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Case Fact Identification
Extracting financially relevant facts from business case narratives and statements | Distinguishing symptoms from underlying causes in case data | Identifying missing information needed before reaching a conclusion
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Using only these figures, what is inventory turnover? Cost of goods sold is ¥72 million; average inventory is ¥9 million.
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Core SME Consultant 2nd Stage Oral Exam 中小企業診断士 二次試験 口述 topics
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Diagnosis and Prioritization
Ranking competing issues by urgency, financial impact and feasibility | Applying break-even and cash flow analysis to diagnose business condition | Structuring profitability diagnosis by segment and value driver
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Recommendations and Justification
Formulating recommendations that fit case constraints and quantified evidence | Justifying proposals with payback, contribution and cash-conversion reasoning | Sequencing corrective actions in turnaround and growth situations
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Oral Structure Follow-Up and Professional Advice
Organizing spoken answers conclusion-first with case-based support | Responding to follow-up challenges using sensitivity reasoning and stated assumptions | Recognizing the boundaries of consultant advice and appropriate specialist referral
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Is this an official oral examination simulation?
No. It is independent practice for spoken case analysis and supporting knowledge. The 20-question bank is not an oral simulation. Confirm the current second-stage format, scoring and whether an oral component is used with J-SMECA.
How much calculation should I show in a spoken answer?
Show the relationship and the decision-relevant result, not every arithmetic step. For example, state contribution margin, break-even sales or payback, then explain what the number means for the recommendation. Keep assumptions visible.
What should I do when the case omits important data?
Name the missing fact, make a provisional recommendation, and state the condition that would change it. This is stronger than inventing data or refusing to answer. Offer the next evidence you would request.
How should I respond when an examiner changes an assumption?
Use sensitivity reasoning. Isolate the changed variable, recalculate the threshold or range, and say whether the recommendation survives. Then identify the evidence that would verify the assumption.
Which current requirements should I verify with the issuing body?
Confirm the current second-stage assessment structure, whether and how an oral element is used, application windows and published schedule, assessment criteria, and where official question intent is published. Do not rely on this practice guide for administrative rules.
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