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| WK | LSN | TOPIC | SUB-TOPIC | OBJECTIVES | T/L ACTIVITIES | T/L AIDS | REFERENCE | REMARKS |
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| 2 | 1 |
DEMAND AND SUPPLY
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Definition of demand, effective demand and law of demand
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Define demand and effective demand with examples -Distinguish between desire and demand using real scenarios -Explain purchasing power concept and its importance -State the law of demand with detailed explanation -Identify and explain ceteris paribus assumption -Apply law of demand to various commodity examples |
- Brainstorming on demand meaning using market scenarios -Group discussions on desire vs demand with case studies -Analysis of purchasing power using local examples -Guided discovery of law of demand through price experiments -Role play: buyer behavior at different price levels -Practical applications using bread, milk, transport examples |
Textbook, charts, local commodity examples, market scenarios
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Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Pg 1-3
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| 2 | 2 |
DEMAND AND SUPPLY
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Demand schedule, demand curve and interpretation
Factors influencing demand - comprehensive analysis Movement along demand curve vs shift in demand curve |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Prepare individual and market demand schedules -Interpret demand schedule data and relationships -Draw demand curves from demand schedules -Explain downward sloping nature of demand curves -Plot and identify specific points on demand curves -Compare individual vs market demand curves -Analyze Table 1.1 bread example in detail |
- Practical preparation of demand schedules using textbook data -Step-by-step construction of demand curves -Analysis and interpretation of Table 1.1 -Guided plotting of Figure 1.2 with explanations -Group work on creating different demand schedules -Calculations and graph work with various commodities -Discussion on slope significance and market implications |
Textbook, graph papers, rulers, calculators, Table 1.1 data
Textbook, case studies, examples of complementary goods, cultural scenarios Graph papers, textbook, rulers, colored pens, Figure 1.3 and 1.4 |
Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Pg 3-4
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| 2 | 3 |
DEMAND AND SUPPLY
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Types of demand with detailed examples and applications
Meaning of supply, law of supply and supply schedule Supply curve and factors influencing supply |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Define joint demand with comprehensive examples -Explain derived demand with industrial applications -Describe composite demand with multiple uses -Identify competitive demand with substitute examples -Analyze relationships between different demand types -Apply demand types to Kenyan economic scenarios -Examine how demand types affect pricing -Discuss implications for producers and consumers -Create demand type classification charts |
- Detailed analysis of joint demand (tea-sugar, bread-butter) -Case studies on derived demand (machinery-raw materials) -Discussion on composite demand (cotton for blankets/clothes) -Analysis of competitive demand (matatus vs buses) -Group work creating demand type examples -Role play showing different demand relationships -Construction of demand type classification charts -Practical applications to local business scenarios |
Textbook, charts, local examples, case studies, Figure 1.5
Textbook, calculators, Table 1.2 data, charts, supplier examples Graph papers, textbook, rulers, Figure 1.6, case studies, technology examples |
Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Pg 5-6
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| 2 | 4 |
DEMAND AND SUPPLY
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Movement along supply curve, shift in supply curve and types of supply
Equilibrium price, equilibrium quantity and market analysis |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Explain movement along supply curve in detail -Distinguish between expansion and contraction of supply -Identify factors causing movement along supply curve -Explain shift in supply curve with comprehensive examples -Identify factors causing rightward and leftward shifts -Define and explain joint supply with examples -Describe competitive supply with agricultural examples -Explain composite supply with substitute examples -Compare all types of supply with detailed analysis |
- Guided drawing of supply movements using Figure 1.7 -Analysis of expansion vs contraction scenarios -Detailed drawing of supply shifts using Figure 1.8 -Case studies on cost changes causing shifts -Analysis of joint supply (milk-butter, meat-hides) -Discussion on competitive supply (sugarcane vs food crops) -Examination of composite supply (beef-lamb, coffee-tea) -Group work comparing all supply concepts -Comprehensive graph work with multiple examples |
Graph papers, textbook, rulers, colored pens, Figures 1.7 and 1.8, agricultural examples
Textbook, calculators, graph papers, rulers, Table 1.3 data, Figure 1.9 |
Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Pg 8-10
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| 3 | 1 |
DEMAND AND SUPPLY
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Excess demand, excess supply and market disequilibrium
Effects of changes in demand on equilibrium |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Define excess demand and excess supply -Calculate excess quantities using textbook examples -Explain causes of market disequilibrium -Analyze effects of setting prices below equilibrium -Examine effects of setting prices above equilibrium -Discuss market adjustment mechanisms -Explain competitive actions of buyers and sellers -Analyze shortage and surplus situations -Predict market behavior in disequilibrium |
