Analyse the benefits to JGS of outsourcing.

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2020). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

1. [3] Two or more relevant points made about benefits (Knowledge)
2. [2] Points made are applied to JGS (Application)
3. [5] Good use of theory to explain benefits (Analysis)
4. Answers could include (Knowledge):
5. Enables business to focus on key issues relating to competition and expansion
6. Opportunities for more flexibility
7. No ongoing commitments of wages, pensions
8. Reduced operating costs
9. Enables specialists to provide services
10. Application could include reference to mountain walks, village families hosting accommodation and food, guides, competition for contracts.
11. Possible implication of points made e.g. reduced operating costs means greater profit, focus on key issues means competition is monitored more closely.