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Task 5 (AO5)
Describe trends of growth and decline for the sector in which the selected business operates and compare with
other sectors

Level Details Level achieved

Pass
Candidates will show a basic appreciation
of the trends for the sector within which
the business operates. There will be
limited comparisons with the other
sectors
 Explain what businesses do in the primary, secondary and
tertiary sector
 Identify which sector PGL operates in and explain why
 Identify the trends in the number of people employed in
the primary, secondary and tertiary sectors
 Identify the trends in the level of output in the primary,
secondary and tertiary sectors
 Identify one difference between the number of people
employed in the secondary sector and the tertiary sectors

Merit ACHIEVE ALL OF THE PASS CRITERIA AND...

Candidates will show a sound  Provide up to date evidence of the trends in employment
appreciation of the trends for the sector in the primary, secondary and tertiary sectors
within which the business operates. There  Provide up to date evidence of the trends in output in the
will be clear comparisons with the other primary, secondary and tertiary sectors
sectors  Explain the similarities between the trends occurring in the
primary and secondary sectors
 Discuss why workers in these sectors may face similar risks
to their jobs
 Explain why employment in the tertiary sector is rising
 Discuss how PGL may be effected by the trends in their
sector of industry

Distinction ACHIEVE THE ENTIRE PASS AND MERIT CRITERIA, AND...

Candidates will show a well-researched
appreciation of the trends for the sector
within which the business operates. There
will be full comparisons with the other
sectors
 Provide independently researched and up to date evidence
of the trends in employment in the primary, secondary and
tertiary sectors (quoting your sources)
 Provide independently researched and up to date evidence
of the trends in output in the primary, secondary and
tertiary sectors (quoting your sources)
 Discuss the reasons why firms may choose to locate
abroad / outsource their production
 Link your explanation to costs / revenue and profits
 Discuss why employment in the tertiary sector is less
susceptible to foreign competition and use of machinery
 Discuss how UK services centres are being used by some
businesses to improve their customer service and gain an
advantage over competitors
 Evaluate the extent to which PGL is effected by the trends
in their sector of industry