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KZN ~ DEPT. OF EDUCATION
GREENBURY SECONDARY SCHOOL
FIRST QUARTERLY TEST — 2016
BUSINESS STUDIES - GR. 11
EXAMINERS : R NAIDOO/A RAIOO DATE : 10/03/16
MODERATOR : R GOVENDER DURATION : 1HR
GRADE + 11 MARKS : 100
NAME : . - GR./DIV. : _
Instructions :
1. This paper consists of __3._ printed pages.
2. All answers should be clearly nurnbered.
3. Candidates should write neatly and manage their time properly.
4, There are 3sections :
,- SECTION A: Compulsory
{ SECTION B: Consists of 3 questions, CHOOSE ANY TWO QUESTIONS.
' SECTION C: ESSAY question. Consists of 2 questions. CHOOSE ANY ONE
QUESTION.
5. Use the SPECIAL ANSWER SHEET for Section A.
SECTION A : COMPULSORY
QUESTION ONE : (20 marks)
Li. STATE WHETHER THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS ARE TRUE OR FALSE, IF FALSE,
(10 marks)
The components of the marketenvironment indude customers, suppliers and competitors.
As a lessee, it is not your responsibility to do maintenance on the asset,
A lease is payment for the use of a business idea.
If the government increases taxes, consumers have kare money to spend.
The deliberate copying or reproduction of another person’s product without permission is
known as patents.
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1.2. PROVIDE A TERM FOR EACH OF THE FOLLOWING DEFINITIONS BY CHOOSING THE |
CORRECT WORD FROM THE TEXTBOX BELOW. (10 marks) {
NETWORKING POWER RELATIONS GOODWILL
ROYALTIES FRANCHISOR LESSOR —
TRADEMARKS LESSEE
COPYRIGHT
1.2.1. The amount of money a business owner wants for the good trade name he/she has built
up, the customer base and branding.
1.2.2. A group of individuals/organisations that voluntarily exchange information.
1.2.3 Legal rights to original artists for recordings.
1.2.4 A percentage of sales that is paid to the owner of the business idea.
1.2.5 The person who owns the asset
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SECTION B : CHOOSE ANY TWO QUESTIONS
QUESTION TWO : BUSINESS ENVIRONMENTS (20 marks)
2.1 Read the case study below and answer the questions that follow
WASHESHA BUS SERVICES
In January 2015, Ben and Mandy established Washesha Bus Services. They obtained a
loan from Wesbank to finance their newly established business.
During February 2016, the Governor of the Reserve Bank announced an increase of 2% in
the interest rate. ,
The petro! price increased by 39 cents per litre in April 2016. Washesha bus services had
to increase the transport rate they charge by R5 per kilometre.
The Department of Sports and Recreation prefers to use Johnny’s Bus Services due to
their lower prices. Washesha Bus Services employees are frequently absent from work
and always late for work. ¢ .
2.1.1 Identify ONE challenge for Washesha Bus Services from EACH of the THREE
business environment from the case study.
Use the table below to present your answer. (6)
ENVIRONMENT CHALLENGE
2.2 Identify the PESTLE elements illustrated in each scenario below :
2.2.1 The South African Reserve Bank decided to keep the repo rate unchanged.
2.2.2 The government introduced the affirmative action policy to address past
imbalances. ()
2.2.3 Government Incentives given to companies that sponsor nature conservation
programmes.
2.2.4 Businesses are promoting online trading to reduce paperwork.
2.2.5 The introduction of the Consumer Protection Act, 2008 eliminates consumer
exploitation by businesses. (10)
2.3 List any FOUR(4) challenges in the MICRO Environment. (4)
UESTI HREE : BUSINESS VENTURES (20 marks)
3.1 “Thuli is not good at marketing and has decided to get a company that specialises
in marketing to handle the advertising.”
