Operating Environment
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Operating Environment
This course is concerned with increasing the student's awareness and understanding of the environment in which organisations operate.
It provides a framework in which to review the economic, political and social contents of business activity. Packed with examples from real business, self-assessment exercises, assignments and task-based activities, this course will enable students to more easily develop their knowledge and skills.
Modules
SECTION ONE - THE NATIONAL ECONOMIC CONTEXT
Unit 1: The UK Economy
Unit 2: The UK Economic System
Unit 3: The Financial Sector
Unit 4: Economic Policy
Unit 5: Industrial Policy
SECTION TWO - ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AFFECTING BUSINESS ACTIVITIES
Unit 6: Social Stratification
Unit 7: Social Welfare and State Policy
Unit 8: Technology and Society
Unit 9: The Political Process
SECTION THREE - BUSINESS FIRMS IN MARKETS
Unit 10: The Competitive Environment
Unit 11: The Legal Regulation of Business
Unit 12: Regulatory Agencies
Entry Requirements
There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.
All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.
*You will have access to the course for 24 months.
Assessment Method
After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.
What's Included
- All study materials
- Study Guide
- Full Tutor and Admin support
On successful completion of your course you will receive the learndirect Certificate of Completion of Training in Operating Environment.
Your course certificate will also state the number of CPD points/hours the course is eligible for.
View a sample of the certificate (opens in new window)
learndirect is one of the largest integrated providers of courses and qualifications, training, and employment services in the UK
- Each year around 6,000 businesses equip their staff for success with learndirect
- learndirect have helped more than 75,000 businesses equip their employees with the skills needed to improve productivity.
- Almost 700,000 maths and English test passes have been achieved with learndirect.
- 300,000 people fulfilled their career ambitions last year with learndirect.
- Over 250,000 apprentices have achieved with learndirect.
Operating Environment
This course is concerned with increasing the student's awareness and understanding of the environment in which organisations operate.
It provides a framework in which to review the economic, political and social contents of business activity. Packed with examples from real business, self-assessment exercises, assignments and task-based activities, this course will enable students to more easily develop their knowledge and skills.
Modules
SECTION ONE - THE NATIONAL ECONOMIC CONTEXT
Unit 1: The UK Economy
Unit 2: The UK Economic System
Unit 3: The Financial Sector
Unit 4: Economic Policy
Unit 5: Industrial Policy
SECTION TWO - ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AFFECTING BUSINESS ACTIVITIES
Unit 6: Social Stratification
Unit 7: Social Welfare and State Policy
Unit 8: Technology and Society
Unit 9: The Political Process
SECTION THREE - BUSINESS FIRMS IN MARKETS
Unit 10: The Competitive Environment
Unit 11: The Legal Regulation of Business
Unit 12: Regulatory Agencies
Entry Requirements
There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.
All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.
*You will have access to the course for 24 months.
Assessment
Assessment Method
After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.
What's Included
- All study materials
- Study Guide
- Full Tutor and Admin support
Qualifications
On successful completion of your course you will receive the learndirect Certificate of Completion of Training in Operating Environment.
Your course certificate will also state the number of CPD points/hours the course is eligible for.
View a sample of the certificate (opens in new window)
learndirect is one of the largest integrated providers of courses and qualifications, training, and employment services in the UK
- Each year around 6,000 businesses equip their staff for success with learndirect
- learndirect have helped more than 75,000 businesses equip their employees with the skills needed to improve productivity.
- Almost 700,000 maths and English test passes have been achieved with learndirect.
- 300,000 people fulfilled their career ambitions last year with learndirect.
- Over 250,000 apprentices have achieved with learndirect.
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