Honsbridge Welcomes You:

Dear one and all,

Dear students of the Business Studies,

I hope that all of you are enjoying your holiday. However, please be reminded to keep yourself on track with your holiday homework.

Please attempt the questions below.

Take good care, and I miss you all :)

Cheerios,
Dominic

Q1
The table below shows some data for three shoe manufacturers in 2005

Sales turnover ($m) Capital employed ($m) Workers employed
Company X 160 35 1,500
Company Y 100 4 2,500
Company Z 50 10 700

a) Which is the largest business:
i) in terms of sales? [1 mark]
ii) in terms of capital employed? [1 mark]

b) How would you explain the high number of workers employed by Company Y get the relatively low sales compared to Company X? [4 marks]

c) Company Z has not expanded in recent years. Explain any two possible reasons why this business remains quite small. [4 marks]

d) The directors of Company X are planning to take over a leather supplies. This will cost $10m. The directors expect the business to gain great advantages from this integration.
i) What type of integration is this? Explain your answer. [3 marks]
ii) Analyse two possible benefits to Company X from this integration. [4marks]

e) The directors of Company Y are planning a merger with a chain of retail shoe shops. These shops currently sell a wide range of shoes from different manufacturers. Which sector of industry do the following business operate in?
i) The shoe manufacturer, Company Y.
ii) The retail shoe shops.

In each case, explain your answer briefly [4marks]

iii) Analyse one possible benefit to Company Y resulting from the integration. [5 marks]

f) Do you think shoe retailers should be in the public or private sector in your country? Justify your answer. [5 marks]

Hello one and all,

Our exams and the Christmas Bash have come and gone. We could really feel the spirit of love, share and give that very night of the Christmas Bash. The atmosphere was awesome as we caught up with our sporty parents and students who have finished their O Level and end of term exams.
I remember an hour before 4pm, we were still busy getting things in order. Especially of the food, presents, cutlery, decorations and simply everything that we could think of. Our preparation started to ease when people started making their appearance. It was all very exciting for the students as they see the classrooms and all decorated overnight. It has been yet another transformation since the Honsween Party.
The party had everything from munching hearty food, singing, laughing, pulling the Xmas crackers, cutting birthday cake x 2, writing out Xmas messages, opening up secret santa presents to snapping photos away. As we learn and play together at Honsbridge, we have made Honsbridge a home away from home! To another fantastic academic term come 2010, we wish everyone Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Here are some of our students who come from all walks of life with a common goal. That is, together we are exploring, learning and raising our bars to excel in our O Level/IGCSE at Honsbridge. As teachers, we are ever so proud of them as they become higher achievers in both O Levels and extra curricular activities.






Honsbridge Academy Life

Hello one and all,

We are in the middle of the end of term Cambridge O Level exam! Everyone can't help but feel both anxious for the exams and happy that Christmas and holidays are coming. As we break up for the term break , i feel that everyone has contributed in their own special way to make this term so memorable.

At Honsbridge, we found ourselves becoming a closely knitted family outside home. Students show their affection and encouragement for one another with bear hugs and jokes. Now that Christmas is here, parents and students are bringing Christmas decorations and presents to Honsbridge to share with everyone. It is such a joy to see everyone sharing, loving and giving in their very own way even if it is just a smile.

Above all, students are prepared to be serious when work is expected of them. You can tell some students are so focus in doing well for their exams that they will be quitely revising on their own, while others are chatting away waiting for exam to start. Students here are ever ready to share and discuss their opinion and work well in class.

As we continue to share our resources and give our best to all our students and supportive parents, I hope everyone feels the love in the air and look forward to having a good time during this Christmas Do.

Emma for Honsbridge :)