DP Business Management Questionbank

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.

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

Outline two STEEPLE factors that influence PU’s decisions.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.