Learning objective

Explain how changing ICT use influences business activity.

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Technology

Subtopic

E-commerce and digital communication

AQA GCSE BusinessInfluences on business

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Short explanation

A strong answer here, Explain how changing ICT use influences business activity sits within E-commerce and digital communication and Technology for AQA GCSE Business 8132. Use a business such as RiverRun Catering serves health-conscious consumers while cutting delivery times; the case evidence includes cash inflow of ?4,657, sales of 122 units, and a 26% change in costs or demand to keep the explanation applied. The important reasoning is to connect ICT with the business objective, the financial implication, and the effect on shareholders. Avoid treating break-even and profit as the same thing. A high-quality answer should explain the commercial trade-off, use precise evidence, and finish with a judgement that depends on the context rather than a generic definition.

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This objective helps connect E-commerce and digital communication to exam-style questions, flashcards, and revision notes for Technology.

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E-commerce and digital communication common mistake 1: Answer by clearly explaining how to explain how changing ICT use influences business activity..
Do not turn ICT into a generic Technology point: 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.

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