Business Report
LOWER ORDER THINKING
Format:
 Date: Date of when you wrote the business report
 RE: BRIEF description of topic
 To: Board of Directors/CEO
Instructions will tell you who you're writing to
 Compiled by: Business Consultant, Signature
(leave a line)
Introduction:
•
•
DONT REPEAT THE QUESTION.
How you understand the topic.
•
•
•
•
Background of topic.
Put it in context
Subheading and content follow the introduction.
Prepare 4 lines to describe SA economy and specific industry
Terminology (3 marks)
•
Use words that you use in class (improve terminology by looking at section A's of past papers)
•
•
Must be defined and add value to the report
Have 5 defined terms
Content (25 marks)
•
•
50 facts
List max 8 if needed
HIGHER ORDER THINKING
Substantiation for statements (4 marks)
•
•
Explain why for EVERY point
Give max of 2 industry-specific examples for each point
Application to content (4 marks)
•
•
Make report SPECIFIC to the business you are writing for • Use industry-specific examples
Use 5 current affairs
Creative problem solving (6 marks)
•
•
Give innovative solutions to business problems
Solution must be specific to your business
Synthesis (6 marks)
1. Introduction
•
Show link between topic
•
Outline what you will cover in your report
2. Conclusion
•
Logical affirmation of the points raised
•
Summarise and emphasise your main arguments
3. Flow of thought
•
Paragraphs lead to one another. Logical flow
4. Integration of topics given in the question
•
Ensure you integrate the various topic and link them
5. Integration of question with other business-related topics to enhance
the quality of your answer
6. Arguments are developed
•
Show 2 perspectives twice
Additional Tips:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Avoid personal pronouns.
Use integrated current affairs.
Differentiate between economic and legal factors when analyzing PESTLE.
Consider minimum wage relative to the specific industry.
Research industry-specific information (e.g., regulations, competitive landscape).
Create a list of key information for different businesses in the industry (unique selling
proposition, strategic alliances, loyalty programs) to provide business-specific advice.
Use the following recipe for each point: Statement -> Justification (how, what, why) ->
Example (industry-specific) -> Solution and link.
Checklist for Exam Day:
•
•
•
•
•
Five defined terms.
Develop two arguments.
Use another business topic.
Five current affairs.
Format.