# Business Studies Grade 10 P2 November Mock Exam 2 2026 QP

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- Subject: Business Studies
- Grade: Grade 10
- Language: English
- Document type: Question paper
- Year: 2026
- Exam period: November Mock Exam 2
- Paper: 2
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- Curriculum: CAPS
- Pages: 10

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                                    GRADE 10

                             BUSINESS STUDIES P2
                      NOVEMBER EXAMINATION 2026 (MOCK)

MARKS: 150

TIME: 2 hours

                      This question paper consists of 10 pages.

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
Read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions.
1.    This question paper consists of THREE sections and covers TWO main topics.
      SECTION A:       COMPULSORY
      SECTION B:       Consists of THREE questions.
                       Answer any TWO of the three questions in this section.
      SECTION C:       Consists of TWO questions.
                       Answer any ONE of the two questions in this section.
2.    Read the instructions for each question carefully and take note of what is required.
      Note that ONLY the answers to the first TWO questions selected in SECTION B and
      the answer to the FIRST question selected in SECTION C will be marked.
3.    Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question
      paper. NO marks will be awarded for answers that are numbered incorrectly.
4.    Except where other instructions are given, answers must be written in full sentences.
5.    Use the mark allocation and nature of each question to determine the length and depth
      of an answer.
6.    Use the table below as a guide for mark and time allocation when answering each
      question.
                      SECTION              QUESTION      MARKS        TIME
                                                                    (minutes)
       A: Objective-type questions              1           30         20
       COMPULSORY
       B: THREE direct/indirect-type            2           40
       questions                                                        70
         CHOICE:                                3            40
         Answer any TWO.                        4            40
       C: TWO essay-type questions              5            40
                                                                        30
         CHOICE: Answer any ONE.                6            40
                    TOTAL                                   150        120
7.    Begin the answer to EACH question on a NEW page, e.g. QUESTION 1 – new page,
      QUESTION 2 – new page.
8.    You may use a non-programmable calculator.
9.    Write neatly and legibly.

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SECTION A (COMPULSORY)
QUESTION 1

1.1      Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions.
         Choose the answer and write only the letter (A–D) next to the question
         numbers (1.1.1 to 1.1.5) in the ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 1.1.6 D.
         1.1.1       The name of a non-profit company ends with the letters …
                     A    Ltd.
                     B    NPC.
                     C    Inc.
                     D    SOC Ltd.
         1.1.2       The employees of Masakhane Toys listed the features of a skipping
                     rope and a torch and joined them to design a skipping rope with
                     handles that light up. This problem-solving technique is known as
                     …
                     A    forced combination.
                     B    the Delphi technique.
                     C    the nominal group technique.
                     D    brainstorming.
         1.1.3       Which ONE of the following is a disadvantage of using a data
                     projector during a presentation?
                     A    Images can be enlarged so that a large audience can see
                          them.
                     B    Slides can be prepared before the presentation.
                     C    It depends on electricity and the equipment may fail during
                          the presentation.
                     D    Pictures and video clips can be shown to the audience.
         1.1.4       Which ONE of the following is an example of a corporate social
                     responsibility (CSR) programme?
                     A    Paying dividends to shareholders
                     B    Increasing the prices of products
                     C    Buying new machinery for the factory
                     D    Buying school uniforms for learners in the local community
         1.1.5       In a lease agreement, the person who owns the property and rents
                     it out to another person is known as the …
                     A    lessee.
                     B    lessor.
                     C    insurer.
                     D    employee.
                                                                                 (5 x 2)   (10)

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1.2      Complete the following statements by using the word(s) provided in the list
         below. Write only the word(s) next to the question numbers (1.2.1 to 1.2.5) in
         the ANSWER BOOK.

          prospectus; memorandum of incorporation; vision; mission; business plan;
                interview; SWOT analysis; PESTLE analysis; peer; authority

         1.2.1       A/An … is a document that invites members of the public to buy
                     shares in a public company.
         1.2.2       A/An … is a research instrument in which the researcher asks the
                     respondent questions face to face and records the answers.
         1.2.3       The … statement of a business explains the purpose of the
                     business, what it does and for whom.
         1.2.4       A/An … relationship exists between a supervisor and the employees
                     who report to him/her.
         1.2.5       A/An … is used to analyse the political, economic, social,
                     technological, legal and environmental factors that may affect a
                     business.
                                                                                (5 x 2)   (10)

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1.3      Choose a description from COLUMN B that matches a term in COLUMN A.
         Write only the letter (A–J) next to the question numbers (1.3.1 to 1.3.5) in the
         ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 1.3.6 K.

