A sportswear business pays more for independently checked working conditions at its suppliers. What is the clearest trade-off?
Lower costs in return for more ethical sourcing standards
Less promotion in return for higher output
Fewer exports in return for lower tariffs
Higher costs in return for more ethical sourcing
37 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Business 2.1 Growing the business, covering 2.1.1a Internal (organic) growth, 2.1.1b External (inorganic) growth, 2.1.1c Ownership for growing businesses, 2.1.1d Finance for growing and established businesses, 2.1.2a Why aims and objectives change, 2.1.2b How aims and objectives change, 2.1.3a The impact of globalisation on businesses, 2.1.3b Barriers to international trade, 2.1.3c How businesses compete internationally, 2.1.4a Ethical and environmental considerations, and 2.1.4b Pressure group activity and the marketing mix. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.