Summary: This revision guide has been written specifically for students following the AQA GCSE Business and Communications systems course. It has been designed to help students understand what they need to know topic-by-topic, and how to prepare effectively and successfully for their GCSE exams.Key features for each topic include: What the specification requires -- what students need to know, and show their understanding of in the exam In brief -- a simple introduction to the topic to highlight key points Revision notes -- clear, concise and memorable notes to kick-start revision Speak the language -- key terms and phrases that students need to use correctly In a nutshell -- a succinct summary of the topic Boost your grade -- what students need to do, according to the Assessment Objectives, to achieve the best possible grades Test yourself -- a range of different exercises to test and improve understanding, including multiple-choice or short-answer questions, cloze exercises and matching pairs Examination practice -- exam-style section tests and practice exams Controlled assessment -- advice on how to prepare for and complete this new area of assessmentAnswers to all the tests are provided at online at www.hodderplus.co.uk/philipallan.
Understand your specificationSee how you can gain the most marksTest your knowledge and prepare for success!
Table of Contents: PART 1 How to use this bookPART 2 Examined UnitsUnit 8Introduction1 Business Environment2 Business Administration3 Tasks, Decision Making & Planning4 Workplace Organisation5 Ergonomics, Sustainability and Health and Safety6 ICT Systems in Business7 Storage and Output8 Security of Data9 Recruitment and Selection10 Training11 Rewarding Staff12 Employment Rights and Responsibilities13 Communication14 Communication Systems15 Communication Systems and Barriers16 Importance pf ICT in Business17 Internet18 Internet Opportunities and ThreatsUnit 8 questionsUnit 8 mock paperUnit 9Introduction1 Software and Data2 Uses and Presentation of Data3 Word Processing Basics4 Word Processing & Graphics5 Spreadsheet Basics6 Spreadsheets, Formulae and Charts7 Databases8 Databases & Records9 Graphics10 Presentation Software11 Presentation Software and Notes12 Web Authoring13 Web Authoring, Animation and HyperlinksUnit 9 questionsUnit 9 mock paperPART 3 Unit 10Controlled assessmentsMock controlled assessmentPART 4 Answers
About the Author(s): Jonathan Sutherland and Diane Canwell are experienced authors and teachers.