                       COLUMN A                                 COLUMN B
          1.3.1       Decision-making           A      a business that is owned and
                                                       managed by one person
          1.3.2       Flip chart                B      a device that projects images
                                                       from a computer onto a large
                                                       screen
          1.3.3       Stress                    C      the owner’s personal
                                                       possessions may be sold to pay
                                                       the debts of the business
          1.3.4       Unlimited liability       D      choosing the best option from
                                                       the available alternatives
          1.3.5       Inclusivity               E      the ability to motivate oneself to
                                                       complete tasks without
                                                       supervision
                                                F      a pad of large paper sheets on
                                                       a stand that a presenter writes
                                                       on during a presentation
                                                G      shareholders can only lose the
                                                       amount that they invested in the
                                                       business
                                                H      all employees are accepted,
                                                       respected and valued
                                                       regardless of their differences
                                                I      unfair treatment of a person
                                                       because of his/her race, gender
                                                       or religion
                                                J      the physical and emotional
                                                       reaction of the body to
                                                       demands that a person finds
                                                       difficult to cope with
                                                                                   (5 x 2)   (10)
                                                                    TOTAL SECTION A:           30

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SECTION B
Answer ANY TWO questions in this section.
NOTE: Clearly indicate the QUESTION NUMBER of each question that you choose. The
        answer to EACH question must start on a NEW page, e.g. QUESTION 2 on a NEW
        page, QUESTION 3 on a NEW page.
QUESTION 2: BUSINESS VENTURES

2.1      Name any FOUR components of a business plan.                                           (4)
2.2      Read the scenario below and answer the questions that follow.

                                      LULAMA EVENTS (LE)
          Lulama is the marketing manager of Lulama Events. She presented the
          new wedding-planning package of LE to a group of hotel owners in
          Gqeberha. During the presentation, Lulama made eye contact with the
          hotel owners and spoke clearly and confidently.

         2.2.1       Quote TWO factors that Lulama considered during her presentation.          (2)
         2.2.2       Discuss OTHER factors, not quoted in QUESTION 2.2.1, that a
                     presenter must consider during a verbal presentation.                      (6)
2.3      Identify the visual aid that is described in EACH statement below.
         2.3.1       Printed copies of the price list that the audience can take home after
                     the presentation
         2.3.2       A board connected to a computer that allows the presenter to touch
                     the screen to write notes and move images
         2.3.3       A large printed sheet with pictures and a few key words that is
                     displayed on a wall where the audience can see it
                                                                                    (3 x 2)     (6)
2.4      Market research
         2.4.1       Name TWO methods of collecting secondary research information.             (2)
         2.4.2       Describe the protocol (rules) that must be followed when conducting
                     research.                                                                  (6)

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2.5      Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows.

                                      IKAGENG BRICKS (IB)
          Ikageng Bricks makes and sells cement bricks in Rustenburg. The owner
          listed the following findings about the business:
          (a) The bricks of IB are well known for their high quality and strength.
          (b) The owner has 15 years of experience in the building industry.
          (c) The brick-making machines are old and break down often.
          (d) IB has no website or social media page to advertise its products.
          (e) The municipality announced that 500 new houses will be built in the
              area next year.
          (f) Hardware stores in a new shopping centre nearby are looking for local
              suppliers.
          (g) The price of cement has increased sharply over the past six months.
          (h) Frequent power cuts stop production at the factory.

                     Compile a SWOT analysis for Ikageng Bricks by placing EACH of
                     the findings (a) to (h) under the correct SWOT component.
                     Use the table below as a GUIDE to answer QUESTION 2.5.

                               STRENGTHS                        WEAKNESSES
                      (a)                               (a)
                      (b)                               (b)
                            OPPORTUNITIES                          THREATS
                      (a)                               (a)
                      (b)                               (b)
                                                                                               (8)
2.6      Identify the type of contract that applies to EACH of the following statements:
         2.6.1       Mpho pays a monthly premium so that her delivery van is covered
                     against theft and accidents.
         2.6.2       Ikageng Bricks agreed in writing to pay a new driver R8 500 per
                     month to work 45 hours per week.
         2.6.3       A farmer bought a tractor that he will pay off in monthly instalments
                     over three years. He becomes the owner of the tractor only after the
                     last instalment is paid.
                                                                                   (3 x 2)    (6)
                                                                                             [40]

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QUESTION 3: BUSINESS ROLES

3.1      Distinguish between problem solving and decision-making.                                (4)
3.2      Read the scenario below and answer the questions that follow.

                                     MAKHOSI MEDIA (MM)
          The sales of the printed magazines of Makhosi Media have dropped. The
          manager e-mailed a questionnaire about the problem to a panel of media
          experts. The experts answered anonymously, and their answers were
          summarised and sent back to them until they agreed on a solution.
          Thabo, the editor, had to decide on his own whether to close the print
          section. He imagined that a trusted colleague was sitting in a chair opposite
          him and discussed the problem aloud.

