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Introduction (3 marks)\nClear definition of what a business is (1 Mark)\nBrief mention of different types of businesses (1 Mark)\nOverview of internal and external factors affecting businesses (1 Mark)\n2. Types of Businesses (7 marks)\nIdentification of at least four types of businesses (e.g., Sole Trader, Partnership, Private Limited Company, Public Limited Company, Co-operative, Social Enterprise, Franchise) (1 per type)\nExplanation of the characteristics and structure of each business type (0.5 per type)\nRelevant examples (1 Mark)\n3. Core Functions of Businesses (7 marks – 1.5 marks per function)\nExplanation of at least four key functions:\nHuman Resources (HR)\nFinance\nMarketing\nOperations/Production\nEach function should be clearly explained\nUse of examples to support understanding (1 mark)\n4. External Factors [PESTLE Analysis] (7 marks)\nExplanation of each factor in PESTLE (Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal, Environmental) (1 mark per factor)\nHow each factor influences businesses, with examples (0.5 marks per factor)\n5. Conclusion (1 mark)\nSummary of key points discussed and Importance of understanding business types and external influences (0.5)\nFinal thought on how businesses can adapt to external factors (0.5 mark)\nMarking Scheme for Section 2\nIntroduction (3 marks)\nDefinition of HRM and its importance in an organisation (3 marks)\nKey HRM Function (15 marks – 5 marks per function, minimum 3 functions required)\nFor each HRM function (e.g. Recruitment & Selection, Employee Training & Development, Performance Management, Compensation & Benefits, Employee Relations):\nExplanation of the function and its role in HRM (2 marks)\nDetailed discussion of how this function supports business operations (2 mark)\nExample of how this function is applied in a business setting (1 mark)\nSuggested Functions:\nRecruitment & Selection – Process of hiring the right employees, job advertisements, interviews, selection criteria etc\nEmployee Training & Development – Skills enhancement, career progression, impact on productivity\nPerformance Management – Appraisals, feedback, setting performance standards\nCompensation & Benefits – Salaries, bonuses, incentives to retain talent\nEmployee Relations – Workplace culture, conflict resolution, engagement\nImportance of HRM Functions in Organisational Success (4 Marks – 2 marks per point)\nHow these HRM functions contribute to business success, productivity and employee satisfaction (2 Marks)\nDiscussion of potential challenges businesses face in managing HRM effectively (2 marks)\nConclusion (3 Marks)\nSummary of the importance of HRM in managing employees efficiently (1.5 mark)\nFinal thoughts on how HRM contributes to business success and growth (1.5 mark)\nMarking Scheme for Section 3\n1. Introduction (4 marks)\nDefinition of Quality Assurance (QA) and its role in businesses (2 mark)\nBrief mention of how QA connects to HRM and meetings (2 mark)\n2. Role of Quality Assurance in Different Companies (9 marks - 3 marks per key point, with examples)\nExplanation of QA in at least two different industries (e.g., manufacturing, healthcare, retail, service sector) (3 marks)\nHow QA contributes to consistency, compliance, and customer satisfaction (3 marks)\nSpecific examples of QA systems used in different companies (e.g., ISO 9001, Six Sigma, Total Quality Management – TQM, ISO, Q-Marks) (3 marks)\n3. Contribution of Quality Assurance to HRM (4 marks - 2 marks per key point)\nHow QA impacts recruitment, training, and employee performance (2 marks)\nHow HR policies align with QA goals (e.g., performance appraisals, compliance training, continuous improvement culture) (2 marks)\n4. 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