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Business Studies

Business aims and activities

Sample question

Most exam questions will bebased on a case study, which provides a setting for business theory. If you are asked a question about business aims, look carefully at the information you are given about the business and the individuals involved.

Question

Jill and Chris decide to go into partnership together, and set up their own furniture making business. They don't have much business experience, but Jill is very good at designing and making furniture, and Chris has studied accounts.

Explain what you think their main aims should be and give your reasons.

When you have finished take a look at the sample answers on the next page.

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