A-LevelBusiness StudiesOperations ManagementFeb/Mar 2018Paper 3 Q420 Marks
Refer to Table 3 below (reproduced from the insert) and the network diagram on the opposite page. Table 3: Estimated times for activities for building and equipping the new factory Activity | Duration (weeks) | Preceding activities ---|---|--- A | Plan new building and employ building contractor | 8 | None B | Remove existing building | 2 | A C | Clear and prepare the site | 1 | B D | Deliver building materials to site | 1 | A E | Complete building work | 4 | C, D F | Connect water supply and electricity | 2 | E G | Install machinery | 3 | E H | Recruit new workforce | 4 | A J | Train workforce on site | 1 | F, G, H. [Network diagram on page 11 showing activities A-J and nodes 1-7 to be completed with EST/LFT values]
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Award 1 mark for identifying the correct principle. Award 1 mark for showing clear working. Common errors include failing to convert units and misreading the scale. The examiner report notes that only 34% of candidates achieved full marks on this question.
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