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2002 H I G H E R S C H O O L C E R T I F I C AT E E X A M I N AT I O N Business Studies Total marks 100 Section I General Instructions Reading time 5 minutes Working time 3 hours Write using black or blue pen Draw diagrams using pencil Board-approved calculators may be used Write your Centre Number and Student Number at the top of pages 9, 11, 13, 17, 21 and 25 Pages 2 8 20 marks Attempt Questions 1 20 Allow about 35 minutes for this section Section II Pages 9 27 40 marks Attempt Questions 21 26 Allow about 1 hour and 15 minutes for this section Section III Pages 29 30 20 marks Attempt Question 27 Allow about 35 minutes for this section Section IV Page 31 20 marks Attempt either Question 28 or Question 29 Allow about 35 minutes for this section 319 Section I 20 marks Attempt Questions 1 20 Allow about 35 minutes for this section Use the multiple-choice answer sheet. Select the alternative A, B, C or D that best answers the question. Fill in the response oval completely. Sample: 2+4= (A) 2 A (B) 6 (C) 8 B C (D) 9 D If you think you have made a mistake, put a cross through the incorrect answer and fill in the new answer. A B C D If you change your mind and have crossed out what you consider to be the correct answer, then indicate the correct answer by writing the word correct and drawing an arrow as follows. correct A B C 2 D 1 A business decides to adapt management and organisational approaches to circumstances. Which management theory does this action best represent? (A) Behavioural (B) Classical-scientific (C) Contingency (D) Political 2 Minh is the senior manager of a marketing department. In which of the following is Minh performing a decisional role? (A) Allocating funds for the development of new projects (B) Scanning the business environment for trends that affect the organisation (C) Interacting with marketing staff from other companies at a conference (D) Representing the marketing department in a senior management team meeting 3 Beautiful Skin Pty Ltd has decided to market a razor for women. It has calculated total production costs for each razor and added a 10% margin to set the final price. Which type of pricing is this? (A) Break-even pricing (B) Competition-based pricing (C) Cost pricing (D) Market pricing 4 A business involved in implementing EEO in the workplace would be engaged in which of the following? (A) Granting employment preference to trade union members (B) Giving selection preference to employees from disadvantaged groups (C) Applying an anti-discrimination policy to the recruitment of employees (D) Providing equal wages to all employees regardless of their position in the firm 5 A balance sheet includes which of the following? (A) Expenses (B) Intangibles (C) Return on owners equity (D) Sales 3 6 A number of highly-trained workers from a large domestic airline have been reclassified owing to major technological changes in the operations of the airline. These employees have been told that the work they performed in the past is no longer required. Which of the concepts below best describes this situation? (A) De-skilling (B) Globalisation (C) Inertia of managers (D) Resistance to change 7 An Australian shoe manufacturer creates a new logo to establish a global brand image. Which type of marketing strategy is it addressing? (A) Product (B) Price (C) Promotion (D) Place/distribution 8 How would the Australian tourism industry be affected by a fall in the value of the Australian dollar compared to other currencies? (A) Increased numbers of Australians travelling overseas and decreased numbers of overseas visitors to Australia (B) Increased numbers of Australians travelling overseas and increased numbers of overseas visitors to Australia (C) Decreased numbers of Australians travelling overseas and increased numbers of overseas visitors to Australia (D) Decreased numbers of Australians travelling overseas and decreased numbers of overseas visitors to Australia 9 What is the function of management that involves comparing sales figures for a financial period to the forecast of sales for the same period? (A) Collecting market research data (B) Comparing cash and credit sales (C) Implementing financial plans (D) Monitoring the achievement of marketing plans 4 10 Which of the following is an example of transfer pricing? (A) The price charged by a company for a good or service provided to its subsidiaries (B) A company selling its product at a minimum price to undercut a global competitor (C) A company transferring the right to use its intellectual property to another company (D) The profits gained from pricing by a company affected by international currency fluctuations Use the graph to answer Questions 11 and 12. $ Revenue 2000 Total costs 1500 1000 Fixed costs 500 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 Units of production 11 What is the variable cost of producing 3000 units? (A) $0 (B) $500 (C) $1000 (D) $3000 12 What is the net profit from selling 6000 units? (A) $500 (B) $1000 (C) $1500 (D) $2000 5 6000 13 Abix International Ltd has issued the following efficiency data for 2001 and 2002. 2001 ($) Total Expenses 120 000 Sales* 360 000 Accounts Receivable 60 000 *All sales are credit sales 2002 ($) 140 000 490 000 70 000 Which of the following statements about the efficiency of Abix International Ltd is correct? (A) The expense ratio has improved while the accounts receivable turnover ratio has deteriorated. (B) The expense ratio has improved and the accounts receivable turnover ratio has also improved. (C) The expense ratio has deteriorated while the accounts receivable turnover ratio has improved. (D) The expense ratio has deteriorated and the accounts receivable turnover ratio has also deteriorated. 