CAIE IGCSE Business Studies 6.5.1 role of pressure groups
Practise pressure-group questions by defining the group, applying campaign actions and explaining how business decisions may change.
- Syllabus
- 2027–2029
- Course
- Business 0264
Exam points
- Define a pressure group as people acting together to influence business or policy.
- Explain actions such as campaigns, publicity, boycotts or pressure on decision makers.
- Apply pressure group influence to the named business and its reputation or sales.
6.5.1—The role of pressure groups question 1
[Maximum number: 4]
FSW is a multinational company with operations in 6 countries. It manufactures steel for use in the construction industry. Quality assurance is used to ensure quality production. FSW has many stakeholder groups who are interested in its activities. The Managing Director knows FSW's business creates external costs. She is aware that pressure groups try to influence business decisions.
Identify four ways a pressure group might try to influence business decisions.
Way 1:
Way 2:
Way 3:
Way 4:
Award 1 mark per way (max 4).
Points might include:
- (Organise) customer boycotts
- Raise awareness or examples such as cause negative publicity / publish information / write to newspaper
- Lobby/send letters to government
- Demonstrations/protests
- Arrange petitions
- Legal action
Other appropriate responses should be credited.
Only award the first four responses given.
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