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11  \n3.2 Managers, leadership and decision making 13  \n3.3 Marketing management 14  \n3.4 Operational management 17  \n3.5 Financial management 19  \n3.6 Human resource management 21  \n3.7 Analysing the strategic position of a business (A-level only) 24  \n3.8 Choosing strategic direction (A-level only) 27  \n3.9 Strategic methods: how to pursue strategies (A-level only) 28  \n3.10 Managing strategic change (A-level only) 30  \n4 Scheme of assessment 33  \n4.1 Aims 33  \n4.2 Assessment objectives 34  \n4.3 Assessment weightings 35  \n5 General administration 37  \n5.1 Entries and codes 37  \n5.2 Overlaps with other qualifications 37  \n5.3 Awarding grades and reporting results 37  \n5.4 Re-sits and shelf life 38  \n5.5 Previous learning and prerequisites 38  \n5.6 Access to assessment: diversity and inclusion 38  \n5.7 Working with AQA for the first time 39  \n5.8 Private candidates 39  \n6 Annex: quantitative skills in business 41  \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• 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 Dynamic 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. By taking a holistic approach to the subject, we demonstrate the interrelated nature of business using business models, theories and techniques to support analysis of contemporary business issues and situations to provide a dynamic specification. Our content is designed to engage students through topics and issues that are relevant in today’s society – they will study key contemporary developments such as digital technology and business ethics, and globalisation is covered throughout the topics.  \nReal life skills  \nStudents will develop the knowledge and skills needed to analyse data, think critically about issues and make informed decisions – all skills that are needed for further study and employment.  \nAssessment success  \nOur question papers use a variety of assessment styles including multiple choice, short answer, data response, essay and case studies so that students feel more confident and engage with the questions. Real life case studies will be used wherever possible to make it easier for students to relate to and apply their knowledge and skills developed throughout the course.  \nTeach AS and A-level together  \nOur AS is fully co-teachable with the first year of A-level, helping you with resourcing and timetabling and providing students with the option to continue studying the full A-level.  \nComprehensive support  \nWe offer a comprehensive range of support and resources to support your planning, teaching and assessment of our specifications through direct contact with our business subject team, our website, teacher CPD courses and work with publishers. At AQA, we help your students get the results they deserve, from the exam board you can trust. Learn more about all our Business [qualifications at](qualifications at aqa.org.uk/business)[ ](qualifications at aqa.org.uk/business)[aqa.org.uk/business](qualifications at aqa.org.uk/business)  \n1.2 Support and resources to help you teach  \nWe know that support and resources are vital for your teaching and that you have limited time to find or develop good quality materials. 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