Module 4: Business Studies
Business organization types.
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SECTION: BUSINESS STUDIES
MODULE: 4
Part A: Units
1. Business organization
a. Sole proprietorship
b. Partnership
c. Companies
Part B: Project
Compare business organization types in your community.
Project Title: Business Organization Comparison
Objective: Identify and compare sole proprietorships, partnerships, and companies.
Project Instructions:
- 1. Identify one example of each business type in your area.
- 2. Describe ownership and decision-making for each type.
- 3. List one advantage and one disadvantage of each type.
- 4. Recommend which type suits a small startup and why.
- 5. Consult your coach where necessary.
Evidence to Submit:
- • Examples of each business type.
- • Comparison notes (advantages and disadvantages).
- • Recommendation statement.
Submission
Part C: Training Others
Teach a peer about business organization types.
Guidance:
- • Explain differences between sole proprietorship and partnership.
- • Describe how companies are formed.
- • Ask the learner to match types with examples.
Reflection:
- • What did the learner understand well?
- • What needed more clarification?
- • What support do you need from your coach?
Submission
Part D: Assessment
Competency Levels:
1 = Expectations not met
2 = Partially met
3 = Satisfactorily met
4 = Excellently met
Self-assessment:
- • Sole proprietorship:
- • Partnership:
- • Companies:
Coach assessment:
- • Sole proprietorship:
- • Partnership:
- • Companies:
Submission
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