DP Business Management Questionbank

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.

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

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

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

Using the case study, resource and appropriate planning tools, recommend whether Su should choose Option 1, Option 2, or neither. You will find it useful to calculate the ARR for Option 1.

Describe one role of a vision statement for HS. 

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

Define the term public sector.

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).

Identify two features of a private limited company.

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.

Define the term public limited company.

Explain how RDM’s transformation of its manufacturing process from traditional mass production to highly automated production affected the interests of internal stakeholders.

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

Recommend whether RDM should choose Option 1 or Option 2.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Define the term cooperative.

Discuss whether JP should accept XYZ’s takeover bid.

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

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

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

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.

Describe one disadvantage of operating as a public limited company.

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

Define the term internal growth.

Define the term corporate social responsibility (CSR).

Define the term public limited company.

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

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

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

State two features of a sole trader.

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

Describe one feature of a private limited company.

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.

State two types of external growth.

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

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

Recommend whether MM should take over SF.

State two features of a cooperative.

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

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

Recommend whether KT should choose Option 1 or Option 2.

Describe one feature of a cooperative.

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.

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

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

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

State two features of a sole trader.

Define the term secondary sector.

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

State two marketing objectives that a company might have.

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

Define the term public sector.

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

Recommend whether PU should open a campus in Country B. 

State two features of a public limited company.

Recommend whether FR should choose Option 1 or Option 2.

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

With reference to Su and her managers at HH and AS, explain the differences between leadership and management.

Explain how the following can benefit HS:

job enlargement

Explain one advantage and one disadvantage for CSS of introducing an employee share ownership scheme.

Explain one advantage and one disadvantage for CSS of implementing a projectbased organizational structure (Change 1).

With reference to Adams’s equity theory and Daniel Pink’s motivation theory, discuss Ebru’s decision to eliminate performance-related pay (PRP) (Change 2) and to allow employees to spend 20 % of their time on any project they wish (Change 3).

Define the term redundancy.

With reference to Maslow’s motivation theory, explain two reasons that some TM drivers left to drive for BT.

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

Distinguish between the leadership styles of Sam and Finn.

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

Explain one benefit and one cost to AFA of using fringe payments (perks) to financially reward staff. 

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).

State two elements of an organizational culture.

Explain two possible human resource strategies that KA management could use to reduce employees’ resistance to change.

Explain two advantages for LB of using on the job training.

With reference to RDM, outline one advantage and one disadvantage of Jan’s leadership style (lines 88–89).

Explain how the methods used to motivate employees could have changed when RDM transformed from traditional mass production to highly automated production.

Describe one industrial/employee relations method used by employers.

Explain two possible reasons for RDM employees’ resistance to change if RDM enters the US market.

Explain two types of financial rewards, other than salary, that RDM might offer its engineers and computer scientists.

Draw a possible organizational chart for a manufacturing firm like AI if it is organized by function.

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

Discuss whether JP should accept XYZ’s takeover bid.

Outline two features of autocratic leadership.

Explain one cost and one benefit of a high labour turnover of managers for The Warriors.

Discuss two methods to resolve conflict for The Warriors other than a lock-out.

With reference to Accord, explain one advantage and one disadvantage of an organizational structure based on product.

Define the term labour turnover.

Discuss whether Aran and Kayla should change the organizational culture of Accord to overcome the problems with Enrich drinks.

Explain one benefit and one cost to FA of using an autocratic leadership style.

Outline one benefit of Viv’s leadership style and one benefit of Salah’s leadership style (lines 82–84).

Explain one advantage and one disadvantage for DA of replacing the current pay system and benefits with the proposed employment package (Decision 1).

Discuss the likely impact on DA’s organizational culture of the changes recommended by the management consultants.

Explain one positive impact and one negative impact on BTO as a result of having low labour turnover.

Explain one advantage and one disadvantage for FI of motivating its employees using Taylor’s motivation theory.

Explain how a formal system of appraisal may have avoided the problems caused by Clare (lines 86–100).

Explain two factors that may influence the motivation of employees at SF.

Explain one advantage and one disadvantage of the high labour turnover of designers at Buzza.