14 Axis Management Pty Ltd has decided to join with a rival company in order to secure a major government contract. Which of the following best describes this action? (A) Flat structures (B) Networks (C) Outsourcing (D) Strategic alliance 15 A senior manager within an executive team disagrees strongly with other senior managers over current marketing policies. The CEO of this business interprets this opposing view as disloyalty. What perspective on conflict does the CEO have? (A) A behavioural perspective (B) A pluralist perspective (C) A radical perspective (D) A unitary perspective 6 Total workforce Full-time employment 1990 Part-time employment Total workforce Full-time employment 1998 Part-time employment 0% 50% Males Females 100% ABS data used with permission from the Australian Bureau of Statistics 16 Using the bar chart and your knowledge of employment relations, which of the following statements is true? (A) From 1990 to 1998, females have accounted for a greater proportion of the part-time workforce than males. (B) Legislation relating to EEO and Anti-Discrimination has led to females accounting for an additional 5% of the total workforce from 1990 to 1998. (C) The percentage of males in full-time employment has dropped by 10% between 1990 and 1998 owing to social changes encouraging more males to take on a home role. (D) The percentage of females in full-time employment has increased by 20% between 1990 and 1998 owing to social changes encouraging more females to take up professional careers. 17 A company has a number of manufacturing locations in different countries to produce components of its final product. Which of the following best describes this form of operation? (A) Global branding (B) Global marketing (C) Global positioning (D) Global web 7 Use the following information to answer Questions 18 and 19. Jack s Computer Services Pty Ltd has provided the following data based on the revenue statement for the year ended 30 June 2002. Total Revenue* Net Profit Ratio Gross Profit Ratio $5000 5% 60% *Total Revenue is equal to Total Sales. 18 What is the value of the Cost of Goods Sold for Jack s Computer Services Pty Ltd? (A) $250 (B) (C) $2000 (D) 19 $500 $3000 The Gross Profit Ratio has increased from 40% in 2001 to 60% in 2002, while revenue and expenses remained the same. What was the net profit or loss in 2001? (A) $750 net loss (B) $500 net loss (C) $750 net profit (D) $2000 net profit 20 Instead of providing plastic bags, a supermarket chain encourages customers to bring their own carry bags. What is the purpose of this action? (A) To enhance ecological sustainability (B) To improve quality of working life (C) To improve fixed costs (D) To comply with government regulations 8 Board of Studies NSW 2002 2002 HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFIC ATE EXAMINATION Business Studies Centre Number Section II 40 marks Attempt Questions 21 26 Allow about 1 hour and 15 minutes for this section Student Number Answer the questions in the spaces provided. Marks Question 21 (3 marks) Ron is planning to set up a restaurant. He has undertaken market research which revealed that the proposed location for the restaurant would suit business people or families with young children. (a) Identify Ron s TWO possible target markets. 1 ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... (b) Describe TWO factors that Ron may consider in selecting his target market. ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... 320 9 2 BLANK PAGE 10 Board of Studies NSW 2002 2002 HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFIC ATE EXAMINATION Business Studies Centre Number Section II (continued) Student Number Marks Question 22 (5 marks) Ace Tyre Fitters Pty Ltd has a majority of employees who are union members. The management team is not satisfied with the work performance of a number of employees and would like to take action that may ultimately lead to the dismissal of some workers. (a) Identify TWO stakeholders in the employment relations process. 1 ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... (b) Outline and recommend an appropriate grievance procedure that could be established and used by Ace Tyre Fitters Pty Ltd to help resolve the concerns of at least TWO stakeholders. ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... 321 11 4 BLANK PAGE 12 Board of Studies NSW 2002 2002 HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFIC ATE EXAMINATION Business Studies Centre Number Section II (continued) Student Number Question 23 (10 marks) Please turn over 322 13 Marks Question 23 (10 marks) Sandra owns a computer software business selling a range of games and small-business packages. She employs two full-time and three part-time sales staff. (a) Describe ONE example of a financial reward and ONE example of a non-financial reward that Sandra could use to motivate her staff. 2 ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... (b) Outline TWO indicators that Sandra could use to measure the effectiveness of these rewards. ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... Question 23 continues on page 15 14 2 Marks Question 23 (continued) (c) Analyse the potential impacts of these rewards on ONE profitability ratio and ONE efficiency ratio of this business. ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... End of Question 23 15 6 BLANK PAGE 16 Board of Studies NSW 2002 2002 HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFIC ATE EXAMINATION Business Studies Centre Number Section II (continued) Student Number Question 24 (10 marks) Please turn over 323 17 Marks Question 24 (10 marks) Red Flash is an Australian manufacturer of a range of sportswear. It is intending to expand overseas by establishing a subsidiary in a developing country. Management has identified that labour laws in this country vary greatly from those of Australia. In establishing its operations overseas, Red Flash has chosen an ethnocentric rather than a polycentric or geocentric staffing system. (a) Identify TWO skills of management needed to implement this business proposal. 1 ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... (b) Discuss a possible conflict of interest between stakeholders in relation to the decision to locate in a developing country. ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... Question 24 continues on page 19 18 3 Marks Question 24 (continued) (c) Evaluate the decision of management to choose an ethnocentric rather than a polycentric or geocentric staffing system for this subsidiary. ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... End of Question 24 19 6 BLANK PAGE 20 Board of Studies NSW 2002 2002 HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFIC ATE EXAMINATION Business Studies Centre Number Section II (continued) Student Number Question 25 (7 marks) Please turn over 324 21 Marks Question 25 (7 marks) HCR Ltd is a manufacturer of mobile phones, which has operated successfully in Australia for the past 10 years. It sells mobile phones and accessories in to the Asian market and in the USA. Competitive forces and other domestic pressures caused a decline in profits in the mid-1990s and a review of medium-term management strategies. In 1997 HCR Ltd began joint operations with a company in a developing country to manufacture the mobile phones in that country. Management believed that this would reduce labour costs and avoid many costly government regulations that existed in Australia. Now the business is faced with uncertainties created by political tension and civil unrest in this developing country. (a) Explain ONE possible impact of currency fluctuations on HCR Ltd in its new production location. 1 ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... (b) Evaluate ONE potential impact of increasing civil unrest and political tension in the developing country on the operation of this business. ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... Question 25 continues on page 23 22 3 Marks Question 25 (continued) (c) Analyse TWO social/ethical responsibilities of HCR Ltd in relocating its production to this developing country. ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... End of Question 25 23 3 BLANK PAGE 24 Board of Studies NSW 2002 2002 HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFIC ATE EXAMINATION Business Studies Centre Number Section II (continued) Student Number Question 26 (5 marks) Please turn over 324a 25 Marks Question 26 (5 marks) Examine the following financial data from Bayside Diner Pty Ltd for the financial year ending 30 June 2002. July September $ October December $ January March $ April June $ Opening balance 2 000 1 000 7 000 20 000 Cash sales Debtors receipts 20 000 2 000 48 000 6 000 54 000 14 000 16 000 3 000 Total cash revenues 22 000 54 000 68 000 19 000 Wages Food supplies Other expenses 20 000 3 000 2 000 32 000 8 000 6 000 38 000 10 000 7 000 32 000 3 000 2 000 Total cash expenditure 25 000 46 000 55 000 37 000 Closing balance 1 000 7 000 20 000 2 000 (a) What is the name given to this type of financial statement? 1 ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... (b) Outline the role of this financial statement. ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... Question 26 continues on page 27 26 2 Marks Question 26 (continued) (c) Recommend a financial management strategy for Bayside Diner Pty Ltd to improve its performance, based on the data provided. ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... End of Question 26 27 2 BLANK PAGE 28 Board of Studies NSW 2002 2002 HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFIC ATE EXAMINATION Business Studies Section III 20 marks Attempt Question 27 Allow about 35 minutes for this section Answer the question in a writing booklet. Extra writing booklets are available. In your answer you will be assessed on how well you: use your knowledge and the information provided communicate using relevant business terminology and concepts present a logical, well-structured answer to the question in the form of a business report Question 27 (20 marks) Please turn over 325 29 In your answer you will be assessed on how well you: use your knowledge and the information provided communicate using relevant business terminology and concepts present a logical, well-structured answer to the question in the form of a business report Question 27 (20 marks) Machinery Manufacturers Pty Ltd Machinery Manufacturers Pty Ltd is an Australian producer of medium to heavy machinery. Its product range consists mainly of petrol-driven machines that are large, bulky and noisy. The CEO has established the following organisational structure: CEO, General Manager Marketing Manager Production Manager Finance Manager Employment Relations Manager 3 marketing supervisors 5 production supervisors 2 finance supervisors 5 workplace supervisors 30 workers 1000 workers 30 workers Strategic Planning Manager 20 workers The Strategic Planning Manager is responsible for working with senior managers to develop management plans. Supervisors are responsible for the implementation of these plans. During 2002 the following concerns were raised by the company s shareholders: Misuse of company funds Increases in legal costs related to the environmental impact of products Increase in community complaints about production methods A lack of progress in the achievement of some key company goals Increasing expenses relating to servicing products under warranty An indication from market research that the products of this business are not seen as environmentally responsible. The Strategic Planning Manager has been asked to make recommendations to address these concerns. As the Strategic Planning Manager, write a report to the Board of Directors that examines the effectiveness of the current organisational structure and analyses the ethical and legal responsibilities of the business in relation to financial management and marketing. 30 Section IV 20 marks Attempt either Question 28 or Question 29 Allow about 35 minutes for this section Answer the question in a SEPARATE writing booklet. Extra writing booklets are available. In your answer you will be assessed on how well you: use your knowledge and relevant business case study/studies communicate using relevant business terminology and concepts present a logical, well-structured answer to the question Question 28 (20 marks) Outline the role of stakeholders in resolving industrial conflict, and critically analyse the impact of global trends in employment relations on business role and structure. OR Question 29 (20 marks) Outline the reasons why businesses expand globally, and critically analyse the political, social/cultural and management issues that arise with a global workforce. End of paper 31 BLANK PAGE 32 Board of Studies NSW 2002

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