BCS Exam BAPv5 Topic 1 Question 23 Discussion

Actual exam question for BCS's BAPv5 exam

Question #: 23
Topic #: 1

Imran is the chief executive of FairCrops, a producer of ethically and sustainably sourced coffee and cocoa products. He is a true advocate of the FairCrops brand and has seen the positive impact of its approach in the South American regions in which It operates. He believed that there is a market for customers who want to ensure the products they consume have been purchased for a fair price and where the producer has not been unfairly treated.

FairCrops provide their products via an exclusive contract with Donald, the owner of Rest House; a small chain of coffee shops.

Ronaldo is a supplier to FairCrops. The prices he receives means he can provide for Ins family and enhance his crop yield through the advice and training provided by Alan, the FairCrops local representative and support officer

From Imran's perspective, which of the following is a CORRECT partial CATWOE analysis of this situation?

ACustomer = Donald, Actor = Alan. Owner = Imran

BCustomer - Alan, Actor = Donald. Actor = Ronaldo

COwner = Ronaldo. Actor = Donald. Customer = Imran

DCustomer = Alan. Actor = Ronaldo. Owner = Imran.

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Suggested Answer: A

A partial CATWOE analysis of this situation from Imran's perspective would identify Donald as the customer, Alan as the actor, and Imran as the owner. Donald is the customer because he is the beneficiary of FairCrops' products and services. Alan is the actor because he is the one who implements FairCrops' approach in the South American regions. Imran is the owner because he is the chief executive of FairCrops and has the authority to make decisions about its direction and purpose. Option A is the correct answer.

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Leonard

4 months ago

Wait, are we supposed to analyze this like it's some kind of ethical coffee supply chain or something? I was just hoping for a nice caffeine fix, not a business ethics quiz!

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Shizue

3 months ago

I'm just here for a caffeine fix too, not a quiz.

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Minna

3 months ago

I think we're supposed to analyze the supply chain.

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Karan

3 months ago

I just wanted a coffee, not a business ethics lesson.

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Karina

4 months ago

Hmm, I don't know, this CATWOE stuff is a bit confusing. Maybe I should just go with my gut and choose the one that sounds the most 'fair'.

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Janna

3 months ago

Exactly, it all comes down to who is benefiting the most in this situation.

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Glory

3 months ago

Yeah, I agree. Imran owns FairCrops, Alan is the one providing support, and Ronaldo benefits from the prices he receives.

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Lyndia

4 months ago

I think option D makes the most sense. Imran is the owner, Alan is the actor, and Ronaldo is the customer.

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Aileen

4 months ago

Just go with your gut feeling, sometimes that's the best approach.

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Kanisha

5 months ago

I'm going with D. Imran's the owner, Alan's the actor, and Ronaldo's the customer. Seems the most logical to me.

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Gladys

4 months ago

Yes, D is the best choice. Imran owns FairCrops, Alan is the actor, and Ronaldo benefits as the customer.

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Lakeesha

4 months ago

I agree, D makes the most sense. Imran is the owner, Alan is the actor, and Ronaldo is the customer.

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Valentin

4 months ago

I think D is the correct answer. Imran owns FairCrops, Alan is the local representative, and Ronaldo is the supplier.

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Ronnie

4 months ago

Yes, D seems to fit the roles correctly. Imran as the owner, Alan as the actor, and Ronaldo as the customer.

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Gerald

4 months ago

I agree with you. Imran owning FairCrops, Alan being the local representative, and Ronaldo as the supplier makes sense for D.

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Natalie

4 months ago

I think D is the correct answer. Imran is the owner, Alan is the actor, and Ronaldo is the customer.

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Susana

5 months ago

Because the customer is Alan, the actor is Donald, and the actor is Ronaldo. It makes more sense in this situation.

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Noe

5 months ago

Option A? Really? How can the customer be Donald when he's just a middleman? Imran's the one driving this whole ethical business model.

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Elin

4 months ago

You're right, Imran is the one driving this whole ethical business model. Option D makes more sense.

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Antonette

5 months ago

Option A? Really? How can the customer be Donald when he's just a middleman?

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Lavonda

5 months ago

Why do you think option B is correct?

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Susana

5 months ago

I disagree, I believe option B is the correct one.

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Lavonda

5 months ago

I think the correct partial CATWOE analysis is option A.

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