Describe one advantage and one disadvantage for MM of decentralization (lines 44–45).

Define the term flexitime.

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

State two features of a hierarchical organizational structure.

Explain one benefit and one limitation for GP resulting from the implementation of the shamrock organization structure for HN.

Discuss two human resource strategies that GP could use to reduce the scientists’ resistance to the changes.

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

Explain two disadvantages for FR if it extends its 360-degree feedback appraisal system to its supermarket employees.

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

With reference to Table 2, describe two advantages for Su of using a cash-flow forecast.

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.

Define the term current assets.

Using Table 1, calculate Fishers’s net profit before interest and tax for 2017 (show all your working).

Using Table 2, calculate the following forecasted figures for 2018:

net profit after interest and tax.

Explain why Fishers experiences a significant increase in current assets and current liabilities from March to October.

Construct a fully labelled balance sheet for VT for the end of 2017.

Calculate the acid test (quick) ratio for VT for 2018.

Explain one way VT could improve its liquidity.

Discuss two appropriate sources of finance for SD to purchase the scooters.

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

Define the term intangible asset.

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

Calculate the gross profit margin of AFA for 2016 and 2017.

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

Explain one possible reason for the trend in gross profit margin for AFA between 2016 and 2017.

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

(i) Calculate the inventory/stock turnover for woollen hats (show all your working).

(ii) Comment on your result in (b)(i).

Define the term capital expenditure.

(b) Using Table 1, calculate for PI:

(i) gross profit (X);

(ii) tax (Y).

(c) Using Table 1 and your calculations in (i) and (ii), construct a profit and loss account for PI.

Using Table 2, calculate the net cash flow (Z) for PI for 2019 (show all your working).

Explain the difference between profit and cash flow. 

Calculate the net profit margins for DH for 2016 and 2017.

Calculate net current assets (working capital) for DH for 2016 and 2017.

Define the term debtors.

Using information from Table 1 construct a fully labelled balance sheet for Papel for the end of October 2018.

Using information from Table 1 calculate the current ratio for Papel for the end of October 2018.

Explain one possible strategy, other than elimination of credit sales, for Papel to improve its liquidity position.

Discuss whether LB should implement proposal 1 or proposal 2.

Using the information in Table 1, calculate for Location A the payback period (show all your working).

Using the information in Table 1, calculate for Location A the average rate of return (ARR) (show all your working).

Prepare a cash flow forecast for Las Migas for the first four months of operations.

Define the term trade credit.

Calculate the difference in AI’s net profit before interest and tax between 2018 and 2019 (show all your working).

Define the term revenue streams.

Define the term retained profit.

Explain two possible external sources of finance CH could use to continue production of anti-venom vaccines.

Using the information provided and in Table 1, calculating X and Y, construct a profit and loss account for Enjuice.

Using the information provided and in Table 1, calculate the gross profit margin (no working required).

Explain one strategy that Enjuice could use to increase its gross profit margin.

Other than a business angel (line 108), explain methods of external finance that Accord could use to increase production capacity (line 108).

Based on a target of 160 000 for the first year of production at Detox, calculate the gross profit generated by Detox.

Based on a target of 160 000 for the first year of production at Detox, calculate the net profit margin of Detox.

For Kayla’s proposal calculate the payback period.

For Kayla’s proposal calculate the net present value (NPV) using a discount rate of 6 %*.

Using the financial data in Table 1, calculate the percentage of total costs that were fixed costs for last year (show all your working).

Calculate, for Option 1 the average rate of return (ARR) (show all your working).

Calculate, for Option 1 the payback period (show all your working).

Calculate, for Option 2, the average rate of return (ARR) (show all your working).

Explain one reason why Option 1 may be a less risky investment than Option 2.

Using the financial information in Table 1, evaluate two strategies that CM could use to improve its financial position other than changing to a just-in-time (JIT) stock control method.

Explain suitable sources of finance for Option B.

Define the term retained profit.

Using Table 1, calculate for Option B the average rate of return (ARR) (show all your working).

Using Table 1, calculate for Option B the payback period (no working required).

