Welcome to

PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS
ORIENTATION SESSION
 INTRODUCTIONS

• Name- Describe yourself with an adjective using the first letter of your name
example, Patient Petula
• Tell us where you are from
• Place of work
• School attending and form
• Did you do POB at CSEC Level before?
• When are you planning on writing the exams?
 WHAT IS PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS?
• Principles of Business is a business-related subject which focuses
on the theoretical and practical aspects of business activities. It
provides a framework to assist in more informed decision-making by
individuals in their role of producers or consumers.

• An understanding of business principles in this course of study

prepares you to develop entrepreneurial and managerial skills
necessary to survive and prosper in a local, regional and global
dynamic business environment.
 AIMS

• The syllabus aims to:

• 1. promote understanding of theories, concepts and practices that are applicable to the culturally-diversified
economic environment of the Caribbean;
• 2. provide knowledge of business and of its role in a rapidly-changing Caribbean and global economic
environment;
• 3. provide the opportunity for informed decision making through the development of skills in critical
thinking, problem-solving, research and communication;
• 4. nurture students’ creative and entrepreneurial abilities to enable them to participate fully in the local,
regional and global economy;
• 5. sensitize students to the need for responsible social and ethical behavior in their pursuit of business goals;
and,
• 6. enable students to access and apply appropriate technology in pursuing opportunities and solving problems
in business.
 OBJECTIVES

• On completion of the syllabus, students should:

• 1. develop knowledge and skills to function effectively within the local, regional and global business
environment;
• 2. develop understanding of theories, concepts and practices related to business;
• 3. develop the confidence to respond positively, to the opportunities and challenges that present
themselves in the world of business;
• 4. appreciate the importance of risk, research, planning and the use of modern technology in the
development and conduct of business;
• 5. be aware that producers and consumers of goods and services have the responsibility to conduct
business in a moral and ethical manner; and,
• 6. develop awareness of career opportunities in business-related fields.
STRUCTURE AND ORGANIZATION OF THE
SYLLABUS
The syllabus is arranged in into ten (10) sections consisting of specific objectives and related content.
ORGANIZATIONAL PRINCIPLES

• SECTION 1 - THE NATURE OF BUSINESS

• SECTION 2 - INTERNAL ORGANIZATIONAL ENVIRONMENT
• SECTION 3 - ESTABLISHING A BUSINESS
• SECTION 4 - LEGAL ASPECTS OF BUSINESS
PROMOTION AND LOGISTICS

• SECTION 5- PRODUCTION
• SECTION 6- MARKETING
• SECTION 7- LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN
FINANCE, GOVERNMENT AND TECHNOLOGY

SECTION 8- BUSINESS FINANCE

SECTION 9- ROLE OF GOVERNMENT IN AN ECONOMY

SECTION 10- TECHNOLOGY AND THE GLOBAL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

 FORMAT OF THE EXAM
• Paper 01(1 hour 15 minutes) (60 marks)- A multiple choice test of 60 items: 20 items
testing each of the content profiles, Organizational Principles, Promotion and Logistics,
Finance, Government and Technology.
• Paper 02 (2 hours) (100 marks)- A structured Essay Paper consisting of five
compulsory questions. Each questions will be worth 20 marks. There will be two
questions on Content Profile 1, two on Content Profile 2, and one on Content Profile 3.
• School- Based Assessment (SBA)
• Paper 031 (40 marks)- A School- Based Assessment (SBA) component covering the
Profile Dimension of the syllabus.
• Paper 032 (1 hour and 15 minutes) (40 marks)- A case study for private candidates
only.
 DISTRIBUTION OF ITEMS FOR PAPER 01 (MULTIPLE
CHOICE TEST)
Section No. Section Title No. of Items
Organizational Principles
1 The Nature of Business 5
2 Internal Organizational Environment 6
3 Establishing a Business 5
4 Legal Aspects of a Business 4
Promotion and Logistics
5 Production 7
6 Marketing 7
7 Logistics and Supply Chain 6
Finance, Government and Technology
8 Business Finance 7
9 The role of Government in an economy 7
10 Technology and the Global Business Environment 6
 ALLOCATION OF MARKS BY PAPERS AND
PROFILE DIMENSIONS
•- Profile
Dimensions
Paper 01 Paper 02 Paper 031 Paper 032* Total %
Multiple Structured SBA Alternate
Choice Essay Paper

