Business Studies Grade 11 P2 November Mock Exam 2 2026 QP

Mock hlayiso mock exams Practice Series: Grade 11 Exam Preparation WWW.HLAYISO.COM NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 11 BUSINESS STUDIES P2 NOVEMBER EXAMINATION 2026 (MOCK) MARKS: 150 TIME: 2 hours This question paper consists of 10 pages. Copyright reserved Please turn over

Business Studies/P2 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/P2 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 The shares of Sebenza Holdings are freely transferable and are traded on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). This form of ownership is known as a … A personal liability company. B private company. C non-profit company. D public company. 1.1.2 Sipho pays 5% of his monthly turnover to the owner of the Chicken Hut brand in return for using its name and business system. This payment is known as a/an … A goodwill. B royalty. C rent. D dividend. 1.1.3 Solutions that are found by applying logical, step-by-step methods that have worked in the past are called … solutions. A unconventional B innovative C conventional D creative 1.1.4 The manager of Kgotso Motors paid an official a sum of money to win a government tender. This is an example of a … decision. A bad B good C strategic D tactical 1.1.5 Mpho’s Bakery showed how its monthly sales increased or decreased from January to June by means of a … graph. A pie B bar C line D pictogram (5 x 2) (10) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Business Studies/P2 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. limited; unlimited; equity; borrowed; leasing; outsourcing; adjourning; storming; retrenchment; unemployment 1.2.1 The partners of Mabaso and Daughters are personally responsible for all the debts of the partnership. This is known as … liability. 1.2.2 Money that the owners of Lesedi Crafts contributed from their own savings to start the business is known as … capital. 1.2.3 The project team of Siyakha Builders completed the new clinic and the team was disbanded during the … stage of team development. 1.2.4 Bonga Furniture contracted a specialist company to handle all its payroll functions. This avenue of acquiring a business function is called … 1.2.5 Lindokuhle Mills reduced the size of its workforce by 40 workers because its sales had dropped for two years. This is an example of … (5 x 2) (10) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Business Studies/P2 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 Goodwill A a sudden, unexpected event that threatens the business and needs immediate action 1.3.2 Timeline B a tool that breaks a project down into smaller, manageable tasks 1.3.3 Crisis C a bar chart that shows activities against time and the person responsible for each 1.3.4 Code of conduct D the amount paid for the good reputation and customer base of an existing business 1.3.5 Angel investor E a disagreement between two or more people who hold different views F a wealthy individual who invests money in a new business in exchange for a share of the ownership G a loan from a bank that must be repaid with interest over an agreed period H a planning tool that shows the dates and sequence of the activities in a project I a document that sets out the moral values of society as a whole J a written set of rules that explains how employees are expected to behave in the workplace (5 x 2) (10) TOTAL SECTION A: 30 Copyright reserved Please turn over

Business Studies/P2 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 VENTURES 2.1 Name any THREE key success factors of a business. (3) 2.2 Describe the steps that an entrepreneur should follow when drawing up an action plan. (6) 2.3 Read the scenario below and answer the questions that follow. ZANELE’S GRILL MASTERS OUTLET (ZGM) Zanele signed an agreement with Grill Masters to run one of its fast-food outlets in Polokwane under the Grill Masters brand name. She pays Grill Masters 6% of her monthly turnover and must buy all her ingredients from the suppliers that Grill Masters has approved. 2.3.1 Identify the avenue of acquiring a business that Zanele used. Motivate your answer by quoting from the scenario above. (3) 2.3.2 Explain the disadvantages of the avenue identified in QUESTION 2.3.1 for Zanele as the business owner. (4) 2.4 Read the scenario below and answer the questions that follow. TEBOGO’S MOBILE REPAIRS (TMR) Tebogo used R40 000 of his own savings to start TMR in Bloemfontein. He bought repair tools from a supplier and agreed to pay for them within 60 days. TMR also received R25 000 from a government development agency, which does not have to be paid back. 2.4.1 Identify TWO sources of funding used by TMR. Motivate your answer by quoting from the scenario above. Use the table below as a GUIDE to answer QUESTION 2.4.1. SOURCES OF FUNDING MOTIVATIONS 1. 2. (6) 2.4.2 Explain the reasons why businesses need funding. (4) 2.5 Explain the characteristics of a partnership. (6) 2.6 Describe the aspects that must be included in a prospectus. (4) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Business Studies/P2 7 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock 2.7 Discuss the importance of timelines as a planning tool. (4) [40] QUESTION 3: BUSINESS ROLES 3.1 State any FOUR external causes of change in the workplace. (4) 3.2 Explain the principles of professionalism. (6) 3.3 Read the scenario below and answer the questions that follow. IMVELO PACKAGING (IP) The managers of Imvelo Packaging were unsure whether to move production to a new factory. Each manager first wrote down his/her ideas privately. The ideas were then shared with the group, discussed and ranked by voting. The managers then listed all the factors that supported the move and all the factors against it, and gave each factor a score before making a final decision. 3.3.1 Identify TWO problem-solving techniques used by IP. Motivate your answer by quoting from the scenario above. Use the table below as a GUIDE to answer QUESTION 3.3.1. PROBLEM-SOLVING MOTIVATIONS TECHNIQUES 1. 2. (6) 3.3.2 Explain how IP could apply the brainstorming technique to generate ideas on how to solve this problem. (4) 3.4 Identify the stage of team development described in EACH of the following statements: 3.4.1 Members of the Ikhaya project team meet for the first time. They are polite but unsure of what is expected of them. 3.4.2 The members agree on the rules and their roles and start to trust one another. 3.4.3 The team works independently and meets its targets with very little supervision. (3 x 2) (6) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Business Studies/P2 8 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock 3.5 Read the scenario below and answer the questions that follow. NGWENYA ENGINEERING (NE) Ngwenya Engineering appointed qualified women and black employees to management positions to meet the targets in its employment equity plan. The business also runs an awareness and testing programme because many employees were absent from work due to HIV-related illnesses. 3.5.1 Identify TWO major changes that NE has to deal with. Motivate your answer by quoting from the scenario above. Use the table below as a GUIDE to answer QUESTION 3.5.1. MAJOR CHANGES MOTIVATIONS 1. 2. (6) 3.5.2 Suggest strategies that businesses can use to deal with affirmative action. (4) 3.6 Recommend ways in which businesses can create an environment that stimulates creative thinking. (4) [40] Copyright reserved Please turn over

