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CIMA MCS past questions by sitting

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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Nov 2025 & Feb 2026 · Ressett: showing 9 of 9 sub-tasks that match your filters (144 in all MCS sittings). Clear filters

Refurbished 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.

    Stakeholders, negotiation and conflict

  • V2 · Task 1(a)Core activity A: Adding value

    Changes a proposed consultancy venture would need in the business model.

    Business models and value

  • V3 · Task 1(a)Core activity A: Adding value

    Difficulties forecasting cash flows for the NPV of a marketing proposal.

    Investment appraisal and real options

  • V3 · Task 2(b)Core activity A: Adding value

    For and against inviting buyers to bid for refurbished laptops instead of setting fixed prices.

    Pricing strategy

  • V4 · Task 1(a)Core activity A: Adding value

    Adjusting the business model in response to shortages of consumables.

    Business models and value

  • V5 · Task 2(a)Core activity A: Adding value

    Whether a chatbot should be seen as a disruptive technology.

    Disruptive technology and business intelligence

  • V5 · Task 4(a)Core activity A: Adding value

    How to charge for extra technical support, and the pricing basis.

    Pricing strategy

  • V6 · Task 1(a)Core activity A: Adding value

    Two ways selling older computers with open-source software would affect the business model.

    Business models and value

  • V6 · Task 2(a)Core activity A: Adding value

    Difficulties forecasting cash flows from a new product line alongside the existing range.

    Investment appraisal and real options

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