Component EE

TEACHER'S CALA GUIDE

LEARNING AREA : Business Enterprise Skills

LEVEL : FORM 4

SYLLABUS TOPIC : THE ENTERPRISING ENVIRONMENT

SUB-TOPIC : BUSINESS CONTRAINTS

CALA TYPE : PEN AND PAPER

COMPETENCES/SKILLS

-research

-enterprising

-communication

-analytical

-problem solving

-critical thinking

BACKGROUND

Local business enterprises are finding it difficult to grow or expand their

activities. Most of the enterprises have remained the same for years
because of a lot of challenges. It is against this background that learners
are supposed to carry out a research on business constraints.
THE CALA ACTIVITY

The Cala has two parts, part A and B. You need to complete both parts.

Part A

a) define the term business constraints (3)

b) identify business constraints that have affected business
enterprises (5)

PART B
Discuss how business constraints have affected local business
enterprises and suggesting solutions (22)

HOW YOU WILL BE ASSESSED

To assess your presentation, your facilitator will consider your research

materials, explanations and originality.

Achievement standards specific to this Cala will be provided so that you

are aware of the assessment criteria.

CALA TIPS
-visit local business enterprises
-use the internet
-write notes during your research
LEARNER CALA GUIDE

Learning Area : Business Studies

Level : Form 4

Cala type : Pen and Paper Activities

Cala context

Local business enterprises are finding it difficult to grow or expand their

activities. Most of the enterprises have remained the same for years
because of a lot of challenges. It is against this background that learners
are supposed to carry out a research on business constraints.

Cala Description

-to research on challenges being faced by business enterprises

-to research on ways of overcoming identified constraints

Assessment Procedure

The Cala will be assessed out of (30)

The facilitator will assess:

-originality and presentation of information.

Achievement Standards

Excellent Very Satisfacto Unsatisfact

Good ry ory

Dimensio 30-25 24-20 19-15 14 and

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Criteria

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business constrain constrain constrain correct
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Discussion Detailed A good Not well Only Failure to
explanati explanati explained constraints discuss
on on on on constrain without both
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ts and ts and and
solutions solutions disadvanta
ges
Total