Analyse one way a business might raise productivity levels.

Mark scheme

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

1. [1] Knowledge of one relevant point is used to answer the question.
2. [1] Knowledge of productivity levels – ratio of outputs to inputs during production OR ways to improve productivity levels e.g. capital investment, training, etc.
3. [2] Developed application of one relevant point to a business context.
4. [1] Limited application of one relevant point to a business context.
5. [2] Developed analysis that identifies connections between causes, impacts and/or consequences of one relevant point.
6. [1] Limited analysis that identifies connections between causes, impacts and/or consequences of one relevant point.
7. [2] Developed application of ways to improve productivity levels in a business context - .
8. [1] Limited application of ways to improve productivity levels in a business context - .
9. [2] Developed analysis of one chosen way - how increased training can increase confidence/interest of employees leading to enhanced worker productivity and performance.
10. [1] Limited analysis of one chosen way - how raising the skill levels of employees may improve efficiency and productivity.