Business Studies

Explain two reasons why customers might buy from AF rather than from one of its competitors.

Explain two benefits of AF having a short chain of command.

AF currently promotes its bicycles in cycling magazines. Nadia is considering social media instead. Explain four advantages to AF of promoting its ...

Explain one way in which each of the following AF stakeholder groups could use the financial information in Appendix 3. Owners: Employees: Supplier...

Consider the opportunities and threats of globalisation for Alpine Frames. Are the threats likely to be greater than the opportunities for AF? Just...

Nadia's sister and brother will join the business as investors. Weigh up the advantages and disadvantages of the two forms of business organisation...

Using Appendix 2 and other information, examine the two bicycles Alpine Frames is considering making. Which one should Nadia choose? Support your r...

Alpine Frames must train its 4 new employees. Weigh up the advantages and disadvantages of the two approaches below, and recommend the one Nadia sh...

CL depends on working capital day to day. Explain two reasons why it matters to the business.

Explain two advantages and two disadvantages to CL of using primary market research.

CL's managers must inform employees about the expansion plans. Explain two factors they should take into account when choosing how to communicate t...

Explain two advantages and two disadvantages to CL of being a private limited company.

Consider the advantages and disadvantages of the two options CL could use to distribute its new product range in country P. Which channel of distri...

Consider the following three economies of scale for CL: Financial, Purchasing and Managerial. Which economy of scale is likely to have benefited CL...

CL intends to build its new factory in country Q. Using Appendix 2 and other information, weigh up the benefits and the drawbacks of this decision ...

Using Appendix 1 and other information, consider the three supervisors that CL could make redundant. Which supervisor should CL choose? Justify you...

Explain four roles of packaging for a product.

Explain two reasons why it is important for CG to train its employees.

Explain two advantages to CG of introducing lean production.

Explain four ways in which the size of CG could be measured.

Using Appendix 3 and other information, compare the two new products CG could make. Which one should CG choose? Justify your answer with suitable c...

Using Appendix 1 and other information, consider the two sites below for CG's second factory. Which site should CG choose? Justify your answer. - ...

CG's marketing director could use three methods of primary market research for the new product. Consider each method below and recommend the one CG...

Consider the following two ways in which CG could become a more ethical business. Which is likely to be the better way for CG? Justify your answer....

LB divides production so that each of its workers does one job. Explain two advantages to LB of this specialisation (division of labour).

Explain two advantages and two disadvantages to a business when its managers delegate tasks.

Explain two ways in which the law controlling marketing could affect LB.

Explain two advantages and two disadvantages to LB of making its products in batches.

Using Appendix 3 and other information, compare the financial position of LB and of its main rival. Which of the two businesses was in the stronger...

LB must fill the post of production manager for its second factory. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages to LB of recruiting internally and of ...

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages to LB of selling only to its niche market compared with selling to the mass market. Should LB move into th...

Using Appendix 2 and other information, discuss the two options below for helping LB contribute to sustainable development. Which option should LB ...

Marco has written a business plan for the third shop. Explain four ways that plan could be of use to him.

Explain two advantages and two disadvantages to SS of operating in a niche market.

Explain two reasons why SS uses job production.

Explain two reasons why maintaining high quality matters so much to a bespoke tailor such as SS.

Using Appendix 1 and other information, examine the three marketing mix elements proposed for SS's new shop. Which of them is likely to matter most...

Using Appendix 2 and other information, consider the following two ways SS could contribute to sustainable development. Which way should Marco choo...

Marco needs to place an urgent order with a supplier. Consider the two methods below and recommend the one he should use. Justify your answer. - T...

Consider the following two sources of finance that could be used for working capital when SS's new shop opens. Which would be the best source for M...

Explain four characteristics of a successful entrepreneur.

Priya's business plan includes the two sections below. Explain how each section could help her as she starts SU. Section 1: market research. Sectio...

Country Z is entering the boom stage of the business cycle. Explain two ways this is likely to affect SU.

Explain four legal controls over employment that could benefit the people who work at SU.

Consider the following two methods Priya could use to motivate SU's employees. Which method should Priya use? Justify your answer. Option 1: commis...

Priya could finance SU's shop equipment in three ways. Consider the advantages and disadvantages of each source. Which source should she use? Justi...

Using Appendix 3 and other information, consider the two ranges SU could stock when it opens. Which product range should Priya choose? Justify your...

Using Appendix 1 and other information, consider the two marketing-mix elements suggested for SU. Would each be a suitable choice for Priya's new s...