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CAIE 7115 Business Studies Paper 2 — May/June 2026 Question Paper

The real May/June 2026 Paper 2 (Case Study) question paper for CAIE 7115 Business Studies (7115_s26_qp_22).

8 questions, 80 marks total.

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1. Question 1a8 marks

   Explain four ways to measure the size of KE.

2. Question 1b12 marks

   Consider the following three methods of primary market research KE could use for its new product. Which method should KE use? Justify your answer. • interviews • focus groups • questionnaires

3. Question 2a8 marks

   Explain four roles of packaging for a product.

4. Question 2b12 marks

   Using Appendix 1 and other information, consider the following two possible locations for KE's second factory. Which location should KE choose? Justify your answer. • location A • location B

5. Question 3a8 marks

   Explain two advantages to KE of introducing lean production.

6. Question 3b12 marks

   Using Appendix 3 and other information, consider the two new products KE could produce. Which product should KE choose? Justify your answer using suitable calculations. • product A • product B

7. Question 4a8 marks

   Explain two reasons why training employees is important to KE.

8. Question 4b12 marks

   Consider the following two ways KE could become an ethical business. Which is likely to be the best way for KE? Justify your answer. • buying from ethical suppliers • paying fair wages to employees