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CAIE 7115 Business Studies Paper 1 — May/June 2026 Question Paper
The real May/June 2026 Paper 1 (Short Answer and Data Response) question paper for CAIE 7115 Business Studies (7115_s26_qp_12).
20 questions, 80 marks total.
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Question 1a2 marks
Define 'bonus'.
Question 1b2 marks
Identify two reasons why people work.
Question 1c4 marks
Outline two advantages to APL of using external recruitment.
Question 1d6 marks
Explain two leadership styles APL's managers could use.
Question 1e6 marks
Do you think the advantages of being a public limited company are always greater than the disadvantages? Justify your answer .
Question 2a2 marks
Define 'entrepreneur' .
Question 2b2 marks
Define 'ecommerce'.
Question 2c4 marks
Outline two ways Amina could use the results from her market research.
Question 2d6 marks
Explain two methods of advertising Amina could use for her products.
Question 2e6 marks
Explain two reasons why a business might remain small. Which reason is likely to be the most important? Justify your answer.
Question 3a2 marks
Calculate BTV's current ratio. Show your working .
Question 3b2 marks
Identify two external users of accounts.
Question 3c4 marks
Identify four reasons why quality might be important for a business.
Question 3d6 marks
Explain two disadvantages to BTV of using flow production.
Question 3e6 marks
Explain two reasons why profit might be important to a business. Which reason is likely to be the most important? Justify your answer.
Question 4a2 marks
Define 'primary sector'.
Question 4b2 marks
Identify two economies of scale.
Question 4c4 marks
Outline two ways pressure groups might try to influence BRK's decisions.
Question 4d6 marks
Explain two advantages to BRK of being a multinational company (MNC).
Question 4e6 marks
Explain two external benefits a business might create. Which benefit is likely to be the most important? Justify your answer.
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