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Every sub-task from recent Management Case Study pre-seens, summarised in our own words and sorted by core activity. One sitting at a time, with the number of matching sub-tasks on each.
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May & Aug 2026 · Cartn
CIMA's post-exam materials for May & Aug 2026Packaging · 8 sub-tasks shown
- V1 · Task 1(a)Core activity A: Adding value
Whether a new packaging product proposal fits the company's business model.
- V2 · Task 3(a)Core activity A: Adding value
Difficulties forecasting cash flows for developing and making a new material.
- V3 · Task 1(b)Core activity A: Adding value
Pricing strategy for a revised consultancy service.
- V3 · Task 2(b)Core activity A: Adding value
Whether announcing a major contract win would raise or lower the cost of capital.
- V4 · Task 1(a)Core activity A: Adding value
Whether developing a new product with fast food chains fits the business model.
- V5 · Task 1(a)Core activity A: Adding value
The three main stakeholders in a recycling proposal and the challenge of understanding their interests.
- V5 · Task 4(b)Core activity A: Adding value
Pricing strategy for selling scrap material.
- V6 · Task 1(a)Core activity A: Adding value
Factors in setting the pricing strategy for a new product.
Nov 2025 & Feb 2026 · Ressett
CIMA's post-exam materials for Nov 2025 & Feb 2026Refurbished computers · 9 sub-tasks shown
- V1 · Task 1(a)Core activity A: Adding value
Stakeholders affected by a problem with resold computers, by power and interest.
- V2 · Task 1(a)Core activity A: Adding value
Changes a proposed consultancy venture would need in the business model.
- V3 · Task 1(a)Core activity A: Adding value
Difficulties forecasting cash flows for the NPV of a marketing proposal.
- V3 · Task 2(b)Core activity A: Adding value
For and against inviting buyers to bid for refurbished laptops instead of setting fixed prices.
- V4 · Task 1(a)Core activity A: Adding value
Adjusting the business model in response to shortages of consumables.
- V5 · Task 2(a)Core activity A: Adding value
Whether a chatbot should be seen as a disruptive technology.
- V5 · Task 4(a)Core activity A: Adding value
How to charge for extra technical support, and the pricing basis.
- V6 · Task 1(a)Core activity A: Adding value
Two ways selling older computers with open-source software would affect the business model.
- V6 · Task 2(a)Core activity A: Adding value
Difficulties forecasting cash flows from a new product line alongside the existing range.
May & Aug 2025 · Trimayr
CIMA's post-exam materials for May & Aug 2025Hair salons · 11 sub-tasks shown
- V1 · Task 1(a)Core activity A: Adding value
Whether salons should raise prices to recover higher apprentice wages.
- V1 · Task 2(b)Core activity A: Adding value
Difficulties forecasting cash flows for the NPV of a recruitment campaign.
- V2 · Task 1(a)Core activity A: Adding value
How selling off salons affects defining value and capturing residual value in the business model.
- V2 · Task 2(b)Core activity A: Adding value
Challenges for new franchisees in setting profit-maximising prices.
- V3 · Task 1(b)Core activity A: Adding value
Using the business intelligence system to set selection criteria for the new head.
- V3 · Task 2(a)Core activity A: Adding value
Implications of heavy use of volunteers for defining and creating value.
- V4 · Task 2(a)Core activity A: Adding value
For and against seeing a new scanning product as a disruptive technology.
- V5 · Task 1(b)Core activity A: Adding value
For and against letting individual salons set their own prices.
- V5 · Task 2(a)Core activity A: Adding value
Using the business intelligence system to make better use of online reviews.
- V6 · Task 1(a)Core activity A: Adding value
Difficulties forecasting cash flows for the NPV of an acquisition.
- V6 · Task 2(a)Core activity A: Adding value
How the acquired business could strengthen the business model.