Business Studies/P2 9 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock QUESTION 4: MISCELLANEOUS TOPICS BUSINESS VENTURES 4.1 Name any TWO aspects that must be included in a Memorandum of Incorporation (MOI). (2) 4.2 Identify the type of company described in EACH of the following statements: 4.2.1 The directors and past directors of Sizwe Attorneys Inc. are jointly and severally liable for the debts of the company. (2) 4.2.2 Mzansi Ports SOC Ltd is owned and controlled by the government and provides services to the public. (2) 4.3 Evaluate the impact of buying an existing business. (6) 4.4 Explain the legal requirements for the name of a company. (4) 4.5 State any FOUR project planning steps. (4) BUSINESS ROLES 4.6 Identify the theory of ethics applied in EACH of the following statements. Briefly explain the theory identified. 4.6.1 Dube Chemicals decided not to launch a cheaper cleaning product after tests showed that its fumes could harm the health of users and the business could lose customers. (3) 4.6.2 Ithemba Clothing respects the right of its employees to privacy and to fair working conditions, and it gives customers honest information about its products. (3) 4.7 Read the scenario below and answer the questions that follow. PHAKAMA ACCOUNTANTS (PA) Employees of Phakama Accountants keep all client information strictly confidential. They arrive on time for client meetings and submit accurate tax returns for their clients before the deadlines. 4.7.1 Quote TWO ways in which PA conducts its business in a professional and ethical manner. (2) 4.7.2 Explain the impact of unprofessional and unethical behaviour on a business such as PA. (4) 4.8 Distinguish between a workplace forum and a trade union. (4) 4.9 Describe the advantages of working with others to solve problems. (4) [40] TOTAL SECTION B: 80 Copyright reserved Please turn over

Business Studies/P2 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 VENTURES (PRESENTATION OF BUSINESS INFORMATION) LUNGILE GREEN ENERGY (LGE) Lungile Green Energy installs solar panels for households in Durban. Lungile, the owner, must present the business’s annual results to investors and a group of new customers. She plans to give both a verbal and a non-verbal presentation, supported by handouts, posters and flip charts. After the presentation she must also submit a written report to the investors. Write an essay on the presentation of business information in which you include the following aspects: • Distinguish between a verbal presentation and a non-verbal presentation. • Explain how Lungile should prepare the following visual aids: o Handouts o Posters o Flip charts • Discuss the steps that Lungile should follow when writing a business report. • Advise businesses on the importance of presenting business information. [40] QUESTION 6: BUSINESS ROLES (STRESS AND CRISIS MANAGEMENT) KHULA LOGISTICS (KL) After a restructuring, many drivers at Khula Logistics are unsure of their new job roles, and new tracking technology now monitors every move they make on the road. Several drivers are on sick leave and others have resigned. Last month a fire destroyed one of KL’s warehouses and many deliveries could not be made. Management realised that both stress and crises must be managed properly. Write an essay on stress and crisis management in which you include the following aspects: • Elaborate on the meaning of stress. • Explain the causes of stress in the workplace. • Discuss the importance of stress management in the workplace. • Advise KL on how it can prepare for future crises before they occur. [40] TOTAL SECTION C: 40 GRAND TOTAL: 150 Copyright reserved