Profile 1 20 40 10 10 70 (35)

Profile 2 20 40 20 20 80 (40)

Profile 3 20 20 10 10 50 (25)

Total 60 100 40 40 200 (100)

% (30) (50) (20) (20)

 DEFINITION OF PROFILE DIMENSIONS

• Each paper consists of items pitched at the following levels:

• 1. Knowledge/Comprehension
• The ability to:
• (a) state, list or identify business concepts, terms and principles;
• (b) define and explain business concepts, principles, theories and procedures; and,
• (c) demonstrate an understanding of basic business concepts, principles, and skills.
 DEFINITION OF PROFILE DIMENSIONS

• 2. Application
• The ability to:
• (a) apply business concepts and principles to analyze issues; and,
• (b) apply business concepts, principles and skills to solve problems in
various situations.
 DEFINITION OF PROFILE DIMENSIONS

• 3. Interpretation and Analysis

• The ability to:
• (a) select, organize and interpret business data presented in a variety of
forms; and,
• (b) organize and present, logically and effectively, business ideas and
arguments using verbal, graphical and numerical forms of communication.
 TEACHING STYLE
Notes will be sent to
the email of all
Glossary of terms per Use of YouTube
PowerPoint notes students after the
topic videos
topic has been done
in class

Communication via CSEC Challenge

Case studies Homework
WhatsApp Questions

Guest lectures will

be done by Group presentations/
professionals in the in class exercises
field
TEXTBOOK

ANY CSEC POB TEXTBOOK CAN BE

USED FOR THIS CLASS. I
RECOMMEND AND USE THE
FOLLOWING.
AUTHORS
ROBERT DRANSFIELD
SANDREA BUTCHER
JAQUELINE PETERS- RICHARDSON
CONRAD VALENTINE
TEXTBOOK

• by Robert Dransfield (Author),

Sandrea Butcher (Author),
Jacqueline Peters-Richardson
(Author), Conrad Valentine
(Author)
 MY EXPECTATION FROM ALL STUDENTS

Full class
100%
attendance 100% Home-
Participation in Cameras On!!!!
(Wednesdays 5 -7 Work Completion
class
p.m.)
Communicate if
Acknowledgeme
Class payment on you will be
Peaceful/ quiet nt of messages
the first class date absent from class/
background sent on
monthly late class
WhatsApp
payment
 STUDY TECHNIQUES

Write and
Review work Read ahead of
rewrite/
frequently your tutor
highlight

Form groups and

Use videos as Do all
discuss class
study aids homework given
content regularly

Set a study Eat well, sleep

Avoid
timetable and well and
distractions
stick to it exercise

Ask questions
 CXC NEWS

• You now have the option of E-testing for multiple choice papers
• The e-testing is done on a laptop or desktop computer which will be provided for you to do the
exam.
• Online testing is very secure. Before you start the exam an app called Secure Client will be
downloaded to all laptops.
• The Secure Client allows candidates to access the e-test ONLY and prevents candidates from
accessing the Internet, hard drives and flash drives.
• Access the CSEC/ CAPE E-testing demo by selecting “E-Testing 2023”here:
https://exams.moe.gov.tt/
 REGISTRATION

• Registration is usually late August-September for January or May/June

exams of the following year.
• For example, May/ June 2023 results date: August 24th, 2023
• Registration for Jan or May/ June 2024 will be August/ September or early
October 2023.
• The notice will be sent to all class chats so that students can register for the
exams.
 GENERAL EXAM INSTRUCTIONS

• https://storage.moe.gov.tt/wpdevelopment/2023/04/Instructions-to-Private-Ca
ndidates-11-April-2023.pdf
 GENERAL EXAMINATION FEES

• Online Registration at: http://www.exams.moe.gov.tt

• FEES PAYABLE
• Candidate fee: $137
• Registration fee: $8
• Fee per subject: $140
Required documents: Photo –ID- Birth Certificate -Receipt of Payment
Deferrals: Candidates who received official notice of deferral must reapply during the current
registration period.
 FEES

• Note: Candidates eligible to pay fees MUST upload proof of payment (picture of payment
receipt). Failure to do so will result in the application not being processed.
• Fees payable/ Fee structure
• Example: One subject= $285
• Two subjects= $425
• Three subjects= $565
Trinidad: District Revenue Offices
Tobago: Victor E. Bruce Financial Complex, Market Square