These recommended free e-resources are specifically aligned with the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) Principles of Business Syllabus. Resources are provided under each of the three major topics of study and associated sub-topics as recommended by CXC:
Topic 1. Organisational Principles
- The nature of Business
- Internal organisational environment
- Establishing a business
- Legal aspects of business
Topic 2. Promotion and Logistics
- Production
- Marketing
- Logistics and supply chain
Topic 3. Finance, Government and Technology
- Business finance
- Role of government in an economy
- Technology and the global business environment
NOTE: The student will be grounded in fundamental business concepts, practices and skills. Additionally, the ability to apply these concepts, practices and skills will aid the student in understanding the issues and problems relating at both at the global and regional levels.
TOPIC 1. ORGANIZATIONAL PRINCIPLES
SUB TOPIC. NATURE OF BUSINESS
- GENERAL ORGANIZATIONAL PRINCIPLES
PDF
- Organizational Principles
https://podemos.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Organisational_Principles.pdf
INTERACTIVE
- Principles of Organizational Management
https://study.com/academy/lesson/principles-of-organizational-management.html
WEBSITE
- Top 14 Principles of an Organization
http://www.yourarticlelibrary.com/organization/top-14-principles-of-an-organization/53220
- Principles of Organization
https://www.economicsdiscussion.net/organisation/principles-of-organisation/31937
- The importance of good Organizational Structure
https://smallbusiness.chron.com/importance-good-organizational-structure-3792.html
- 10 Guiding Principles of Organizational Design
https://www.forbes.com/sites/strategyand/2015/04/01/10-guiding-principles-of-organization-design/#4847e3d15888
SUB TOPIC. ESTABLISHING A BUSINESS
- LEADERSHIP
WEBSITE
- 10 common Leadership Styles
https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/10-common-leadership-styles
- 9 common Leadership Styles: Which type are you?
https://tec.com.au/resource/9-common-leadership-styles-which-type-of-leader-are-you/
https://managementhelp.org/
https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newLDR_41.htm
- Problem Solving: Solving Complex Business Problems
https://www.mindtools.com/pages/main/newMN_TMC.htm
https://www.forbes.com/leadership/#495949881d66
TOPIC 2. PROMOTION AND LOGISTICS
SUB TOPIC. MARKETING
- GENERAL MARKETING PRINCIPLES
PDF
- Core concepts of Marketing
https://resources.saylor.org/wwwresources/archived/site/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/BUS306_CoreConceptsofMarketing.pdf
WEBSITE
- Why is Marketing important? 9 Reasons why you really need it
https://www.business2community.com/marketing/why-is-marketing-important-9-reasons-why-you-really-do-need-it-02186221
- Understanding the Marketing Mix Concept-4Ps
https://www.cleverism.com/understanding-marketing-mix-concept-4ps/
- The Marketing Mix and the 4Ps of Marketing
https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newSTR_94.htm
https://www.ama.org/the-definition-of-marketing-what-is-marketing/
- MARKETING RESEARCH
PDF
- Marketing Research: An Introduction
http://web.ftvs.cuni.cz/hendl/metodologie/marketing-research-an-introduction.pdf
- Marketing Research Process: 6 Stages
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/273760950_Marketing_research_process_Six_stages
- The 5 Basic Methods of Market Research
https://www.allbusiness.com/the-five-basic-methods-of-market-research-1287-1.html
- How to do Market Research: The Basics
https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/217345
INTERACTIVE
- Marketing and Market Research: 8 essential qualities that define great Leadership
https://www.marketresearch.com/
TOPIC 3. FINANCE, GOVERNMENT AND TECHNOLOGY
SUB TOPIC. BUSINESS FINANCE
- BUSINESS FINANCE PRINCIPLES
WEBSITE
https://www.britannica.com/topic/business-finance
- What is the importance of Finance Management in Business?
https://talentedge.com/articles/importance-finance-business/
- Importance of Finance in Business Organizations
https://www.thesmallbusinesssite.co.za/2019/03/25/importance-finance-business-organizations/
- ECONOMIC INSTITUTIONS
WEBSITE
- North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
https://ustr.gov/trade-agreements/free-trade-agreements/north-american-free-trade-agreement-nafta
- What is the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
https://www.thebalance.com/nafta-definition-north-american-free-trade-agreement-3306147
- International Monetary Fund (IMF)
https://www.imf.org/external/index.htm
- Business Economics: The International Monetary Fund (IMF)
https://www.theguardian.com/business/imf
- What is the CARICOM Single Market and Economy?
https://foreign.gov.tt/services/csme/
- CARICOM: Single Market and Economy?
https://www.csmeonline.org/
- CARICOM Caribbean Community: a Community for All
https://caricom.org/
- CARICOM Single Market and Economy (About CARICOM)
https://caricom.org/our-work/caricom-single-market-and-economy/
https://www.worldbank.org/
https://www.oecs.org/en/
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