Business 0450 past papers & revision

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1.1 Business Activity

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The Nature of Business Activity

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Classification Using the Economic Sector

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Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs

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The Main Types of Ownership

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Business Objectives

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2.1 Motivating Employees

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The Benefits of Motivated Employees

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Organisational Charts & Roles

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Recruitment Methods

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Types of Communication Methods

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3.1 Customers, Marketing & Competition

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The Role of Marketing

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The Role of Market Research

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Product: Products and Brand Image

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Developing Appropriate Marketing Strategies

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4.1 Production of Goods & Services

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The Meaning of Production

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Different Types of Costs

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Quality Control and Assurance

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Different Location Needs for Manufacturing and Service Businesses

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5.1 Business Finance

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The Need for Business Finance

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Using Cash-Flow Forecasts

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The Importance of Profit

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The Main Features of a Statement of Financial Position

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Profitability & Liquidity

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6.1 Economic Issues

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The Business Cycle

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Environmental Concerns: Externalities

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The Importance of Globalisation

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7.1 The Exam Papers

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The Process of Adding Value

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1.2 Classification of Businesses

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Classification Using the Public & Private Sector

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Business Plans & Government Support

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Deciding on the Business Ownership Model

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Stakeholder Objectives

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Motivational Theories

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2.2 Organisation & People Management

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The Role of Management

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Choosing the Right Employee

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Communication Barriers

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The Dynamic Nature of Markets

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3.2 Market Research

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Primary Market Research

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Product: The Product Life Cycle

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The Impact of Legislation on Marketing

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The Concept of Lean Production

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4.2 Costs, Break-Even & Production Scale

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Economies of Scale

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Influences on the Choice of Production Location

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Internal and External Sources of Finance

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5.2 Cash-Flow Forecasts & Working Capital

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Solving Short-Term Cash-Flow Problems

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The Main Features of an Income Statement

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Using the Statement of Financial Position To Make Decisions

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Using Profitability Ratios To Analyse Performance

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Government Impact on Business: Economic Objectives

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6.2 Environmental & Ethical Issues

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Environmental Concerns: Pressure Groups

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Tariffs & Quotas

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7.2 Business Exam Skills

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1.3 Enterprise & Business Growth

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Measuring Business Size

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Public Sector Businesses

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Financial Methods of Motivation

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Leadership Styles

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2.3 Recruitment, Selection & Training

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Part-Time Versus Full-Time

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Niche & Mass Marketing

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Secondary Market Research

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3.3 The Marketing Mix

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Price: Types of Pricing Methods

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Entering Foreign Markets

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The Main Production Methods

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Diseconomies of Scale

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4.3 Quality Management

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Short-Term and Long-Term Sources of Finance

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The Importance of Working Capital

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5.3 Income Statements

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Using Income Statements to Make Decisions

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Using Liquidity Ratios To Analyse Performance

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Government Impact on Business: Taxes, Spending & Interest Rates

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Ethical Issues To Consider

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6.3 Business & Globalisation

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The Importance of Multi National Companies (MNCs)

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7.3 Structuring Your Responses

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Types of Business Growth

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1.4 Types of Businesses

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Non-Financial Methods of Motivation

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Trade Unions

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Types of Training

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2.4 Internal & External Communication

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The Process of Market Segmentation

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Presenting and Using Market Research Data

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Price: The Significance of Price Elasticity of Demand

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3.4 Marketing Strategy

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Joint Ventures and Licensing

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The Impact of Technology on Production

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Break-Even Charts

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4.4 Location Decisions

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Choosing the Best Type of Finance

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5.4 Statement of Financial Position

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How Stakeholders Use the Accounts

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Benefits & Drawbacks To Countries of Hosting MNCs

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Overcoming Business Growth Issues

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1.5 Business & Stakeholder Objectives

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Downsizing the Workforce

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Place: Types of Distribution Channels

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Break-Even Calculations

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5.5 Analysing the Accounts

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The Impact of Exchange Rate Changes

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Reasons for Businesses to Remain Small

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The Impact of Legislation on Employment

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Promotion

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The Limitations of Break-Even Analysis

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Why Businesses Fail

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Technology and the Marketing Mix

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