DP Business Management Questionbank

With reference to Utopia, explain the differences between secondary sector activities and tertiary sector activities.

Explain two characteristics of an intrapreneur at HS.

With reference to Medimatters, describe two steps in setting up a new business.

Refer to case study: Medimatters

Explain how the following can benefit HS:

intrapreneurship.

With reference to RDM, describe how changes in operations management altered its relationship with two other business functions.

State two elements, other than a cash flow forecast, of a business plan.

Explain one problem that Las Migas may experience as a new business.

With reference to Accord, outline two possible steps for Aran and Kayla in starting the business.

State two types of business, other than grocery stores, that operate in the tertiary sector.

State three of Buzza’s main business functions.

With reference to KT, explain two problems that a new business may face.

Define the term secondary sector.

Describe two advantages to MSS of being a charity (line 14).

State two features of a partnership.

Examine Pedro’s proposal to create an agricultural cooperative in his community rather than continuing to operate as a sole trader.

Describe one possible objective of a public health organization.

Discuss whether Zack should sell Petra half of his shares with her conditions.

Describe one feature of a private limited company.

Describe one feature of a private limited company.

Refer to Afghan Sun case study SL/HL P1 May and Nov 2018

With reference to AK Bank, describe two features of for-profit microfinance providers.

Refer to Afghan Sun case study SL/HL P1 May and Nov 2018

Explain the advantages for Su of forming AS as a private limited company.

Refer to Afghan Sun case study SL/HL P1 May and Nov 2018.

Define two characteristics of a charity.

Define the term public sector.

Identify two features of a private limited company.

Define the term public limited company.

Explain one advantage and one disadvantage of WE changing its legal status to a public limited company.

Define the term cooperative.

Describe one disadvantage of operating as a public limited company.

Define the term public limited company.

State two features of a sole trader.

Describe one feature of a private limited company.

Explain two reasons why Jacques may have found the transition difficult when FI became a public limited company.

State two features of a cooperative.

Explain one advantage and one disadvantage to Buzza of operating as a partnership.

Describe one feature of a cooperative.

Discuss Chelsea’s idea to convert SSC into a public limited company.

State two features of a sole trader.

With reference to OS, explain one advantage and one disadvantage of operating as a private limited company.

Define the term public sector.

State two features of a cooperative. 

State two features of a cooperative.

Explain one advantage and one disadvantage for CD of forming a partnership.

Explain, with reference to MSS, the purpose of the mission and vision statements (line 37).

Examine Elaine’s proposals to cut back on GT’s commitment to its employees and CSR practices.

Define the term ethical objective.

Explain the role of ethics in John’s businesses.

Recommend which of Option 1 and Option 2 SV should consider in order to increase sales.

Recommend which of Option 1 and Option 2 HS should implement.

Recommend which of Option 1 and Option 2 SV should consider in order to increase sales.

Define the term vision statement.

Refer to case study: Medimatters

Explain two roles of A4A’s mission statement.

Using the Ansoff matrix, evaluate the two possible growth strategies for A4A.

Describe one role of a vision statement for HS. 

Discuss DH’s decision to develop a policy of corporate social responsibility (CSR).

Explain two roles of Benno’s mission statement.

Recommend whether Benno should replace its plastic drink rings with the new biodegradable drink rings.

Evaluate the two options that KA is considering.

Discuss whether LB should implement proposal 1 or proposal 2.

Using the case study and the resources, recommend whether RDM should choose Option 1 or Option 2.

Discuss whether WE should retain its programme of corporate social responsibility (CSR).

Explain one advantage and one disadvantage for CH of having a mission statement.

Explain one cost and one benefit to The Warriors of committing to corporate social responsibility (CSR).

Discuss Kayla’s plan to produce a range of snack bars.

Define the term corporate social responsibility (CSR).

Using the Ducal Aspirateurs case study and additional information, recommend whether DA should choose Option A or Option B (Decision 2).

