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Spec point: GCSE Edexcel Business Studies Revision

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Strategy

Shareholder Approach

Shareholder Approach in a Nutshell The shareholder approach is a model of corporate governance where the primary purpose of a business is to maximise profit and returns for its shareholders. Decisions on…

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Strategy

Stakeholder Interest

Stakeholder Interest in a Nutshell Stakeholder interest refers to the specific concerns, goals or expectations that a stakeholder group holds in relation to a business. These interests vary by group: shareholders typically…

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Strategy

Stakeholder Power

Stakeholder Power in a Nutshell Stakeholder power refers to the ability of an individual or group to influence a business’s decisions and direction. It depends on factors such as financial investment, legal…

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Strategy

Stakeholder Mapping

Stakeholder Mapping in a Nutshell Stakeholder mapping is a visual tool that classifies stakeholders by their level of power and interest in a business. It helps managers decide who to prioritise and…

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Strategy

Stakeholder Conflict

Stakeholder Conflict in a Nutshell Stakeholder conflict occurs when two or more stakeholder groups have competing interests that cannot all be satisfied at the same time. A business must then prioritise one…

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Strategy

External Stakeholder

External Stakeholder in a Nutshell An external stakeholder is any individual, group or organisation outside a business that is affected by, or can influence, its activities. Common examples include customers, suppliers, the…

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Strategy

Internal Stakeholder

Internal Stakeholder in a Nutshell An internal stakeholder is any individual or group that operates within a business and has a direct interest in its performance. Employees, managers, directors, and owners are…

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Strategy

Stakeholders

Stakeholders in a Nutshell Stakeholders are individuals or groups who have an interest in a business and can be affected by its activities. They include employees, customers, shareholders, suppliers, the government and…

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Finance

Venture Capital

Venture Capital in a Nutshell Venture capital is a form of private equity finance provided to high-potential startups and small businesses by investors or specialist firms. It offers large sums of funding…

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Finance

Liquidity

Liquidity in a Nutshell Liquidity refers to how easily a business can convert its assets into cash to meet short-term financial obligations. A highly liquid business holds enough cash or near-cash assets…

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Finance

Private Equity

Private Equity in a Nutshell Private equity refers to investment capital provided by firms or funds directly into private companies, or used to take public companies private. It offers businesses large-scale funding…

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Finance

Cashflow

Cash Flow in a Nutshell Cash flow is the movement of money into and out of a business over a given period. Positive cash flow means more money is coming in than…

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