CAIE A-Level Business 2.2.4 Motivation Methods in Practice

CAIE A-Level Business 2.2.4 Motivation Methods in Practice
Cambridge International AS & A Level Business 9609 syllabus for exams in 2026, 2027 and 20282026–2028

Practise comparing pay methods and non-financial motivators and analysing how each affects effort, teamwork, quality, retention and cost in the organisation described.

How this is tested

  • define the named payment method and show how its reward is calculated or triggered
  • analyse how pay, promotion, training or job design changes motivation and a business outcome
  • identify unintended effects such as rushed quality, rivalry, unfair targets or increased labour cost

Question 2(b)

[Maximum number: 3]

Explain one method of paying employees.