- Detailed calculations using shs 15 and shs 25 examples -Analysis of excess demand at shs 15 (60-30=30 units) -Examination of excess supply at shs 25 (50-30=20 units) -Discussion on competitive buyer action pushing prices up -Analysis of competitive seller action pushing prices down -Case studies on real market shortage situations -Group work on surplus scenarios -Role play: market adjustment processes |
Textbook, calculators, market examples, shortage/surplus scenarios
Graph papers, textbook, rulers, colored pens, Figures 1.10 and 1.11 |
Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Pg 11-12
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| 3 | 2 |
DEMAND AND SUPPLY
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Effects of changes in supply on equilibrium
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Explain effects of increase in supply on equilibrium -Analyze rightward shift of supply curve impacts -Understand mixed effects on price and quantity -Examine effects of decrease in supply on equilibrium -Analyze leftward shift of supply curve impacts -Draw detailed diagrams showing supply change effects -Compare supply increase vs decrease effects -Predict equilibrium changes for each scenario -Apply to production and market scenarios |
- Guided analysis of supply increase using Figure 1.12 -Step-by-step drawing of rightward supply shift -Analysis of price falling due to excess supply -Examination of quantity increase due to more supply -Detailed analysis of supply decrease using Figure 1.13 -Drawing of leftward supply shift -Discussion on price rising due to shortage -Analysis of quantity decrease due to less supply -Comparison exercises and practical applications |
Graph papers, textbook, rulers, colored pens, Figures 1.12 and 1.13
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Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Pg 14-16
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| 3 | 3 |
DEMAND AND SUPPLY
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Simultaneous changes in demand and supply
Other price determination methods and pertinent issues |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Analyze simultaneous increase in demand and supply -Examine increase in demand with decrease in supply -Study decrease in demand with decrease in supply -Analyze decrease in demand with increase in supply -Understand proportionate vs disproportionate changes -Predict effects on equilibrium price and quantity -Draw complex diagrams showing simultaneous changes -Compare all four combination scenarios -Apply to real market situations |
- Comprehensive analysis of Figure 1.14 (both increase) -Detailed examination of Figure 1.15 (demand up, supply down) -Analysis of Figure 1.16 (both decrease) -Study of Figure 1.17 (demand down, supply up) -Group work on proportionate change analysis -Drawing of complex equilibrium diagrams -Discussion on big vs small changes in price/quantity -Practical exercises with different scenarios -Case studies on real market simultaneous changes |
Graph papers, textbook, rulers, colored pens, Figures 1.14-1.17
Textbook, case studies, government pricing examples, business ethics scenarios |
Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Pg 16-18
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| 3 | 4 |
SIZE AND LOCATION OF A FIRM
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Concept of firm and industry, factors determining size of firm
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Define firm and industry with comprehensive examples -Distinguish between firm and industry using local examples -Identify and explain factors determining firm size -Analyze number of employees as size determinant -Examine volume of output and area covered -Evaluate capital investment and market size factors -Assess level of technology impact on firm size -Classify firms as small, medium or large using criteria |
- Brainstorming on firm vs industry concepts -Case studies on sugar companies (Mumias, Sony, Chemelil) -Analysis of salt mining firms (Magadi Soda Company) -Group work on transport industry examples -Discussion on employee numbers in different firms -Examination of output volumes and premises size -Analysis of capital investment requirements -Classification exercises using local business examples |
Textbook, local business examples, charts, case studies
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Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Pg 18-19
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| 4 | 1 |
SIZE AND LOCATION OF A FIRM
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Factors limiting firm size and production decisions
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify and explain factors limiting firm size -Analyze market size impact on firm expansion -Examine availability of factors of production -Discuss nature of product/service limitations -Evaluate owner's decision impact on firm size -Explain entrepreneurial decisions on production -Analyze factors influencing what to produce -Examine demand, resources and skills requirements -Discuss technology, returns and cost considerations |
- Case studies on transport industry reforms 2004 -Discussion on medical care and hairdressing services -Analysis of owner preferences for small-scale operations -Group work on production decision factors -Examination of market demand analysis -Discussion on resource availability for production -Analysis of skill requirements for different businesses -Case studies on technology choice decisions |
Textbook, transport industry examples, service business cases, charts
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Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Pg 19-20
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| 4 | 2 |
SIZE AND LOCATION OF A FIRM
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Government policies and location factors - comprehensive analysis
