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CAPE Management of Business Unit 1 · 2011 · Paper 2

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  1. 1(a)16 marksDiscuss how EACH of the given decision-making steps may assist Mr. Tyre in deciding which of the two options to choose.
  2. 1(b)(i)3 marksExplain ONE way in which globalization may impact Mr. Tyre's car repairs business.
  3. 1(b)(ii)3 marksExplain ONE way in which information technology may impact Mr. Tyre's car repairs business.
  4. 1(b)(iii)3 marksExplain ONE way in which government regulations may impact Mr. Tyre's car repairs business.
  5. 2(a)3 marksExplain what is meant by the term 'business objective'.
  6. 2(b)12 marksDiscuss THREE reasons why it is important for Miss Dressy to establish objectives for her business.
  7. 2(c)10 marksIdentify TWO business objectives that Miss Dressy should aim to achieve and discuss the importance of EACH objective to the business.
  8. 3(a)10 marksOutline the TWO factors identified by Herzberg in his theory, giving TWO examples of EACH.
  9. 3(b)8 marksExplain how the TWO factors identified in (a) lead to job satisfaction OR dissatisfaction in an organization.
  10. 3(c)7 marksOutline a three-step approach, based on Herzberg's Two Factor Theory, which you, as a Human Resource Manager, would adopt in order to enhance job satisfaction in your organization.
  11. 4(a)2 marksDefine the term 'communication'.
  12. 4(b)15 marksDiscuss THREE possible barriers to effective communication at Jewellery Plus and outline ONE way in which EACH barrier discussed may be overcome.
  13. 4(c)(i)4 marksOutline TWO features of a formal communication network.
  14. 4(c)(ii)4 marksOutline TWO features of an informal communication network.
  15. 5(a)(i)5 marksCalculate the gross profit margin for 2009 and 2010, and use your results to assess the performance of the company over the two-year period.
  16. 5(a)(ii)5 marksCalculate the net profit margin for 2009 and 2010, and use your results to assess the performance of the company over the two-year period.
  17. 5(a)(iii)5 marksCalculate the return on capital employed for 2009 and 2010, and use your results to assess the performance of the company over the two-year period.
  18. 5(b)10 marksExplain TWO limitations of using accounting ratios to assess the performance of a firm and suggest how EACH limitation may be overcome.
  19. 6(a)(i)2 marksState ONE way in which the final accounts of a business serve as a major source of information for Investors.
  20. 6(a)(ii)2 marksState ONE way in which the final accounts of a business serve as a major source of information for Suppliers.
  21. 6(a)(iii)2 marksState ONE way in which the final accounts of a business serve as a major source of information for Government.
  22. 6(a)(iv)2 marksState ONE way in which the final accounts of a business serve as a major source of information for Business Managers.
  23. 6(b)(i)2 marksOutline to John the meaning of the term 'cash flow statement'.
  24. 6(b)(ii)4 marksOutline to John TWO advantages of a cash flow statement to his business.
  25. 6(c)11 marksConstruct the Trading and Profit and Loss Account for John's Chemicals & Supplies for the period ended May 31, 2010.

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