4 marksRead the following extracts (E to H) before answering
Innocent Drinks has constructed the network diagram below to plan the launch of a new line of smoothies. Each number represents how many days each activity is estimated to take
Using the data in the network diagram above, calculate the Earliest Start Times (EST) and Latest Finishing Times (LFT) for each activity and identify the critical path
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4 marksRead the following extracts (A to D) before answering
For people in developing countries, purchasing a pair of VisionSpring glasses may be considered as an investment
Using the data in Extract B, calculate the average rate of return from purchasing a pair of glasses. You are advised to show your working
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4 marksRead the following extracts (A to C) before answering
Tended Ltd has constructed the decision tree below to help it decide whether to develop a new smartwatch or launch a new marketing campaign
The net gain for the new smartwatch is £1.3 million
Using the data in the decision tree, calculate the net gain for the marketing campaign. State your answer to two decimal places. You are advised to show your working
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4 marksRead the following extracts (E to H) before answering
The Chief Executive has calculated the new bathroom project will not meet its payback target of three years
Using the data in Extract F, calculate the difference in the payback period compared to the Chief Executive’s target. You are advised to show your working
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Read the following extracts (E to G) before answering
Explain one limitation of quantitative sales forecasting for Zara
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20 marksRead the following extracts (A to D) before answering
Live the Adventure Ltd is deciding whether to expand its existing operations or to offer winter activity holidays in Europe in order to grow
Using the data in Extract D, calculate the values of A, B, C and D and, using other non-financial information, evaluate these two options
Recommend which one of these two options Live the Adventure Ltd should choose in order to grow
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10 marksRead the following extracts (E to H) before answering
Buy it Direct’s new Operations Director is in charge of installing a new IT system for the warehouses. This project must be completed within 45 weeks. The Operations Director has produced the following network diagram:
Activity A: Identify problem Activity B: Consult with software supplier
Activity C: Recruit staff Activity D: Staff training
Activity E: Discuss IT solution Activity F: Order equipment from suppliers
Activity G: Implementation and testing
Assess the limitations of using Critical Path Analysis (CPA) to manage the installation of the new IT system
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Read the following extracts (E to H) before answering
Assess two limitations for Buy It Direct of carrying out investment appraisal before setting up the new bathroom division
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