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Transnational corporations, NGOs and international agencies

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AQA AQA AS and A-level Sociology past-paper questions since 2016 · 7 parts · mark schemes follow the questions · www.alevelsociologytutor.com · Questions and mark schemes © AQA

1. June 2024 · Paper 2 · Q17 · 10 marks · AO1=3,AO2=4,AO3=3
1 7 Read Item K below and answer the question that follows. Item K Most transnational corporations (TNCs) need raw materials and resources to produce goods. They are not usually concerned with what happens to the goods after they have been sold. TNCs may harm the environment. Applying material from Item K, analyse two ways that transnational corporations may harm the environment. [10 marks]
2. November 2021 · Paper 2 · Q16 · 10 marks · AO1=5,AO2=3,AO3=2
1 6 Outline and explain two ways in which gender inequalities in developing countries may be influenced by non-governmental organisations (NGOs). [10 marks]
3. November 2020 · Paper 2 · Q18 · 20 marks · AO1=8,AO2=6,AO3=6
1 8 Read Item L below and answer the question that follows. Item L According to some sociologists, aid is essential for development because it helps countries reach take-off and industrialise. However, other sociologists are critical of aid and point out that many countries receiving aid have made little progress. Others argue that the real purpose of aid is to ensure a free market system that creates underdevelopment. Applying material from Item L and your knowledge, evaluate the view that aid is essential for development. [20 marks]
4. June 2019 · Paper 2 · Q18 · 20 marks · AO1=8,AO2=6,AO3=6
1 8 Read Item L below and answer the question that follows. Item L Globalisation has involved an increase in the number, size and importance of transnational corporations (TNCs). Modernisation theorists and neo-liberals see these corporations as essential for development because they spread capitalism and Western values that lead to economic growth. However, other sociologists argue that TNCs are an important part of a global system that prevents poorer countries developing. Applying material from Item L and your knowledge, evaluate sociological explanations of the role of transnational corporations in development. [20 marks]
5. June 2017 · Paper 2 · Q18 · 20 marks · AO1=8,AO2=6,AO3=6
1 8 Read Item L below and answer the question that follows. Item L Several different types of agencies are involved in the development process. These include non-governmental organisations (NGOs) such as Oxfam and Save the Children. NGOs differ widely in terms of the scale and focus of their work. Sociologists disagree about the effects that these organisations have on the development process. Applying material from Item L and your knowledge, evaluate the contribution of non-governmental organisations to the development process. [20 marks]
6. Specimen set 1 · Paper 2 · Q16 · 10 marks · AO1=5,AO2=3,AO3=2
1 6 Outline and explain two ways in which transnational corporations may affect employment in developing countries. [10 marks]
7. Specimen set 1 · Paper 2 · Q17 · 10 marks · AO1=3,AO2=4,AO3=3
1 7 Read Item A below and answer the question that follows. Item A There are a large number of non-governmental organisations (NGOs), such as Oxfam and Save the Children, that aim to support development. These organisations have been active for many years in many different locations and are sometimes seen as more effective than large government projects in helping the development process. Applying material from Item A, analyse two reasons why non-governmental organisations (NGOs) may be more effective than governments in helping the development process. [10 marks]

Mark schemes

1. June 2024 · Paper 2 · Q17
Mark scheme June 2024 Paper 2 Q17
2. November 2021 · Paper 2 · Q16
Mark scheme November 2021 Paper 2 Q16
3. November 2020 · Paper 2 · Q18
Mark scheme November 2020 Paper 2 Q18
4. June 2019 · Paper 2 · Q18
Mark scheme June 2019 Paper 2 Q18
5. June 2017 · Paper 2 · Q18
Mark scheme June 2017 Paper 2 Q18
6. Specimen set 1 · Paper 2 · Q16
Mark scheme Specimen set 1 Paper 2 Q16
7. Specimen set 1 · Paper 2 · Q17
Mark scheme Specimen set 1 Paper 2 Q17