Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE(9-1) - Paper 2: Building a business

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Business Paper 2, building a business, forms part of the Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE(9-1) sample assessment materials for first teaching. The paper requires completing structured questions covering organisational structures, recruitment documentation, pressure group impacts, customer service disadvantages, goods identification, improving employee retention, basic financial calculations, and product design considerations. Candidates must follow exam instructions on pen use, answer all questions in provided spaces, and can use calculators where stated.

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Please check the examination details below before entering your candidate information | Candidate surname | Other names | | --- | --- | Centre Number Candidate Number # Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2GCSE(9-1)Sample assessment materials for first teaching Xxxx 20XXMorning/Afternoon(Time:1 hourPaper45 minutes)reference1BS0/02Business 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. ● Answer all questions. ● Answer the questions in the spaces provided-there may be more space than you need. ● You are advised to show all your working out with your answer clearly identifiedat 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. ● Calculators may be used. ## 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. Turn over▶ 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 boxand then mark your new answer with a cross区 1 Figure 1 shows the organisational structure of a business. (a)Which one of the following organisational structures is shown in Figure 1? (1) Manager | | | | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | Employees Employees Employees Employees Employees Figure 1 Select one answer. 区 A Decentralised区 B Flat☒ C Hierarchical区 D Remote (b)Which one of the following documents states the qualities an employer is lookingfor in a new employee? (1)Select one answer.区 A Application form区 B CV 区 C Job description☒ D Person specification S 76884 A0224 (c)Explain one impact that a pressure group can have on a business. (3)……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………… … …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……… …- …………………………………………………………… ……… …………………… …………… ……… …………… (d)Explain one disadvantage to a business of having poor customer service. (3)……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………- …………………………………………………… …………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… … …… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (Total for Question 1=8marks) S 76884 Ao324 2 (a)Which two of the following are examples of goods? (2)Select two answers.区 A Cars区 B Education☒ C Hairdressing区 D Televisions区 E Train journeys (b)Whic

FAQs

What topics are covered in Paper 2: Building a business?

The paper covers organisational structures, recruitment documents, pressure groups and their impact, customer service disadvantages, examples of goods, improving employee retention, and product and business design considerations.

What is the total time and overall marks for the paper?

The paper is completed in 1 hour and carries a total of 90 marks.

Can candidates use a calculator?

Yes, calculators may be used as stated in the information section of the paper.

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