Transport networks, security and localization concepts |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Analyze government policy effects on production -Examine taxation and legal compliance requirements -Identify and explain factors influencing firm location -Analyze nearness to raw materials importance -Examine supply of skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled labor -Discuss nearness to market considerations -Evaluate availability of social amenities -Assess auxiliary services and infrastructure needs -Examine fuel, power and water source requirements |
- Discussion on government tax policies and regulations -Case studies on illegal product restrictions -Analysis of location factors using Figure 2.1 -Examination of heavy materials transport costs -Discussion on perishable goods location needs -Group work on labor type requirements -Analysis of social amenities for employee morale -Case studies on banking and insurance services -Discussion on power and water availability |
Textbook, government policy examples, Figure 2.1, infrastructure maps
Textbook, transport maps, security examples, agricultural cases |
Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Pg 20-22
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| 4 | 3 |
SIZE AND LOCATION OF A FIRM
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Advantages and disadvantages of localization
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify and explain employment creation through localization -Analyze service industries development benefits -Examine subsidiary industries creation -Discuss economies of scale benefits -Evaluate development and urbanization advantages -Analyze congestion and overpopulation problems -Examine increased crime rate issues -Discuss adverse environmental problems -Evaluate unbalanced regional development effects -Assess massive unemployment possibilities |
- Discussion on employment opportunities creation -Analysis of specialized service industries growth -Case studies on subsidiary industries development -Group work on large-scale production benefits -Examination of infrastructure development -Discussion on rural-urban migration effects -Analysis of congestion and health hazards -Case studies on crime and prostitution increases -Examination of environmental pollution problems -Discussion on regional development imbalances |
Textbook, employment data, environmental examples, urban planning cases
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Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Pg 23-24
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| 4 | 4 |
SIZE AND LOCATION OF A FIRM
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Delocalisation policy and implementation
Advantages and disadvantages of delocalisation |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Define delocalisation and balanced industrial development -Identify circumstances requiring delocalisation policy -Analyze need to curb urban migration -Examine urban unemployment reduction strategies -Discuss balanced economic development goals -Evaluate government facilitation measures -Analyze provision of free/cheap locational sites -Examine tax benefits and bureaucracy removal -Discuss infrastructure development and security improvement -Evaluate corruption eradication and transparency measures |
- Discussion on delocalisation concept and policy -Analysis of urban migration problems -Case studies on unemployment in urban areas -Group work on balanced development strategies -Examination of government incentive measures -Discussion on free sites provision in rural areas -Analysis of tax reduction benefits -Case studies on bureaucracy removal -Examination of infrastructure development needs -Discussion on transparency in business transactions |
Textbook, government policy documents, rural development cases
Textbook, rural development examples, cost-benefit analysis |
Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Pg 24-25
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| 5 | 1 |
SIZE AND LOCATION OF A FIRM
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Economies of scale - internal economies comprehensive analysis
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Define economies of scale and their importance -Distinguish between internal and external economies -Analyze purchasing economies and bulk buying benefits -Examine technical economies and specialized machinery -Discuss staff economies and specialized personnel -Evaluate financial economies and access to capital -Analyze selling and marketing economies -Examine staff welfare economies and employee benefits -Discuss research economies and development benefits -Evaluate inventory and transport economies |
- Definition and explanation of economies concept -Analysis of bulk purchasing discounts -Case studies on specialized machinery benefits -Discussion on specialized staff advantages -Examination of asset-based borrowing capacity -Group work on marketing advantages -Analysis of employee welfare provision -Case studies on research and development -Discussion on inventory management benefits -Examination of transport cost advantages |
Textbook, business examples, machinery illustrations, financial cases
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Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Pg 25-27
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| 5 | 2 |
SIZE AND LOCATION OF A FIRM
|
External economies and specialization benefits
Diseconomies of scale - internal and external |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Define external economies and their sources -Analyze easier access to skilled labor pools -Examine efficient infrastructure benefits -Discuss auxiliary services availability -Evaluate easy access to raw materials -Analyze mutual consultations and collaborations -Examine decentralization and disintegration economies -Distinguish horizontal and vertical decentralization -Discuss textile industry and jua kali examples -Analyze publishing industry specialization |
