SCHEME OF WORK BUSINESS STUDIES FORM II TERM ONE 2022

WK MATERIALS
L/ TOPIC/ LESSON / SPECIFIC TEACHING / LEARNING
NO / REF. REM.
NO SUBTOPIC OBJECTIVES ACTIVITIES
RESOURCES
FORMS OF By the end of the lesson, the
BUSINESS UNITS learner should be able to:

1 1 Sole proprietorship. Describe the features of sole

Ownership, proprietorship of a business Brainstorming; Chart – forms New
formation, sources of with regard to ownership, Probing questions; of business Inventor
capital, management formation, sources of capital, Exposition; units showing KLB BOOK II
and dissolution of a management and dissolution of Discussion. all features. Pg 1-2
personal business. the business.
2 Advantages and State advantages and Probing questions; Pg 2-3
disadvantages of sole disadvantages of sole Explanations.
proprietorship. proprietorship.

3 Business Outline various criteria of Exposition of new Chart – forms Pg 3-4

partnerships. classifying business partners. concepts; of business
Classification of State types of business Oral questions; units showing
business partners. Exposition of new ideas; all features.
partnership. Discussion.
2 1 Formation of Define the term partnership Brainstorming; Pg 4-5,7
business deed. Probing questions;
partnership. Identify components of a Exposition;
partnership deed. Discussion.
Outline rights of a partner and
duties as enshrined in the
Partnership Act.
2 Management, Describe management of Brainstorming; Chart – forms Pg 6
Sources of Capital business partnerships. Oral questions; of business
& dissolution of Identify sources of capital for Brief discussion. units showing
partnerships. business partnerships. all features.
Cite circumstances that can
lead to dissolution of business
partnerships.
2 3 Advantages & State advantages and Probing questions; Pg 6-7
disadvantages of a disadvantages of a business Discussion.
partnership. partnership.

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3 1 Co-operatives. Define a co-operative society.
Identify principles on which co- Chart – forms
Introduction and operative movement is founded. Brain storming; of business
formation. Describe formation of co- Exposition of new ideas; units showing Pg 7
operatives. Brief discussion. all features.
2 Ownership, capital & Describe ownership & Exposition; Pg 8-9
management. management of co-operative Probing questions;
societies. Discussion.
Enumerate sources of capital
for co-operative societies.
3 Producer Distinguish producer from Exposition; Pg 10
Co-operatives. consumer co-operatives. Discussion.
Identify purposes served by
producer co-operatives.
Give examples of producer co-
operatives in Kenya.
4 1 Consumer State advantages & Oral questions; Pg 11
Co-operatives. disadvantages of Explanations;
consumer co-operatives. Discussion.
Cite examples of consumer co-
operatives.
2 SACCOs Outline features of SACCOs. Exposition; Chart: structure Pg 11-13
State advantages & Oral questions; of co-operatives
disadvantages of SACCOs. Explanations; in Kenya.
Discussion.
3 Primary and Identify primary and secondary Exposition; Pg 13-14
secondary co- co-operative societies. Explanations;
operative societies. State advantages & Discussion.
disadvantages of co-operative
societies.
5 1 Limited liability Define a company and a Exposition of new Chart – forms Pg 15-16
companies. shareholder. concepts. of business
Identify features of a company units showing
Formation of a with regard to requisite Detailed discussion. all features.
company. documents.
2 Sources of capital. Differentiate between ordinary Exposition of new Chart- sources Pg 17-18
& preference shares. concepts; of capital. Pg 18-19
Shares. State characteristics of each. Probing questions;
Other sources of Identify other major sources of Discussion.
capital. capital.

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6 1 Types of companies. State characteristics of a Exposition of new Pg 19-20

