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Resource Title

The Times 100 Case Studies with Business News

Summary

A multi media resource which provides a platform for a number of organisations to dissect real business problems and give future customers and potential employees an insight into business. This provides realistic, authentic and up-to-date materials linked to the Business Studies curricula.




 
Curriculum relevance
Business Studies and Economics at GCSE, GNVQ, AVCE, AS and A2.

Age group/key stage
Key Stage 4 and above
14 - 18 year olds


Estimated student numbers

Over 475,000

Past participants

Total
180+

Examples
Coca-Cola, Corus, Jaguar, Kellogg's, Nestlé, Singapore Airlines

First edition distributed
1995



Benefits sought by participants

The raising of awareness of an organisation and its brands
The opportunity to help create an educational, relevant resource

  • qualitative and quantitative feedback on use of individual studies
  • a versatile print, CD-ROM and web reference for use by students and teachers.

    Feedback from teachers and students
    90.8% of teachers stated that the resource increases students' awareness of the participating organisations. From our online questionnaire 94.8% of respondents rate the case studies as useful whilst 92.9% found they increase insight into the organisation concerned.

    Quotes from clients

    "We believe that The Times 100 is well targeted, respected by teachers nationally and will provide a quality learning tool for children. In addition, the initiative will add significantly to a child's understanding of how business operates and the role that companies and organisations play in society."
    Kellogg's

    "We recognise that to remain in front we must continue to attract new people into our industry and continue to invest heavily in the training and development of those people. The Times 100 provides an excellent vehicle with which to spread the word"
    Jaguar

    Links
    www.thetimes100.co.uk

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