Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE(9-1) Business - PAPER 2 - Building a business

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Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE(9-1) Business Paper 2, titled Building a business, contains three sections totaling 90 marks. Instructions cover how to use black ink or a ball-point pen, how to complete candidate details, and how to answer questions in the provided spaces. The paper includes topics such as design mix elements, trade bloc definitions, product range expansion, just-in-time (JIT) stock control benefits, sales process stages, calculating average rate of return from given table data, and quality and organisational structure considerations.

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Reading Time1 h 11 min

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SECTION A

Question 1

Question 2

Please check the examination details below before entering your candidate information | Candidate surname | Other names | | --- | --- | Centre Number Candidate Number # Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE(9-1)Wednesday 5 June 2024 Afternoon(Time:1 hour 45 minutes)Paperreference1BS0/02Business PAPER 2:Building a business You must have:Total MarksSource Booklet(enclosed) ## Instructions ● Use black ink or ball-point pen. ● Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name,centre number and candidate number. ● There are three sections in this paper. ● Answer all the questions in the spaces provided-there may be more space than you need. ● Calculators may be used. ● You are advised to show all your working out with your answer clearlyidentified at the end of your solution. ## Information ● The total mark for this paper is 90. ● The marks for each question are shown in brackets-use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question. ## Advice ● Read each question carefully before you start to answer it. ● Try to answer every question. ● Check your answers if you have time at the end. Pearson SECTION A Answer ALL questions.Write your answers in the spaces provided. Some questions must be answered with a cross in a box区.If you change your mind about ananswer,put a line through the box and then mark your new answer with a cross区 1 (a)Which one of the following is an element of the design mix? (1)Select one answer.☒ A Aesthetics区 B Extension☒ C Packaging区 D Production ### (b)Which one of the following is the best definition of a trade bloc? (1)Select one answer. ☒A A group of countries that trade freely between themselves区 B A problem involving suppliers not delivering raw materials☒ C A tariff on exported goods and services☒ D A tariff on imported goods and services P 7 5 5 2 6 A 0 2 2 4 (c)Explain one reason why a business may increase its product range. (3)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………… … ………………………………… … ……………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……… …- … (d)Explain one advantage to a business of using just in time (JIT)stock control. (3)……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………- …………………………………………………… …………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… … …… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (Total for Question 1=8marks) P75526 A0324 2 (a)Which two of the following documents would be sent to a business by a personwhen applying for a job? (2) Select two answers. 区 A Application form区 B Curriculum vitae (CV)区 C Job description区 D Performance review☒ E Person specification (b)Which two of the following are stages in the sales process? (2)Select two answers. 区 A Customer engagement☒ B Longer opening hours区 C

FAQs

What does Paper 2 in this Business exam focus on?

Paper 2 is titled "Building a business" and addresses practical business concepts and calculations across three sections.

How many marks are awarded for the paper, and how long is it?

The paper total is 90 marks, and it has a duration of 1 hour 45 minutes (Afternoon).

What kind of tasks appear in Section A?

Section A includes multiple-choice questions, short explanations (e.g., reasons and advantages), and a calculation using information from a provided table.

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