(c) (i) Using ONLY the above information, assess the competitive position of Diverse Holdings Plc.
(7 marks)
(c) Using information from the case, assess THREE risks to the Giant Dam Project. (9 marks)
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(b) Explain how the use of SWOT analysis may be of assistance to the management of Diverse Holdings Plc.(3 marks)
(ii) Explain THREE strategies that might be adopted in order to improve the future prospects of DiverseHoldings Plc. (6 marks)
(b) Explain how the adoption of residual income (RI) using the annuity method of depreciation might prove tobe a superior basis for the management incentive plan operated by NCL plc.(N.B. No illustrative calculations should be incorporated into your explanation). (4 marks)
(b) Using the information contained in Appendix 1.1, discuss the financial performance of HLP and MAS,incorporating details of the following in your discussion:(i) Overall client fees (total and per consultation)(ii) Advisory protection scheme consultation ‘utilisation levels’ for both property and commercial clients(iii) Cost/expense levels. (10 marks)
(c) Using the information contained in Appendix 1.2, compare the performance of HLP and MAS incorporatingrelevant percentage and ratio statistics under the following headings:(i) Competitiveness; (5 marks)
(b) Using sensitivity analysis, estimate by what percentage each of the under-mentioned items, taken separately,would need to change before the recommendation in (a) above is varied:(i) Initial outlay;(ii) Annual contribution. (4 marks)
