Operations "A" 8 marks
3 (a) Explain two reasons why a business plan is important to DVP.
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Operations "B" 12 marks
Consider the following three possible business objectives for DVP.
– Be an environmentally friendly business
– Increase market share
– Survival
Which objective is likely to be most important to DVP in the long run? Justify your answer.
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