CAPE Management of Business Unit 2 · 2012 · Paper 2
20 questions and parts from this paper. Open one to see it in full, then practise it on Quelpr and get it marked against the mark scheme.
- 1(a)9 marksUsing the information given in the table, draw a network diagram showing the project activities and their sequential relationships.
- 1(b)(i)3 marksState the length, in weeks, of EACH path.
- 1(b)(ii)2 marksState the expected length of the project.
- 1(b)(iii)3 marksState the amount of slack time for EACH path.
- 1(c)8 marksOutline TWO advantages and TWO limitations of using PERT and CPM for planning and coordinating large-scale projects.
- 2(a)(i)2 marksDefine the concept of 'customer' as it relates to Total Quality Management (TQM).
- 2(a)(ii)2 marksState TWO ways in which TQM is important in business.
- 2(b)9 marksDescribe THREE TQM techniques used by businesses to enhance competitiveness in the market.
- 2(c)12 marksDiscuss THREE factors likely to influence WILCO's location decision.
- 3(a)8 marksDifferentiate between 'informative advertising' and 'persuasive advertising', describing ONE situation in which EACH would be effective.
- 3(b)8 marksDiscuss TWO factors that may influence the choice of advertising media.
- 3(c)9 marksIdentify THREE promotional tools other than advertising, and outline ONE relative advantage of EACH tool.
- 4(a)2 marksDefine the concept 'distribution'.
- 4(b)12 marksIdentify THREE factors that may influence the choice of a distribution channel and explain the importance of EACH factor in determining such choice.
- 4(c)11 marksOutline THREE advantages and TWO disadvantages to a manufacturer of using intermediary channels.
- 5(a)16 marksDiscuss FOUR ways in which Chemicals Plus can contribute to the development of Tropical Isle's economy.
- 5(b)9 marksDescribe THREE possible difficulties faced by small businesses like Chemicals Plus.
- 6(a)(i)2 marksDefine the term 'entrepreneur'.
- 6(a)(ii)6 marksOutline THREE characteristics of a successful entrepreneur.
- 6(b)17 marksIdentify FOUR factors that Miss Enterprise must take into consideration if her business is to succeed and discuss the importance of EACH factor to the success of the business.