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CAIE 7115 Business Studies Paper 2 — May/June 2022 Question Paper

The real May/June 2022 Paper 2 (Case Study) question paper for CAIE 7115 Business Studies (7115_s22_qp_22).

8 questions, 80 marks total.

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1. Question 1a8 marks

   Explain two ways TT could grow.

2. Question 1b12 marks

   Consider how TT might benefit from the following three economies of scale as it continues to grow. Which is likely to have the greatest effect on TT's profit? Justify your answer. • Purchasing • Technical • Financial

3. Question 2a8 marks

   Explain two benefits to TT of using lean production methods.

4. Question 2b12 marks

   Using Appendix 2 and other information, consider TT's financial position. Do you think TT is in a good financial position to expand? Justify your answer using suitable calculations.

5. Question 3a8 marks

   Explain one way the information in each chart in Appendix 1 might be useful to TT.

6. Question 3b12 marks

   Using Appendix 3 and other information, consider the three applicants for the job of Marketing Manager for country Z. Who is the best applicant for the job? Justify your answer.

7. Question 4a8 marks

   Explain four effects of training on a business.

8. Question 4b12 marks

   Consider the benefits and drawbacks for country Z if TT builds a factory there. Do you think the government of country Z should allow TT to build this factory? Justify your answer.