Question 2 - Set up

In this lesson

1. 0:00 APM Section B: Kursk question overview
2. 2:01 Breaking down marks and planning structure
3. 4:13 Understanding just in time requirements
4. 5:32 Cost of quality framework and scepticism
5. 7:41 Reviewing exhibits and appendices

About this lesson

This is essential exam technique for APM: understanding the requirements, recognising where professional marks come from (analysis, evaluation, scepticism, commercial acumen), and breaking down larger questions into manageable 3-mark sections so you can write with confidence and clarity. The question centres on Kursk's proposed move to just-in-time purchasing and the resulting changes needed in purchasing and production, plus an assessment of quality cost implications. We work through the mark allocation (13 marks for the main requirement, 7 for the cost of quality discussion), show you how to extract the key verbs and split the work logically, and highlight where scepticism comes into play—particularly around unmeasured costs being assigned arbitrary financial values. By the end of this video, you'll have a clear framework for tackling the question, ready to move into the skeleton and detailed answer walkthroughs that follow.

Duration: 9m