Understanding the Business Environment

Course description

Note: This course is available online or 1-2-1 Length: Varied, SQA Code: H8PK 04, SCQF Credit Points: 2 This Unit is designed to develop the candidate’s knowledge and understanding of business including, the different types of businesses and the different business functions. They will also describe the changing patterns of employment and how it impacts on opportunities for learning and work. The learner will: * Understand that there are different types of business, * Understand how businesses function, * Understand changing patterns of employment, * Understand how the business activity is affected by market forces. There is tutor support available for online learners who wish to seek further assistance with the course. Tutors are available through the learning portal and can also be contacted directly to assist and give feedback to learners against SQA criteria.