Explain one advantage and one disadvantage for DA of changing from function-based cost centres to the cost centres proposed by Pierre.

Using the information in Table 1, construct a fully labelled cash flow forecast for MV for the first six months of 2021.

Explain the potential impact on MV’s gross profit margin if the prices charged by its suppliers increase in the second half of 2021.

Using Table 2, calculate X (no working required).

Using Table 2, calculate the current ratio for 2019 (no working required).

Using Table 2, prepare a balance sheet for the year ending 31 December 2019.

Explain the possible changes to KPJ’s balance sheet for 2019 if KPJ spent $30 000 on a new digital projector.

State two appropriate sources of finance Ben may have used when he first opened his vegan food stall.

Calculate, for 2019, NS 507’s gross profit margin (no working required).

Calculate, for 2019, NS 507’s net profit before interest and tax (no working required).

State two characteristics of a business angel.

Recommend whether Pablo should choose Option 1 or Option 2.

Using information in Table 1, for JJ, prepare a profit and loss account for the budgeted figures and the actual figures
(show all your working).

Using information in Table 1, for JJ, prepare a variance analysis (show all your working).

Define the term working capital cycle.

Prepare a monthly cash flow forecast for BB for the first four months of operation.

Explain one strategy that BB could use to significantly improve its forecasted cash flow for January 2021.

Recommend whether Henri should choose Option 1 or Option 2.

With reference to MM, outline two sources of finance suitable for taking over the film studio in India (lines 144–147).

Using Table 1 calculate the current ratio for SF for 2020 (show all your working).

Using Table 1 suggest one reason why SF may have a liquidity problem.

Calculate the debtor days for MM at the end 2020 (show all your working).

Explain one method MM could use to improve its liquidity.

Calculate the payback period if RV chooses Option 2 (show all your working).

Explain one disadvantage to RV of using the payback period method of investment appraisal.

With reference to Option 1, for KT, explain the relationship between the product life cycle, investment, profit and cash flow.

Explain strategies MM could use to improve cash flow in its palladium mine in South Africa (Table 1).

Calculate for MM: the average rate of return (ARR) for the lithium mine (show all your working).

Calculating X and Y in Table 3, prepare a profit and loss account for WC for 2022 (show all your working).

Using Table 4, calculate WC’s net cash flow for 2022 (show all your working).

Explain the difference between WC’s profit and its cash flow.

Explain two factors that might prevent TZ from increasing its gross profit margin.

With reference to OS, explain the difference between capital expenditure and revenue expenditure.

Explain the potential impact on AXL if it implements its planned increase in trade credit period.

State two appropriate external sources of finance that RE could use to modernize its gas stations.

Construct a fully labelled balance sheet for RE as of 31 December 2021.

Explain the impact of price changes by foreign competition on HA’s break-even point.

With reference to RS, explain the difference between capital expenditure and revenue expenditure.

Define the term unique selling point/proposition (USP).

State two stages of the product life cycle.

Explain one advantage and one disadvantage for JVS of using focus groups for its market research.

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

Define the term market share.

Discuss the new strategy to differentiate TM from BT.

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

Describe two external stakeholders of AFA, other than customers.

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

With reference to AFA, explain the importance of branding.

Explain the importance to JS of brand value.

Explain the importance to JS of brand loyalty.

Draw and label a product life cycle for Strutz’s No.5 jeans.

Explain the position of Strutz’s No.5 jeans on the product life cycle.

Explain one method of above-the-line promotion and one method of below-the-line promotion that DH could use to raise consumer awareness that it is a socially responsible company.

Explain one advantage and one disadvantage for Benno of using a focus group of loyal customers.

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

Explain the importance to LB of two elements of the extended marketing mix.

Using information from the case study and the resource, discuss the opportunities and threats for RDM of entering the US market.

State two methods of primary market research.

Explain one positive and one negative impact of social media marketing on JP’s promotional strategy.

Explain how Accord can differentiate Enrich from the products of its competitors.

Describe two reasons why secondary market research may not be useful to Accord.

State two methods of primary market research.

Calculate TS’ market share in 2018 (show all your working).