Using the case study and additional information from Sections B and C, recommend whether DA should choose Option A or Option B. You may find it useful to complete and use the decision tree and to analyse Table 1.

Discuss Ben’s decision to enlarge the scale of BTO from one restaurant to three restaurants.

Discuss two possible methods that NS 507 could use to regain lost market share.

Explain one advantage and one disadvantage for MC of having a mission statement.

Discuss whether MC should organize the live concert.

Recommend which of the two strategic growth options, Option 1 or Option 2, EI should implement.

Recommend whether Henri should choose Option 1 or Option 2.

Explain how the proposed contract with Country X may conflict with MM ’s ethical objectives (lines 114–123).

Recommend whether RV ’s directors should choose Option 1 or Option 2.

Recommend whether KT should choose Option 1 or Option 2.

Explain one advantage and one disadvantage to SSC of practising corporate social responsibility (CSR).

Discuss Chelsea’s idea to convert SSC into a public limited company.

Using information from the case study and additional information above, discuss whether MM should sell its tar sands mining operation to JG.

Discuss whether HP should choose Option 1 or Option 2.

Explain, using the Ansoff Matrix, TZ’s proposed takeover of GG.

Recommend whether TZ’s directors should choose Option 1 or Option 2.

Explain the possible impacts on PU of the ethical issues it faces (lines 101–117).

Describe one feature of a mission statement.

Discuss whether BM should diversify into specialist cat food or introduce a new distribution channel for dog food.

With reference to Utopia, describe the importance of two external stakeholders (line 12).

Refer to the As Fair As case study (SL/HL paper 1 Nov 2018).

Describe two external stakeholders of AFA, other than customers.

Explain how MM could reduce stakeholder conflict in relation to its gold mine in Egypt (lines 103–107).

Explain how each of the two external threats arising from the STEEPLE analysis would have impacted on farmers’ incomes in the developing world.

Discuss the two options that Tom is considering for HS in response to the intense competition.

Describe two changes in the external environment that have affected RDM.

Discuss CH’s decision to stop producing anti-venom vaccines.

Outline two STEEPLE factors that have influenced DA’s business strategy.

Using the case study and additional information from Sections B and C, recommend whether DA should choose Option A or Option B. You may find it useful to complete and use the decision tree and to analyse Table 1.

Discuss whether MC should organize the live concert.

Outline two STEEPLE factors that influence PU’s decisions.

Define the term economies of scale (line 36).

Define the term diseconomy of scale.

With reference to JAC, describe two advantages of internal growth (line 52).

Refer to Afghan Sun case study SL/HL P1 May and Nov 2018.

Recommend whether AS should enter into a joint venture with DF.

Explain two possible economies of scale available to global fast food restaurants but not HS.

Explain one advantage and one disadvantage for SD of using an internal growth strategy.

Explain one positive and one negative impact of the multinational company, RE, on the developing country.

Refer to the As Fair As case study (SL/HL paper 1 Nov 2018) in the supplemental material.

Discuss whether Sam should accept the offer of a takeover.

Refer to the As Fair As case study (SL/HL paper 1 Nov 2018).

Using the case study, resources and appropriate business tools, recommend whether AFA should take over ABC.

Define the term multinational company (MNC).

Discuss the role and impact of globalization on the growth and evolution of JS.

With reference to an organization of your choice, examine the impact of globalization on change in operations management.

Recommend whether RDM should choose Option 1 or Option 2.

With reference to AI, discuss Lloyd’s view that being a small organization has merits.

With reference to WE, distinguish between internal and external growth.

Discuss whether JP should accept XYZ’s takeover bid.

Explain possible economies of scale that may apply to ABC but not to Accord.

Using the case study and the resources, recommend whether Accord should start making and selling snack bars or whether Kayla and Aran should sell Accord to SF. A force field analysis of the options could help you in your answer.

Describe one feature of a multinational company (MNC).

With reference to TS, evaluate the two merger options.

Explain one positive and one negative impact of FA on the developing country.

