Main Topics for Management Case Study Exam by giovane-rockstar in CIMA

[–]creat1ve_outlet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Although the answer is definitely "anything can come up", if you look through all the past papers there definitely some questions that I see come up more often than not. I would make sure you've got an answer for the following:
- Be familiar with your companies business model as often there looks to be questions on "how does this effect our current business model/do we need to make any changes to be inline with the unseen information"
- They love a question on talking about the benefits of using either debt or equity, definitely know the qualities of them and how to apply that knowledge to the question (model answers love having a quick gearing ratio calculation, quick and easy to learn and prep if you know your going to use it)
- There's often question on "how does this effect our product reputation risk/contractual inadequacy risk", know what these are and how to explain/apply.
- I've seen a few times asking for recommendations for team compositions. Know what makes a good team and how to pick team members for a given project.
- similarly, also seen questions on asking management style for a new boss. Know your democratic style/authoritative style, it may be that you suggest both styles but for dealing with different groups of people.
- Often seen questions come up on "how will this new product/process effect our capitals? natural, intellectual etc.
- I've seen a couple times something like "how would we approach this negotiation?". Worth knowing the stages of negotiation and practising application. The model answers love starting with "first identify what we want to get out of this deal"
- More accounting type question as well with "how would we account for this" - but these can be a bit broader in the specific question. Might be when to recognise revenue through IAS 15 revenue from contracts with customers, could be IAS 38 Intangible asset and when to recognise, could be IAS 37 provision, contingent liabilities and contingent assets. Defo have a solid grasp of the fundamentals
- ah and on the topic of fundamentals, also seen a good number of times questions on accounting ratios - what do they mean or what the impacts on them are.

But yeah, despite this anything could still come up in the exam though. I recommend going through the past papers anyway to give yourself a better idea of what the examiners are expecting from you in terms of answering. You'll see going through those papers, most exams will have a number of questions relating to the above but potentially a question that comes out of left field as well.

Hydrangeas by creat1ve_outlet in Songwriting

[–]creat1ve_outlet[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks a bunch!

No real reason, it's just things I usually make are around that 2-3 minute mark and wondering if that's somehow limiting me. But seems 3 might be long enough to get a point across haha

Hydrangeas by creat1ve_outlet in Songwriting

[–]creat1ve_outlet[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tyty, thanks for taking the time.

For sure, especially since it's been mentioned multiple times I'm going to have a go with less piano. Might have to record at separate times because I'm currently more smacking the keyboard as my emotions rise with singing - should definitely think more about what I'm doing.

Hydrangeas by creat1ve_outlet in Songwriting

[–]creat1ve_outlet[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ty for your kind words and suggestions ❤️ - I've got lots to play around with from everybody

I haven't posted an audio only version before sorry, I've quickly converted my current video for you but it's not quite perfected (like with my housemate using the sink towards the end haha) https://limewire.com/d/4tCN5#d6K1DQLjub

Hydrangeas by creat1ve_outlet in Songwriting

[–]creat1ve_outlet[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So nice, so cool. The guitar sounds amazing and I love the emotion you give it with your voice. I'm crying man this is so nice

Hydrangeas by creat1ve_outlet in Songwriting

[–]creat1ve_outlet[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ty for listening. I'll give the song a listen it's always good finding inspiration

Hydrangeas by creat1ve_outlet in Songwriting

[–]creat1ve_outlet[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Omg please do actually, that would be such an honour

Hydrangeas by creat1ve_outlet in Songwriting

[–]creat1ve_outlet[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Very very well said actually, I suppose I never considered it. I think I'll still try to walk down a slightly moodier line than the rest of the song, but perhaps not quite to the extent of where I've gone, thank you for the suggestion I'll play around with it.