State two types of above-the-line promotion.

Using Table 1, construct a product position map/perception map for all four hotels prior to the opening of GR.

Explain two ways in which GR is able to offer rooms at a lower price than IF.

Discuss possible changes to IF’s marketing mix to reduce the loss of customers to GR.

Explain one advantage and one disadvantage for CM of using a cost-plus (mark-up) pricing strategy.

With reference to DA, outline two suitable methods of sampling (lines 112–113).

Explain how knowledge of the product life cycle may have influenced DA’s product range.

Explain one advantage and one disadvantage for BTO as a result of its use of social media.

Explain two elements of U-Foods’ marketing mix other than price.

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

Explain two reasons why Pablo conducted primary market research.

Define the term unique selling point/proposition (USP).

Explain the importance of people and processes in EI’s extended marketing mix.

Explain one advantage and one disadvantage for EI of using a focus group.

Explain how MM has differentiated itself.

Define the term unique selling point/proposition (USP).

Explain how the people element of the extended marketing mix has influenced MM ’s marketing strategy.

Define the term niche market.

Define the term product orientation.

Explain one advantage to SSL from implementing the new promotional strategy.

Explain one advantage and one disadvantage for SSC of having a product-orientated marketing approach.

Calculate for MM: its market share worldwide in gold in 2020 (show all your working).

Explain one advantage and one disadvantage for MM of using convenience sampling for its market research.

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

With reference to Table 2, explain one benefit and one limitation for MM of using sales forecasting.

Define the term market segment.

Explain one advantage and one disadvantage for HP of using secondary market research.

Discuss whether HP should choose Option 1 or Option 2.

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

Discuss possible changes to any two elements of OS’s marketing mix.

State two methods of primary market research.

Define the term cost-plus (mark-up) pricing strategy.

Explain two benefits for SF of using social media marketing.

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

Su is considering two possible locations for the production facility (lines 51–52). Explain the factors (reasons) that Su may consider when deciding between the two locations.

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

Using the information in Table 3, calculate the break-even output for portable biomass sources of electricity (show all your working).

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

Comment on the usefulness to AS of break-even analysis.

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

Explain how total quality management (TQM) could help AS improve the quality of its products.

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

Define the term supply chain.

Calculate:

the total contribution of existing meals sold per month (show all your working).

Calculate:

the total profit or loss on existing meals for May 2018 (show all your working).

Calculate:

the forecast profit or loss if Jill decides to make and sell gluten-free meals (show all your working).

Using your answer from (b) (iii) and (iv), explain whether Jill should buy-in or make the gluten-free meals herself.

Explain one advantage and one disadvantage for SD of working at almost full capacity utilization.

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

Discuss the value to AFA of lean production methods.

Define the term batch production.

Calculate the break-even level of output for PF for 2019 (show all your working).

Construct a fully labelled break-even chart, to scale, for PF for 2019.

Calculate the forecasted profit if PF sells 2400 chairs in 2019 (show all your working).

Define the term innovation.

Describe one limitation of a break-even analysis.

Calculate the number of dolls that DD needs to sell to achieve a profit of $4000 (show all your working).

Calculate the capacity utilization rate at the break-even quantity for DD for the first year of operation (show all your working).

Calculate the profit or loss in the first year if DD sells 400 dolls (show all your working).

Assuming that the quantity of dolls to be sold in the second year is 550 and costs remain unchanged, calculate the price per doll that DD would need to charge to make a $6500 profit.

With reference to QS, explain two features of cradle to cradle manufacturing.

Evaluate the two options that KA is considering.

Define the term brand loyalty.

Explain how RDM’s transformation of its manufacturing process from traditional mass production to highly automated production affected the interests of internal stakeholders.

Using the resource, calculate the current capacity utilization rate at RDM’s factory.

Calculate the increase in capacity at RDM if the company builds a new production facility (show all your working).

State two reasons for selecting a specific location for production.

Recommend whether RDM should choose Option 1 or Option 2.

Using the financial data for DuffJD for 2018, calculate the contribution per unit per item laundered (no working required).

