Types of Organisation
Learn about the types of organisation in the business studies curriculum, see real-life examples within our case studies with downloads
The contribution of the FTSE4Good Index to socially responsible...
In a fast moving world, individuals and organisations need to make quick decisions based on sound judgement...
Converting to a PLC
Abbey National is the UK’s second largest mortgage lender, helping over 2 million people to buy their...
The virtuous circle of mutuality
The virtuous circle of mutualityIn recent times there has been much debate in the financial services sector...
Adding value to the case for building societies
Building societies are mutual organisations. This means that they have no shareholders and operate solely in the...
The route to fast food franchising
When the McDonald brothers, Dick and Mac opened their first restaurant in 1940 in San Bernardino, California,...
Securing customers interests through mutual ownership
The changing market for building societiesBuilding societies have a long history of caring for their members. They...
Businesses and taxation
Business growthMany business owners regard business growth as desirable. So, too, do governments. There are many ways...
Building Societies and other types of organisation
Building societies date back to the late eighteenth century. The first known building society was set up...