GCE A/L Business Studies case studies
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GCE Advanced Level Business Studies is a school-leaving qualification taken in several national systems (notably Sri Lanka, and also parts of Africa and the Caribbean) that gives students a working command of how organisations are set up, financed, marketed, staffed and managed. It suits candidates aged roughly 17–19 who are preparing for university entrance or for entry-level work in business, accountancy, banking or public administration, and it also serves as a foundation for professional bodies such as CIMA, ACCA or CIM. The GCE A/L Business Studies case studies are 5 cases and about 4,953 words.
1Ceylon Knitwear: A Compliance-Shaped Environment
A knitted-fabric manufacturer in an export processing zone employs 420 workers across three shifts. It sells 85% of its output to two European buyers at an average price of USD 4.20 per garment, against a full unit cost of USD 3.85 - a margin unchanged for two years.
702 words, about 4 min2Mercia Coaches: Whose Company Is It Now?
Mercia Coaches is a family-owned bus operator with 34 vehicles on 19 routes, 210 staff and revenue of USD 11.4 million. Its founder, who held 55% of the shares and made every operating decision personally, died eight months ago.
974 words, about 5 min3Northfield Bakery: The Supermarket Contract
A wholesale bakery runs a single eight-hour night shift, 24 nights a month, baking 12,000 loaves. The ovens can produce 15,000 loaves a night, but the existing packing line handles only 13,200.
1,020 words, about 5 min4Halvard Building Supplies: Profit Without Cash
Halvard Building Supplies reported a net profit of USD 412,000 on revenue of USD 6.8 million for the year, with a gross margin of 31%. Yet its bank overdraft rose from USD 90,000 to USD 410,000 against a limit of USD 450,000, and the finance director has been asked to explain the gap to the board.
1,091 words, about 5 min5Ashcombe Stores: Project Rebase
A regional supermarket chain runs 14 stores with 1,140 staff, revenue of USD 240 million and a net margin of 3.2%. Eighteen months ago a European discount grocer opened four stores in its heartland, pricing a comparable basket 22% lower.
1,166 words, about 6 min