IGCSE Business Studies topic guides

One page per topic: the ideas it tests, the mistakes that cost marks, and an exam-style question worked through step by step.

Topics

• Organisational structure and charts (hierarchy, span of control, delegation)Organisation and management
• Recruitment and selection methods (internal and external)Recruitment, selection and training of employees
• Product: costs/benefits of new products, brand image, packaging, product life cycleThe marketing mix
• Environmental concerns and sustainability (externalities)Environmental and ethical issues
• Primary and secondary research methodsMarket research
• Cash flow forecasts: interpret, amend and constructCash flow forecasting and working capital
• Promotion: aims, types and appropriatenessThe marketing mix
• Break-even charts: construct, interpret, calculate and limitationsCosts, scale of production and break-even analysis