Business Studies Grade 10 P1 November Mock 2026 QP (Eng)

Mock hlayiso mock exams Practice Series: Grade 10 Exam Preparation WWW.HLAYISO.COM NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 10 BUSINESS STUDIES P1 NOVEMBER EXAMINATION 2026 (MOCK) MARKS: 150 TIME: 2 hours This question paper consists of 10 pages. Copyright reserved Please turn over

Business Studies/P1 2 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock 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. Copyright reserved Please turn over

Business Studies/P1 3 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock 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 Ubuntu Builders and Kasi Cement signed an agreement to share delivery trucks so that both businesses can reduce their transport costs. These businesses are … A competitors. B strategic allies. C regulators. D intermediaries. 1.1.2 A weaker rand makes the stock that Mzansi Electronics imports from China more expensive. This is a challenge of the … environment. A social B economic C technological D legal 1.1.3 Lebo spends most of her monthly salary on sports betting and the lottery. This socio-economic issue is known as … A crime. B gambling. C inequality. D unemployment. 1.1.4 The … function is responsible for collecting, processing and safely storing the information and records of a business. A administration B financial C public relations D general management 1.1.5 Supervisors at Nkosi Builders make sure that the daily tasks of the bricklayers on site are completed. These supervisors form part of … management. A top B middle C lower D strategic (5 x 2) (10) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Business Studies/P1 4 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock 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. micro; macro; market; informal; formal; purchasing; production; working capital; fixed capital; tertiary 1.2.1 Hawkers who sell fruit at taxi ranks without registering their businesses operate in the … sector. 1.2.2 A business has full control over the … environment. 1.2.3 Money used to buy assets that will be used in the business for a long time, such as buildings and machinery, is known as … 1.2.4 The … function ensures that raw materials of the right quality are bought at the right price and delivered at the right time. 1.2.5 Political, legal and economic factors that a business cannot control form part of the … environment. (5 x 2) (10) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Business Studies/P1 5 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock 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 Suppliers A businesses such as wholesalers and retailers that help to move products from the producer to the consumer 1.3.2 Intermediaries B a statement that explains the purpose of a business and how it will achieve its vision 1.3.3 Unemployment C a diagram that shows the lines of authority, responsibility and communication in a business 1.3.4 Public relations D a situation where people who are willing and able to work cannot find a job 1.3.5 Organogram E businesses that provide the raw materials, stock and services that a business needs F a statement that describes where the business sees itself in the future G identifying the needs of customers and promoting the products of the business H creating and maintaining a positive image of the business among the public and its stakeholders I an unequal distribution of income and wealth among the people of a country J a written document that sets out the duties and responsibilities of a specific job (5 x 2) (10) TOTAL SECTION A: 30 Copyright reserved Please turn over

Business Studies/P1 6 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock 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 ENVIRONMENTS 2.1 Name any FOUR components of the macro environment. (4) 2.2 Distinguish between a vision and a mission statement. (4) 2.3 Read the scenario below and answer the questions that follow. MOKOENA FURNITURE MANUFACTURERS (MFM) Mr Mokoena wants MFM to be the leading manufacturer of school furniture in Gauteng by 2030. MFM uses modern woodworking machines and employs 25 skilled carpenters. The employees of MFM respect one another and share the belief that every desk must be made to last. 2.3.1 Identify TWO components of the micro environment that apply to MFM. Motivate your answer by quoting from the scenario above. Use the table below as a GUIDE to answer QUESTION 2.3.1. MICRO ENVIRONMENT MOTIVATIONS COMPONENTS 1. 2. (6) 2.3.2 Explain the extent to which businesses have control over the micro environment. (4) 2.4 Explain the interrelationship between the micro environment and the macro environment. (6) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Business Studies/P1 7 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock 2.5 Read the scenario below and answer the questions that follow. LETSITELE ORANGE JUICE CHAIN Matlala Farms grows oranges in Letsitele, Limpopo. The oranges are sent to Juicy Valley, a factory in Tzaneen that turns them into bottled fruit juice. FreshMart supermarkets in Polokwane sell the juice to customers. 2.5.1 Identify the business sector in which EACH of the businesses in the scenario above operates. Use the table below as a GUIDE to answer QUESTION 2.5.1. BUSINESS BUSINESS SECTOR Matlala Farms Juicy Valley FreshMart (6) 2.5.2 Explain how the three business sectors depend on one another. (4) 2.6 Advise businesses on the importance of the informal sector for the South African economy. (6) [40] Copyright reserved Please turn over

