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  1. lauraemily22's Avatar
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    Did anyone else fail BUSS3 and is retaking it? would be so greatful for some advice i have no idea where ive gone wrong!
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    Im doing buss3 well nervous about itt
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    I didn't fail it, just got a grade way below what I was expecting, I thought I had done really well! - I got my paper back turns out I didn't use the case study enough and didn't develop my points enough I just used lots of little points.

    My teacher gave me structure guide for each exam BUSS3 and BUSS4 answers, and I now have a revision guide for each topic. Make sure you know all the key terms too.

    I got and A in BUSS1 and a B in BUSS2, hopefully I can fix my misakes in my BUSS3 retake and come out with a decent grade. Buss4 should be okay as long as I can keep my research upto date.
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    (Original post by sj2093)
    I didn't fail it, just got a grade way below what I was expecting, I thought I had done really well! - I got my paper back turns out I didn't use the case study enough and didn't develop my points enough I just used lots of little points.

    My teacher gave me structure guide for each exam BUSS3 and BUSS4 answers, and I now have a revision guide for each topic. Make sure you know all the key terms too.

    I got and A in BUSS1 and a B in BUSS2, hopefully I can fix my misakes in my BUSS3 retake and come out with a decent grade. Buss4 should be okay as long as I can keep my research upto date.
    Hey would it be possible for you to send me the structure guide for Buss3 and Buss4?
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    Here is my buss3 exam structure and notes about the exam:

    1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes)

    4 questions:
    - one 10 mark question (analysis question)
    - two 18 mark questions (evaluation questions)
    - one 34 marks question

    What you write in questions 1-3 can't be used in question 4. You can refer to things you have said eg calculations - but DO NOT use any of your main points again!

    Question 4 Plan

    Use headings for each paragraph (eg Case for expanding in the UK)

    1st Argument

    2nd Argument

    Use heading (eg Case for expanding in Romania)

    1st Argument

    2nd Argument

    ** For each of the arguments you ideally want one argument from each area of the specification marketing, HR, finance and opps man) **

    Use heading (eg. Recommendations)

    Clear recommendation
    Justify using arguments you have already used initially. Then expand using a new point.
    Use a 'however' point (an alternative)
    Use an 'it depends' point
    Suggest alternatives
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    Buss 4 'The Perfect Paragraph'

    Opens with words from the question for focus
    Uses relevant theory to explain and analyse the point
    Follows a logical chain of analysis, using connectives
    Refers to 'hooks' from the question to form/support points
    Containts real business examples and/or evidence that supports the point
    Comes back to the question for focus

    Evaluation

    Make a decision
    Thorough justification (keep something back)
    Insight (alternatives, question the question, it depends upon, however)
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    For all my exams I have followed the structure:

    Definition of the main 'key term' in the question

    Argument for

    Argument Against

    Evaluation
  9. HP348's Avatar
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    thanks
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    No problem
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