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GCSE · AQA

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The Purpose & Nature of Businesses
Business Ownership
Setting Business Aims & Objectives
Stakeholders
Business Location
Business Planning
Expanding a Business
- Business Expansion
  11
- Economies & Diseconomies of Scale
  12

Technology
Ethical & Environmental Considerations
The Economic Climate
Globalisation
- How UK Businesses Compete Internationally
  7
- Exchange Rates
  5
Legislation
Competitive Environment
- Operating in Competitive Markets
  6
- Risks & Uncertainty
  9

Production Processes
- Producing Goods & Services
  5
- Efficiency in Production
  6
The Role of Procurement
The Concept of Quality
Good Customer Service
- Customer Service in Business
  6
- ICT & Customer Service
  6

Organisational Structures
- Key Principles of Organisational Structures
  11
- Management & Communication in Different Structures
  9
Recruitment & Selection of Employees
Motivating Employees
Training
- The Importance of Training
  6
- Methods of Training
  8

The Exam Papers
- Paper 1: Influences of Operations & HRM on Business Activity
  7
- Paper 2: Influences of Marketing & Finance on Business Activity
  5
Business Exam Skills
Structuring Your Responses

Place: E-Commerce & M-Commerce Flashcards

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What is e-commerce?: Buying and selling goods and services online over the internet.
What is m-commerce?: Buying and selling goods and services using mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets.
Give one benefit to a business of using e-commerce.: It can sell 24/7 to customers anywhere, extending its reach into international markets.
Give one drawback to a business of using e-commerce.: Setting up and maintaining a secure website is costly, and there is more competition online.
True or false? Using e-commerce removes a business's need to deal with distribution.: False. Goods still have to be packed and delivered, which adds cost and can cause returns and complaints.