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Technology common mistakes

Use these common mistakes for Technology in AQA Business 8132. The page is built from approved learning objectives for this topic and links back to the wider unit, topic hub, and related revision assets.

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common mistakes

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Technology

AQAGCSEBusinessInfluences on business

Common mistakes

  • E-commerce and digital communication common mistake 1

    Giving a vague answer instead of directly addressing: Explain how changing ICT use influences business activity..

    Answer by clearly explaining how to explain how changing ICT use influences business activity..

  • Do not turn ICT into a generic Technology point

    A weak response about QuickFix Repairs defines ICT but gives no link to labour productivity, ?3,754, or the operations manager. It may also confuse gross profit versus net profit.

    Start with the business evidence, explain how E-commerce and digital communication changes the decision, then judge whether the benefit outweighs the cost or risk for QuickFix Repairs. Separate gross profit versus net profit before writing the final recommendation.

  • E-commerce and digital communication common mistake 1

    Giving a vague answer instead of directly addressing: Explain how e-commerce can help businesses access wider markets..

    Answer by clearly explaining how to explain how e-commerce can help businesses access wider markets..

  • Do not turn e-commerce into a generic Technology point

    A weak response about PixelPrint defines e-commerce but gives no link to net profit margin, ?5,711, or the lender. It may also confuse fixed costs versus variable costs.

    Start with the business evidence, explain how E-commerce and digital communication changes the decision, then judge whether the benefit outweighs the cost or risk for PixelPrint. Separate fixed costs versus variable costs before writing the final recommendation.

  • E-commerce and digital communication common mistake 1

    Giving a vague answer instead of directly addressing: Explain how digital communication changes communication with stakeholders using relevant examples..

    Answer by clearly explaining how to explain how digital communication changes communication with stakeholders using relevant examples..

  • Do not turn stakeholders, digital communication into a generic Technology point

    A weak response about PeakPods defines stakeholders, digital communication but gives no link to customer retention, ?8,255, or the marketing manager. It may also confuse margin versus markup.

    Start with the business evidence, explain how E-commerce and digital communication changes the decision, then judge whether the benefit outweighs the cost or risk for PeakPods. Separate margin versus markup before writing the final recommendation.