$2\mathrm{.}1$ Analyse the critical environmental variables which were posing a challenge to ComAir. $(9)$

$2\mathrm{.}2$ Select sources of information from which Gidon Novick could use to make informed decisions. Give reasons for

your answers. $(6)$

$2\mathrm{.}3$ The CEO developed strategies to remedy the effect of the challenges ComAir was experiencing. What did he do$?$

$(5)$

$2\mathrm{.}4$ Recommend ways by which the airline$$s top management can be assisted to better prepare for effective planning.

$(10)$