         3.2.1       Identify TWO problem-solving techniques used by MM. Motivate
                     your answer by quoting from the scenario above.
                     Use the table below as a GUIDE to answer QUESTION 3.2.1.

                           PROBLEM-SOLVING                        MOTIVATIONS
                             TECHNIQUES
                      1.
                      2.
                                                                                                 (6)
         3.2.2       Describe how MM can apply ONE technique identified in
                     QUESTION 3.2.1 to solve business problems.                                  (6)
3.3      Explain how businesses can             use    creative   thinking   to   generate
         entrepreneurial opportunities.                                                          (6)
3.4      Suggest ways to implement creative business opportunities realistically.                (4)
3.5      Identify the self-management concept that is illustrated in EACH of the
         following statements:
         3.5.1       Sibusiso believes in his own abilities and volunteered to lead the
                     new project team.
         3.5.2       Ayanda quickly adjusted to working different shift times and learnt
                     to use the new computer system.
         3.5.3       Kagiso drew up a weekly schedule to make sure that all his tasks
                     are completed before the deadlines.
                                                                                     (3 x 2)     (6)
3.6      Recommend ways in which employees can manage stress.                                    (4)
3.7      Outline ways in which employees can project a professional image.                      (4)
                                                                                               [40]

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QUESTION 4: MISCELLANEOUS TOPICS

BUSINESS VENTURES
4.1      Name any FOUR types of co-operatives.                                                (4)
4.2      Identify the element of the marketing mix (7 Ps) that Sizwe Sports applies in
         EACH statement below.
         4.2.1     Sizwe Sports advertises its new running shoes on local radio
                   stations and on social media.
         4.2.2     Sizwe Sports sets the prices of its school sports equipment lower
                   than those of its competitors.
         4.2.3       The sales staff of Sizwe Sports are trained to give expert advice to
                     customers on choosing the right shoes.
                                                                                  (3 x 2)     (6)
4.3      Outline the legal requirements that an entrepreneur must comply with when
         starting a business.                                                                 (4)
4.4      Advise entrepreneurs on the importance of assessing the needs and desires
         of customers when identifying a business opportunity.                                (6)
BUSINESS ROLES
4.5      Read the scenario below and answer the questions that follow.

                                 THEMBALETHU TEXTILES (TT)
          Several employees of Thembalethu Textiles are living with HIV/Aids.
          Absenteeism has increased because sick employees often stay at home.
          Production targets are not met. TT also spends more money on training
          new employees to replace experienced workers who have left the
          business.

         4.5.1       Quote TWO negative impacts of HIV/Aids on TT from the scenario
                     above.                                                                   (2)
         4.5.2       Recommend initiatives that TT can take to address HIV/Aids in the
                     workplace.                                                               (6)
4.6      Suggest initiatives that businesses can take to address unemployment.                (4)
4.7      Explain the importance of setting goals.                                             (4)
4.8      Explain the benefits of corporate social responsibility (CSR) for communities.      (4)
                                                                                            [40]
                                                                    TOTAL SECTION B:          80

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SECTION C
Answer ANY ONE question in this section.
NOTE: Clearly indicate the QUESTION NUMBER of the chosen question. The answer to
        the question must start on a NEW page, e.g. QUESTION 5 on a NEW page OR
        QUESTION 6 on a NEW page.
QUESTION 5: BUSINESS VENTURES (FORMS OF OWNERSHIP)
Siyakhula Foods (Pty) Ltd produces fruit juice in Polokwane. The directors plan to convert
the business into a public company so that it can raise more capital to build a second
factory. One of the directors also wants to start a non-profit company that will run a feeding
scheme for learners in the area. The directors know that every form of ownership has its own
characteristics, advantages and disadvantages.
Write an essay on forms of ownership in which you include the following aspects:
 • Explain the factors that entrepreneurs should consider when choosing a form of ownership.
 • Outline the characteristics of a public company.
 • Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a public company.
 • Distinguish between profit companies and non-profit companies.
                                                                                        [40]

QUESTION 6: BUSINESS ROLES (RELATIONSHIPS AND TEAM PERFORMANCE)
The management of Lethabo Hospital Group knows that its teams perform best when every
member understands the objectives of the business. Its nursing teams consist of employees
from different cultures, age groups and religions. Management wants to build strong teams
that work well together and achieve their goals.
Write an essay on relationships and team performance in which you include the following
aspects:
 • Elaborate on the meaning of business objectives and explain why teams must understand
   them.
 • Explain the following criteria for successful team performance:
    o Shared values and common goals
    o Mutual trust and respect
    o Clear roles and responsibilities
 • Discuss ways in which businesses can deal with diversity in teams.
 • Recommend ways in which businesses can create an environment that enables teams to
   work effectively.
                                                                                     [40]

                                                                 TOTAL SECTION C:          40
                                                                   GRAND TOTAL:           150

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