Marketing — IGCSE Business Studies (0986) questions by topic

Entering a new market abroad, shifting consumer spending patterns, market segmentation by product life-cycle stage, and defining mass market terminology structure this marketing page's 7 questions, each set at 20 marks from 2023 to 2025 papers. Explain and evaluate ask for a reasoned link between a marketing decision and its effect, while identify, outline, calculate and define test more compact recall.

Because cultural differences and shifting demand are context-heavy topics, submit full written answers for instant marking so you can see whether the scheme credits your explanation of why a specific problem affects this particular business, not just that a problem exists.

May–June 2025, Paper 21

Question 2 · 20 marks

Explain one advantage and one disadvantage of PF selling its products in a mass market.

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May–June 2025, Paper 22

Question 1 · 20 marks

Explain one way each of the following problems might affect TSE when entering a new market in another country. • Cultural differences • Lack of knowledge

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Question 3 · 20 marks

Explain four ways market research information can help a business.

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May–June 2024, Paper 11

Question 3 · 20 marks

Define 'mass market'.

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May–June 2024, Paper 21

Question 3 · 20 marks

Explain four reasons why consumer spending patterns for a product might change.

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May–June 2023, Paper 11

Question 4 · 20 marks

NLR manufactures a range of branded skincare products including hand cream. Packaging of the products is important. Like many businesses, NLR makes use of market segmentation. The…

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October–November 2023, Paper 21

Question 2 · 20 marks

Explain two limitations and two benefits to a business of developing new products.

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