Principles of Business for CSEC Examinations

Written for all learning levels and designed to engage students in the classroom, secure exam success and maximise future employability, the second edition of Macmillan’s Principles of Business provides complete coverage of the CXC® syllabus – including full curriculum, coursework and exam support.

Author team:

Riana Balliram (Trinidad)

Peter Budd (China/UK)

Edith Emmanuel (St Lucia)

Marsha Guiness (Jamaica)

James McCloskey (UK)

Rachael Raghoo Bitu (Trinidad)

Advisors: Alana Gadjahar (Trinidad) Kevin James (Jamaica) Roxanne Williams (St Vincent)

Student reviewer: Seline Sundar (Trinidad)

Specific objectives – Structured to mirror the CXC syllabus with related Specific Objectives grouped together in each unit.

Check – Pause points for students to digest what they have read and confirm comprehension.

Research projects – Helping relate topics to the real world while building communication and collaboration skills through student-led learning.

Expert views – Credible and current insights into the subject area from Caribbean business people and those in the global economic environment to inspire entrepreneurship.

Scenarios – Micro-enterprises, Caribbean and non-Caribbean scenarios with accompanying questions ask students to apply their learning to different situations.

Critical thinking – Exercises to encourage students to think deeper by questioning, challenging and considering different perspectives or contexts.

Digital resources – Additional content such as case study videos, worksheets and answers.

Brain teasers – Puzzles and activities to consolidate learning in a visual and active way.

CSEC is a registered trademark of the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC). Principles of Business for CSEC Examinations is an independent publication and has not been authorized, sponsored or otherwise approved by CXC.

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