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NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION
NOVEMBER 2018
BUSINESS STUDIES: PAPER I
EXAMINATION NUMBER
Time: 2 hours 200 marks
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
1. This question paper consists of 23 pages. Please check that your question paper is
complete.
2. Read the questions carefully.
3. All questions are COMPULSORY.
4. Answer ALL the questions on the question paper and hand this in at the end of the
examination. Remember to write your examination number in the space provided
on the question paper.
5. Demonstrate insight, where applicable, when answering the questions. You may
refer to any fast-food business that you have studied this year.
6. You are advised to pay particular attention to the use of language and the
allocation of marks.
7. It is in your own interest to write legibly and to present your work neatly.
8. Please do not write in pencil as work in pencil will not be marked.
Allocation of marks
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Total
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SECTION A
QUESTION 1
Select the correct option and tick its corresponding box.
1.1 When determining how many people are required for the amount of work
that must be done, the human capital manager performs a …
A work-load analysis.
B corporate social investment initiative.
C break-even calculation.
D health and safety inspection.
1.2 Which policy in marketing refers to the operating systems and procedures
linked to the service experience of the customer?
A promotion
B product
C process
D people
1.3 The inclusion of salads in a McDonald's menu would be an example of a/an
… strategy adopted by the franchise owner.
A outsourcing
B harvest
C differentiation
D takeover
1.4 The management task referring to the transfer of authority to sub-ordinates
so that daily tasks can be accomplished, is …
A control.
B delegation.
C organisation.
D planning.
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1.5 The … Act recognises the right of workers to picket.
A Employment Equity
B Basic Conditions of Employment
C Black Economic Empowerment
D Labour Relations
1.6 An advantage of Wimpy having a strong brand could be that …
A management is able to offer below-inflation salary increases.
B environmental scanning is neglected.
C performance appraisals are limited to top level management.
D the brand inspires customer loyalty leading to higher sales.
1.7 Which one of the following statements is TRUE with regards to insurance?
A Fidelity insurance covers the loss of cash being transported to
the bank.
B Through liability insurance, a customer may claim damages for
injuries sustained due to the negligence of the franchisee.
C The excess amount is the monthly payment to ensure
compensation by the insurance company.
D The iron safe clause ensures that employees have the
necessary health and safety training in a fast-food franchise.
1.8 The purpose of the FTSE/JSE Responsible Investment Index is to …
A help businesses to show stakeholders that they act in a
responsible manner when it comes to reporting on social,
economic and governance issues.
B provide guidelines for conflict resolution in labour disputes.
C list areas where the government needs to increase capital
expenditure.
D evaluate sociocultural challenges in the market.
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1.9 An example of dysfunctional conflict could be …
A workers picketing outside a fast-food franchise.
B an industrial lockout.
C customers boycotting a fast-food franchise for their inhumane
treatment of animals.
D All of the above.
1.10 An investment in unit trusts …
A offers a good monthly income during a period of economic
recession.
B usually keeps up with the rate of inflation.
C requires the owner to pay interest to the investment house.
D must be bought and sold via insurance brokers.
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QUESTION 2
Match the concepts in Column B to the descriptions in Column A. Write only the
correct letter from Column B below the appropriate question number in the grid at
the end of the question.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
2.1 When a business uses a successful A arbitration
brand to launch a new product in
the same broad market. B job description
2.2 A summary of the duties and
working conditions associated with C endowment
a task and the degree of
supervision required to perform the D debenture
task.
2.3 Directors take responsibility for E subrogation
what happens in the business.
2.4 A method used to obtain the opinion F conciliation
of experts on a particular topic,
without necessarily engaging with G accountability
them face to face.
2.5 The decision to resolve a conflict is H liquidity
taken out of the hands of the
original parties and a third party I brand prioritising
makes a binding decision.
2.6 To measure the productivity and J democratic leadership style
efficiency of each employee.
2.7 A loan that earns a predetermined K GRI
interest rate.
2.8 The buying and selling of shares on L laissez-faire
the stock exchange where the
person has the advantage of M performance appraisal
access to confidential information.
N Delphi technique
2.9 Managers inform workers on what
must be done but do not get
O staff retention
involved in telling workers how to
achieve these objectives.
P brand extension
2.10 The insurance principle specifies
that a person may claim once for
Q insider trading
compensation due to a specific
event.
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 2.10
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QUESTION 3
Each of the following statements is FALSE.
Change the underlined word(s) in each statement to make the statement TRUE.
Write only the correct word/term in the space provided after each question.
3.1 A lock-out refers to employees striking in support of a strike by other
employees.
3.2 The Constitution promotes responsible consumer behaviour.
3.3 The average clause stipulates the insurer is only responsible for losses that
are as a direct result of the event that was insured.
3.4 A fast-food franchise will use a PESTLE analysis when considering
challenges from the market environment.
3.5 Diversification refers to the process where a business looks at its own
methodology to perform a task and then compares it to the best practice
used in other businesses.
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50 marks
[Source: <https://chinaipr.com/2015/03/15/im-lovin-it-a-wrong-way-for-
mcdonalds/>]
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SECTION B
Remember to use the mark allocation as a guide to the length of your answers.
QUESTION 4
4.1 Human capital function at Taste Holdings Ltd
4.1.1 State the purpose of manpower planning.
(3)
4.1.2 Why would a fast-food franchise use internal recruitment?
(3)
4.1.3 Mention FOUR topics that could be covered in an induction
programme.
