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Command terms for VCE Business required to answer SAC and Exam Style Questions...

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COMMAND TERMS Command Term: Analyse

Definition/meaning: Identify the main features then examine closely; examine in parts; show how the parts relate to the whole, e.g. analyse the essential components in the decision-making or problemsolving process.

Apply Briefly Broadly

Use theory to help in a practical example. Show or make links, relationships or connections.

Compare

Bring together for noting the points of likeness and difference, e.g. compare management theory and practice; compare the management style of manager A with manager B.

Conclude Define Describe

To determine or present a particular option – by reasoned argument

To use a few words Refers to the main or general points

Accurately state or explain the precise meaning of a word, phrase or term. Provide a detailed account of something; give the facts about something and if the question refers to a process, provide a detailed account in sequential order.

Discuss

Examine an issue or response and state arguments or opinions covering both sides of the issue or response covered in the stimulus material.

Distinguis h Evaluate

Recognise or show points of difference between two or more concepts or items. Note the distinctive characteristics. Establish criteria (define, define, difference, difference)

Explain Examine Identify Interpret Indicate Illustrate

Make the meaning of something clear, detailed and understandable.

Justify Label List Outline Propose Provide reasons/ju stify Recognise

Give valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or conclusion

Apply a weighted criterion to the relative strengths and weaknesses of the arguments raised in the stimulus material, as well as provide your opinion. Take apart and describe a concept in detail Determine or establish as being a particular thing, or determine the key characteristics Use knowledge and understanding to explain or make the meaning of something clear. To state or express a view – briefly or in a general way Provide an example to support your statement/comment.

Describe or designate, e.g. a specific management style. Enter in a list with others. Provide a brief description of the terms or topic. Put forward (a plan or suggestion) for consideration by others. Justify your choice or answer. Give valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or conclusion. Identify the existence of something or someone, e.g. the contribution of businesses within local, national and global markets. Present and state facts, ideas or feelings appropriate to the issue or response covered in the stimulus material.

Recommen d Write something down or use some other permanent form so that it can be used or seen Record again in the future.

Research Select

Investigate, explore or study in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions. Choose one in preference to another.

Share Understan d

Have or use something at the same time as someone else. Interpret, perceive or view (something) in a particular way....