Cadbury's task (Unit 1)

Multiple Choice

Producing high-quality products is an example of what?

• legal and illegal

• legal and unethical

• illegal and unethical

• legal and ethical

Multiple Choice

When looking at universal ethical standards, an ethical standard would be?

• Plagiarism

• lying

• honesty

• cheating

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a factor impacted by Cadbury's decision to either expand in Bournville or relocate to Ghana?

• Costs

• Quality

• Weather

• Brand reputation

Multiple Select

Identify two key challenges Cadbury may face if it relocates its production to Ghana.

• High labour costs

• Risk of negative publicity

• Potential quality control issues

• Strict UK regulations

Fill in the Blank

Cadbury has a strong ___ reputation, which could be affected by relocating production to Ghana.

Open Ended

Compare the main advantages and challenges of the proposed site in Ghana with the current situation in Bournville.

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1.4 Stakeholder tasks

Open Ended

Identify five stakeholders affected by Cadbury's decision.

For each stakeholder, explain one potential benefit and one potential drawback of relocating to Ghana.

Open Ended

Cadbury is currently a public limited company (PLC), owned by Mondelez International, a multinational conglomerate. As a PLC, Cadbury has specific legal, financial, and operational responsibilities.

Explain two advantages and two disadvantages of this Plc legal structure for a business of Cadbury's size and scale

Open Ended

How does being a PLC affect Cadbury’s ability to raise finance for expansion?

Multiple Select

If Cadbury were a private limited company (Ltd), how might the decision to relocate differ?

• It would be easier to relocate due to fewer shareholders.

• There would be more public scrutiny of the decision.

• The company would have less access to share capital.

• The company would have to follow stricter regulations.

Open Ended

Identify two external factors that might cause Cadbury to re-evaluate its aims and objectives in the next 5 years.

Open Ended

How might the decision to expand in Bournville motivate Cadbury’s UK workforce?

Open Ended

What might be the long-term consequences of your recommended decision for Cadbury’s profits, brand reputation, and the local community in Bournville?

Open Ended

Using the location factors you’ve learned (e.g., labour costs, transport links, market access), recommend whether Cadbury should expand in Bournville or relocate to Ghana. Clearly justify your recommendation.

Top tip: Keep your answer to three paragraphs.

Open Ended

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