 6 of the new Edexcel GCSE in Business. It focuses on the skills needed by those in business in order to succeed, explains the role of the employee in the workplace and explains the dynamic nature of business and the factors that cause change. The book is written in an accessible and friendly manner and encourages students to apply what they have learnt through exercises and activities.

It is written in short units that contain:

- case studies throughout, illustrating sophisticated concepts in an accessible manner
- a highly practical approach, reflected through lively and interesting activities
- a colourful and highly illustrated layout
- practice exercises to help students prepare for assessment
- references to popular culture to provide interesting and relevant examples.

  • The only series published specifically for the new Edexcel GCSE course
  • Author team consists of experienced teachers and Senior Examiners for a major examining board
  • Endorsed by Edexcel
  • Lively case studies are integral to the book
  • Ample opportunity for students to put into practice what they learn
  • Colourful and highly illustrated

Table of Contents:
Unit 5: People in business
Getting a good job
Getting on
Employer and employee rights
Getting the rewards
Managing other people
Unit 6: Change in business
Dynamic, real world change
External change factors
Decisions to change
Resistance to change
Key issues in change today

About the Author(s):
Andrew Hammond is Head of Business Studies at Darrick Wood School, Orpington, and a Senior Examiner and GCSE scrutineer for a major awarding body. He is a co-author of textbooks including Business Studies (Hodder Arnold). Thomas Ramsbottom worked for a multinational before becoming a teacher. He is an examiner for a major awarding body and a frequent contributor to Business Active. Lynne Williams is an author, trainer and Senior Examiner for a major awarding body, and Head of Business Faculty at Tredegar Comprehensive School.

Contributors:
Series editor: Ian Marcousé

Readership:
Students taking Edexcel GCSE Business units

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