Paper 1 24th May 2019 (AM) Paper 2 4th June 2019 (PM) What’s assessed? Business in the real world Influences on business Business operations Human resources What’s assessed? Business in the real world Influences on business Marketing Finance Written exam, 1 hour 45 minutes, 90 marks 50% of GCSE Written exam, 1 hour 45 minutes, 90 marks 50% of GCSE Questions (both papers) Section A has multiple choice questions and short answer questions worth 20 marks Section B has one case study/data response stimuli with questions worth approximately 34 marks Section C has one case study/data response stimuli with questions worth approximately 36 marks

Business in the real world Influences on business Purpose & Nature of businesses Business Ownership Setting business aims and objectives Stakeholders Business location Business planning Expanding a business Influences on business Technology Ethical & Environmental considerations The economic climate on businesses Globalisation Legislation Competitive environment AQA GCSE Business Business operations Production processes Role of procurement Concept of quality Good customer services Human Resources Organisational Structures Recruitment and selection of employees Motivating employees Training Finance Sources of Finance Cash Flow Financial Terms & Calculations Analysing the financial performance of a business Marketing Identifying & understanding customers Segmentation Market Research Marketing Mix (4P’s)