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Decision-making models: WJEC A‑Level Business questions

Every WJEC A-Level Business exam question on 3.8 Decision-making models, 2016–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q4(a)(i)

    Summer 2025 · Unit 3

    2 marks3.8 Decision-making models
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    Summer 2025 Unit 3, question 4(a)(i): Private cost. [2]

  2. Q4(a)(ii)

    Summer 2025 · Unit 3

    2 marks3.8 Decision-making models
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    Summer 2025 Unit 3, question 4(a)(ii): External benefit. [2]

  3. Q4(b)

    Summer 2025 · Unit 3

    8 marks3.8 Decision-making models
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    Summer 2025 Unit 3, question 4(b): Assess the advantages and disadvantages of using cost benefit analysis for business decision-making. [8] Additional space for Question 4(b) only.

  4. Q6(a)(i)

    Summer 2024 · Unit 3

    5 marks3.8 Decision-making models
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    Summer 2024 Unit 3, question 6(a)(i): Complete the network diagram below, including the time required for each task, the earliest start times and the latest finishing times. [5]

  5. Q6(a)(ii)

    Summer 2024 · Unit 3

    1 mark3.8 Decision-making models
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    Summer 2024 Unit 3, question 6(a)(ii): Mark on the diagram the critical path. [1] C D K B M A N E L F G H J

  6. Q6(b)

    Summer 2024 · Unit 3

    9 marks3.8 Decision-making models
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    Summer 2024 Unit 3, question 6(b): With reference to your completed critical path analysis diagram, evaluate its usefulness to Lewis Construction Ltd. [9] Additional page, if required. Question n

  7. Q4(a)

    Summer 2023 · Unit 3

    4 marks3.8 Decision-making models
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    Summer 2023 Unit 3, question 4(a): GFK Windows Ltd is a business that produces, sells and installs double glazing windows, doors and conservatories. The business was established in 1990, it is ow

  8. Q4(b)

    Summer 2023 · Unit 3

    7 marks3.8 Decision-making models
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    Summer 2023 Unit 3, question 4(b): GFK Windows Ltd is a business that produces, sells and installs double glazing windows, doors and conservatories. The business was established in 1990, it is ow

  9. Q4(c)

    Summer 2023 · Unit 3

    6 marks3.8 Decision-making models
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    Summer 2023 Unit 3, question 4(c): GFK Windows Ltd is a business that produces, sells and installs double glazing windows, doors and conservatories. The business was established in 1990, it is ow

  10. Q2.1

    Summer 2023 · Unit 4

    10 marks3.8 Decision-making models
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    Summer 2023 Unit 4, question 2.1: Decision-making 2 1 Describe the difference between strategic decisions and operational decisions made by a national retail business. [10]

  11. Q2.2

    Summer 2023 · Unit 4

    20 marks3.8 Decision-making models
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    Summer 2023 Unit 4, question 2.2: Decision-making 2 2 Evaluate the view that using quantitative decision-making models will guarantee the success of a business. [20]

  12. Q5

    Summer 2019 · Unit 3

    10 marks3.8 Decision-making models
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    Summer 2019 Unit 3, question 5: HS2 cost and benefit debate not over The government insists the £56 billion proposal for the HS2 high-speed rail link between London and Birmingham, and eventua

  13. Q3(a)(i)

    Summer 2018 · Unit 3

    6 marks3.8 Decision-making models
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    Summer 2018 Unit 3, question 3(a)(i): With the use of table 1, fully complete the decision tree diagram including the expected values of A, B and C. [6]

  14. Q3(a)(ii)

    Summer 2018 · Unit 3

    2 marks3.8 Decision-making models
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    Summer 2018 Unit 3, question 3(a)(ii): Calculate the profitability of each of the three options. [2]

  15. Q3(b)

    Summer 2018 · Unit 3

    8 marks3.8 Decision-making models
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    Summer 2018 Unit 3, question 3(b): Evaluate the usefulness of decision tree analysis to Fast Snacks PLC. [8]

  16. Q3(a)

    Summer 2018 · Unit 4

    10 marks3.8 Decision-making models4.9 Environmental factors
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    Summer 2018 Unit 4, question 3(a): Describe the likely public costs and benefits of building a new motorway to connect North Wales to South Wales. [10]

