Types of Companies, Legal Entities, and Internal & External Factors Impacting Businesses

Learning Outcomes Assessed:

LO1: Differentiate between different types of companies and their legal entities

LO2: Describe different internal and external factors which impact on businesses

Assessment Brief:

You have been employed as an assistant business analyst by a large multinational organisation to investigate different types and sizes of business they will have to compete with. They also would like to know how internal and external factors impact businesses. You were asked to write and submit 2,000 words Management Report to the CEO and your report should include the following:

Section 1: You are to show an understanding of the different types of companies and how they work.

Your response should cover the following:

• Definition, characteristics and example of micro business, small business, medium size business and large size business.

Section 2: You are required to explain different companies from sole traders to cooperatives and Limited Liability Partnerships.

Make sure, your response includes the following:

• Definition, characteristics and example of sole trader business, partnership, limited liability business, public limited liability business and Cooperative.

Section 3: To consider different business structures and how external factors affect businesses.  

In this section of the report, you are required to:

• Identify different organisational structures and explain how organisational structure affects business productivity.  
• Using PESTLE analysis explain how different external factors affect the performance of a business.

You should present your report professionally using Ariel 12 pt font size and include the following sections: -

Minimum Secondary Research Source Requirements:

Level FE3/HE3 - It is expected that the Reference List will contain at least five sources. As a MINIMUM the Reference List should include three academic books.

For general guidance on writing assignment and submission please refer to section 12. Guidelines for the Preparation and Submission of Written Assessments on the module guide.

Demonstrates an exceptional knowledge/understanding of theory and practice for FE3 level through the identification and summary of key themes. Makes exceptional use of appropriate arguments and/or theoretical models.

Presents a comprehensive discussion of material resulting in clear, logical and original conclusions. Coherently articulated and logically structured. An appropriate format is used.

Demonstrates an excellent knowledge/understanding of theory and practice for FE3 level through the identification and summary of key themes.Makes excellent use of appropriate arguments and/or theoretical models.

Presents a comprehensive summary of material resulting in clear, logical conclusions.Coherently articulated and logically structured. An appropriate format is used.  

Demonstrates a very good knowledge/understanding of theory and practice for FE3 level through the identification and summary of key themes.Uses appropriate arguments or theoretical models.

Clear and valid summary of the material.  Presents clear, logical conclusions. Logically constructed in the main.  An appropriate format is used.