Business Objectives & Strategy (Edexcel A Level Business)

Exam Questions

2 hours11 questions
14 marks

Read the following extracts (A to D) before answering

Explain how Morrisons may benefit from having a mission statement

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24 marks

Read the following extracts (D to G) before answering

Explain one benefit Sports Direct could gain from conducting a SWOT analysis

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34 marks

Read the following extracts (A to D) before answering

Explain one way in which Spirit Airline's business model could be considered an example of Porter's focused low-cost generic strategy

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44 marks

Read the following extracts (A to C) before answering

Explain one way in which music subscription services have pursued product development as a strategy to grow

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54 marks

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Explain one way in which demand for sugar sweets in the UK is affected by social factors

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10 marks

Read the following extracts (E to G) before answering

Holly and Andy are considering creating a mission statement for The Wonky Table

Assess the potential benefits to The Wonky Table of having a mission statement

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28 marks

Read the following extracts (E to H) before answering

Assess two distinctive capabilities that provide Ryanair with a competitive advantage in the airline market

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20 marks

Read the following extracts (A to D) before answering

Warby Parker’s main corporate objective is to grow the business. The management is considering two options, either to develop a new range of contact lenses for the high income market, or to start selling glasses in the low income market

Evaluate these two options and recommend which one is most likely to achieve Warby Parker’s main corporate objective

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220 marks

Read the following extracts (E to H) before answering

Buy it Direct has set the objective of increasing its sales revenue. It is considering two options, either to adopt a strategy of market penetration in the UK Electrical Household Appliance market or diversification

Evaluate these two options and recommend which one is most likely to achieve Buy it Direct’s objective of increasing its sales revenue

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Read the following extracts (E to G) before answering

Holly and Andy are considering ways to increase profits. They could either extend their premises upstairs or offer external catering to local businesses

Using the data in Extract G and SWOT analysis, evaluate each option and recommend to Holly and Andy which one might be better for them to increase profits

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To achieve its aim of increasing its market share of the global wearable technology market, Tended Ltd could produce a new smartwatch or launch a marketing campaign for ‘Tended Protect’

Evaluate these two options and recommend which one is most suitable for Tended Ltd to achieve its aim of increasing its market share

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