How To Structure Your Answer According to the Command Term
Structuring a 2 mark question using the DEFINE/DESCRIBE command term
When answering a 2 mark question, it is not necessary to reference the case study unless instructed to do so.
The first question in the set of questions is normally a 2 mark question and sets the stage for the other questions in the set.
Define is a common command term used for 2 mark questions. There is NOT a single standard definition for any of the Business Management terms. the case study will always dictate the definition of the term. When providing a definition for a business management term, always try to construct your definition around 1 - 2 key terms.
The first question in the set of questions is normally a 2 mark question and sets the stage for the other questions in the set.
Define is a common command term used for 2 mark questions. There is NOT a single standard definition for any of the Business Management terms. the case study will always dictate the definition of the term. When providing a definition for a business management term, always try to construct your definition around 1 - 2 key terms.
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Structuring a 4 mark question using the EXPLAIN command term
When answering a 4 mark question you should ALWAYS reference and use specific information from the case study in your response, it is expected.
Commonly, a 4 mark question will require you to accurately identify, provide an explanation, and reference the case study in your response.
Generally, a 4 mark question should be answered thoroughly and your response should be roughly 8 sentences.
Commonly, a 4 mark question will require you to accurately identify, provide an explanation, and reference the case study in your response.
Generally, a 4 mark question should be answered thoroughly and your response should be roughly 8 sentences.
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Structuring a 6 mark question using the EXPLAIN command term
Similar to answering a 4 mark question, when answering a 6 mark question you should ALWAYS reference and use specific information from the case study to help support your claim, it is expected.
Commonly, a 6 mark question will require you to accurately identify, provide an explanation, and reference the case study in your response.
A 6 mark question should be answered thoroughly in detail, your response should be roughly 12 sentences.
Commonly, a 6 mark question will require you to accurately identify, provide an explanation, and reference the case study in your response.
A 6 mark question should be answered thoroughly in detail, your response should be roughly 12 sentences.
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Structuring a 10 mark question using the DISCUSS command term
Look at question [d.]. The last question in the set is usually 8 or 10 marks and is the question where you can and will be earning the majority of your marks from. The most common command terms used for 8 to 10 mark questions are discuss and evaluate, both of which require a conclusion/judgement. When answering question [d.], offer a considered and balanced review that includes a range of arguments, factors or hypotheses. Opinions or conclusions should be presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence.
Address: Address the question, understand the demands of the question, include implications, where relevant.
Explain: Provide an explanation [reasons & causes] of relevant business management tools (where applicable), techniques and theories. Apply appropriate terminology throughout your answer.
Stimulus: Effectively use the stimulus material in a way that significantly strengthens your answer.
Analysis: Provide analysis in your answer, there must be evidence of balance, provide an analysis, e.g. advantages vs. disadvantages, pro’s vs. con’s, etc. It is HIGHLY suggested that you provide at least 3 advantages, 3 disadvantages, 3pro’s, 3 con’s, etc. It is VERY helpful for you to number your advantages vs. disadvantages, pro’s vs. con’s, etc. for the examiner.
Judgement: The judgments are relevant and well substantiated.
To earn the maximum available marks for the question, your response should be organized, structured, and formatted according to the command term. Consider the table below when structuring your response.
Address: Address the question, understand the demands of the question, include implications, where relevant.
Explain: Provide an explanation [reasons & causes] of relevant business management tools (where applicable), techniques and theories. Apply appropriate terminology throughout your answer.
Stimulus: Effectively use the stimulus material in a way that significantly strengthens your answer.
Analysis: Provide analysis in your answer, there must be evidence of balance, provide an analysis, e.g. advantages vs. disadvantages, pro’s vs. con’s, etc. It is HIGHLY suggested that you provide at least 3 advantages, 3 disadvantages, 3pro’s, 3 con’s, etc. It is VERY helpful for you to number your advantages vs. disadvantages, pro’s vs. con’s, etc. for the examiner.
Judgement: The judgments are relevant and well substantiated.
To earn the maximum available marks for the question, your response should be organized, structured, and formatted according to the command term. Consider the table below when structuring your response.
The Question:
The Structure:
The Answer: