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A-LevelBusiness StudiesBusiness and its environment9609/12 · Feb/Mar 2023 · Q15 Marks

Section A Answer all questions.

  1. (a)Define the term opportunity cost.[2]
  2. (b)Explain one quality an entrepreneur needs for business success.[3]

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Feb/Mar 2023). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

  1. [2] Knowledge of the term that demonstrates a clear understanding of the term.
  2. [1] Knowledge of the term that demonstrates a partial understanding of the term.
  3. [2] Benefits lost / costs incurred when making a choice between options (clear definition)
  4. [1] Choice of one option over another (partial definition)
  5. [1] Knowledge of one relevant point is used to answer the question.
  6. [1] Clear understanding of quality(ies) of a successful entrepreneur.
  7. [1] Risk taker
  8. [1] Creativity
  9. [1] Innovation
  10. [1] Commitment
  11. [1] Self-motivated
  12. [1] Multi-skilled
  13. [1] Self-confidence
  14. [1] Lead and manage
  15. [1] Ability to bounce back
  16. [2] Developed application of one relevant point to a business context: risk taker – prepared to take chances in business - uses own money to start the business.
  17. [1] Limited application of one relevant point to a business context: innovation – identifies new ideas/products.

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Topic
Business and its environment, A-Level Business Studies (syllabus 9609). Structured question, 5 marks.
Source
A-Level Business Studies, Feb/Mar 2023 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 1.

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