LEARNING INTENTION Students will be able to: Respond to task/action words in exam questions We know we can do this when: Students address exam questions with a style that matches the question requirement in both structure and wording.

AGENDA Today we’ll run through a series of practise question that you will be required to answer several times. This may be frustrating to you – but it is vital in building up your ability to answer questions effectively. For each Q, we’ll first respond to it without any discussion We’ll then try it again after some discussion and guidance

WHAT ARE TASK WORDS? There are 2 things that must occur to get full marks for a question in BM. 1.Show you know the content 2.Answer in the form requested ‘Task words’ are the clues that tell you how to answer the question We need to develop an understanding of what each require in an answer.

WHAT ARE TASK WORDS? Open up the 2011 Exam. For each question, highlight the task word/s.

WHAT DO GOOD ANSWERS LOOK LIKE? Check out some examples from the 2011 exam report. What made these answers high-scoring?

Q. 1: COMPARE AND CONTRAST MISSION AND VISION STATEMENTS 2 Marks

Q. 1: COMPARE AND CONTRAST MISSION AND VISION STATEMENTS Comparison structure: Similarities addressed, then differences. Concepts not explained in separate paragraphs “Compare” words: Whereas Similarly However As oppose to…

Q.2 Describe how mining company Rio Tinto makes a positive contribution to the Australian economy 2 Marks

Q.2 Describe how mining company Rio Tinto makes a positive contribution to the Australian economy Identify what Rio Tinto does as an LSO and outline how LSOs contribute to the economy in several ways. Then, select a +/ve contribution (from those we’ve learned) and define how Rio Tinto aids in this happening Make sure you link to the business – “Rio Tinto is an LSO that through employing Australians in its mining operations, ensures the unemployment rate is lowered. This is good for both the economy, those employed, and the government which doesn’t have to aid those people with jobs”

Q.3 Distinguish between Strategic and Tactical planning (objectives). 3 Marks

Q.3 Distinguish between real and official corporate culture Comparison structure: Similarities addressed, then differences. Concepts not explained in separate paragraphs “Compare” words: Whereas Similarly However As oppose to…

Q.4 Penfolds is a winemaker that owns a variety of vineyards and a central facility to process and bottle its wine. Classify this business by business activity, justifying your choice. 3 Marks

Q.4 Penfolds is a winemaker that owns a variety of vineyards and a central facility to process and bottle its wine. Classify this business by business activity, justifying your choice. Classify (one mark) Justify (two marks) Defend your choice – I chose this because….. Point to a specific reason that links to the definition of your chosen industry/sector Mention why you didn’t chose another option State other possible choices, but say why you ultimately chose yours (a combination of the above)

Q.5 Monty Burn’s Co. is the company that owns a Nuclear Power station that supplies power to much of the state. Evaluate the contribution of this LSO to the economy. 4 Marks

Q.5 Monty Burn’s Co. is the company that owns a Nuclear Power station that supplies power to much of the state. Evaluate the contribution of this LSO to the economy. Outline how LSOs both contribute positively and negatively to the economy (keeping this general) Make a statement about how Monty Burn’s co. would have both negative and positive contributions. Identify and explain at least one from both +/ve & -/ve Make a judgement as to whether overall this company is good for the economy and defend this judgement (as per ‘justify’)