Questions & Answers

Q1.
Short Answer 1 mark

Refer to lines 69-70. Analyse how the two changes in the economic environment will impact CQ.

Q2.
Short Answer 1 mark

Analyse how two qualities of leadership demonstrated by Frederico have contributed to CQ's success.

Q3(a).
Short Answer 1 mark

Refer to line 35. Calculate CQ's capacity utilisation.

Q3(b).
Short Answer 1 mark

Refer to Appendix 1. Calculate CQ's rate of inventory turnover.

Q3(c).
Short Answer 1 mark

Evaluate whether introducing lean production will be sufficient to achieve CQ's operational objectives.

Q4(a).
Short Answer 1 mark

Refer to lines 48-49 and Table 1.1. Calculate the net present value (NPV).

Q4(b).
Short Answer 1 mark

Evaluate whether CQ should invest in measures to improve sustainability.

Q5.
Short Answer 1 mark

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