2012

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1.3. Describe 2 pricing tactics than an organisation could use when selling an exclusive product (4)

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Question 1

1.2. Other than funds, describe the types of assistance a Local Enterprise Company (LEC) could provide for an organisation (4)

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Question 2

1.4. Describe the 3 main types of decision that an organisation could make (3)

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Question 3

1.5. Distinguish between centralised & decentralised decision making (5)

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Question 4

1.6. Explain the benefits to an organisation of introducing ICT (5)

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Question 5

1.7.a) Describe the purpose of sales and production targets (3)

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Question 6

1.7.b) Describe the actions that could be taken to overcome cash flow problems (5)

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Question 7

1.8. Explain the problems that can arise from “under” and “over” stocking (5)

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Question 8

1.9. Discuss the effects of introducing flexible working practices (6)

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Question 9

2.1.a) describe the advantages and disadvantages of product endorsement (6)

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Question 10

2.1.b) Discuss the use of customer grouping for an organisation (4)

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Question 11

2.1.c) Describe and justify 3 sources of finance that could be used by a partnership (6)

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Question 12

2.1.d) Describe he advantages of e-commerce to an organisation

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Question 13

2.1.e) Describe the features of high quality information (4)

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Question 14

2.2.a) Describe the different types of organisational relationships that can exist within a business (4)

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Question 15

2.2.b)i) Describe quality management systems that can be used within an organisation (7)

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Question 16

2.2.b)ii) Describe 3 different types of production that could be used by an organisation (3)

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Question 17

2.2.c) describe 3 accounting ratios and justify their use (6)

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Question 18

2.2.d) Explain how different methods of growth can lead to increased sales or profits (5)

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Question 19

2.3.a) Describe he benefits of different types of information (4)

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Question 20

2.3.b) Describe 5 stages of the recruitment process used by mode organisations (5)

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Question 21

2.3.c) describe 3 different employment contracts and justify their use (6)

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Question 22

2.3.d) Discuss the effects of outsourcing to an organisation (5)

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Question 23

2.3.e) Explain the advantages and disadvantages of using a wholesaler (5)

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Question 24

2.4.a) Describe different forms of industrial action that an employee could take (5)

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Question 25

2.4.b) Describe the main features of the Equality Act 2010 (3)

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Question 26

2.4.c) Describe the features of an effective stock control system (5)

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Question 27

2.4.d)i) Compare the use of time rate with piece rate for paying employees (3)

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Question 28

2.4.d)ii) Describe other employee payment systems that could be used by an organisation (4)

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