BUSINESS A Level



		Course Description: What is business? Managers, leadership and decision making Decision making to improve marketing performance Decision making to improve operational performance Decision making to improve financial performance Decision making to improve human resource performance Analysing the strategic position of a business Choosing strategic direction Strategic methods: how to pursue strategies Managing strategic change Assessment Format Paper 1: Written exam: 2 hour (33.3%) Three compulsory sections: Section A has 15 multiple choice questions (MCQs) worth 15 marks Section B has short answer questions worth 35 marks Section C has two essay questions (choice of one from two and one from two) each worth 25 marks Paper 2: Written exam: 2 hour (33.3%) 5 data questions- ranging from short to extended responses. Paper 3: Written exam: 2 hour (33.3%) One compulsory case study with 6 questions Board: AQA Course Entry Requirements: GCSE grade 5 in English Language or where Business GCSE has been taken a grade 5 and above. Teacher to contact: Mrs K Smith

Howard of Effingham