The Times 100 is a resource, in print and online, for students taking Business Studies courses. Published annually, it provides the means for students to examine real business issues from a number of major organisations and allows them to put Business Studies theory into a real life context. It gives you, as current and future customers and potential employees, an insight into business.
What sort of material does it contain?
The Times 100 case studies are the core of the resource, providing real-life examples of curriculum topics. Each study focuses how a major organisation dealt with a business issue to demonstrate business studies topics. Linked to the case studies are other tools and features for both teachers, such as lesson plans, and for students, such as revision quizzes.
Why is it so useful to me?
The Times 100 is useful because:
it is produced by and with teachers to ensure it is focused on the Business Studies curriculum
the companies who take part understand the value to students of real examples of business practice
the material is presented in different formats designed to enable all students to make best use of the material - from the printed page, to pdf downloads, to the new MP3 podcasts.
How much does it cost?
A printed copy of The Times 100 is provided free of charge to all UK schools, colleges and universities, so there will be a copy in your Business Studies department. You can also freely download the case studies or other information from the website.
What's available for students?
For students, there is a wealth of helpful extra information. This includes revision quizzes, topical news alerts based on companies making business headlines, background information on the companies who are participating, and a glossary of business terms.
What's available for teachers?
For teachers, we provide lesson plans and worksheets throughout the year. These are devised by our educational advisers and are there to help you save time. There are also exam support packs. This is all freely available to download from the website.
How do I find the:
revision quizzes? Choose the Quizzes button on the left of The Times 100 homepage. Each case study will have two interactive quizzes for you to do. You will get a score which will help you check your understanding and if necessary repeat the exercise to improve.
RSS feeds? You can register for an RSS feed for both the news alerts service and MP3 podcasts, so you can receive them wherever you are. Use the link in the 'In the news' section or click on the 'Subscribe' link at the top of the homepage.
news alerts? Go to the 'In the news' section to the right on the homepage where the individual recent news alerts are listed. There is also an archive of news alerts for further information. The news alerts bring you stories about companies in the news and are linked to the business studies curriculum through the case studies.
podcasts? Choose the Case Studies button on the left of the homepage. Each study provides a list of options available. Choose the study you are interested in and select the Downloads option from the list. The MP3 podcast option will be at the end of the list. Don't forget, you will need to have registered for RSS feed before you can use the podcasts
How do I find out more about:
business theory? Choose the Theory button on the left of the homepage. This will take you to the list of topics for 14-16 year olds, and that for post-16. Each topic will take you to a page outlining the relevant theory.
the companies involved? Choose the Company Info button on the left of the homepage. Select the company you are interested in to see what links are available.
Is the material I download restricted by copyright?
You are permitted to print, download and/or copy any part of this website and downloads for educational purposes only. Permission is also given for schools to link directly to the site and to have links on their internal networks.
How do I let you know what I think about the website?
Choose the Feedback option at the bottom of the homepage and send us your comment through the email form there.
We'd like to hear what you think - about the case studies, the website, or just how you use The Times 100.
The information you provide will enable The Times 100 to widen the scope of the resource to retain current sponsors and encourage new companies to take part. Constructive feedback is critically important in ensuring the future of the resource.
