Edexcel IAL · WBS11, WBS12, WBS13, WBS14

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1.3.1 — Meeting Customer Needs
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Understanding customer needs is the foundation of successful business activity — firms must identify, anticipate and satisfy customer requirements to survive in competitive markets.
Mass market — large, undifferentiated market targeting a broad customer base; benefits from economies of scale.
Niche market — small, specialised segment with specific needs; higher margins but limited scale.
Market research — gathering primary and secondary data to reduce risk and inform marketing decisions.
Identify customer needs
Research the market
Position the product
Competitive advantage
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The global business environment — globalisation and its impact, strategies for entering global markets, international marketing, and the role of multinational corporations.

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About Edexcel IAL Business

Edexcel International A-Level (IAL) Business is a widely studied qualification at international schools across South Korea, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and the Middle East. The IAL Business specification covers all core business disciplines across four units: Unit 1 Marketing and People (WBS11) introduces how businesses identify customer needs, develop marketing strategies, manage people and the role of entrepreneurs. Unit 2 Managing Business Activities (WBS12) covers raising finance, financial planning and management, resource management and external influences on business.

At A2 level, Unit 3 Business Decisions and Strategy (WBS13) explores strategic decision-making, business growth, quantitative techniques and managing change. Unit 4 Global Business (WBS14) examines globalisation, strategies for entering international markets, global marketing and the role of multinational corporations.

Revvy Learn provides free revision notes for every spec point across all four IAL Business units. Our content is specifically built for the Edexcel IAL specification — not the UK domestic A-Level — so every topic, exam tip and model answer aligns with the papers you will actually sit. Each topic includes structured notes, adaptive flashcards, exam-style practice questions with annotated model answers, and an AI tutor to help you refine your 20-mark essay technique.

IAL Business exams are available in both the January and June exam series, allowing you to spread your units across multiple sittings. Revvy Learn covers the complete specification for both sessions.