External influences on business activity — IGCSE Business Studies (0986) questions by topic
Factors affecting demand for a manufactured product, the impact of forecast unemployment, lean production alongside a 15% import share, and defining an import quota anchor this page's 7 questions, each worth 20 marks from 2023 to 2025 papers. Identify and explain lead into evaluate, state and outline as the questions move from spotting an external factor to judging its effect on a named business.
Because these questions hinge on linking external, economy-wide events to one specific firm's situation, submit your explained answer for instant marking to check that the mark scheme is crediting the business-specific link, not a generic economic statement.
May–June 2025, Paper 11
NSL is a business based in country X. It manufactures food products including bread and breakfast cereals. NSL uses lean production in its factory. Maintaining quality is…
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Explain one effect on PF of the increase in each of the two taxes outlined in Appendix 2. • Tax on people's income • Tax on profit made by businesses
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Explain two possible effects on TSE of the business cycle in country P moving into the recession stage.
Answer this question and get it marked →May–June 2024, Paper 12
May–June 2024, Paper 22
Using Appendix 2 and other information, explain two ways JJ may be affected by the forecast increase in unemployment in country X.
Answer this question and get it marked →October–November 2024, Paper 11
May–June 2023, Paper 12
VVA is a business based in country X. It manufactures school backpacks (bags). VVA uses retailers as its channel of distribution. The Managing Director knows there are many…
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