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Unit 1 Business Operations

3 dot points across 3 inquiry questions. Click any dot point for a focused answer with worked past exam questions where available.

Why must businesses follow health and safety law, and who is responsible for it?

Health and safety: the importance of health and safety legislation in the workplace, the responsibilities of employers and employees, and the benefits to a business of a safe working environment.
A CCEA GCSE Business Studies guide to health and safety. Covers why health and safety legislation matters, the responsibilities employers and employees each have for a safe workplace, the consequences of breaking the law, and the benefits to a business of providing a safe working environment.
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How do businesses turn resources into products, and which method of production suits which job?

Methods of production: job, batch and flow production, their advantages and disadvantages, and how lean production and just-in-time stock control cut waste, with the method chosen to suit the product.
A CCEA GCSE Business Studies guide to methods of production. Covers job, batch and flow production with their advantages and disadvantages, lean production and just-in-time stock control, and how a business chooses the method that suits its product, market and resources.
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Why does quality matter, and how do quality control and quality assurance keep standards high?

Quality: the meaning and importance of quality, the difference between quality control and quality assurance, quality standards such as BS EN ISO 9000, and the benefits of producing high-quality goods and services.
A CCEA GCSE Business Studies guide to quality. Covers what quality means and why it matters, the difference between quality control and quality assurance, quality standards such as BS EN ISO 9000 and the kitemark, total quality management, and the benefits of producing high-quality goods and services.
13 min answer →