private company. concepts;
Private limited Outline the advantages and Probing questions;
companies. disadvantages of a private Discussion.
limited company.
2 Public limited State characteristics of a public Exposition of new Chart – forms Pg 21-22
company. company. concepts; of business
Outline the advantages and Oral questions; units showing
disadvantages of a public Detailed discussion. all features.
company.
3 Management & role Analyse management practices Exposition of new Chart: Pg 22-24
of stock exchange of a company. concepts; organization
market. Outline the functions of stock Probing questions; structure of a
exchange market. Discussion. company.
3 Dissolution of limited Identify possible reasons for Probing questions; Pg 25
liability companies. liquidation of a company. Discussion;
Written exercise.
7 1 Public Corporations Define a public corporation and Exposition of new Chart – forms Pg 26-27
& Parastatals. a parastatal. concepts; of business
Give examples of public Oral questions; units showing
corporations / parastatals in Detailed discussion. all features.
Kenya.
Describe formation of public
corporations.
State merits and demerits of
public corporations.
2 Management, Describe the management, Exposition of new Pg 27-28
financing and financing and dissolving of concepts;
dissolving of public public corporations. Probing questions;
corporations. Discussion.
3 Trends in forms of Explain various current trends Exposition of new Pg 29-30
business units. in forms of business units. concepts;
Discussion;
Topic review. Answer questions. Assignment.

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 3 GOVERNMENT &
BUSINESS

Government Identify ways in which the govt Brain storming; Pg 31

involvement in involves itself in business Probing questions;
business activities. activities. Discussion.
Give reasons for government
involvement in business
activities.
8 1 Govt involvement in Outline ways in which the govt Brain storming; Pg 32-33
business; regulates business. Exposition;
-regulation. Explanations of new
concepts.
2 Govt involvement in Cite reasons why the govt Brain storming; Pg 33-35
business; trains business personnel. Exposition of new
-training. Highlight duties of govt concepts.
-trade promotion. attachés in trade promotion. Brief discussion.
Highlight duties of ministry of
trade in internal trade
promotion.
3 Govt involvement in Discuss the role of the govt in Exposition of new Pg 36
business; providing public utilities and concepts.
-public utilities. business enabling Brief discussion.
-enabling environment.
environment.
9 1 Merits and demerits Identify merits and demerits of Probing questions, Pg 37-38
of government government involvement in Explanations.
involvement in businesses.
businesses.
2 Consumer Enumerate reasons for Brain storming; Some Pg 38
protection. consumer protection from Discussion. counterfeit
producers and business people. products.
3 Methods of consumer Describe various methods used Exposition of new Pg 39-40
protection. by the government to protect concepts.
consumers. Brief discussion;
Identify functions & limitations Topic review.
of consumer associations and
NGOs.
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 SCHEME OF WORK BUSINESS STUDIES FORM II TERM TWO 2022
WK MATERIALS
L/ TOPIC/ LESSON / SPECIFIC TEACHING / LEARNING
NO / REF. REM.
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1 1 TRANSPORT

Importance of Define the term place utility. Brain storming;

transport to Explain the importance of Exposition of new Pg 42-43
business. transport to business. concepts.
Brief discussion.
Identify essential elements of
Elements of transport.
transport.
2 Land transport; State merits & demerits of Brain storming; Chart- modes Pg 44-45
Human porterage & human porterage & cart Brief discussion. of transport.
cart transport. transport.
3 Road transport. State merits & demerits of road Brain storming; Pg 46-47
transport. Probing questions;
Brief discussion.
2 1 Railway transport. State merits & demerits of Brain storming; Pg 47-48
railway transport. Brief discussion.
2 Pipeline transport. State merits & demerits of Brain storming; Pg 48-49
pipeline transport. Probing questions;
Brief discussion.
3 Water transport. describe inland waterway Exposition of new Pg 49-52
transport & sea transport. concepts;
State merits & demerits of Sea Detailed discussion.
transport.
Give examples of water vessels.
3 1 Containerization State merits & demerits of Probing questions; Pg 52-53
containerized transport. Brief discussion.
&
Air transport. State merits & demerits of air
transport.
2 Choosing means of Highlight some factors for Brain storming; Pg 55-56
transport. choosing means of transport. Probing questions;
Brief discussion.

