ACCA BT — Business & Technology Practice Exam 3

Section A

"AeroDrones Ltd" is a technology startup specializing in autonomous delivery drones. Recently, the national aviation authority introduced strict new airspace regulations requiring all commercial drones to be fitted with expensive transponders.

Under the PESTEL framework, which environmental factor does this primarily represent for AeroDrones Ltd?

Section A

"GreenHarvest" is a large agro-tech firm planning to build a new processing facility. A local bird-watching society is highly concerned about the environmental impact but has very little financial or political influence to stop the development.

According to Mendelow's Stakeholder Matrix, how should GreenHarvest manage this bird-watching society?

Section A

"AquaPure" operates a municipal desalination plant providing essential drinking water to a desert region. The local government recently allowed AquaPure to increase its prices by 15%, which resulted in only a 2% drop in water consumption.

Which of the following economic terms best describes the demand for AquaPure's water?

Section A

"Solaris" manufactures residential solar panels. Recently, a breakthrough in cheap, residential geothermal heating systems has entered the market, offering homeowners an alternative way to generate clean energy.

In the context of Porter's Five Forces, which force is primarily increasing for Solaris?

Section A

"MediCare Mutual" is a healthcare provider that is entirely owned by the patients who use its services. Any surplus revenue generated is reinvested into improving clinic facilities rather than being paid out as dividends to external shareholders.

Which type of organizational structure does MediCare Mutual represent?