QP P1
Please write clearly in block capitals.
Centre number Candidate number
Surname
Forename(s)
Candidate signature
I declare this is my own work.
GCSE
BUSINESS
Paper 1 Influences of operations and HRM on business activity
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
Materials
For Examiner’s Use
For this paper you must have:
• a calculator. Section Mark
A
Instructions
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen. B
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page. C
• Answer all questions.
TOTAL
• You must answer the questions in the spaces provided. Do not write outside
the box around each page or on blank pages.
• If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end of
this book. Write the question number against your answer(s).
• Do all rough work in this answer book. Cross through any work you do not
want to be marked.
Information
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets.
• The maximum mark for this paper is 90.
*jun218132101*
IB/G/Jun21/E9 8132/1
, 2
Do not write
outside the
Section A box
Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
For questions with four responses, only one answer per question is allowed.
For each question completely fill in the circle alongside the appropriate answer.
CORRECT METHOD WRONG METHODS
If you want to change your answer you must cross out your original answer as shown.
If you wish to return to an answer previously crossed out, ring the answer you now wish to select
as shown.
0 1 . 1 Which of the following characteristics of an entrepreneur is the ability to develop new
ideas/products?
[1 mark]
A Determined
B Hard working
C Innovative
D Organised
0 1 . 2 Which of the following describes the chain of command?
[1 mark]
A The allocation of a task to someone who would not normally be
responsible for it.
B The line of authority within a business along which
communication passes.
C The number of employees directly managed by another
employee.
D The number of layers of authority in a business’ organisational
structure.
*02*
IB/G/Jun21/8132/1
, 3
Do not write
outside the
0 1 . 3 Which of the following is a definition of a part time contract of employment? box
[1 mark]
A An employee shares the responsibilities of a single job with
another employee.
B An employee works a number of hours equal to a normal
working week.
C An employee works a specific amount of time, then the contract
will end.
D An employee works for fewer hours than a normal working
week.
0 1 . 4 Which of the following is the formula for total costs?
[1 mark]
A Fixed cost per unit + variable cost per unit
B Total variable costs + average unit costs
C Total variable costs + fixed costs
D Variable cost per unit × number of units
0 1 . 5 Which of the following is the next stage in the selection process after the closing date
for job applications?
[1 mark]
A Advertise the job
B Design the person specification
C Hold interviews
D Match applications to the job description
Question 1 continues on the next page
Turn over ►
*03*
IB/G/Jun21/8132/1
Please write clearly in block capitals.
Centre number Candidate number
Surname
Forename(s)
Candidate signature
I declare this is my own work.
GCSE
BUSINESS
Paper 1 Influences of operations and HRM on business activity
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
Materials
For Examiner’s Use
For this paper you must have:
• a calculator. Section Mark
A
Instructions
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen. B
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page. C
• Answer all questions.
TOTAL
• You must answer the questions in the spaces provided. Do not write outside
the box around each page or on blank pages.
• If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end of
this book. Write the question number against your answer(s).
• Do all rough work in this answer book. Cross through any work you do not
want to be marked.
Information
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets.
• The maximum mark for this paper is 90.
*jun218132101*
IB/G/Jun21/E9 8132/1
, 2
Do not write
outside the
Section A box
Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
For questions with four responses, only one answer per question is allowed.
For each question completely fill in the circle alongside the appropriate answer.
CORRECT METHOD WRONG METHODS
If you want to change your answer you must cross out your original answer as shown.
If you wish to return to an answer previously crossed out, ring the answer you now wish to select
as shown.
0 1 . 1 Which of the following characteristics of an entrepreneur is the ability to develop new
ideas/products?
[1 mark]
A Determined
B Hard working
C Innovative
D Organised
0 1 . 2 Which of the following describes the chain of command?
[1 mark]
A The allocation of a task to someone who would not normally be
responsible for it.
B The line of authority within a business along which
communication passes.
C The number of employees directly managed by another
employee.
D The number of layers of authority in a business’ organisational
structure.
*02*
IB/G/Jun21/8132/1
, 3
Do not write
outside the
0 1 . 3 Which of the following is a definition of a part time contract of employment? box
[1 mark]
A An employee shares the responsibilities of a single job with
another employee.
B An employee works a number of hours equal to a normal
working week.
C An employee works a specific amount of time, then the contract
will end.
D An employee works for fewer hours than a normal working
week.
0 1 . 4 Which of the following is the formula for total costs?
[1 mark]
A Fixed cost per unit + variable cost per unit
B Total variable costs + average unit costs
C Total variable costs + fixed costs
D Variable cost per unit × number of units
0 1 . 5 Which of the following is the next stage in the selection process after the closing date
for job applications?
[1 mark]
A Advertise the job
B Design the person specification
C Hold interviews
D Match applications to the job description
Question 1 continues on the next page
Turn over ►
*03*
IB/G/Jun21/8132/1
