QCAA Business case studies
QCAA Business · Put your knowledge to work in context.
This page introduces an independent study resource for the QCAA Business senior subject, a Queensland senior secondary syllabus area administered by the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority. It is written for Queensland students in Years 11 and 12 preparing for internal and external assessment in Business, and for teachers or tutors supporting them. The practice material is organised around four study domains: business environment and markets, business models and operations, business growth and decision-making, and business stakeholders and sustainability. Each domain carries equal weight in the practice set, so a balanced study plan matters more than drilling a single topic. Topics on this exam: Business environment and markets, Business models and operations, Business growth and decision-making, and Business stakeholders and sustainability. The QCAA Business case studies are 5 cases and about 3,036 words.
1The Coffee Roaster's Lease Decision
Ridgeline Roasters is a small wholesale coffee business roasting 1,200 kg per month in a rented industrial unit. Its lease expires in three months.
606 words, about 3 min2Sunrise Bakery and the Supermarket Contract
Sunrise Bakery is a family business selling artisan bread through its own shop and 14 cafés. Annual revenue is 1.4 million, with a net margin of 6%.
576 words, about 3 min3GreenLoop Packaging's Growth Choice
GreenLoop makes compostable food packaging. Revenue is 2.2 million and net profit 180,000.
608 words, about 3 min4Harbour Freight and the Emissions Mandate
Harbour Freight operates 40 delivery trucks serving a regional city. A new council policy will require the fleet to meet lower emissions standards within four years.
621 words, about 3 min5The Gym's Pricing and Capacity Problem
Pulse Fitness is a single gym with 1,100 members paying 45 per month. Its capacity is comfortable at about 900 visits per week, but peak-hour visits already reach 780 and members complain about crowding.
625 words, about 3 min