Case study (Edexcel GCSE Business): Flashcards
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How long should you spend reading a case study before answering?
How long should you spend reading a case study before answering?
Approximately 10 minutes
Reading technique for case study
Reading technique for case study
Read twice: first for general understanding, second for specific details and data
Case study exam sections
Case study exam sections
Sections B and C of Paper 1
Wood Fired Pizza cooking time
Wood Fired Pizza cooking time
2-3 minutes
Price per pizza at Wood Fired Pizza Co
Price per pizza at Wood Fired Pizza Co
£8 each
Variable cost per pizza
Variable cost per pizza
£2 per pizza
Contribution margin per pizza
Contribution margin per pizza
£6 per unit sold
Number of pizza varieties on menu
Number of pizza varieties on menu
Around 20 different varieties
Source of premium ingredients
Source of premium ingredients
Local suppliers or imported from Italy
Marketing channel Joe uses
Marketing channel Joe uses
Social media platforms
Weather-related business drawback
Weather-related business drawback
Weather dependency for outdoor events
Demand fluctuation challenge
Demand fluctuation challenge
Seasonal demand fluctuations
How to support case study answers
How to support case study answers
Use specific examples from the case study
Format for evaluation questions
Format for evaluation questions
Consider both positive and negative aspects
Key to case study success
Key to case study success
Thorough preparation and systematic analysis