Link Module II Unit 2-Local Business Enterprises

Specific Learning Outcomes

2.1 identify a range of enterprises in the local community

2.2 understand how an enterprise starts up and what support/training is available

2.3 describe the steps required to plan and carry out an investigation of a local enterprise

2.4 use learning from relevant Leaving Certificate subjects to formulate questions about aspects of a local enterprise

2.5 organise a visit to a local enterprise and invite appropriate speakers to visit the group in school

2.6 carry out a SWOT analysis of a business

2.7 report accurately on a visit by an entrepreneur to the classroom and on a class visit to a local enterprise

2.8 compare and contrast information gathered on a group visit to a local enterprise

2.9 describe a local enterprise with particular reference to products, services, markets and workforce

2.10 understand and describe the different roles of adults working in a business environment

2.11 describe the impact of the Single European Market on a specific enterprise

2.12 describe and evaluate the use of information and communication technologies in a business enterprise

2.13 understand the importance of education and training in the development of a business enterprise

2.14 link the activities in this unit to learning in relevant Leaving Certificate subjects

2.15 evaluate the successes achieved and problems encountered in this unit