--PAPER 1--
"Define", "What is meant by..?", "Identify two"
"Identify and Explain" or 'Explain..."
KNOWLEDGE [2 × 1] – award 1 mark for each way/advantage etc... identified
APPLICATION [2 × 1] – award 1 mark for each explanation in context.
"Do you think...?" & "Justify your answer"
If the question DOESN'T mention the company name.
KNOWLEDGE: Up to 2 marks for IDENTIFICATION of relevant POINTS.
ANALYSIS: Up to 2 marks for relevant DEVELOPMENT OF POINTS.
EVALUATION: 2 marks for JUSTIFIED DECISION
If the question DOES mention the company's name
KNOWLEDGE: 1 mark for IDENTIFICATION of relevant POINTS.
APPLICATION: 1 mark for a relevant REFERENCE made to this business
ANALYSIS: Up to 2 marks for relevant DEVELOPMENT OF POINTS.
EVALUATION: 2 marks for JUSTIFIED DECISION
(To get these marks your answer MUST be balanced, with PROS & CONS)
"Identify and Explain two ways..."
KNOWLEDGE: Up to 2 marks for IDENTIFICATION of relevant POINT.
APPLICATION: 2 marks for REFERENCE to case study.
ANALYSIS: Up to 2 marks for relevant DEVELOPMENT OF POINTS.
--PAPER 2--
"Explain 4...."
"Identify and Explain two..., Justify"
To understand how this question is marked we will use the M22 0450/21 P2 case study INSERT, QUESTION PAPER, MARK SCHEME
Consider the benefits to Yasin of the TWO SECTIONS of his business plan shown in Appendix 1. WHICH section: Market research, resources, do you think helped him most when starting up his business? JUSTIFY YOUR ANSWER.
Consider the TWO OPTIONS outlined in Appendix 2. WHICH option should Yasin choose? JUSTIFY YOUR ANSWER using appropriate calculations.
Consider the following TWO WAYS MB could achieve lean production. WHICH is the best way for Yasin to choose? JUSTIFY YOUR ANSWER. 1) Kaizen. 2) Just-in-time inventory control.
Consider the following THREE WAYS Yasin could improve the ethical image of MB. WHICH way would be most effective? JUSTIFY YOUR ANSWER:
Buying all ingredients from local suppliers.
Using only environmentally friendly packaging.
Increasing wage rates to 20% above the legal minimum wage
Lean production refers to...
Kaizen refers to...
It offers the following advantages to MB....
However, it also has some disadvantages for MB such as...
JIT inventory control refers to...
It offers the following advantages to MB....
However, it also has some disadvantages for MB such as...
Therefore, I would suggest choosing Kaizen/JIT because...