Managing Change (Edexcel A Level Business): Exam Questions

Exam code: 9BS0

2 hours10 questions
14 marks

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Using the information in Extract D, explain one difficulty a national fast food chain may face in changing the business culture in its outlets

24 marks

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Explain one way in which Warren East's decision to remove a layer of senior management may have improved Rolls Royce's competitiveness

34 marks

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Using the information in Extract G, explain one benefit of scenario planning to a business such as Zara

44 marks

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In 2022 Mike Ashley announced his intention to step down from Sports Direct's board of directors

Explain one benefit of succession planning for a business such as Sports Direct

54 marks

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Using the information in Extract G, explain one operational difficulty AG Barr may face following its takeover of Funkin

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10 marks

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Assess the likely value of succession planning to Derby Theatre

28 marks

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Assess two difficulties Mindful Chef's owners may face in implementing organisational change as they pursue their objective of growth

312 marks

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Assess the usefulness of scenario planning to a business, such as ASOS

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20 marks

Read the following extracts (A to D) (opens in a new tab) before answering Morrisons aims to regain its market share. The two options the management are considering are either to cut prices further, or to improve its overall customer experience

Evaluate these two options and recommend which option might be preferred by Morrisons’ shareholders

220 marks

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Despite Warren East’s restructuring, Rolls-Royce still has a ‘tall’ organisational structure. Two options for the future of Rolls-Royce are to remain as a tall structure or to change to a flat organisational structure

Evaluate these two options and recommend which is most suitable for a business, such as Rolls-Royce.