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Analyse Questions (AQA GCSE Business): Revision Note

Exam code: 8132

Lisa Eades

Written by: Lisa Eades

Reviewed by: Steve Vorster

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How do I answer an AQA GCSE Business 'Analyse' question?

  • In these questions, you are required to make valid points, use case study evidence and develop arguments in your answer

  • A decision or conclusion is not required

The level of response marking grid

  • 6-mark analyse responses are assessed using a marking grid

  • A mark is determined by considering how well, overall, the response demonstrate the skills of knowledge, application and analysis

  • The examiner uses the grid to find the best fit for the response

Evaluation table with levels 0-3, descriptions of analysis depth in business context, and marks from 0 to 6, indicating the quality of analysis.

Example

Janet owns and runs Premium Motors based in Manchester. Her business provides a luxury chauffeur service (a car and driver are hired). This has proved popular with customers who book the services for events such as weddings or parties.

When Janet recruits new chauffeurs, it is important that she employs staff that have the appropriate driving skills as well as the right personality for the role. Janet uses two methods of selection when recruiting. She will ask for references from the previous employer, as well as interviewing all candidates.

Analyse one advantage to Premium Motors of using both interviewing and taking up references when recruiting chauffeurs.

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    Lisa Eades

    Author: Lisa Eades

    Expertise: Business Content Creator

    Lisa has taught A Level, GCSE, BTEC and IBDP Business for over 20 years and is a senior Examiner for Edexcel. Lisa has been a successful Head of Department in Kent and has offered private Business tuition to students across the UK. Lisa loves to create imaginative and accessible resources which engage learners and build their passion for the subject.

    Steve Vorster

    Reviewer: Steve Vorster

    Expertise: Economics & Business Subject Lead

    Steve has taught A Level, GCSE, IGCSE Business and Economics - as well as IBDP Economics and Business Management. He is an IBDP Examiner and IGCSE textbook author. His students regularly achieve 90-100% in their final exams. Steve has been the Assistant Head of Sixth Form for a school in Devon, and Head of Economics at the world's largest International school in Singapore. He loves to create resources which speed up student learning and are easily accessible by all.