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University of Cambridge International Examinations General Certificate of Education Advanced Subsidiary Level and Advanced Level
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UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS
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General Certificate of Education
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Advanced Subsidiary Level and Advanced Level
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BUSINESS STUDIES 9707/13
Paper 1 Short Answer and Essay May/June 2011
1 hour 15 minutes
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Section A
Answer all questions.
Section B
Answer one question.
You are advised to spend no more than 35 minutes on Section A.
At the end of the examination, fasten all your work securely together.
The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.
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(b) Briefly explain two benefits to a business that might result from the use of job enrichment. [3]
3 Explain why many businesses fail within the first year of trading. [5]
Section B (Essay)
(b) Discuss the extent to which businesses are accountable to their stakeholders. [12]
6 Discuss the sources of finance a medium-sized limited company might use to build a new factory.
[20]
(b) Discuss how a retail business might increase its sales in a competitive market. [12]
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