Business Studies 0450/23 Oct Nov 2024 | Cambridge IGCSE Past Papers With Mark Scheme

1. Impact of Economic Slump on Business | Analyzing how a downturn in Country P’s economy affects SA’s operations, costs, and revenue.

2. Business Objectives & Prioritization | Evaluating the importance of increasing profit, market share, or survival for SA’s strategic direction.

3. Labour Turnover & Employment Structure | Reasons for maintaining low employee turnover; comparing benefits of part-time and full-time workers.

4. Packaging & Quality Control | Functions of packaging in marketing and product protection; assessing quality control vs. quality assurance methods.

5. Inventory Management & Financial Analysis | Advantages and disadvantages of just-in-time inventory; assessing SA’s financial performance based on income statements.

6. Decision-Making & Business Strategy | Evaluating cost-control measures, operational efficiencies, and long-term financial planning for business sustainability.