- Discussion on external economies concept -Analysis of labor pool availability -Case studies on infrastructure sharing -Examination of banking and insurance services -Group work on raw materials access -Discussion on industry collaboration benefits -Analysis of horizontal decentralization examples -Case studies on vertical decentralization -Examination of textile industry specialization -Discussion on publishing industry processes |
Textbook, industry examples, infrastructure maps, specialization cases
Textbook, Figure 2.2, cost analysis examples, industry cases |
Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Pg 27-28
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| 5 | 3 |
SIZE AND LOCATION OF A FIRM
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Existence of small firms and their advantages
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Analyze reasons for small firm survival -Examine less capital requirements for small firms -Discuss limited market suitability for small operations -Evaluate simplicity of small firm management -Analyze personalized service advantages -Examine flexibility benefits of small firms -Discuss quick decision-making advantages -Evaluate convenient location benefits -Compare small vs large firm advantages -Assess market conditions favoring small firms |
- Discussion on small firm survival factors -Analysis of capital requirement differences -Case studies on Kenyan market limitations -Examination of management simplicity -Group work on personal contact benefits -Discussion on business flexibility advantages -Analysis of decision-making speed -Case studies on convenient customer locations -Comparison exercises between firm sizes -Examination of developing country markets |
Textbook, small business examples, market analysis, comparison charts
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Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Pg 29-30
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| 5 | 4 |
SIZE AND LOCATION OF A FIRM
|
Environmental impact and health implications
Maintaining healthy environment and business responsibility |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify production activities' environmental effects -Analyze environmental degradation from farming -Examine desertification from deforestation -Discuss air pollution from industrial activities -Analyze water pollution from factory chemicals -Examine solid waste pollution problems -Evaluate community health endangerment -Discuss disease vector habitat creation -Analyze respiratory diseases from air pollution -Examine aquatic life extermination effects |
- Discussion on environmental degradation causes -Analysis of soil fertility reduction -Case studies on deforestation effects -Examination of mining dust and factory gases -Group work on water pollution sources -Discussion on chemical drainage effects -Analysis of garbage disposal problems -Case studies on community health effects -Examination of disease vector habitats -Discussion on long-term environmental damage |
Textbook, environmental examples, health data, pollution cases
Textbook, environmental conservation examples, law documents |
Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Pg 30-31
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| 6 | 1 |
SIZE AND LOCATION OF A FIRM
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Pertinent issues - workers' rights and child labor
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Analyze workers' rights and human rights issues -Examine exploitative labor practices -Discuss meager wages and salary problems -Evaluate employee morale and productivity effects -Analyze industrial disturbances and strikes -Examine fair treatment and welfare policies -Discuss conducive work environment creation -Evaluate women's workplace protection -Analyze child labor exploitation problems -Examine Children's Act and legal compliance |
- Discussion on workers' rights violations -Analysis of exploitative wage practices -Case studies on industrial strikes -Group work on employee welfare policies -Examination of work environment improvement -Discussion on women's workplace rights -Analysis of child labor prohibition -Case studies on Children's Act compliance -Examination of education opportunity denial -Discussion on ethical labor practices |
Textbook, labor law documents, case studies, Children's Act
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Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Pg 31-32
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| 6 | 2 |
SIZE AND LOCATION OF A FIRM
PRODUCT MARKETS |
Environmental degradation, localization effects and practical applications
Introduction and meaning of market |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Analyze environmental degradation from production -Examine waste disposal and pollution control -Discuss global warming contribution -Evaluate localization concentration effects -Analyze unplanned urban development -Examine congestion and housing shortages -Discuss crime and prostitution increases -Evaluate government intervention needs -Apply all concepts to real business situations -Prepare comprehensive assessment review |
- Discussion on environmental responsibility -Analysis of waste disposal methods -Case studies on global warming effects -Group work on localization problems -Examination of urban planning challenges -Discussion on social problem increases -Analysis of government intervention strategies -Practical application exercises -Comprehensive review of all concepts -Assessment preparation activities |
Textbook, environmental cases, urban planning examples, assessment materials
Textbook, market examples, charts |
Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Pg 32-33
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| 6 | 3 |
PRODUCT MARKETS
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Essential features and product market definition
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify presence of sellers and buyers -Examine commodity for sale requirements -Analyze acceptable medium of exchange -Define product markets comprehensively -Classify markets by area, commodity and scale |