Using the financial data for DuffJD for 2018, calculate the margin of safety (no working required).

Draw a fully labelled break-even chart for DuffJD for 2018 using the data provided.

Explain how an increase in competition may affect DuffJD’s margin of safety.

Outline two features of batch production.

Explain two benefits to JP of using quality circles.

Outline two advantages for Accord of using job/customized production.

Define the term batch production.

With reference to Accord, explain one advantage and one disadvantage of using total quality management (TQM).

Define the term margin of safety.

Using the financial data in Table 1, calculate the break-even level of output (show all your working).

Using the financial data in Table 1, calculate the percentage of total costs that were fixed costs for last year (show all your working).

Using the financial data in Table 1, calculate the level of profit for SSH at 2018’s level of production (show all your working).

Explain how the introduction of new production methods will affect the total cost line in SSH’s break-even chart.

Describe one disadvantage for an organization of operating at high capacity utilization.

Calculate, for MWF, the break-even level of output for 2020.

Construct a fully labelled, to scale, break-even chart for MWF for 2020.

Calculate the profit if MWF sells 3600 window fans in 2020.

Explain one advantage and one disadvantage for CM of changing its stock control method from just-in-case (JIC) to just-in-time (JIT).

Explain the factors that DA would need to consider before deciding to outsource some of its production (line 110).

Calculate the difference between the cost for DA to make the rechargeable batteries and the cost to buy them from XL.

Suggest one other factor that DA should consider before deciding whether to make the rechargeable batteries or buy them from XL.

Explain one advantage and one disadvantage of using a break-even analysis for PP.

Outline two benefits for MM of outsourcing human resource management (HRM) (lines 51–54).

Outline two reasons why MM may relocate all of its operations to Bengaluru (lines 124–142).

Using Figure 1 calculate forecasted profit if sales are 25 000 units in 2021 (show all your working).

Using Figure 1 calculate the total contribution in 2021 if Hafs only sells 20 000 units (show all your working).

Explain whether an increase in total fixed costs has an impact on unit contribution.

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

Using total contribution, calculate the forecasted total profit for SSL before the introduction of the new promotional strategy (show all your working).

Construct a fully labelled break-even chart for SSL for before the new promotional strategy is introduced (show all your working).

State two features of product innovation.

Define the term just-in-time (JIT) production.

With reference to MM, explain the difference between crisis management and contingency planning.

Construct a fully labelled break-even chart, to scale, for JG for 2022.

Calculate JG’s level of profit if sales are 20 000 units in 2022 (show all your working).

Explain how the changes that Jill expects in fixed and variable costs in 2023 would affect the total costs line of the break-even chart from your answer to (b).

Using the selected financial data in Table 2, calculate for SP for 2020: 

the break-even level of output (show all your working).

Using the selected financial data in Table 2, calculate for SP for 2020: 

the margin of safety (show all your working).

Using the selected financial data in Table 2, calculate for SP for 2020: 

the net profit (show all your working).

Explain how the impact of the increase in rent and the forecast increase in sales in 2021 could affect SP’s profitability.

Explain one benefit and one cost to SF of using a flow production method.

Using Table 1, calculate the contribution per unit (show all your working).

Using Table 1, calculate the break-even level of output (no working required).

If AXL produces 75 million cans in 2023, using Table 1, calculate the margin of safety (no working required).

If AXL produces 75 million cans in 2023, using Table 1, calculate the profit (show all your working).

Using the information provided above and in Table 1, calculate the monthly profit if Roscas sells sugar donuts and chocolate-filled donuts (show all your working).

Explain one advantage and one disadvantage for CD of using a job/customized production method.

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

Using the case study, resource and appropriate planning tools, recommend whether Su should choose Option 1, Option 2, or neither. You will find it useful to calculate the ARR for Option 1.

Apply the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) matrix to JVS’s current product portfolio.

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.

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

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).

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.

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

Construct a Boston Consulting Group (BCG) matrix for HP, identifying the correct segments for HP’s standard rooms and its HP+ upgraded rooms if Option 2 is chosen.

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

Outline two STEEPLE factors that influence PU’s decisions.