Research Theme –
The Recent Recession in the UKIn your research on the recent recession in the UK you should consider:-

• how the recession can create opportunities and threats for businesses and industries-
• the long-term strategies and short-term plans adopted by businesses in the recession-
• factors influencing the strategies businesses adopt in the recession-
• strategies that businesses could have adopted to prepare for the recession-
• the possible impact of the recession on stakeholders and on relationships between businesses and their stakeholders-
• the case for and against different businesses and industries receiving government financial support during a recession.

Your research should consider the effects of and reaction to the recent recession in the UK in relation to different businesses and industries.You should make reference to your research in your responses to Section A in the examination.