  17. Q3(b)

    Summer 2018 · Unit 4

    20 marks3.8 Decision-making models4.7 Ethical factors
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    Summer 2018 Unit 4, question 3(b): ‘Public costs and benefits will always be less valued by businesses than private costs and benefits.’ Discuss. [20]

  18. Q4(a)

    Summer 2017 · Unit 3

    4 marks3.8 Decision-making models
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    Summer 2017 Unit 3, question 4(a): Using the data in Table 1, complete the network diagram below, including: labelling the activities the time required for each task calculate the earliest start

  19. Q4(b)

    Summer 2017 · Unit 3

    1 mark3.8 Decision-making models
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    Summer 2017 Unit 3, question 4(b): Mark the critical path on the diagram. [1]

  20. Q4(c)

    Summer 2017 · Unit 3

    8 marks3.8 Decision-making models
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    Summer 2017 Unit 3, question 4(c): Discuss the usefulness of critical path analysis to businesses such as Mine-All-Mine. [8]
All 20 questions on Decision-making models, as a list
  1. Summer 2025, Unit 3, Q4(a)(i) (2 marks): Private cost. [2]
  2. Summer 2025, Unit 3, Q4(a)(ii) (2 marks): External benefit. [2]
  3. Summer 2025, Unit 3, Q4(b) (8 marks): Assess the advantages and disadvantages of using cost benefit analysis for business decision-making. [8] Additional space for Question 4(b) only.
  4. Summer 2024, Unit 3, Q6(a)(i) (5 marks): Complete the network diagram below, including the time required for each task, the earliest start times and the latest finishing times. [5]
  5. Summer 2024, Unit 3, Q6(a)(ii) (1 mark): Mark on the diagram the critical path. [1] C D K B M A N E L F G H J
  6. Summer 2024, Unit 3, Q6(b) (9 marks): With reference to your completed critical path analysis diagram, evaluate its usefulness to Lewis Construction Ltd. [9] Additional page, if required. Question n
  7. Summer 2023, Unit 3, Q4(a) (4 marks): GFK Windows Ltd is a business that produces, sells and installs double glazing windows, doors and conservatories. The business was established in 1990, it is ow
  8. Summer 2023, Unit 3, Q4(b) (7 marks): GFK Windows Ltd is a business that produces, sells and installs double glazing windows, doors and conservatories. The business was established in 1990, it is ow
  9. Summer 2023, Unit 3, Q4(c) (6 marks): GFK Windows Ltd is a business that produces, sells and installs double glazing windows, doors and conservatories. The business was established in 1990, it is ow
  10. Summer 2023, Unit 4, Q2.1 (10 marks): Decision-making 2 1 Describe the difference between strategic decisions and operational decisions made by a national retail business. [10]
  11. Summer 2023, Unit 4, Q2.2 (20 marks): Decision-making 2 2 Evaluate the view that using quantitative decision-making models will guarantee the success of a business. [20]
  12. Summer 2019, Unit 3, Q5 (10 marks): HS2 cost and benefit debate not over The government insists the £56 billion proposal for the HS2 high-speed rail link between London and Birmingham, and eventua
  13. Summer 2018, Unit 3, Q3(a)(i) (6 marks): With the use of table 1, fully complete the decision tree diagram including the expected values of A, B and C. [6]
  14. Summer 2018, Unit 3, Q3(a)(ii) (2 marks): Calculate the profitability of each of the three options. [2]
  15. Summer 2018, Unit 3, Q3(b) (8 marks): Evaluate the usefulness of decision tree analysis to Fast Snacks PLC. [8]
  16. Summer 2018, Unit 4, Q3(a) (10 marks): Describe the likely public costs and benefits of building a new motorway to connect North Wales to South Wales. [10]
  17. Summer 2018, Unit 4, Q3(b) (20 marks): ‘Public costs and benefits will always be less valued by businesses than private costs and benefits.’ Discuss. [20]
  18. Summer 2017, Unit 3, Q4(a) (4 marks): Using the data in Table 1, complete the network diagram below, including: labelling the activities the time required for each task calculate the earliest start
  19. Summer 2017, Unit 3, Q4(b) (1 mark): Mark the critical path on the diagram. [1]
  20. Summer 2017, Unit 3, Q4(c) (8 marks): Discuss the usefulness of critical path analysis to businesses such as Mine-All-Mine. [8]

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