Terms of Reference
The aim of this report is to describe the different types of business organisation that operate in the UK. This will include a comparison between a Limited Company and a Charity in terms of their ownership, aims, sectors of activity and main stakeholders. For the report, I have chosen to investigate Sainsbury’s and RSPCA.
Procedure
In order to find the information, I used the following methods:
Internet – http://www.google.co.uk
The organization Website – www.sainsburys.co.uk and http://www.RSPCA.co.uk
BND Business Book – BTEC National Business Book 1
Findings
The type of ownership is Sainsbury’s are public limited company (plc) – has its shares bought and sold on the stock exchange. left1079500The key stakeholders for Sainsbury’s are;
Customers – they want a company to produce high quality, value for money products. They like to see improvements that give them better value for money.
Employees – their stake is that the company provides them with a livelihood. They seek security of employment, promotion opportunities, and good rates of reward. They also want to work for a company that they are proud of.
Suppliers – want steady orders and prompt payment. They also want to feel valued by the company that they supply.
The type of ownership RSPCA fit into is charitable trust; this is set up to raise funds and support other people and animals for good cause.
The key stakeholders for RSPCA are;
Employees – the employees will need to be happy to be working on a voluntary basis and also need to be caring for the animals that are suffering. right1016000Governments – the government wants the business to be successful – it wants to see prosperous businesses that take a full responsibility in looking after the welfare of society.
Local and national communities – the actions of business can have a dramatic effect on communities. Community leaders therefore represent important interest groups.
Conclusion
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