- Discussion on market features -Analysis of seller-buyer requirements -Case studies on exchange mediums -Group work on product market definition -Classification exercises on market types |
Textbook, market scenarios, classification charts
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Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Pg 40-41
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| 6 | 4 |
PRODUCT MARKETS
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Types of product markets overview
Pure competition - sellers, buyers and products |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify four main product market types -Introduce perfect competition concept -Outline pure monopoly characteristics -Describe monopolistic competition features -Explain oligopoly market structure |
- Overview of all market types -Introduction to market structure concepts -Discussion on market characteristics -Group work on type identification -Preliminary analysis of each structure |
Textbook, market structure charts, examples
Textbook, competition examples, product cases |
Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Pg 41
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| 7 | 1 |
PRODUCT MARKETS
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Pure competition - restraints and factor mobility
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Explain absence of artificial restraints -Analyze price determination freedom -Examine factor mobility requirements -Discuss alternative factor uses -Evaluate geographical factor movement |
- Discussion on restraint absence -Analysis of free price determination -Case studies on factor mobility -Group work on alternative uses -Examination of factor movement |
Textbook, factor examples, mobility cases
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Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Pg 41-42
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| 7-8 |
Midterm exams and midterm holiday |
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| 8 | 3 |
PRODUCT MARKETS
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Pure competition - costs and market knowledge
Perfect competition vs pure competition |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Analyze absence of transport costs -Examine complete market knowledge -Discuss information availability -Evaluate no excess demand/supply -Assess barriers to entry/exit absence |
- Discussion on transport cost absence -Analysis of complete knowledge -Case studies on information flow -Group work on market equilibrium -Examination of entry/exit freedom |
Textbook, transport examples, information cases
Textbook, comparison charts, theory examples |
Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Pg 42
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| 8 | 4 |
PRODUCT MARKETS
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Criticism of perfect competition
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Analyze homogeneous product rarity -Examine consumer variety preferences -Discuss large-scale operation tendencies -Evaluate firm location realities -Assess government interference presence |
- Discussion on perfect competition limitations -Analysis of product variety needs -Case studies on scale economies -Group work on location factors -Examination of government intervention |
Textbook, criticism examples, reality cases
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Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Pg 42-43
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| 9 | 1 |
PRODUCT MARKETS
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Monopoly definition and characteristics
Causes of monopoly - ownership and technical factors |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Define monopoly market structure -Identify single producer characteristic -Analyze price fixing by supplier -Examine substitute product absence -Discuss entry restrictions and price discrimination |
- Discussion on monopoly definition -Analysis of single producer effects -Case studies on monopoly pricing -Group work on substitute analysis -Examination of price discrimination |
Textbook, monopoly examples, Figure 3.1
Textbook, ownership examples, capital cases |
Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Pg 42-43
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| 9 | 2 |
PRODUCT MARKETS
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Causes of monopoly - market and business factors
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Analyze market size limitations -Examine government restrictions -Discuss firm merging effects -Evaluate restrictive practices -Assess business combination impacts |
- Discussion on market size effects -Analysis of government protection -Case studies on firm mergers -Group work on restrictive practices -Examination of business combinations |
Textbook, market examples, merger cases
|
Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Pg 43-44
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| 9 | 3 |
PRODUCT MARKETS
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Advantages and disadvantages of monopoly
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify massive profit advantages -Analyze government revenue benefits -Examine price stability benefits -Discuss poor quality problems -Evaluate limited variety and exorbitant pricing |
- Discussion on monopoly advantages -Analysis of government revenue -Case studies on price stability -Group work on quality problems -Examination of pricing issues |
Textbook, advantage/disadvantage examples
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Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Pg 44-45
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| 9 | 4 |
PRODUCT MARKETS
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Monopolistic competition - definition and features
