Business
Explore theories and concepts in the most relevant way, through the context of events in the business and economic world.
Explore theories and concepts in the most relevant way, through the context of events in the business and economic world.
This subject offers you the opportunity to
Course Content and Assessment
- Use business terminology to identify and explain business activity;
- Apply business concepts to familiar and unfamiliar contexts;
- Develop problem solving and decision-making skills relevant to business;
- Investigate, analyse and evaluate business opportunities and issues;
- Make justified decisions using both qualitative and quantitative data including its selection, interpretation, analysis and evaluation, and the application of appropriate quantitative skills.
Paper 1: Influences of Operations and HRM on Business Activity
1 hour and 45 minuteThis paper assesses application of knowledge and understanding of business in the real world, influences on business, business operations and human resources. This is a 1 hour and 45 minute written examination worth 50% of the overall GCSE.
Paper 2: Influences of Marketing and Finance on Business Activity
1 hour and 45 minuteThis paper assesses application of knowledge and understanding of business in the real world, influences on business, marketing and finance. This is a 1 hour and 45 minute written examination worth 50% of the overall GCSE.
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