Question : 6.Compared to the industry average, WSRX’s initial financial position shows : 2040492

6.Compared to the industry average, WSRX’s initial financial position shows which of the following?

a.Better than average ROCE and higher gearing

b.Better than average ROCE and lower gearing

c.Worse than average ROCE and higher gearing

d.Worse than average ROCE and lower gearing.

7.WSRX has a better than average score on which of the following NFPIs?

a.Leadership capability and Client attraction & retention

b.Management of growth and Management of risk

c.Management of growth only

d.Client attraction & retention only

e.Management of Risk and Leadership capability

8.Match the following analysis techniques to the most appropriate strategic issue.

ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES:

1) Value chain analysis; 2) Strategic group analysis; 3) 5 Forces analysis; 4) Stakeholder  analysis

a. Understanding the basis of competition within the industry and which agencies compete most closely with each other

b. Understanding where agencies create competitive advantage through their activities

c. Understanding the competitive threats faced by agencies within their markets

d. Understanding the expectations and influence of different interest groups within, and external to, the agencies.

9.   Which TWO of the following are the most important Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) issues for WSRX to deal with?

a. Finding new growth markets to enter

b. Reducing the carbon footprint of the business

c. Improving service levels to clients

d. Cutting costs

e. Improving governance and ethical standards.