Cambridge International AS Level · Business (9609)

Business objectives: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 4 written questions with worked solutions. All on Business objectives.

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Question 1

1 mark

In the context of business planning and objective setting, what does the acronym SMART stand for?

Question 2

1 mark

Which of the following correctly describes the hierarchical relationship between a business's aims, strategies, and tactics?

Question 3

1 mark

In the hierarchy of business objectives, a company's mission statement provides the broad direction. Which of the following best describes the relationship between the mission statement and tactics?

Question 4

1 mark

The triple bottom line is an approach used by some businesses to measure their performance beyond traditional profit-seeking. Which three components make up this framework?

Question 5

1 mark

A technology startup has set the following objective: 'To increase our market share in the mobile application sector by \(15\%\) within the next \(12\) months.'

According to the SMART criteria, which element is most clearly demonstrated by the phrase 'within the next \(12\) months'?

Question 6

3 marks

Explain how a business can use the SMART criteria to transform the vague aim of 'improving customer service' into a measurable business objective.

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Question 7

6 marks

A local organic farm decides to change its primary goal from 'profit maximization' to 'social enterprise objectives' by donating half of its harvest to local food banks. Analyze how this shift in business objectives might lead to a conflict between the farm's creditors and the local community.

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Question 8

5 marks

Using the SMART framework, analyze how a social enterprise might transition from a general aim of 'reducing youth unemployment' to a specific, measurable business objective that allows for effective performance monitoring.

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Question 9

8 marks

A large multinational furniture retailer has recently transitioned from a primary focus on profit maximisation to a strategy centered around Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and the triple bottom line framework.

(a) Explain the relationship between a business's mission statement and its tactical objectives.
(b) Evaluate the likely impact on the retailer's various stakeholders if the company prioritises environmental and social objectives over short-term financial gains.

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