DFG is the largest bridge-building company in its home country, H. DFG works exclusively for the government of country H and the government awards DFG 80% of the contracts to build new bridges.
DFG's directors are considering using the big data approach to identify opportunities to increase sales revenues and profit.
Which of the following statements are true?

RFD, a listed company, is considering making an investment in a risky new venture. RFD has a substantial cash surplus that will be used to acquire the necessary resources. It is unlikely that RFD would have been able to raise finance for this investment because the company is already highly geared.
Which of the following statements about stakeholders' conflicting interests are true?

The government health service in country H employs well over 100,000 staff in various locations throughout the country. Traditionally, local management has had high levels of autonomy in relation to personnel issues and there are several different human resources (HR) managers located across various regions.
The government has decided to introduce a completely new HR/payroll information system to have just one database containing all relevant information about every staff member on the payroll (start date, job title, salary and all other details) and to use this information to begin streamlining recruitment and HR policies.
The government has outsourced the system's development to a reputable company.
Which of the following are disadvantages associated with this IT project?

Which of the following actions would breach CIMA's Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants?

Y plc, a pharmaceutical company, has dealt with a number of risks in the manner indicated below.
Use the TARA framework to classify each of Y plc's responses.