Tips for Answering IGCSE Business 9 Mark Justifier Questions

Overview

• Two 9 Mark Justifier Questions on each IGCSE Business paper.
• Important to know how to effectively answer this to gain full marks.
• This guide provides a recommended approach by senior examiners.
• Resources and free revision checklist available via a provided link.

Assessment Objectives

• AO2: Apply your answer to the case study.
• AO3: Have interconnected points and make a judgment (includes evaluation).
• Note: You are not assessed on your knowledge; definitions are unnecessary.

Structuring Your Answer

General Tips

• Choose one option from the two provided, and evaluate that option.
• Make a clear choice and balance your response.
• Show a detailed understanding and include context.
• Use logical chains of reasoning and interconnected points with connectives such as "because," "leads to," and "therefore."
• Evaluate the option by considering alternative viewpoints using terms like "on the other hand," and "however."
• Conclude with a clear judgment.

Paragraph Breakdown

1. Paragraph One

   • Choose your option in the first sentence.
   • Explain the benefits and importance of the option.
   • Use connectives and include context related to the case study.

2. Paragraph Two

   • Start with words showing contrast ("however," "on the other hand").
   • Explain the disadvantages of the option chosen.
   • Use connectives and maintain context.

3. Final Paragraph (Conclusion)

   • Restate the option chosen and why.
   • Provide a new reason for your choice.
   • Include context from the case study.
   • Justify why you chose this option, considering factors like cost, economic conditions, and competitors.
   • Use "it depends on" to address variability and key factors.

Example: Artify Studio

• Context: Artify Studio, a communal art space in Singapore, wants to increase paint material sales and needs finance.
• Options: Crowdfunding vs. Retained Profit.

Sample Answer

1. Chosen Option: Retained Profit

   • Allows access to finance quickly without interest.
   • Helps manage cash flow effectively.

2. Evaluation:

   • Risks of the sets not selling and losing other business opportunities.
   • Retained profit cannot be reused, potential missed opportunities.

3. Judgment:

   • Retained profit is flexible and depends on availability.
   • Less retained profits for immediate obligations but potential for long-term benefits.

Conclusion

• Focus on one option and justify it thoroughly.
• Ensure clear judgment and effective conclusions for full marks.

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For further example analysis, refer to linked videos.