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Pamoja Unit 1 Exam
Pamoja Unit 1 Exam
Section A
1.
a. Define the concept of change.
Change is the transformation, movement or alteration of a value, condition or
form to another.
[2]Define (AO1) = Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase, concept or physical quantity
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Section B
1.
2.
a. Define the term private sector.
Private sector is the “citizen sector”, it is run by private individuals who are
motivated by making money (profit), and it is legally regulated by the government.
[2] Define (AO1) = Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase, concept or physical quantity.
Option 1 - It could work out - There is the risk that even with
and save the the new “upgrades” the park
company; does not receive new
- The investment customers;
required will be less - There will need to be an
than the one from investment to train employees to
option 2. best receive the new customers;
- Even if it works out, the capital
acquired by this option may not
be enough.
Option 2 - This could save the - This decision goes against the
company and put it company’s morals, as its
in a better position objective is to give a great time
to organize itself for all in an affordable way;
later; - Two senior managers will leave
- Even if it “sacrifices” the company if this option is
two jobs, it can save chosen;
many more; - If this option fails, the company
- High risk, high will be, most likely, near
reward situation. collapse;
- Big investment is required.
In my opinion, F4Y should go with option 2, even if they lose managers and if
it goes against the company’s morals. I would choose this option because I believe it
is the only real way to make the organization start gaining money again, I believe
that even though option 1 is safer, it wouldn’t raise the capital that is required to save
F4Y. Knowing that it is still important to mention the risk that is involved, but in my
opinion, if this option doesn’t work, it will only make the company’s ‘fate’, sooner
completed.
[10] Evaluate (AO3) = Make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and limitations.
3.
4.
a. Define the term primary sector.
Primary sector is the sector of an industry that collects/extracts raw materials
or products from the earth.
[2] Define (AO1) = Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase, concept or physical quantity.
b. Explain how each of the two external threats arising from the
STEEPLE analysis would have impacted on farmers’
incomes in the developing world.
Foremost, the competition with bigger producers would cause the farmers’
income to plummet as the availability of their competitors’ products would be higher,
therefore pushing the farmers’ products “out of the shelves”.
Moving on, another factor that would impact the farmers’ income is the severe
drought, as this affects their level of production there will be less sales, and therefore
less income.
[10] Examine (AO3) = Consider an argument or concept in a way that uncovers the assumptions and
interrelationships of the issue.