Business Organisations

Q1

You are required to write an academic report that includes the sections outlined below.

SECTION 1
Analyse the term ‘mixed economy’ in relation to the British economy.

You must also analyse the organisations found in this mixed economy.

SECTION 2
Compare and contrast the following types of private organisations including the legal status and financial structure of each type:
• Sole Traders
• Partnerships
• Private Limited Companies
• Public Limited Companies

SECTION 3
Evaluate the methods of growth used by private sector organisations, including the resulting changes that can occur in the nature of organisations due to growth.

SECTION 4
Explain the contribution of public sector organisations to the British economy.

You must then assess the economic significance of the legal status and financial restrictions placed upon public sector organisations.

Summarise the impact of legislative changes on either the National Health Service or the Police Force in Britain.

SECTION 5
Explain the history of privatisation in the British economy.

Evaluate the impact of privatisation on the British economy.
GUIDANCE
The report should be written using the recommended structure and format for an academic report as outlined in the unit 3 (Academic Writing Skills) study materials.

Conclusions and recommendations must stem from your findings and you must ensure that a references list and bibliography are included.

Relevant theory must be referenced where appropriate, and a references list and bibliography provided.

The essay should be a maximum of 2,000 words in length.

This word limit is the absolute maximum you are permitted. If you are over the word limit for this assignment in any way, you will receive your assignment back without further comment or feedback.

AC 11.1: Analyse the term ‘mixed economy’ in relation to the British economy.
AC 11.2: Analyse the organisation found in the mixed economy.
AC 21.1: Compare and contrast the legal status of Sole Traders, Partnerships, Private and Public Limited Companies.
AC 21.2: Compare and contrast the financial structure of Sole Traders, Partnerships, Private and Public Limited Companies.
AC 31.1: Evaluate the methods of growth used by private sector business organisations.
AC 31.2: Analyse the resulting changes in the nature of business.
AC 41.1: Explain the contribution of public sector organisations.
AC 41.2: Assess the economic significance of the legal status and financial restrictions placed upon public sector organisations.
AC 51.1: Explain the history of privatisation in the British Economy.
AC 51.2: Summarise the impact of legislative changes on the public sector in a given area of business.
AC 51.3: Evaluate the impact of privatisation on the British Economy.