Inferring from a scenario or case study in VCE Business management examinations

One of the more complex skills students can demonstrate is to infer possible examples or outcomes from a business scenario. This is a more complex skill than linking using provided information to a business scenario.

This is an example of a short business scenario.

Furny-Chur manufactures and installs seating for large sporting stadiums throughout Australia. They produce their seats using locally sourced inputs and materials.

This response links using provided information.

Here, Furny-Chur demonstrates CSR through using locally sourced inputs and materials, hence displaying an ongoing commitment to the local Australian economy above their legal obligations.

This response infers possible examples from the business scenario.

This reduces waste of the materials, such as fabric and plastic, that is used to make the defective chairs as they will instead always be used with zero-defects implemented.

This response infers a possible outcome from the business scenario.

 A disadvantage of using agreements when determining wages is that it can take Furny Chur a very long time to negotiate the terms and conditions. This means less time is spent on other parts of the business, such as producing the seating.

Inferring possible examples or outcomes demonstrates the ability to apply business management skills to multiple business scenarios. This skill Is essential to score full marks for higher order questions.

Learn which questions you may need to infer from with the Business Management Complete Preparation rubrics.