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Module 1: Business Studies

Business basics and the business environment.

Use this workbook to practice core KCSE communication skills and record evidence of progress.

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SECTION: BUSINESS STUDIES

MODULE: 1

Part A: Units

1. Introduction to business

2. Business environment

Part B: Project

Simple business observation or idea.

Project Title: Local Business Observation and Idea Development

Objective: Apply business basics by observing a local business and identifying key environmental factors.

Project Instructions:

1. Identify a small business in your community (shop, salon, kiosk, workshop, or online business).
2. Observe the business operations for at least 20 minutes or interview the owner briefly.
3. List the goods or services offered and the target customers.
4. Identify environmental factors affecting the business (competition, location, supply, technology, government rules, customer needs).
5. Propose one simple business idea or improvement based on your observations.
6. Consult your coach where necessary.

Evidence to Submit:

• Short notes on the business and services.
• List of environmental factors identified.
• Your business idea or improvement proposal.

Submission

Part C: Training Others

Teach or guide another learner on business basics and business environment.

Guidance:

• Explain what business is and its purpose.
• Describe key elements of the business environment.
• Use a local example to show how environment affects business.

Activities:

1. Discuss the meaning of business and why it exists.
2. Identify two environmental factors influencing a local business.
3. Guide the learner to suggest one improvement for that business.

Reflection:

• What did the learner understand well?
• What concepts were difficult?
• What support do you need from your coach?

Submission

Part D: Assessment

Competency Levels:

1 = Not met

2 = Partial

3 = Satisfactory

4 = Excellent

Coach assessment: Learner completes the self-assessment using the 1-4 scale. The coach prepares a short quiz or conversation (outside the system if needed) and assigns the coach score.

Self-assessment:

• Understanding of business basics:
• Ability to identify business environment factors:
• Application to real-life business examples:

Coach assessment:

• Understanding of business basics:
• Ability to identify business environment factors:
• Application to real-life business examples:

Submission

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