HSC Business Studies Question Thread

[pokemonlv10]

Does anyone have a sample of a band 6 response on the topic of marketing? Can't seem to find any on Atarnotes

[Kekemato_BAP]

“Distinguish between a rights issue and a share purchase plan.”

What would be the distinguishing factor? Those two are very similar and idk how to answer it .

Also, for operations legal regulations and government policies, what would be a common example of legal regulations? I know for government, it can be fiscal taxing of products, but not sure about legal in terms of operations
Thanks

[asahyoun3]

“Distinguish between a rights issue and a share purchase plan.”

What would be the distinguishing factor? Those two are very similar and idk how to answer it .

Also, for operations legal regulations and government policies, what would be a common example of legal regulations? I know for government, it can be fiscal taxing of products, but not sure about legal in terms of operations
Thanks

Rights issue: privilege given to shareholders to buy more shares in the same company

Share Purchase Plan: offer to existing shareholders to purchase more shares at a discounted price without paying any brokage fees

For government policies talk about things like carbon tax and for legal regulations talk about WHS act and anti discrimination

[~BK~]

ATVB IN THE EXAM TOMORROW EVERYONE... I KNOW YOU'LL ALL SMASH IT!!

[kevin217]

“Distinguish between a rights issue and a share purchase plan.”

What would be the distinguishing factor? Those two are very similar and idk how to answer it .

Also, for operations legal regulations and government policies, what would be a common example of legal regulations? I know for government, it can be fiscal taxing of products, but not sure about legal in terms of operations
Thanks

In addition to what has been answered above:
In a rights issues, new shares are issued in a pro-rata (proportional) basis. E.g. For every 5 shares a shareholder owns, he would be offered to purchase 1 share (if rights are issued 1:5). While it seems a share purchase plan is offered up to a dollar amount e.g. you are able to purchase up to $2000 in additional shares.

Additionally, rights issues are transferable meaning than an eligible shareholder can sell off their rights to additional shares to another shareholder. In share purchase plans a shareholder cannot sell off their right.

P.s. I don't know I have went into too much detail as this is knowledge from uni. Hope it's relevant though.

[kiiaaa]

hi guys can someone please explain he difference between hedging/derivatives in finance and awards/minimum wage/enterprise/contracts in HR please t
thank you

[isaacdelatorre]

Good luck everybody!!! I know you'll all smash it!!

hi guys can someone please explain he difference between hedging/derivatives in finance and awards/minimum wage/enterprise/contracts in HR please t
thank you

So for hedging v derivatives --> hedging is just anything a business does to minimise exchange rate fluctuations (denominating in one currency/using foreign subsidiaries etc.) whereas a derivative is a special kind of hedging in which you purchase a financial instrument either a forward exchange, options or swaps contract. Let me know if you need definitions for these.

Employment contracts have many kinds,
the 10 NES and the minimum wage is the most basic safety net for employment
then a modern award is a set award for an industry which sets out the minimum standards and pay rates
an enterprise agreement is one specific to that organisation setting out the same things (these rates differ to award and the minimum because of the nature of the job and the need to retain and attract employees)
a common law contract is between the organisation and one specific individual

Thats the main differences and hopefully you can make connections between those differences and the other features of each
Good luck

[yopenelope]

What did you guys feel about the exam???

[azun2000]

what was the answer to question 27? It said how globalisation affects operations management.

[Juliesokha]

I miss this forum a lot, ugh!

[tay.j]

Hi,
We have an assessment task due tomorrow, and one part is really confusing me. We have to give advice to a small developing business (in a business report) by helping them understand how Nike has managed their operations.
The specific section that I'm having trouble with is:
Discuss how Nike operations management has responded to the influence of CSR
Since it's discuss, do I have to provide advantages and disadvantages? What should I talk about?
Thanks!

[Opengangs]

Hi,
We have an assessment task due tomorrow, and one part is really confusing me. We have to give advice to a small developing business (in a business report) by helping them understand how Nike has managed their operations.
The specific section that I'm having trouble with is:
Discuss how Nike operations management has responded to the influence of CSR
Since it's discuss, do I have to provide advantages and disadvantages? What should I talk about?
Thanks!

Typically, yes. A discussion weighs out the positive and the negative aspects, which is then evaluated to deduce some sort of conclusion. In the case of this question, you'd then have to discuss the positive aspects in which Nike has managed their operations management in response to the influences of corporate-social responsibilities, as well as its negative aspects.

For a brief idea of the different directive terms, please see here.

[tay.j]

Thanks very much for that. I'm kinda confused as to how CSR would influence Nike - what should I be talking about?

[fantasticbeasts3]

Thanks very much for that. I'm kinda confused as to how CSR would influence Nike - what should I be talking about?

hey!

think about what CSR means first - so Corporate Social Responsibility. in terms of relating it to Nike, think about this: how would nike be affected by their customers? that would include customer expectations, such as environmental sustainability, or other general ethical things like outsourcing (making sure people working in developing countries are paid the appropriate wage, something like that). you can also talk about the clash between following the law and consumer expectations.

hope this helps,
fantasticbeasts

[Mada438]

Thanks very much for that. I'm kinda confused as to how CSR would influence Nike - what should I be talking about?

Keep in mind that when you're talking about CSR as an influence, be sure to talk about both legal complience and ethical responsibility because they are both very different terms.
Also, what fantasticbeasts has said is entirely applicable.
CSR most closely relates to quality expectations in terms of ethical responsibility
and legal regulations/government policies for legal complience