Dispositions can be described as ‘the tendency for a person to act in a certain way in given circumstances’ .

Dispositions are linked to values, as people are often disposed to act in a certain way because of their underlying values and beliefs. Dispositions are also connected to skills. One shorthand description of dispositions is having ‘a will as well as a skill’ to attempt or achieve something. Dispositions are equally connected to knowledge, as the thinking and learning dispositions that students develop have the potential to enrich their learning as they engage with knowledge across various disciplines. There are many ways of organising and categorising values and dispositions, which can encompass personal, social, societal and human values and dispositions, for example.

(Senior cycle key competencies, NCCA)

They explore how developments at national, European and international levels impact on the world of business and consider how digital developments and international trade can impact on consumers and businesses alike.

They will learn about the world of global business and how Ireland’s open economy can benefit from international trade, while also recognising the associated challenges.

Approaches to recruitment, selection and appraisal are explored and students have an opportunity to consider the impact of digital technology and to recognise the value of human capital and professional development in the workplace. The significance of organisational culture is also considered in this strand.

Effective communication is a key factor in successful organisations and in this strand, students explore different modes of communication and identify potential barriers to communication.

The importance of contingency planning is also explored, and students will recognise the need for project planning and effective crisis management.

Students will focus on the interrelationships between market research, the marketing mix and consumer behaviour, and will use a range of analytical tools to analyse, evaluate and draw informed conclusions.

The importance of managing risk is considered in addition to the need for ethical and sustainability considerations and harnessing the power of digital at all stages of business development.

In this strand students will build on prior knowledge, experience and learning from junior cycle and develop the capacity to make informed and rational financial decisions while also understanding how the financial market is regulated and how advances in digital technology mean that money can take many forms.

As they prepare for adult life students will also have an opportunity to learn about the workplace and to determine their rights and responsibilities as an employee. They will also gain an understanding of new ways of working and will apply the lens of the cross-cutting themes underpinning the specification to the world of work.

The learning in this strand also fosters the cross-cutting theme of the entrepreneurial mindset as students engage in a process where they must think broadly, recognise and act on opportunities, consider risks, diversify, and adapt to change and learn from their experiences.

Students can also apply this learning to their exploration of topical business-related reports and news items and in having opportunities to communicate in a range of formats.

The influence of national and EU Policy learning outcomes in Strand 1

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COMPLETION DATES 2026/2027