Business Studies/P1 8 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock QUESTION 3: BUSINESS OPERATIONS 3.1 Name the FOUR tasks of management. (4) 3.2 Outline the activities of the marketing function. (6) 3.3 Read the scenario below and answer the questions that follow. NANDI’S CATERING (NC) Nandi buys fresh vegetables and meat from local farmers at the best possible prices. She records all customer bookings on a computer and files the invoices neatly in a cabinet. Nandi advertises her services on social media and gives a 10% discount to first-time customers. 3.3.1 Identify TWO business functions that apply to NC. Motivate your answer by quoting from the scenario above. Use the table below as a GUIDE to answer QUESTION 3.3.1. BUSINESS FUNCTIONS MOTIVATIONS 1. 2. (6) 3.3.2 Describe the steps in the purchasing procedure. (6) 3.4 Distinguish between fixed capital and working capital. (4) 3.5 Explain the purpose of the public relations function. (4) 3.6 Explain the activities of the human resources function. (6) 3.7 Advise businesses on the purpose of the administration function. (4) [40] Copyright reserved Please turn over

Business Studies/P1 9 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock QUESTION 4: MISCELLANEOUS TOPICS BUSINESS ENVIRONMENTS 4.1 State any TWO reasons why socio-economic issues pose a challenge to businesses. (2) 4.2 Read the scenario below and answer the questions that follow. SIMPHIWE’S SPAZA SHOP (SSS) Simphiwe owns a spaza shop in Soweto. Many people in the area lost their jobs when a nearby factory closed, so customers have less money to spend. Last month thieves broke into the shop and stole airtime and stock. Some customers now spend their money on betting at a new betting shop instead of buying groceries. 4.2.1 Quote TWO socio-economic issues that affect SSS from the scenario above. (2) 4.2.2 Explain the impact of crime on businesses. (4) 4.3 Explain the impact of unemployment on businesses. (4) 4.4 Explain the impact of HIV/AIDS on businesses. (4) 4.5 Discuss the purpose of inclusivity in the workplace. (4) BUSINESS OPERATIONS 4.6 Name any TWO sources of borrowed capital. (2) 4.7 Identify the business function that applies to EACH of the following statements: 4.7.1 Kgomotso Bakery changes flour, sugar and eggs into bread and cakes. (2) 4.7.2 Kgomotso Bakery keeps a record of all its income and expenses and draws up a budget for the next year. (2) 4.8 Differentiate between cash purchases and credit purchases. (4) 4.9 Discuss the activities of the financial function. (6) 4.10 Outline the activities of the production function. (4) [40] TOTAL SECTION B: 80 Copyright reserved Please turn over

Business Studies/P1 10 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock 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 ENVIRONMENTS (MARKET AND MACRO ENVIRONMENTS) Businesses do not operate in isolation. Customers, suppliers and competitors in the market environment influence the success of a business, while changes in the macro environment, such as rising interest rates and new technology, are completely outside the control of the business. Businesses that understand these challenges can plan how to respond to them. Write an essay on the market and macro environments in which you include the following aspects: • Outline the components of the market environment. • Discuss the challenges that the following components of the market environment pose to businesses: o Consumers o Suppliers o Competitors • Explain the challenges of the macro environment for businesses. • Recommend ways in which businesses can deal with the challenges of the market environment. [40] QUESTION 6: BUSINESS OPERATIONS (GENERAL MANAGEMENT) The general management function co-ordinates all the other business functions so that the business can achieve its goals. Managers at different levels in the business have different responsibilities. A good manager must also be a good leader who inspires employees to perform at their best. Write an essay on the general management function in which you include the following aspects: • Outline the activities of the general management function. • Explain the responsibilities of the following levels of management: o Top management o Middle management o Lower management • Discuss the differences between management and leadership. • Suggest quality indicators of the general management function. [40] TOTAL SECTION C: 40 GRAND TOTAL: 150 Copyright reserved