CAIE IGCSE Business 0264 - Paper 2

4.6 Location decisions

Topical Past-Paper Questions

Why it’s here: Factors affecting location and relocation decisions for different businesses.

CAIE IGCSE Business 0264 Paper 2 Topic 4.6

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Key concepts to revise

The main ideas to know for 4.6 Location decisions.

Market access

Customer location and accessibility are important for many businesses.

Inputs and labour

Businesses consider suppliers, transport, skills, wages and availability.

Costs and infrastructure

Rent, land, utilities, communications and government support affect location.

Relocation

A move can lower costs or reach markets but may disrupt employees and customers.

About this topic

Location decisions includes selected 0450 questions that continue to align with the Cambridge IGCSE Business 0264 syllabus.

Keep every answer connected to the business in the case study.

Use the case-study evidence
Develop each explanation fully
Show working for calculations
Justify the final recommendation

Before you begin

1Read the command word
2Check the marks available
3Study every table or figure
4Apply the answer to the business

Exam material

Past-paper questions

Past-paper question 0450/21/M/J/25 [12] marks

2(b) Consider the following three factors that may influence the location of PF’s new factory. Which factor is likely to be the most important when deciding on the location? Justify your answer. [12] [Click here for the Case Study Insert] Availability of raw materials: Transport links: Government influence : Conclusion:

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