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GCSE Business Studies Resource Pack – Topic: Business Ownership Structures
Ideal for:

Revision
Homework
Cover Lessons
Supports:

Students studying GCSE Business (OCR or compatible specifications)
Designed to be utilised with textbook pages on the topic, knowledge organisers or study guides. One example of a good resource to support the use of this document is the CGP GCSE Business books – Topic: Why Businesses Exist
What’s Included:
A structured series of six question sets (A–F), each increasing in complexity and literacy demand. Every set includes:

Skim and Scan Questions – Quick factual recall based on the scenario and knowledge organiser
Multiple-Choice Questions – Concept checks with three options
Extended Questions – 4–6 mark exam-style responses with prompts
Deeper Learning Questions – 9-mark analytical and evaluative tasks (Sets E & F only)
Key Features:

Covers core business ownership concepts including:
Sole traders and partnerships
Legal structure and liability
Control, profit, and risk
Decision-making and sustainability
Based on the fictional business “Amira’s Bakery” to make learning relatable and engaging
Model answers available for all question types to support self-assessment and parental guidance
Supports literacy progression across sets, from simple recall to analytical writing
Suitable for:

Independent learning
Classroom use
Remote study
Scenario Summary: Amira’s Bakery
Amira is a 16-year-old student who wants to open a bakery in her local town. She is deciding whether to run the business as a sole trader or form a partnership with her cousin Tariq, who has experience in finance and baking. Amira likes the idea of being her own boss and keeping all the profits, but she is concerned about the long hours and financial risk. Tariq believes a partnership would allow them to share the workload and raise more money. Amira must weigh the pros and cons of each ownership structure before making her decision.

Note: This resource was created with the support of CoPilot to ensure clarity, accessibility, and alignment with GCSE assessment objectives.