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Write Business Reports for Business

Studies

Uses an executive summary instead of

an introduction

Paragraphs have headings and

numbering

The Body of the Report may include

stats, graphs or diagrams

How is a Business Report different to

an Essay?

In this section of the HSC paper you are required to write in Business Report format.The key to this section is the style of response The application of the business scenario

presented in the question

NB. use of additional case studies is not necessary

Use business terms

Knowledge and understandingapply the hypothetical

business situation

Business Report Format

You have been hired as a consultant to write a report for Mr Shepherd. In your report:

Discuss the business case for taking on a new partner.

Analyse the relevant external and internal influences that may impact on the business.

“Learn about” dot points

Points for / against

Draw out and relate

implications

• Identify the issues in the hypothetical business situation

• Address the question

Executive Summary

• Define and discuss the partnership• Apply the hypothetical business situationDot point #1

• Define and Analyse the relevant influence• Apply the hypothetical business situationDot point #2

Must Cut Through – It is the first thing the marker sees.

A Good Executive Summary Refers to the Business Refers to the question Identifies the main issues May include a quote or startling fact

Executive SummaryShepherd’s nursery is a garden centre in Prestons NSW which is looking to expand. The current legal structure may not be appropriate for business expansion so partnership may need to be considered. In the external environment, social, competitive and political influences may impact on business success. Internal influences such as management and location should also be considered. AA consultants will make recommendations in regards to the current business situation.

Topic Sentence – Identify the relevant syllabus dot point as it relates to the questionJuicy Detail 1 – Elaborate on the dot point according to the keyword eg. Discuss, Analyse or EvaluateJuicy Detail 2 – Apply the Stimulus by relating it to the syllabus dot pointJuicy Detail 3 – Support with data from the stimulus (if available)Concluding statement – Make a judgement about impact on business where relevant

1.0 Legal structureA partnership is an unincorporated business of between 2-20 owners. Partnerships can provide small businesses with many advantages. Taking on a new partner can provide Shepherd’s nursery with the funds needed to finance their expansion. However, one disadvantage of taking on a new partner is that there will be some loss of control of the business for Mr Shepherd.

Defines the syllabus terms

Applies stimulus

Provides points for/against

2.0 External Influences - CompetitionThe competitive situation involves the number and influence of competitors in a market. Since Shepherd’s nursery is in a highly competitive market situation with dominant players like Bunnings, this will impact significantly on current and future sales. Shepherd’s should therefore focus on developing a market niche in areas other than price by offering unique products not offered by competitors. This will ensure that the competition does not overwhelm the business.

Defines the syllabus terms

Applies stimulus

Relates implications