(4)
4.1.4 Explain the concept fringe benefit and give an example to support
your answer.
(3)
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4.2 Investment opportunities and insurance used by Famous Brands Ltd
4.2.1 Explain the possible reasons why a business may decide to invest
offshore.
(4)
4.2.2 Discuss the link between risk and return when investing in fixed
property.
(4)
[Source: <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wimpy_(restaurant)>]
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4.2.3 Describe the requirements for a valid insurance contract.
(6)
4.2.4 List TWO compulsory insurances.
(2)
4.3 Professional, responsible, ethical and effective business practice in a
fast-food franchise
4.3.1 A conflict of interest could be an ethical challenge to a fast-food
business. Give an example of such a situation and suggest how it
should be dealt with.
(3)
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4.3.2 Explain how a franchisee could deal with the ethical challenge of a
cashier taking funds for personal use without authorisation.
(4)
4.3.3 A fast-food franchise that decides to expand to another country will
have to consider how ethics on an international level could impact
on the activities of the business.
Explain this statement and use an example to illustrate your answer.
(3)
4.4 The marketing department
4.4.1 List THREE components of the promotion policy (marketing
communication) of a fast-food franchise.
(3)
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4.4.2 Justify why marketing is of strategic importance to a business.
(4)
4.4.3 Explain how physical evidence, as one of the elements of the
marketing mix, can allow a fast-food franchise to gain a competitive
advantage.
(4)
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QUESTION 5
5.1 5.1.1 Explain what is meant by the term total quality management.
(3)
5.1.2 Describe the advantages for a fast-food franchise when it undertakes
efficient quality control.
(4)
5.1.3 Evaluate how the financial department of Famous Brands Ltd can
assist to improve the quality of performance.
(5)
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5.1.4 Discuss how the purchasing manager can help to improve the quality
of performance of a fast-food franchise.
(5)
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5.1.5 The financial perspective is one of the elements of the balanced
scorecard. List and describe other elements of the balanced
scorecard the management team of a fast-food franchise could use
to assess the overall performance of the business.
(8)
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5.1.6 Explain how integration strategies can be used to create a
competitive advantage for a fast-food business. Use an example to
illustrate your answer.
(8)
[Source: <http://www.tasteholdings.co.za/>]
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5.2 Refer to the following extract where applicable when answering the
question that follows:
Corporate governance overview Taste Holdings Ltd
Taste Holdings Ltd believes that good corporate governance, which includes
transparency and discipline, is key to the integrity of our organisation and our
ability to manage risk and perform at optimum levels.
Underpinning our approach to governance is our determination to ensure we
maintain a balance between good corporate governance and the spirit of
entrepreneurship that has built our business.
(Taste Holdings Ltd consists of Domino's Pizza, Zebro's, Starbucks, The Fish &
Chip Co, Maxi's, Buon Gusto amongst others …)
[Adapted from: <http://www.tasteholdings.co.za/overview.php> November 2017]
Identify TWO corporate governance principles mentioned in the extract.
Explain each principle and how a business like Taste Holdings Ltd can use
these principles to meet the expectations of stakeholders. Use examples to
illustrate your answer.
(8)
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5.3 Refer to the following extract where applicable when answering the
question that follows:
Corporate governance overview Taste Holdings Ltd
To ensure that we consistently practise effective corporate governance
throughout the Taste Holdings group, our board applies the principles of King IV,
triple bottom line reporting and the listing requirements of the JSE.
[Adapted from: <http://www.tasteholdings.co.za/overview.php> November 2017]
List the elements of triple bottom line/integrated reporting and discuss
how Taste Holdings Ltd could comply with the requirements of triple bottom
line reporting. Use examples to illustrate your answer.
(9)
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QUESTION 6
6.1 Refer to the following extract where applicable when answering the
questions that follow:
Brand positioning
KFC has launched its new brand-positioning statement, "So good", in South
Africa.
For more than 50 years this chicken franchise has been known for the catch
phrase, "Finger lickin' good".
"But in that time the brand has grown beyond offering just a taste experience,"
says David Timm, KFC's chief marketing officer.
[Adapted from: <https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/business/2011-07-04-kfc-so-good-slogan-
rolls-out/>]
6.1.1 List and describe factors that could help build a successful brand like
KFC.
(6)
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6.1.2 Describe how psychological factors could influence a buyer's
decision to purchase a KFC product.
(4)
6.1.3 Discuss potential disadvantages of franchising for the franchisee.
(4)
[Source: <https://www.complaintsboard.com/chicken-licken-b114051>]
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6.1.4 Social media could either improve or hamper the performance of the
business. Discuss this statement. Use examples to illustrate your
answer.
(6)
6.2 Explain, with the use of examples, the interdependence between the
marketing department and other business functions.
(5)
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6.3 Describe the purpose of the Skills Development Act and the impact of this
act on employers and employees of a fast-food franchise.
(6)
6.4 6.4.1 Explain each of the following leadership styles. Give an example to
show a disadvantage of this leadership style.
(a) Autocratic
(4)
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(b) Transactional
(4)
6.4.2 Describe how poor communication can prevent a fast-food franchise
from achieving a competitive advantage and make suggestions to
solve the problem.
(6)
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6.4.3 'The business will only be successful if the owner uses initiative as a
management competency.'
Discuss the validity of this statement by using examples related to a
fast-food business.
(5)
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150 marks
Total: 200 marks
[Source: <https://www.analytixbi.com/south-africa-brand-report-consumers-of-top-10-fast-food-brands>]
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