Last Minute Questions!

[Alex_94]

1) Can we simply abbreviate well known longer terms from the get-go without introducing them first? It's a habit.
e.g. HR, LSO

2) If I want to put an example in my answer but the example is simply theoretical, is it valid?
e.g. If I talk about Microsoft firing 350 employees in 2008 as a result of the GFC, or how Apple did market research when releasing the iPad.
These examples might be true, but they're not particularly factual.
They don't have to be really specific events do they?

3) Are external examples necessary when the question regards the case study?
e.g. Part c) could be like "Outline 3 differences between jhsdFVHJSDF and akfgaj" but it doesn't ask you to refer to the case study at all.
Would it be suggested to chuck an external example in here, providing it helps the answer?

I have a few more to add but they're not coming to me

Cheers!

[astone788]

1) Introduce terms like you would in an english essay. Introduce the full name first and then you can use the abberviated term. You must mention the full name at least once in your answer because this shows you have a full understanding of it.

2) Theorizing is ok if you don't have any real world examples, but falsely linking it to an actual organisation is definitely frowned upon - according to my busman teacher at least.
Instead of spitting out "Microsoft firing 350 employees in 2008" you could say as a result of GFC companies may choose to outsource...

3) Always use examples if you have any. I read on an assessment report that the difference between full marks and half a mark was linking examples. Students were asked to define merger. Those who used an example such as BHB billiton were awarded full marks. Examples demonstrate your understanding.

[observer7]

If it gives you a case study, use the case study not your irrelevant external example that you've been thinking of for weeks and dying to use. Chances are it doesn't fit. Use the case study scenario.

[astone788]

I'm hoping we are given more case studies. I havnt rote memoriesed a bunch of essays about kotters thoery and Linfox. Using the case study removes the burden of having to rote memorise a whole list of examples.

[Tragesty]

Is running out of time considered a major problem in the business exam? I worry between writing to slow and running out of time and writing too fast and writing legibility drops then I finish with plenty of time left! I did legal studies last year which was 70 marks was okay, but still curious.

Yeah I don't mind case studies, allows you to demonstrate more of your knowledge.

[astone788]

Apparantly you get 2 hours of writing time. So it shouldnt be a problem.