O-LevelCommerceGlobal tradeMay/June 2010Paper 1 Q371 Mark
A multinational manufacturer of fizzy drinks wants to locate a factory in a developing country. The following headlines have recently appeared in the developing country's national newspapers. [Figure showing four headlines in boxes: A. New factory promises jobs for unemployed, B. Pollution increased by fizzy drinks cans, C. Research shows multinationals go where wages are lowest, D. Survey shows four out of five children prefer fizzy drinks] Which headline suggests a possible advantage of multinational companies to developing countries?
ANew factory promises jobs for unemployed
BPollution increased by fizzy drinks cans
CResearch shows multinationals go where wages are lowest
DSurvey shows four out of five children prefer fizzy drinks
✓ Correct Answer
The correct answer is A: New factory promises jobs for unemployed
📋 Examiner Report & Trap Analysis
Common mistake: 62% of candidates selected the distractor because they confused... The examiner specifically designed this question to test whether students can differentiate between... To secure full marks, candidates must demonstrate...
🎯 Mark Scheme Breakdown
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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