Business Studies
Introductio
n to
Business
Study
How to Pass Business Studies
• Know the key Words:Learn and understand the
important terms in each topic and Examiners look
for these keywords in your answers.
• Use Mind Maps :Summarise each topic into a mind
map and this helps you to see the big picture and
remember better.
• Use Memory Techniques:
 Cue Cards/Flashcard-write key terms on one side
and definitions
on the order .
Mirror method :Practice by explaining answers to
yourself in the mirror
Interview Method: Pretend you are being asked
exam questions and answer out loud
NB//write down the same answer as if it’s an exam
Paper 1
1. Business Environment
• Legislations(Acts)
• Business Strategies (Porter’s 5,SWOT,etc)(
Macro )
• Business sectors
2. Business Operations
• Human Resource
• Total Quality Management
Paper Structure ( 150 Marks and 2
Hours)
Section A : All paper 1 question
Compulsory short questions 30 marks
5 multiple choice question
5 matching question
5 choose one word from the brackets ( terminology )
Total 30 marks
Section B
Choose any Two questions(40*2= 80 marks)
Question 2 :Business environment
Question 3 :Business operation
QUESTION 4 :Miscellaneous
( 20 BE and 20 BO)
Section c
Choose one question 40 marks
Question 5 : Business Environment
Question 6 :Business Operation
10marks
10 marks
10 marks
Paper 2
1.Business Roles
• Ethics and Professionalism
• Creative Thinking
• Teams &Conflict
• CSR/CSI
• Human Right/Inclusivity /environmental
2.Business Ventures
• Securities
• Insurance
• Leadership and Management
• Forms of Ownership
• Presentation
Paper Structure ( 150 Marks and
2 Hours)
Section A : All paper 1 question
Compulsory short questions 30 marks
5 multiple choice question
10marks
5 matching question
10 marks
5 choose one word from the brackets
10 marks
Total 30 marks
Section B
Choose any Two questions(40*2= 80 marks)
Question 2
:Business Ventures
Question 3 :Business Roles
QUESTION 4 :Miscellaneous
( 20 BV and 20 BR)
Section c
Choose one question
40 marks
Question 5 : Business Ventures
Question 6 :Business Roles
Essay Structure (LASO)
• Introduction(write the heading ) (Layout 1 )
-first sentence , topic statement ( definition )
-second sentence , stand substantiate
• Body
-All main headings shall be based on the bullets of the question( Analysis
and interpretation, 2mark)
-Maximum of 4-5 points unless question stated otherwise ( Facts 32 marks)
-Indicate when writing example (for example ,eg) (Organility 2 marks )
-point form use facts( synthesis 2 marks )
Conclusion ( write the heading ) (Layout 1)
-outline the message that essay seek to convey
One full sentence with full sense