Mark Scheme (Results) - November 2024 - Pearson Edexcel International GCSE In Business (4BS1) - Paper 02: Investigating Large Businesses

Sep 5, 2026

Mark scheme (results) for Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Business (4BS1), Paper 02: Investigating Large Businesses, dated November 2024. Provides general marking guidance for consistent, positive assessment, use of the mark scheme, awarding full or zero marks appropriately, and handling judgement or crossed-out work. Includes question-by-question answer guidance and indicative marking for topics such as break-even points, franchising benefits, job production advantages, room payment calculations, revenue percentage increases, internal sources of finance, and the definition of job description.

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General Marking Guidance

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Answer | Mark | | --- | --- | --- | | 1 (a) (i) | AO1-1 mark
The only correct answer is D – When total costs and total revenue are the same
A – is not the correct answer as fixed and variable costs would not break-even
B – is not the correct answer as total costs and fixed costs would not break-even
C – is not the correct answer as fixed costs and total revenue would not break-even | (1) | | Question Number | Which one of the following is a benefit to a franchisee?
Answer | Mark | | --- | --- | --- | | 1 (a)(ii) | AO1-1 mark
The only correct answer is B – The franchiseeis given support from the franchisor
A – is not the correct answer as the franchisee can only buy from the franchisor
C – is not the correct answer as the wage will depend on sales made
D – is not the correct answer as it is the franchisor who has total control | (1) | | Question Number | Which one of the following is an advantage of job production when compared to other methods of production?
Answer | Mark

FAQs

What is the core principle in the general marking guidance?

Examiners apply the mark scheme positively, rewarding what candidates can do rather than penalising omissions.

How should examiners act when they are unsure about applying the mark scheme?

The team leader must be consulted regarding the application of the mark scheme to the candidate’s response.

What example topics are covered in the mark scheme questions?

Topics include break-even points, franchising benefits, advantages of job production, payment calculations, revenue percentage increases, internal sources of finance, and defining job description.

Sep 5, 2026

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