Learning objective
Identify benefits and drawbacks of using e-commerce and m-commerce.
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The elements of the marketing mix: price, product, promotion and place
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Place and digital channels
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A strong answer here, Identify benefits and drawbacks of using e-commerce and m-commerce sits within Place and digital channels and The elements of the marketing mix: price, product, promotion and place for AQA GCSE Business 8132. Use a business such as MetroMove serves commuters while opening a second outlet; the case evidence includes net profit margin of ?3,465, sales of 470 units, and a 38% change in costs or demand to keep the explanation applied. The important reasoning is to connect e-commerce, m-commerce with the business objective, the financial implication, and the effect on shareholders. Avoid treating efficiency and productivity 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 Place and digital channels to exam-style questions, flashcards, and revision notes for The elements of the marketing mix: price, product, promotion and place.
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