Unit 11 Personal Economics: further guidance using the Jan 2010 past paper 2 (b) Explain two possible reasons why Harry was paid less than Rachel? (6 marks) Identify where you’d award the marks in the following answer: Rachel has been promoted to the role of supervisor. This would suggest that her job involves a greater level of responsibility because she has to ensure workers are completing their job. This means she’ll be paid more as her job is more stressful and challenging. Based upon Harry explain a second reason why he may be paid less than Rachel which will obtain 3 marks 2c.) Recommend to Harry which option he should take? An advantage of accepting a job for six months is that he’ll receive close to his £12,000 salary. This is important because he can maintain his current life style. A disadvantage is that it is 200 miles away. This is important as it is unlikely he’ll commute this due to the cost, so he’ll need to relocate.
Unit 11 Personal Economics: further guidance using the Jan 2010 past paper 2 (b) Explain two possible reasons why Harry was paid less than Rachel? (6 marks) Identify where you’d award the marks in the following answer: Rachel has been promoted to the role of supervisor. This would suggest that her job involves a greater level of responsibility because she has to ensure workers are completing their job. This means she’ll be paid more as her job is more stressful and challenging. Based upon Harry explain a second reason why he may be paid less than Rachel which will obtain 3 marks 2c.) Recommend to Harry which option he should take? An advantage of accepting a job for six months is that he’ll receive close to his £12,000 salary. This is important because he can maintain his current life style. A disadvantage is that it is 200 miles away. This is important as it is unlikely he’ll commute this due to the cost, so he’ll need to relocate.
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