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 3 Current trends and Analyse the current trends and Probing questions; Pg 56-57
emerging issues in emerging issues in transport. Discussion;
transport. Topic review questions.
4 1 COMMUNICATION
Meaning and
importance of Define the term
communication. communication. Brainstorming Pg 59-60
State purposes of Brief discussion.
communication.
2 Lines of Classify lines of communication Probing questions on Pg 60-61
communication. on basis of level of vertical, horizontal &
communicating parties. diagonal
Classify lines of communication communications.
on basis of nature of message. Exposition of formal &
informal
communications.
3 Essentials of effective Identify essential elements of Exposition of new terms Chart: block Pg 61-62
communication. effective communication. e.g. encoding, decoding, diagram of
feedback. essential
components of
Brief discussion.
effective
communication.
5 1 Forms and means of State merits and demerits of Oral questions; Pg 63-65
communication. face-to-face communication. Discussion.
State merits and demerits of
Oral communication. telephones and mobile phones.
5 2 Radio calls & paging. Outline features of a radio call Exposition. Pg 65-66
and a pager. Brief discussion.
State merits & demerits of
radio calls and paging.
2 Written State merits and demerits of Q/A to review office Pg 66-71
communication. written communication. equipment;
Identify means of written Brain storming;
communication. Exposition of new
terms;
Brief discussion.
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7 1 Audio –visual and Define audio-visual form of Exposition of new Diagrams of Pg 71-75
other forms of communication. concepts. signs used in
communication. Identify and Explain some Identifying common communication.
audio-visual forms of signs, e.g. road signs,
communication. signs of danger,
HIV/Aids etc.
7 1 Choosing means of State factors considered when Oral questions; Pg 74-75
communication. choosing means of Brief discussion.
communications.
2 Barriers to effective Highlight some barriers to Brief discussion and Pg 75-76
communication. effective communication. questions.
3 Services facilitating Mentions some mailing Exposition of new ideas Pg 76-79
communication. services. of communication;
-mailing services. Brief discussion.

8 1 Telephone and Explain how telephones, Oral questions; Pg 79-80

broadcasting broadcasting & telecasting Brief discussion.
services. facilitate communication.
1 E-mail & Internet. Explain emerging issues Exposition of new terms Computer, Pg 80-82
relating to use of e-mails & such as e-mail address, modem, mobile
internet. on-line, cyber café, etc. phone.
Practical activities:
accessing the internet,
opening e-mail address.
8 2 WARE-HOUSING
Importance of
warehouses to a Define the term warehouse. Probing questions; Pg 83-84
business. Explain the importance of Exposition;
warehousing to a business. Discussion.
3 Essentials of a Identify important features and Exposition; Pg 85-86
warehouse. resources of a warehouse. Discussion.
9 1 Private warehouse. Classify private warehouses on Exposition; Chart – Pg 85-86
basis of ownership. Oral questions; classification of
State merits & demerits of a Discussion. warehouses.
private warehouse.

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 2 Public warehouse. Identify services provided by Brain storming; Pg 86-87
public ware houses. Oral questions;
State merits & demerits of a Discussion.
public warehouse.
9 3 Bonded warehouses. Classify warehouses on goods Expose new concepts. Pg 88-89
stored. Discussion.
Outline features of a bonded
warehouse.
State merits and demerits of
bonded warehouse.
3 Free warehouses. Outline features of free Exposition; Pg 89-90
warehouses. Oral questions;
State merits and demerits of Discussion.
free warehouses.
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 SCHEME OF WORK BUSINESS STUDIES FORM II TERM THREE 2022
WK MATERIALS
L/ TOPIC/ LESSON / SPECIFIC TEACHING / LEARNING
NO / REF. REM.
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1 1 INSURANCE
Explain the terms Exposition,
Introduction. contingencies, hazards or Detailed discussion. Pg 91,94-96
Definitions. perils.
Define the terms insurance.
Give meanings of terms used in
insurance.

2 Importance of Explain the importance of Brain storming; Pg 92-93

insurance. insurance. Exposition of new
concepts;
The theory of Explain the law of large Discussion.
Pooling of risks. numbers in operations of an
insurance business.
Outline benefits of pooling of
risks to an insurance company.
3 Principles of Explain the principles of Expository Pg 96-97
Insurance: insurance. Approaches;
Explanations;
Discussion.
2 1 Principles of Explain the principles of Expository Pg 97-99
Insurance: insurance. Approaches;
Explanations;
Discussion.
2 Classes of insurance: Describe various types of life Brain storming; Chart – types Pg 100-1
assurance contracts. Exposition of new of insurance
Life assurance. State characteristics of life concepts; covers.
assurance. Discussion.

3 General insurance or Give examples of risks insured Brain storming; Pg 101

property insurance. under general insurance cover. Exposition of new
Outline characteristics of concepts;
general insurance. Oral questions;
Discussion.

