7115 s09 QP 2
7115 s09 QP 2
7115 s09 QP 2
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BUSINESS STUDIES Paper 2 Candidates answer on the Question Paper. Additional Materials: Insert READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your Centre number, candidate number and name on all the work you hand in. Write in dark blue or black pen. Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid. DO NOT WRITE IN ANY BARCODES. Answer all questions. The Insert contains the case study. The businesses described in this question paper are entirely fictitious. At the end of the examination, fasten all your work securely together. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.
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2 1 (a) Python Bicycles use batch production. Identify and explain one advantage and one disadvantage of batch production to Python Bicycles. Advantage:
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3 (b) The new owners want to increase the profitability of Python Bicycles. Consider three methods that could be used to increase the profitability of Python Bicycles. Recommend which method you think would be the most effective. Justify your recommendation. Method 1:
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4 2 (a) The number of employees leaving each year is high as workers are not happy with their working conditions. Identify and explain two reasons why poor motivation among the workers may be damaging for Python Bicycles. Reason 1:
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5 (b) Do you think that higher wages would be the most effective way of increasing the motivation of the employees at Python Bicycles? Justify your answer.
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6 3 (a) Before targeting a different market segment, Python Bicycles needs to carry out market research. Explain to the Marketing Manager of Python Bicycles how to carry out primary market research.
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7 (b) Do you agree with the Marketing Manager that Python Bicycles will need to change each of the elements of the marketing mix if childrens bicycles are to be sold? (See Appendix 2). Justify your answers. Element 1 of marketing mix: Need to change this element?
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8 4 (a) A cash flow forecast is used by the company to help it with its financial control. Explain why Python Bicycles would find a cash flow forecast useful.
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9 (b) Do you think Python Bicycles is in a strong financial position? Explain your answer using information from Appendix 1 and the other case material given.
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10 5 (a) Identify and explain two reasons why governments encourage exports. (See Appendix 3). Reason 1:
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11 (b) What do you think are the four most important factors that Python Bicycles should consider when deciding whether to export their bicycles? Justify your answers. Factor 1:
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