Learn/ICAN/Syllabus/Business EnvironmentStudy this course in LearnPractice opens in your ICAN workspace after you sign in. Questions and lecture notes stay there.Practice this courseOpen lecture notesOfficial rules, eligibility, and dates stay on the ICAN guide.course outlineSection A - Business Processes and EnvironmentNature, types and objectives of businessBusiness functions and stakeholdersOrganisational structures (centralised, matrix, virtual, etc.)Committees and board rolesBusiness environment analysis (SWOT, PESTEL)Corporate social responsibility (CSR)Section B - The Role of Accountancy in Business and SocietyRole of accountancy in businessFinance functionInternal controls and auditEthics and corporate governanceSection C - Management and Organisational BehaviourManagement functions (planning, organising, leading, controlling)Leadership and motivationTeamwork and conflict managementCommunication in businessDigital communicationSection D - Elements of Microeconomics and MacroeconomicsMicroeconomics and macroeconomicsDemand and supplyMarket structuresInflation and unemploymentNational incomeSection E - Technology and Data AnalysisIT systems (ERP, AI, CRM)CybersecurityE-commerceEmerging technology (blockchain, fintech, IoT)