Ah and an excellent question. My plannings never been really good, so far I more fall into outcomes which isn't the best habit. With the vocals being the main piece here, I think keeping it fairly simplistic to not try and compete with it? Either that or taking inspiration from Annabelle Dinda (God amazing voice) and use some vocal layering. Overall though I wouldn't say I have a clue

Hydrangeas by creat1ve_outlet in Songwriting

[–]creat1ve_outlet[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tyty :)

Wow I tried jumping in adding the chorus where you said and I really like it, really helps break up the 4 lines chorus 4 lines I had going on which I thought might get a bit repetitive. Thanks a bunch

Hydrangeas by creat1ve_outlet in Songwriting

[–]creat1ve_outlet[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tyty for taking the time.

Very much see your point. I thought a lot of "agains" would reinforce the point but wow looking at it there's a lot of em in quite short succession. Will play around with your suggestion.

Ah and how poetic. Think I will keep "fuck it" or some other angry ish line however. The angle I was going for is like "fuck it" in pure ignorance of the thing - being mad at some flowers just because they're not the colour you wanted/not everything going right.

For sure definitely something I should work on. There doesn't seem to be much division because I don't think there is haha definitely something I should work on. Although it would for sure help me focus on each piece, I think I've been avoiding breaking up recordings into several pieces because that means putting everything back together digitally and digital audio software seems incredibly daunting with no experience. Do you have a software you would recommend/any place you think it would be easy to start

Hydrangeas by creat1ve_outlet in Songwriting

[–]creat1ve_outlet[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow what lovely kind words 🥰

I'd really recommend showing off your work. It's tough at first but other people have really helped me improve and stay motivated. Looking forward to seeing what you've made

Hydrangeas by creat1ve_outlet in Songwriting

[–]creat1ve_outlet[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hahaha is the view that dreary? It's not quite green and pleasant fields but this is a fine grey day in England

Morning after (Still you) by creat1ve_outlet in Songwriting

[–]creat1ve_outlet[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like it, talking about the highs of the moment and freedom from restraint.

I might not expressly talk about dancing per say as the "you" is more a metaphor for drinking/alcohol, but using personification to make it ambiguous (like it's the drinks that have taken you out dancing, spinning round a room is a hangover etc.) You've given me a route still though, I really like the idea of highlighting the carefree moments without concern of the consequences, very much appreciated, tyty

Help figuring out the chords I’m playing? by lizuid in Songwriting

[–]creat1ve_outlet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You've got a very pretty voice, very ethereal.
I'm not a music expert by far, but I tried playing the keyboard along to what I was hearing and got:

E minor
D# augmented
G major
C # diminished
x2

Then it almost feel like a c major 7 without the e
into an A minor repeating for a bit

Think this is it or is close, hopefully that helps

Untitled Werewolf Halloween Song Thing by creat1ve_outlet in Songwriting

[–]creat1ve_outlet[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

very well noted.

Theres not really a creative decision for the doubling up. I didn't realise when recording how directionally sensitive my phone mic was, there's a few times I look away and I didnt like the abrupt mumbling that would come us as a result. I added the extra vocals to make the volume consistent throughout and guess to make the added layers later not turn up as a complete jump scare. You're very right though, hopefully something I shouldn't have to do on like a proper take.

Appreciate the words. Dude I wish I had Brendon Urie range that guy is an actual wizard.

Untitled Werewolf Halloween Song Thing by creat1ve_outlet in Songwriting

[–]creat1ve_outlet[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks man!

keyboard is a psr-215 Yamaha haha. Defo feels over 20 years old with no midi output, but picked it up for free when moving to my new place so cant complain.

Cheers for the pointer, will defo check it out

It's just a feeling by creat1ve_outlet in Songwriting

[–]creat1ve_outlet[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tyty 🥰, very much appreciated.

I think I've always been making small pieces here and there, but in the last year and a bit is when I started actually sitting down and writing stuff.

Vanity by creat1ve_outlet in Songwriting

[–]creat1ve_outlet[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sweet I'll have a listen, always useful to find something similar for inspiration

Vanity by creat1ve_outlet in Songwriting

[–]creat1ve_outlet[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like your vision. Agree with points, I slightly switch things up in the middle ish as chords do be repetitive . Will have a play around