CIMA Strategic Case Study Past Papers and SCS Answer Guide
Justyna Wachulka-Chan
- March 24, 2026
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This document provides indicative answers to the May 2017 Strategic Case Study exam (Variant 1), outlining key strategic considerations for a business facing legislative risks. The responses focus on stakeholder analysis, risk management, ethical dilemmas, sustainability, share price movements, forecasting, and strategic options.
Stakeholder Analysis
Examines the interests and influence of medical professionals, the press, supermarkets, and consumers regarding a proposed sugar tax.
Suggests ways to influence public opinion, including funding health initiatives and leveraging media coverage.
Risk Management
Discusses the value of a risk register for monitoring and managing uncertainties.
Evaluates the likelihood of legislative risks and political factors affecting business operations.
Ethical Considerations
Explores the suppression of a research report under the CIMA Code of Ethics.
Balances transparency with corporate interests, considering integrity and professional responsibility.
Sustainability Reporting
Links consumer safety to corporate responsibility and long-term business viability.
Recommends disclosing safety measures and community engagement initiatives in sustainability reports.
Share Price Movements
Analyzes the stock market reaction to government policy announcements.
Discusses factors affecting share price recovery and implications for shareholder wealth.
Strategic Planning
Applies Porter’s Generic Strategies and Ansoff’s Growth Strategies to mitigate market threats.
Proposes product diversification and market development strategies to adapt to regulatory shifts.
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Justyna Wachulka-Chan
Justyna Wachulka-Chan is a CIMA-qualified finance professional with over 20 years of experience in accounting and finance, including roles at KPMG. She founded Practice Tests Academy in 2016, helping 35,000+ CIMA and ACCA students pass their exams through structured practice questions and mock exam resources.
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