Monopolistic competition - product differentiation |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Define monopolistic competition -Analyze competition-monopoly combination -Examine many buyers and sellers -Discuss similar but differentiated products -Evaluate real-life market relevance |
- Discussion on monopolistic competition -Analysis of market combination -Case studies on buyers/sellers -Group work on product differentiation -Examination of real market examples |
Textbook, competition examples, Kenyan cases
Textbook, differentiation examples, brand cases |
Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Pg 45
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| 10 | 1 |
PRODUCT MARKETS
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Monopolistic competition - operations and interdependence
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Analyze free entry and exit -Examine firm interdependence -Discuss non-price competition -Evaluate price setting considerations -Assess competitive responses |
- Discussion on entry/exit freedom -Analysis of firm interactions -Case studies on non-price competition -Group work on price setting -Examination of competitive responses |
Textbook, operation examples, competition cases
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Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Pg 46
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| 10 | 2 |
PRODUCT MARKETS
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Oligopoly - definition and characteristics
Oligopoly features - market control and products |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Define oligopoly market structure -Identify few large firms characteristic -Analyze significant activity impact -Examine rivalry and interdependence -Discuss duopoly as special case |
- Discussion on oligopoly definition -Analysis of few large firms -Case studies on market impact -Group work on interdependence -Examination of duopoly examples |
Textbook, oligopoly examples, rivalry cases
Textbook, control examples, sugar market cases |
Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Pg 46-47
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| 10 | 3 |
PRODUCT MARKETS
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Oligopoly - collusion and kinked demand curve
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Analyze collusion and cartel formation -Examine profit maximization strategies -Define kinked demand curve -Discuss price rigidity explanation -Evaluate elastic vs inelastic curves |
- Discussion on collusion benefits -Analysis of cartel formation -Case studies on kinked demand -Group work on price rigidity -Examination of Figure 3.2 |
Textbook, collusion examples, Figure 3.2, graph papers
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Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Pg 47-48
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| 10 | 4 |
PRODUCT MARKETS
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Kinked demand curve analysis
Pertinent issues - monopoly insensitivity and hoarding |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Analyze price increase effects -Examine demand decrease consequences -Discuss consumer switching behavior -Evaluate price decrease effects -Assess competitor response patterns |
- Discussion on price change effects -Analysis of demand elasticity -Case studies on consumer behavior -Group work on competitor responses -Examination of price stability |
Textbook, price examples, elasticity cases
Textbook, monopoly cases, hoarding examples |
Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Pg 48
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| 11 | 1 |
PRODUCT MARKETS
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Pertinent issues - government protection and liberalization
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Analyze infant industry protection -Examine protection abuse problems -Discuss growth refusal issues -Evaluate liberalization policy effects -Assess consumer supremacy importance |
- Discussion on protection policies -Analysis of infant industry abuse -Case studies on liberalization -Group work on consumer rights -Examination of policy effects |
Textbook, protection examples, liberalization cases
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Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Pg 49
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| 11 | 2 |
PRODUCT MARKETS
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Pertinent issues - cartels and overcharging
Pertinent issues - business integrity and honest practices |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify cartel operations -Analyze matatu operator examples -Examine petroleum product sellers -Discuss disproportionate price increases -Evaluate new entrant prevention |
- Discussion on cartel practices -Analysis of matatu operations -Case studies on petroleum cartels -Group work on pricing patterns -Examination of market barriers |
Textbook, cartel examples, matatu cases, petroleum industry
Textbook, integrity examples, ethical cases |
Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Pg 49
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| 11 | 3 |
PRODUCT MARKETS
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Pertinent issues - product differentiation and advertising
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By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Analyze differentiation problems -Examine customer retention strategies -Discuss misleading advertisements -Evaluate false information problems -Assess honest advertising practices |
- Discussion on differentiation issues -Analysis of advertising problems -Case studies on misleading ads -Group work on honest advertising -Examination of ethical marketing |
Textbook, advertising examples, marketing cases
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Trendy Business Studies Form 3 Pg 49
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| 12-13 |
End of term one exams |
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