Prague has successfully managed the transition from Communist control to Capitalist free market policies, bringing prosperity to the Czech Republic. The dynamics of this process can be better understood as students observe businesses organising to compete in new markets, as well as experiencing the constraints of Communism.
Subject Focus:
- KS 4: Look at the organisation of businesses and how they adapt to local markets.
- KS 4: Compare and contrast methods of doing business in Europe.
- KS 5: Understand the impact of a major change in an economic system.
Student Outcomes:
- Explore the possibilities of doing business in Europe.
- Investigate the viability of manufacturing in a specific economy.
- Observe the processes that are used in businesses to maintain quality and competitiveness.
- Understand the effects of changing economic systems.
