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This CIMA Management Case Study mock exam (November 2017) for ZedEx covers four key business challenges: supply chain ethics and financial risk, ethical dilemmas in recruitment and revenue recognition, bonus share issuance and earnings per share concerns, and strategic direction based on value chain analysis. It emphasizes corporate governance, financial implications, and ethical decision-making in a business environment.
Issues with timber procurement—supplier used non-certified wood, affecting a $6.5M USA Embassy order.
Risk of production suspension for three months and legal claims.
Questions on supply chain improvements, ethical response, and financial provisions for liabilities.
A conflict of interest in hiring a customer relationship manager from a competitor (RiPlan).
The recruit provided insider information that could help ZX secure a $45M contract.
Ethical implications of using this data and accounting concerns related to revenue recognition.
The board plans to issue bonus shares to the sole shareholder.
Concerns about the impact on EPS and how the market might perceive it.
Additional shares to be awarded to employees with five years of service.
Explanation requested on the difference between market-price issuance and bonus shares.
Application of the value chain concept, focusing on suppliers and customers.
Strategic direction—whether ZX should pursue low-cost or differentiation strategies.
Addressing corruption risks, following reports on supplier bribes in financial institutions.
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