Resource Management (Edexcel A Level Business)

Exam Questions

2 hours11 questions
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4 marks

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Using the data in Extract F, explain one implication of the level of capacity utilisation for the soft drinks manufacturer A, compared to B. You are advised to show your working

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24 marks

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Explain one likely reason why Pura Cosmetics chooses to use batch production

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34 marks

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Explain one benefit to Bon Bon’s of continuing to pack its bagged sweets products by hand

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44 marks

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Explain one benefit to Zara of using a just in time stock control system in its Spanish and Portuguese factories

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54 marks

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Explain one benefit of quality control for a business such as Cadbury

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Using the data in Extract F, calculate the difference in labour productivity if the car manufacturer recruits 23 additional workers and output increases by 10 per cent

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8 marks

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Assess two benefits of quality control for a business, such as Cadbury

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10 marks

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Assess the extent to which Zara’s use of just in time (JIT) may have contributed to its success

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312 marks

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Following a sharp fall in demand for household appliances, Buy It Direct's distribution hubs were operating at an average 124% capacity in 2020

Assess the likely consequences for Buy it Direct of holding excess stock

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20 marks

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Zara is planning to open another 200 stores and is considering the best way to maintain the quality of its clothes. Zara is considering using either quality control or total quality management (TQM)

Evaluate these two options and recommend which one would be the best way for Zara to maintain the quality of its clothes

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220 marks

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Pura Cosmetics has been awarded a supply contract with a leading department store. In order to fulfil varying order quantities it is considering either holding buffer stock or introducing a just in time stock management system

Evaluate these two options and recommend which one is most suitable for Pura Cosmetics to fulfil varying order quantities from the department store

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