Exam Mode · Business

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Focus block25 min
Recall sprint6 min
Exam hit8 min
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Every topic covered in this subject, with time estimates.

Total ~176 mins

Business in the Real World

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Influences on Business

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Business Operations

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Human Resources

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Marketing

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Finance

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Business Growth

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External Influences

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Focus topics (start here)

Each card is a full micro-lesson: learn → check → apply.

Focus 1

Business Growth

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  • Methods of Growth

    Organic growth uses internal resources.

  • Integration

    Horizontal integration is with competitors.

Key facts

  • Organic growth is slower but lower risk.
  • External growth can create integration issues.
  • Economies of scale improve competitiveness.

Key terms

organic growth: Growth achieved internally.
merger: Two businesses join to become one.
economies of scale: Lower average costs as output increases.

Quick check

Explain two benefits of economies of scale.

4 marks · Paper 2

Focus 2

Business in the Real World

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  • Business Purpose and Objectives

    Profit, growth, survival, and social objectives.

  • Ownership and Liability

    Sole traders have unlimited liability.

Key facts

  • Revenue minus costs equals profit.
  • Stakeholders include owners, employees, customers, suppliers, and the community.
  • Risk and reward increase with larger investment.

Key terms

stakeholder: A person or group affected by a business.
limited liability: Owners lose only what they invest.
entrepreneur: Someone who starts a business and takes on risk.

Quick check

Explain two objectives a start-up might have.

4 marks · Paper 1

Focus 3

Business Operations

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Teach it

  • Production Methods

    Job, batch, and flow production suit different products.

  • Quality and Efficiency

    Quality control checks at the end of production.

Key facts

  • Lean production aims to reduce waste.
  • Capacity utilisation measures how fully a business uses resources.
  • High utilisation can cause quality problems.

Key terms

capacity utilisation: Actual output as a percentage of maximum output.
quality assurance: Preventing defects through process focus.
just-in-time: Ordering stock only when needed.

Quick check

Calculate capacity utilisation if output is 450 and maximum is 600.

2 marks · Paper 1

Recap prompts

6 min

Say each prompt out loud. If you can’t, revisit the focus card.

  • Explain External Influences in three bullet points without notes.
  • Explain Finance in three bullet points without notes.

Session checklist

1. Read the focus cards and answer the quick checks.
2. Complete the recap prompts without looking.
3. Finish one flashcard sprint or paper question.

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Examiner cue

Explain both sides of a stakeholder conflict.

Full exam technique

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