3.1.1 What is the above process kriown as? (2)
3.1.2. Tabulate TWO(2) advantages and TWO(2) disadvantages of this process for Thuli. (8)
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3.1.3. Identify any TWO(2) aspects that may be included in a contract for the above process (2)
3.2 Tabulate FOUR(4) differences between a PARTNERSHIP and a CLOSE CORPORATION (8)
QUESTION FOUR : MISCELLANEOUS (20 marks)
4.1 Study the following table and answer the questions that follow
A PINKU’S DAIRY FARM CC | B BAMBAM’S FREIGHT C MAN OF STEEL LTD
(PTY)LTD
*Fresh milk daily *We transport the nation | *Makers of steel support
4.1.1 Identify the business sector that each of the above businesses can be classified under
(i.e, Primary; Secondary; Tertiary) (3)
an 4.1.2 Identify the forms of ownership for A; B; C (3)
4,2 Identify FOUR(4) reasons for NETWORKING (8)
4.3 Discuss the following Ethical Misconduct :
4.3.1 Sexual Harassment
4.3.2 Corruption
4.3.3 Mismanagement of funds (6)
SECTION C
ANSWER ANY ONE QUESTION FROM THIS SECTION
QUESTION FIVE : BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT (40 marks)
“Trade unions in SA play a vital role in ensuring that stability exists in the workplace
for employees.”
() Discuss Trade Unions under the following headings :
« Roles of a Trade Union
e Functions of a Trade Union
e Procedure to be followed before a strike (40)
QUESTION SIX : BUSINESS VENTURES (40 marks)
Nolwazi and Siya are qualified lawyers who completed their studies last year. They
wish to start their own practice/business. They are considering a partnership as a
possible form of ownership and need your advice.
Advise Nolwazi and Siya by preparing a detailed presentation that covers the following aspects :
e Characteristics of a Partnership
e Advantages of a Partnership
e Disadvantages of a Partnership (40)
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
TOTAL : 100 & HO.PRRS C MAHARAS
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GREENBURY SECONDARY SCHOOL
FIRST CONTROL TEST - 2016
SPECIAL ANSWER SHEET
BUSINESS STUDIES — GRADE 11 100
NAME/SURNAME :
GR./DIV :
FOR THE EDUCATOR’S USE ONLY
QUESTION | (V) QUESTION | MARK | LEARNER'S
CHOSEN MARK
ONE 20
TWO 20
THREE 20
FOUR 20
FIVE 40
SsIx 40
SECTION A
QUESTION ONE
1.1
1.1.1 TRUE Kf
1.1.2 TRUE Mf
1.1.3 FALSE. FRANCHISE “
1.1.4 FALSE. (ESS ¥
1.1.5 FALSE.WPIRACY /
1.2
1.2.1 GOODWILL WwW
1.2.2 NETWORKING W
1.2.3 COPYRIGHTS V/
1.2.4 ROYALTIES V/
1.2.5 LESSOR vf
20 ________ GREENBURY SECONDARY SCHOOL _
At DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
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SECTION B
QUESTION TWO
2.1.1
ENVIRONMENT CHALLENGES
Micro V___| Employees are absent and late for work Vv
Market Vv | Competitor - Johnny's Bus Service v
Macro v Increase in petrol price / Increase in interest ratey”
2.2
2.2.1 Economic WJ
2.2.2 Political W
2.2.3 Environmental
2.2.4 Technological ¥/
2.2.5 Legal v/
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2.3 CHALLENGES IN THE MICRO a
¢ Difficult employees
e Lack of vision and mission
e Lack of managerial skill
e
v
v
Unions, strikes and go-slows V
QUESTION THREE
3.1
3.1.1 Outsourcing Ww
3.1.2
ADVANTAGES
DISADVANTAGES
e Outsourcing allows you to focus
on important business activities¥//
e Staffing flexibility is possible
vWf
e Provides continuity during periods
of high staff turnover.
