Paper 2: Competing in the global economy · 9EB0/02

Edexcel B A-level Paper 2, June 2019

All 10 written questions from Edexcel B A-level Paper 2 (June 2019), Competing in the global economy. Case studies: Food bank use in UK reaches highest rate on record, Call for ‘latte tax’ of 25p to cut disposable coffee cup… and Production at Toyota. Each question shows its marks and topic, and opens the question paper and mark scheme at the right page.

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Section A

Case study

Food bank use in UK reaches highest rate on record

Extracts: A: Food bank use in UK reaches highest rate on record · B: The gender pay gap in the UK · C: Estimated global market share of top 6 cosmetics firms in 2016 (in $bn) · D: Forecast sales growth between 2016 and 2021 for niche and mass market cosmetic · E: Natura buys The Body Shop from L’Oréal for €1bn (£877m)

In the extracts: Natura, Trussell Trust, Body Shop, Forecast, L’Or, Open Government Licence, Natura and The Body, Latin America, Region Europe, North America

Q1(a)Calculate4 marks

Using the data from Extract C, calculate the total global market share of L’Oréal.

Mark splitKnowledge 1Application 3

TopicLife in a global economy

Question paper p.4 Mark scheme p.4 Examiner report p.4 Open in the tool

Q1(b)Explain4 marks

Using Extract D, explain one possible reason why the growth forecast for the niche market in North America is greater than for the mass market.

Mark splitKnowledge 1Application 2Analysis 1

TopicLife in a global economy

Question paper p.5 Mark scheme p.4 Examiner report p.6 Open in the tool

Q1(c)Explain4 marks

Using Extract A, explain the difference between absolute and relative poverty.

Mark splitKnowledge 1Application 2Analysis 1

TopicInequality and re-distribution

Question paper p.6 Mark scheme p.5 Examiner report p.8 Open in the tool

Q1(d)Analyse6 marks

With reference to Extract B, analyse how underemployment might contribute to the gender pay gap.

Mark splitKnowledge 2Application 2Analysis 2

TopicLife in a global economy

Question paper p.7 Mark scheme p.5 Examiner report p.10 Open in the tool

Q1(e)Discuss8 marks

Discuss the likely effects on a firm such as L’Oréal of this projected rise in sales.

Mark splitKnowledge 2Application 2Analysis 2Evaluation 2

TopicLife in a global economy

Question paper p.8 Mark scheme p.6 Examiner report p.13 Open in the tool

Q1(f)Assess10 marks

Assess the factors that determine the pricing strategy for a cosmetic firm such as L’Oréal when entering an emerging market.

Mark splitKnowledge 2Application 2Analysis 3Evaluation 3

TopicFirms, consumers and elasticities of demandEconomic factors in business expansion

Question paper p.9 Mark scheme p.8 Examiner report p.16 Open in the tool

Q1(g)Assess12 marks

Using a suitable diagram, assess the likely impact of quotas on Indian cosmetics producers and consumers.

Mark splitKnowledge 2Application 2Analysis 4Evaluation 4

TopicLife in a global economy

Question paper p.11 Mark scheme p.10 Examiner report p.20 Open in the tool

Q1(h)Assess12 marks

Using Extract E, assess the likely benefits to Natura of purchasing The Body Shop.

Mark splitKnowledge 2Application 2Analysis 4Evaluation 4

TopicLife in a global economy

Question paper p.13 Mark scheme p.12 Examiner report p.24 Open in the tool

Section B

Case study

Call for ‘latte tax’ of 25p to cut disposable coffee cup waste

Extracts: F: Call for ‘latte tax’ of 25p to cut disposable coffee cup waste

In the extracts: Environmental Audit, Estimated, Starbucks, Committee, Call

Q2Evaluate20 marks

Evaluate the extent to which the environmental impact of multinational firms, such as Starbucks, can be controlled by governments.

Mark splitKnowledge 4Application 4Analysis 6Evaluation 6

TopicImpact of globalisation on global companies

Question paper p.17 Mark scheme p.14 Examiner report p.28 Open in the tool

Section C

Case study

Production at Toyota

Extracts: G: Production at Toyota · H: Problems with production at Tesla

In the extracts: Tesla, Toyota, Prius, Toyota Production System, California-based, General Motors, Joe Barkai Jun, Toyota and GM, Industry Week, Toyota Prius

Q3Evaluate20 marks

Evaluate the extent to which quality is important for car manufacturers such as Toyota and Tesla.

Mark splitKnowledge 4Application 4Analysis 6Evaluation 6

TopicProductive efficiency

Question paper p.21 Mark scheme p.16 Examiner report p.33 Open in the tool

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Section A

Food bank use in UK reaches highest rate on record

Section B

Call for ‘latte tax’ of 25p to cut disposable coffee cup waste

Section C

Production at Toyota

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