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3 1 Accident insurance. Identify covers offered under Exposition of new Pg 102-3
motor policies and general concepts;
accident policies. Oral questions;
Discussion.
2 Marine insurance. Identify policies offered under Exposition of new Pg 104-5
concepts;
Discussion.

3 Premiums Outline factors considered Brain storming; Pg 107

when determining premiums to Discussion.
& be charged.
Identify factors that may
Re-insurance. necessitate re-insurance.
4 1 Obtaining an Describe the procedure for Exposition; Pg 108-9
insurance policy & taking an insurance policy Discussion.
compensation. Describe the procedure for
claiming compensation.
1 Insurance versus Draw contrast between Oral questions & brief Pg 109-110
Gambling. insurance and gambling. discussion;
Review questions.

4 2 PRODUCT
PROMOTION

Purposes of product Give the meaning of a product Brain storming;

promotion. and product promotion. Oral questions; Pg 111-2
Explain the purposes of Explanations;
product promotion. Discussion.
Explain factors considered
when choosing method of
product promotion.
2 Personal selling of Describe personal selling of Oral questions; Pg 112-3
products. product as a method of product Explanations;
promotion. Discussion.
Cite circumstances when
personal selling of products is
appropriate.
Outline qualities of a good
salesperson.

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4 3 Personal selling Highlight steps involved in Brain storming; Pg 113-4
procedure. personal selling.

Oral questions;
Advantages & State advantages Simulations / role Pg 117-8
disadvantages of &disadvantages of personal playing;
personal selling. selling. Discussion.

5 1 Shows, trade fairs Outline roles of shows, trade Probing questions; Pg 114-6
and exhibitions. fairs and exhibitions in product Discussion.
promotion.

2 Advertising.
Definition & aims of
advertising. Define the term advertising. Brain storming; Pg 118
State aims of advantages. Oral questions;

3 Types of advertising. Outline types of advertising. Exposition; Pg 118-9

Oral questions;
Discussion.

6 1 Advertisement media.

Newspapers,
magazines and State advantages and Brain storming;
periodicals. disadvantages of advertising in Probing questions Pg 119-121
newspapers, magazines and Discussion.
periodicals.

6 2 Posters, billboards & State advantages and Brain storming; Pg 122-4

transit advertising. disadvantages posters, Probing questions
billboards & transit advertising. Discussion.

6 3 Electronic State advantages and Probing questions Pg 124-6

advertising. disadvantages of advertising on Discussion.
radio, TV and cinema.

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 3 Advertising agencies. Highlight functions of Oral questions; Pg 126-127
Advertising agencies. Discussion.

Advantages & State advantages &

disadvantages of disadvantages of
Advertisement. advertisement to the
consumers, producers and
manufacturers.

7 1 Publicity. Outline impact of positive and Probing questions; Pg 128-9

negative publicity on product Explanations;
promotion. Discussion.
State advantages &
disadvantages of
publicity.

2 Public relations. Give examples of public Pg 129

relations activities.
State advantages &
disadvantages of
public relations as a method of
product promotion.

3 Other methods of Highlight other methods of Probing questions and Pg 129-131.

product promotion. product promotion. brief discussion on
State advantages & window display, direct
disadvantages of named mail advertising,
method. cataloguing, discounts,
coupons, etc.

8 1 Other methods of Highlight other methods of Probing questions and Pg 131-133.

product promotion. product promotion. brief discussion on
State advantages & window display, direct
disadvantages of named mail advertising,
method. cataloguing, discounts,
coupons, etc.

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 1 Sales promotion

Definition and Define the term sales Oral questions; Pg 134

importance. promotion Discussion.
State the importance of sales
promotion.

8 2 Methods of sales Describe various methods of Brain storming; Pg 134-5

promotion. sales promotion. Discussion.
Outline factors influencing
choice of promotion method.
2 Ethical issues in Highlight some ethical issues Brain storming; Pg 135-6
product promotion. related to product promotion. Exposition;
Open discussion.

3 Current trends and Explain the impacts of current Probing questions on Pg 136-8
emerging issues in trends and emerging issues in effects of internet &
product promotion. product promotion. HIV/AIDS, influence on
the youth, pollution,
mobile phones, convoys,
etc.
Open discussion.

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