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CAIE 7115 Business Studies Paper 2 — October/November 2024 Question Paper

The real October/November 2024 Paper 2 (Case Study) question paper for CAIE 7115 Business Studies (7115_w24_qp_22).

8 questions, 80 marks total.

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1. Question 1a8 marks

   Explain two advantages and two disadvantages of BB being a public limited company.

2. Question 1b12 marks

   Consider the advantages and disadvantages of the following three methods BB could use to motivate its production workers. Which method should BB use? Justify your answer. • Piece rate • Teamworking • Job rotation

3. Question 2a8 marks

   Explain two effects of BB having a short chain of command.

4. Question 2b12 marks

   Consider the following three extension strategies BB could use for its best-selling product. Which strategy should BB use? Justify your answer. • Adding new features • Start selling in toy shops • Television advertising campaign

5. Question 3a8 marks

   Explain one way each of the following stakeholder groups might be affected by a business becoming a multinational company.

6. Question 3b12 marks

   Using Appendix 2 and other information, consider the two countries BB could choose to locate its first new factory. Which country should BB choose? Justify your answer.

7. Question 4a8 marks

   Explain two reasons why BB might want to sell its products in new markets in other countries.

8. Question 4b12 marks

   Using Appendix 3 and other information, consider BB's financial performance compared to its main competitor. Do you think BB's financial performance is better than its competitor? Justify your answer using appropriate calculations.