4 marksRead the following extracts (D to G) before answering
Following changes to working practices in its distribution facilities Sports Direct reported significant improvements in labour retention and lower levels of absenteeism in 2018
Using information in Extract G, explain one impact of improved Human Resources performance on Sports Direct's competitiveness
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4 marksRead the following extracts (A to D) before answering
In 2019 Sports Direct reported that sales revenue had increased to £3,701.9m. Its cost of sales amounted to £2,118.4m with selling, distribution and administrative expenses of £1,413.8m
Calculate the percentage difference in Sports Direct's gross profit margin between 2018 and 2019
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Read the following extracts (A to C) before answering
Bon Bon's opened its distribution facility in Ripon in 2018. Mark Rowntree has experienced some difficulties in accurately measuring and monitoring labour productivity at the facility and is concerned that workers are being considered less efficient than those at the packing facility in York
Explain one method Mark Rowntree could use to measure labour productivity at the Ripon distribution facility
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4 marksRead the following extracts (E to G) before answering
In 2014 Pfizer achieved a Return on Capital Employed of 5.70%
Using the data in Extract E, calculate Pfizer's value of capital employed in 2014
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Read the following extracts (A to C) before answering
Explain one drawback to Aldi of using empowerment strategies to reduce high levels of absenteeism in its stores
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Read the following extracts (D to G) before answering
Sports Direct aims to reduce the labour turnover of its workforce. To achieve this, it could introduce an employee share ownership scheme or implement an empowerment strategy
Evaluate these two options and recommend which one is most suitable for Sports Direct to achieve its aim of reducing labour turnover
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Read the following extracts (A to D) before answering
Mindful Chef's owners have set the objective of increasing its operating profit margin. This might be achieved by growing its UK customer base or by entering into a joint venture with Blue Apron in the US
Evaluate these two options and decide which one might be most appropriate for Mindful Chef to increase its operating profit margin
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8 marksRead the following extracts (E to H) before answering
Assess two reasons why The Gym Group's financial performance has improved between 2014 and 2015
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10 marksRead the following extracts (A to D) before answering
Use the information in Extracts A to D to assess Morrison's financial performance in 2015
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