14 marks
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Explain one likely impact on Shanghai Disney of an increase in the intensity of competition from Chinese rivals
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External Influences (Edexcel A Level Business)
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3 hours16 questions
24 marks
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Explain one way in which demand for Tesco's range of ready meals may be affected as a result of increased inflation between 2016 and 2020
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34 marks
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Explain one way Morrisons may choose to respond to increased price competition from budget rivals such as Aldi
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44 marks
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Explain one long-term implication for VW's financial success of breaching vehicle emissions laws
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54 marks
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Explain one benefit to Sports Direct of reviewing its Human Resources strategies to meet its legal obligations at its Shirebrook warehouse
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64 marks
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Explain one drawback of fluctuating exchange rates between the US dollar and Brazilian Real for Taco Bell
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12 marks
12 marksRead the following extracts (A to D) before answering
Assess the extent to which movements in exchange rates might influence the holiday choices of UK consumers
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210 marks
10 marksRead the following extracts (E to H) before answering
Using the data in Extract G and your own business knowledge, assess the likely effects of the changes in interest rates between 2019 and 2021 on Buy it Direct
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38 marks
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Assess two likely effects of consumer protection legislation on a business, such as Ryanair
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410 marks
10 marksRead the following extracts (E to H) before answering
Assess the likely effects of employee legislation on a business such as VW
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510 marks
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Assess the likely effects on a business, such as Morrisons, of a more competitive environment
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612 marks
12 marksRead the following extracts (A to D) before answering
Assess whether the transformational leadership shown by David Potts is the main cause of Morrisons’ improved performance
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712 marks
12 marksRead the following extracts (A to D) before answering
Using the data in Extracts B and C, assess the likely effects of decreases in UK corporation tax rates in March 2020 on UK restaurants chains, such as Jamie Oliver’s
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812 marks
12 marksRead the following extracts (A to D) before answering
Using the data in Extract C, assess the likely impact of the forecast changes in the UK economy on a business such as Mumtaz
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120 marks
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ITV could either join forces with the UK’s other public broadcasters or operate on its own to offer a viable rival to Netflix for UK consumers
Using the data in Extracts A to D and your own business knowledge, evaluate these two options and recommend which one ITV should use to best rival Netflix
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220 marks
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Mumtaz's owners are concerned about the impact of forecast changes in the UK economy on its profitability. They are considering either finding cheaper suppliers for key ready meal ingredients or increasing selling prices by 10%
Evaluate these two options and recommend which one would be most appropriate for Mumtaz to maintain its level of profitability
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