External Influences - A-Level Business

Which law would be broken if an employee refused to wear safety equipment provided by the business?

• Equality Act (2010)

• Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)

• Consumer Rights Act (2015)

• Trades Description Act (1968)

A business reduces the level of chemical emissions from its factory. Which of the following is the business aiming to reduce?

• Noise pollution

• Traffic congestion

• Recycling

• Air pollution

Which of the following is a feature of a weak economic climate?

• High levels of consumer spending

• Low levels of consumer spending

• High levels of employment

• Low levels of unemployment

Which of the following laws prevents employees being discriminated against on the basis of characteristics such as gender and race?

• Equality Act (2010)

• Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)

• Consumer Rights Act (2015)

• Trades Description Act (1968)

. Which of the following is true in relation to the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)?

• Visitors to a business are not covered by the act

• Employees must follow health and safety procedures set by the firm

• Employees are the only people covered by the act

• Customers visiting business premises are not covered by the act

Which of the following is a possible impact facing a hotel chain if facilities and accommodation are falsely described?

• Sales may increase

• Customer numbers may increase

• Profits may increase

• Reputation may decrease

Which of the following is a drawback to a business of behaving in an environmentally responsible way?

• Sales increase due to positive public image

• Brand reputation is improved

• Publicity may not persuade customers to buy

• Easier to motivate and recruit employees

A business that uses renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, aims to reduce:

• Recycling

• Global warming

• Traffic congestion

• Waste disposal

Changes in which of the following external influences is most likely to have led to the development of online businesses such as travel agents?

• Technology

• Interest rates

• Legislation

• Exchange rates

A business that operates in a competitive environment is likely to reduce prices when the economic climate is:

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• Weak and consumer spending is high

• Weak and consumer spending is low

• Strong and consumer spending is high

• Strong and consumer spending is low