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Business decision making and command words

Study how answers demonstrate knowledge, application, analysis, evaluation and justified decisions.

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Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of business concepts, terminology and issues.
Apply business knowledge and understanding to different business contexts.
Analyse business information and issues to show understanding of business activity.
Evaluate business information and issues to make judgements and draw conclusions.
Use command words such as identify, explain, analyse, evaluate, discuss, recommend and justify in business responses.

Command wordStakeholderanalyseCost‑benefit analysis

Use the 'define, explain, analyse' framework: Start by identifying the command word, then structure your answer accordingly: give a definition, explain the concept, and analyse its implications.
Using the command word 'analyse' effectively: Break the question into clear parts, identify the key elements, explain the causes and effects, and support each point with evidence or examples.

Confusing fixed and variable costs: Fixed costs remain constant regardless of output, while variable costs change with the level of production.
Confusing fixed and variable costs: Fixed costs remain constant regardless of output, while variable costs change in proportion to the quantity produced.

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