Define the term internal growth.

Discuss Ben’s decision to enlarge the scale of BTO from one restaurant to three restaurants.

Explain one economy of scale, other than purchasing economies of scale, from which NS might benefit.

Explain one possible economy of scale from which JJ has benefitted.

State two types of external growth.

Recommend whether MM should take over SF.

Recommend whether KT should choose Option 1 or Option 2.

With reference to MM, describe two features of a merger (lines 20–22).

Using the case study and additional information from Section B, recommend whether MM should choose Option 1 or Option 2.

Discuss whether Charles should accept GF’s offer of a takeover.

Define the term economies of scale.

Explain two restraining forces relating to change at MSS.

John felt that the decision about expanding JAC into the international markets of the Pacific Islands did not depend on the decision about the 3D printing project. However, he decided that they should not enter the markets at the same time, so they had to choose between starting with Fiji, Samoa or New Zealand. John stressed to Liza that, as with the construction of the Utopia villas, the choice of a new international market should strongly consider cultural influences and norms. For this reason, John favoured Fiji and Samoa over New Zealand, arguing that they are more culturally similar to Ratu. However, the final decision not being made, John asked Liza to do some more research into the idea and into the two markets. The results of her ideas are summarized in Tables 1, 2 and 3.

Table 1: Liza’s market research results

Liza drew up the following decision tree to help clarify the decision process and try to quantify the issues involved in the decision.

Using the case study and the additional information above, recommend which of the Pacific Island markets JAC should enter. Completing the decision tree and using the results could help you in your answer.

The group are considering two target markets.

Option 1: enter the Asian market

Emma strongly prefers this option. She recently presented IBAT at a medical conference in Asia. Great interest was shown and some attendees wanted to purchase samples at the conference. However, sales in Asia are not possible, because IBAT has not yet met regulatory quality standards there.

Falit also prefers this option because significant economies of scale could be gained. He also fears that other businesses will launch a similar product in Asia. The costs of entering the market would be relatively small for Medimatters. A suitable medical equipment wholesaler who could market and distribute the product operates in the region.

Ahmed and Didi are concerned. Quality issues with the lens manufacturer in India are worrying and should be resolved. They would like market research to be conducted to assess the suitability of Asian, as well as European and American, markets.

Option 2: continue to sell in Brazil

Didi favours this option. Always cautious, he thinks that current difficulties should be resolved before further expansion. He forecasts a reasonable first-year profit – far more than most new businesses. Ahmed likes the fact that he would not have to take on any additional workload or travel across the world: he is already struggling to manage his responsibilities. Carlo prefers this option because he wants to avoid the problems of growing too quickly, because many overambitious new businesses fail.

In preparation for the next group meeting, a decision tree showing both options has been produced.

Using the case study and the additional information in this question, recommend whether Medimatters should implement option 1 or option 2.

You will find it useful to calculate the predicted outcome for option 2 in the decision tree.

Refer to case study: Medimatters

Refer to Afghan Sun case study SL/HL P1 May and Nov 2018.

Using information from the case study, the resource and appropriate business tools, discuss the value to Su of the force field analysis in deciding whether to grow through change.

Refer to the As Fair As case study (SL/HL paper 1 Nov 2018).

Explain the usefulness of a Gantt chart to AFA in planning the implementation of a new process.

Refer to the As Fair As case study (SL/HL paper 1 Nov 2018).

Using the case study, resources and appropriate business tools, recommend whether AFA should take over ABC.

Using the case study and the resources, recommend whether Accord should start making and selling snack bars or whether Kayla and Aran should sell Accord to SF. A force field analysis of the options could help you in your answer.

Construct a fully labelled decision tree and identify the best option for Sassy (show all your working).

Explain one limitation for Sassy of using a decision tree as a planning tool.

Using the case study and additional information from Sections B and C, recommend whether DA should choose Option A or Option B. You may find it useful to complete and use the decision tree and to analyse Table 1.