WJEC GCSE Business - Sample Assessment Materials (Teaching from 2017) - Unit 1 Business World - 2 hours

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WJEC GCSE Business sample assessment materials for teaching from 2017, providing the Unit 1: Business World question paper. The paper sets out candidate instructions, available equipment (including a calculator), and assessment information such as mark allocation and expectations for clear written communication. It includes questions on private limited companies, characteristics of entrepreneurs, non-financial motives, stages in recruitment, and a direct selling scenario using commission calculations and market-share data to support decision making.

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Pages75

Reading Time3 h 9 min

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UNIT 1: BUSINESS WORLD

Question paper

GCSE WJEC GCSE in BUSINESS APPROVED BY QUALIFICATIONS WALES SAMPLE ASSESSMENT MATERIALS Teaching from 2017 This Qualiﬁcations Wales regulated qualiﬁcation is not available to centres in England. For teaching from 2017 For award from 2019 GCSE BUSINESS SAMPLE ASSESSMENT MATERIALS Contents Page UNIT 1: BUSINESS WORLD Question paper 5 Mark scheme 19 UNIT 2: BUSINESS PERCEPTIONS Resource Material 43 Question paper 49 Mark scheme 57 | Candidate Name | Centre Number | | | | | Candidate Number | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | | | | | | | | GCSE BUSINESS UNIT 1 BUSINESS WORLD SAMPLE ASSESSMENT MATERIALS 2 hours ADDITIONAL MATERIALS In addition to this examination paper, you will need a calculator. INSTRUCTIONS FOR CANDIDATES Answer ALL questions. Write your name, centre number and candidate number in spaces at the top of this page. Write your answers in the spaces provided in this booklet. Use black ink or black ball-point pen. Do not use pencil or gel pen. Do not use correction fluid. INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES The number of marks is given in brackets at the end of each question or part question. You are advised to divide your time accordingly. The total number of marks available is 100. You are reminded of the need for good English and orderly, clear presentation in your answers. The quality of your written communication, including appropriate use of punctuation and grammar, will be assessed in your answer to questions 7(d); 8(c); 9(e) and 10(d) . 1. Which two of the following apply to private limited companies? [2] Tick two boxes only. | The business is owned by shareholders | | The name of the business is usually followed by the letters plc | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | The business has limited liability | | The business sells shares on the stock exchange | | 2. Identify two characteristics of an entrepreneur. [2] 1 ………………………………………………………………………………………. 2 ………………………………………………………………………………………. 3. Which of the following is a non-financial motive for entrepreneurs? [1] Tick one box only. | Profit | | | --- | --- | | Salary increase | | | Satisfaction | | 4. (a) Which two of the following are stages involved in the recruitment process? [2] Tick two boxes only. | Advertise | | Interview | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Training | | Job sharing | | (b) (i) Identify one advantage of using external recruitment. [1] | (ii) Identify one disadvantage of using external recruitment. | [1] | | --- | --- | 5. Avon is an example of a direct selling business, where goods are sold directly to consumers. Gemma Thomas is considering selling for AVON, which provides a wide range of cosmetics and had been the market leader for a number of years. They also offer some of the best incentives, paying 20% commission for sales over £75 and 25% commission for sales over £145. (a) Calculate the amount of money Gemma Thomas would earn if she sold £900 worth of AVON products. (Show your workings) [2] The table below is an extract of the global market share of leading direct selling companies: | Global direct selling market share | 2016
(%) | 2015
(%) | | --- | --- | --- | | Amway | 9.1 | 9.1 | | AVON | 8.6 | 9.2 | | Herbalife | 4.7 | 4.4 | | Mary Kay | 3.4 | 3 | (b) With reference to the data in the table above, give two reasons why Gemma Thomas should consider selling for another company rather than AVON. [2] | | | --- | | | | |

FAQs

What are the candidate instructions for this Unit 1 business world paper?

Candidates must answer all questions, write their name and candidate details in the spaces provided, use black ink or black ball-point pen, and write answers in the booklet spaces.

What external equipment is required for the examination?

A calculator is required in addition to the examination paper.

How does the paper assess written communication?

Quality of written communication, including punctuation and grammar, is assessed in specified questions.

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