Evaluate whether $$$C Q$$$ should invest in measures to improve sustainability.

Business

IGCSE&ALevel

CAIE

Exam No：9609_w23_qp_32 Year：2023 Question No：4(b)

Answer:

10.3.1.1 the need for investment appraisal

10.3.2.1 the meaning, calculation and interpretation of payback and ARR (ARR = (average profit / average investment)  100)

10.3.3.1 the meaning, calculation and interpretation of NPV

10.3.4.1 quantitative results and their impact on investment decisions

10.3.4.2 qualitative factors and their impact on investment decisions

10.3.4.3 comparison of investment appraisal methods, including their limitations

6.2.1.1 the meaning and purpose of business strategy

6.2.1.2 the meaning and purpose of strategic management: analysis, choice and implementation

6.2.1.3.1 blue ocean strategy

6.2.1.3.2 scenario planning

6.2.1.3.3 SWOT analysis

6.2.1.3.4 PEST analysis

6.2.1.3.5 Porter’s five forces

6.2.1.3.6 core competence framework

6.2.1.3.7 Ansoff matrix

6.2.1.3.8 force field analysis

6.2.1.3.9 decision trees

6.2.2.1 the meaning and importance of corporate planning

6.2.2.2 the meaning of corporate culture and its impact on business decision-making

6.2.2.3 the meaning and importance of transformational leadership

6.2.2.4 the management and control of strategic change

6.2.2.5 the meaning and importance of contingency planning and crisis management