« Management and control become
more complex. W/
e The outsourcing company will
dictate the terms of the contract:
¢ Confidential information may be at
\o
risk, 8
3.1.3 CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
e An exact description of the service Vv
e The duration of the contract v
e The detailed account of the duties and responsibilities of both parties.
e Confidentiality
e Payment terms and conditions 2
3.2 _
PARTNERSHIP CLOSE CORPORATION
e Noname restriction WV
* Min. 1 and max. unlimited V
e Unlimited liability
e No continuity
e Partnership agreernent
e Name ends with CC /
Min. 1 and max. 10 //
Limited liability Vv
Has continuity
Founding statement
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QUESTION FOUR
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4.4.1 A - PRIMARY V
B - TERTIARY 3
C - SECONDARY V
4.1.2 A - CLOSE CORPORATION Y
B - PRIVATE COMPANY V, 2 !
C - PUBLICCOMPANY VV 2. |
4,2 REASONS FOR NETWORKING
e Decreases duplication W/
e Helps with the exchange of information, skills and knowledge v/
e Helps people of different backgrounds and levels to interact 4/ |
e Serves as a source of encouragement and motivation Af Z :
43 |
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
e Occurs in a variety of ways and may be committed against either gender.
« Reduces employee motivation A
CORRUPTION |
e Occurs when two parties enter into an illegal bufutually beneficial agreement.
« Undermines business practice.
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MISMANAGEMENT OF FUNDS |
e Isacriminal offence and usually involves fraud Vv, |
e Can cause a business to lose a large amount of money through direct theft.
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SECTION C .
QUESTION FIVE
INTRODUCTION
e Represents the best interests of the worker and will negotiate working conditions, wage
increases and employment contracts through collective bargaining V/
BODY
ROLES OF A TRADE UNION L/
To influence labour relations
¢ To use collective bargaining to ensure fair labour practices ¥/ :
e Protect workers against inflation vf
* Influence government policy and protect workers from unemployment V(/ +XxX2 = 8
FUNCTIONS OF A TRADE UNION
e To enter into collective bargaining agreements on behalf of employees Ww
To advise employers concerning their human resource policies and practices Vy
e
e To formulate and represent workers’ rights at statutory level. v/ ( \
¢ To promote a greater participation of workers in management decisions K/ ‘
e To organise strikes and other industrial action to strengthen the demand of workers Ww
¢ To represent workers in disputes and grievances with their employers V/ 6X22 42
4 PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED BEFORE STRIKE
e Strikes and lockouts can only be used when an industrial dispute has not been resolved by
the CCMA V/
* The CCMA will issue a certificate confirming that a dispute remains unresolved vo/
« Astrike may only be organised 30 days after the certificate has been issued “/
¢ The union must provide 48 hours notice to the employer of the intended strike. /
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CONCLUSION
e More recently they have become important players in the political environment where they
enforce laws. V/
FACTS 32
LAYOUT 2
ANALYSIS 2
SYNTHESIS 2
ORIGINALITY 2
TOTAL 40
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QUESTION SIX
INTRODUCTION
e A partnership is an association between 2 to unlimited people who intend to make a profit
e They must all contribute something to the partnership ~ be it capital, goods, labour,
BODY
knowledge or skills
They are jointly and severally liable for the debts of the business
1. CHARACTERISTICS
2 - 20 partners / unlimited W/
Partners can contribute money/assets/skills, etc. Vf
Aim is to make a profit AW
It may be an oral or written agreement V/
Not a legal entity
Partners are taxed on profits
Limited continuity
Unlimited liability
Requires a partnership agreement
2. ADVANTAGES
Cheap and easy to start Ww
Partners knowledge/skills are combined Ww
Partners specialize on their area of expertise WwW
Partners share costs and responsibilities
Partners can maintain personal contact with customers V/
3. DISADVANTAGES
¢ The partners take an active part in the management of the business. M/ 4
Partners have unlimited liability for the debts of the business Ww
e
e Changes to partners lead to an end to the partnership W/
¢ Capital is limited to what partners can contribute MW
e Partners bind each other with their actions /
e Is nota legal entity W/
e Slow decision making — consultation
e
CONCLUSION
W 2
ox2 = LO
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FACTS
LAYOUT
ANALYSIS
SYNTHESIS
ORIGINALITY
TOTAL
32
2
2
2
2
40
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