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9609_s24_qp_13

A paper of Business Studies, 9609

Questions:

6

Year:

2024

Paper:

1

Variant:

3

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1

Define the term direct cost. Explain one method of improving cash flow for a business.

5. Finance and accounting (AS Level) → 5.3. Forecasting and managing cash flows

5. Finance and accounting (AS Level) → 5.4. Costs

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2

Define the term added value. Explain one quality an entrepreneur needs for success.

1. Business and its environment (AS Level) → 1.1. Enterprise

4. Operations management (AS Level) → 4.1. The nature of operations

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3

Define the term primary research. Explain one limitation to a business of using sampling.

3. Marketing (AS Level) → 3.2. Market research

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4

Analyse one possible impact on a business of operating over maximum capacity. Section B Answer one question only. EITHER

4. Operations management (AS Level) → 4.3. Capacity utilisation and outsourcing

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5

Analyse two benefits to the workforce of McGregor’s Theory X management. Evaluate whether cooperation between management and the workforce is the most important factor in the success of a car manufacturer. OR

2. Human resource management (AS Level) → 2.3. Management

2. Human resource management (AS Level) → 2.1. Human resource management (HRM)

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6

Analyse two benefits to a business of improving the sustainability of its operations. ‘Supply Chain Management is the most important operations factor for the success of a large internet retailer.’ Evaluate this view.

4. Operations management (AS Level) → 4.1. The nature of operations

4. Operations management (AS Level) → 4.2. Inventory management

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