The new A level requires the study of modern business ventures and more of a focus on decision making in the functional areas and strategic decision making. Over the course business students study six areas: 1 What is business? 2 Managers, leadership and decision making 3 Decision making to improve marketing performance 4 Decision making to improve operational performance 5 Decision making to improve financial performance 6 Decision making to improve human resource performance 7 Analysing the strategic position of a business 8 Choosing strategic direction 9 Strategic methods: how to pursue strategies 10 Managing strategic change
Name: A2 Business Studies Qualification title: A2 Business Studies Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Assessment for A Level Qualification: • A level: 3 Papers: Based on sections 1-10 above • 3 X Written exam: 2 hours each • 100 marks in total per paper • Each paper is worth 33.3% of A-level weighting A Level Paper 1: Three compulsory sections: Section A has 15 multiple choice questions (MCQs) worth 15 marks. Section B has short answer questions worth 35 marks. Section C has two essay questions (choice of one from two and one from two) each worth 25 marks. A Level Paper 2: Three data response compulsory questions worth approximately 33 marks each and made up of three or four part questions. A Level Paper 3: One compulsory case study followed with approximately six questions Awarding AQA Created 20161019 11:28:46 Updated 20161019 11:28:46
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