Cambridge International AS & A Level: BUSINESS 9609/11
Cambridge International AS & A Level: BUSINESS 9609/11
Cambridge International AS & A Level: BUSINESS 9609/11
BUSINESS 9609/11
Paper 1 Short Answer and Essay May/June 2021
1 hour 15 minutes
INSTRUCTIONS
● Section A: answer all questions.
● Section B: answer one question.
● Follow the instructions on the front cover of the answer booklet. If you need additional answer paper,
ask the invigilator for a continuation booklet.
INFORMATION
● The total mark for this paper is 40.
● The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ].
DC (MB) 206360/1
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3 Explain the advantages to a manufacturing business of using sale and leaseback of non-current
assets as a source of finance. [5]
Section B (Essay)
(b) Discuss the importance to an expanding business of effectively communicating its objectives
to its workforce. [12]
6 ‘An accurate cash flow forecast is the most important financial document for a clothing retailer
when planning to enter a new market.’
Discuss the extent to which you agree with this view. [20]
7 (a) Analyse the benefits to a business of focusing on staff morale and welfare. [8]
(b) Discuss whether the ideas of David McClelland could help managers of a hospital to satisfy
the human needs of its employees. [12]
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