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Managing marketing and finance 12  \n3.2 Unit: Managing people and operations 21  \n3.3 Unit: Business and society, business and the external environment, and business strategy (A-level only) 29  \n4 Scheme of assessment 35  \n4.1 Aims 35  \n4.2 Assessment objectives 35  \n4.3 Assessment weightings 37  \n4.4 Command words 38  \n4.5 Assessment of extended response 39  \n4.6 Synoptic assessment 40  \n5 General administration 41  \n5.1 Entries and codes 41  \n5.2 Overlaps with other qualifications 41  \n5.3 Awarding grades and reporting results 41  \n5.4 Resits and shelf life 42  \n5.5 Previous learning and prerequisites 42  \n5.6 Access to assessment: diversity and inclusion 42  \n5.7 Working with AQA for the first time 43  \n5.8 Private candidates 43  \n6 Annex: Quantitative skills in business 45  \n7 Annex: Formulae and key data 47  \n8 Annex: Sophisticated concepts 49  \nAre you using the latest version of this specification?  \n• You will always find the most up-to-date version of this specification on our website at  \n[aqa.org.uk/7138](aqa.org.uk/7138)  \n• We will write to you if there are significant changes to the specification.  \n1 Introduction   \n1.1 Why choose AQA for AS and A-level Business?  \nDynamic and engaging content  \nWe have a long history and proven track record of providing high quality, successful business qualifications that we have continued to improve through teacher feedback, operational experience and by working closely with universities and the wider academic community.  \nOur content is designed to engage learners through topics and issues that are relevant to today’s society. Learners will study key contemporary developments such as digital technology, impact of business on the environment, business ethics , modern workplace practices and global strategy.  \nReal-life skills  \nLearners will develop real-world knowledge and practical skills to analyse data, think critically about issues and make informed decisions – all of which are essential for further study and employment.  \nAssessment success  \nOur question papers use consistent question types , command words and follow the same structure across all papers. The question types will drive skills such as application, analysis, problemsolving and decision-making. 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