CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination?

CAPE?

MANAGEMENT OF BUSINESS SYLLABUS

Effective for examinations from May-June 2013

CXC A27/U2/13

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CXC A27/U2/13

CXC A24/U2/12

Contents

INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................................. i RATIONALE ......................................................................................................................................... 1 AIMS .................................................................................................................................................. 1 SKILLS AND ABILITIES TO BE ASSESSED .............................................................................................. 2 STRUCTURE OF THE SYLLABUS .......................................................................................................... 3 UNIT 1: MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES AND PROCESSES

MODULE 1: BUSINESS AND ITS ENVIRONMENT .............................................................. 4 MODULE 2: THE MANAGEMENT OF PEOPLE ................................................................... 9 MODULE 3: BUSINESS FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING ....................................................... 17 UNIT 2: APPLICATIONS IN MANAGEMENT MODULE 1: PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT ......................................... 22 MODULE 2: FUNDAMENTALS OF MARKETING .................................................................. 27 MODULE 3: SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT .................................................................. 33 OUTLINE OF ASSESSMENT ................................................................................................................. 38 REGULATIONS FOR PRIVATE CANDIDATES ........................................................................................ 46 REGULATIONS FOR RE-SIT CANDIDATES ........................................................................................... 46 ASSESSMENT GRID ............................................................................................................................. 47 GLOSSARY........................................................................................................................................... 48

CXC A24/U2/12

This document CXC A24/U2/12 replaces CXC A20/U2/03 issued in 2003. Please note that the syllabus has been revised and amendments are indicated by italics.

First issued 2003 Revised 2012 Amended 2013

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CXC A24/U2/12

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