Business Studies Grade 12 P2 NSC November Prediction 2026 QP

Copyright reserved Please turn over Prediction hlayiso mock exams Practice Series: Grade 12 NSC Preparation WWW.HLAYISO.COM NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 12 BUSINESS STUDIES P2 PREDICTION EXAMINATION 2026 MARKS: 150 TIME: 2 hours This question paper consists of 10 pages.

Business Studies/P2 2 NSC Prediction Hlayiso/Prediction 2026 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 COMPULSORY 1 30 20 B: THREE direct/indirect-type questions 2 40 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 NSC Prediction Hlayiso/Prediction 2026 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 Palesa invested R40 000 in a fixed deposit at Ubuntu Bank for two years at 9% interest per annum, compounded annually. The interest that she will earn at the end of the investment period is … A R7 200. B R7 524. C R47 524. D R47 200. 1.1.2 The name of a … company must end with (Pty) Ltd. A public. B state-owned. C private. D non-profit. 1.1.3 Team members at Inkanyezi Builders work independently towards the team goals with very little supervision during the … stage of team development. A storming. B performing. C forming. D adjourning. 1.1.4 Molefe Mining offers free financial-literacy workshops and counselling to employees who spend most of their wages on betting. This is an example of how a business deals with … as a socio-economic issue. A HIV/Aids. B unemployment. C inequality. D gambling. Copyright reserved Please turn over

Business Studies/P2 4 NSC Prediction Hlayiso/Prediction 2026 1.1.5 Tumelo Electronics charges customers in remote villages much higher prices than customers in town, because there are no other shops nearby. This type of unethical business practice is known as … A pricing of goods in rural areas. B unfair advertising. C abuse of work time. D tax evasion. (5 x 2) (10) 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. stockbroker; excess; utmost good faith; indemnity; empty chair; forced combination; complainer; mind mapping; people; planet 1.2.1 Insured persons must disclose all relevant information truthfully when they take out insurance, according to the principle of … 1.2.2 Sipho uses the services of a … to buy and sell shares on the JSE on his behalf. 1.2.3 Thabo imagines that a customer is sitting opposite him and responds to the concerns that the customer could have about a new product. He is applying the … technique. 1.2.4 Lerato finds fault with everything and blames others for problems in the workplace. She displays the behaviour of a … as a difficult personality. 1.2.5 Masilo Foods provides free health screening and skills training to its workers. The business focuses on … as an element of the triple bottom line. (5 x 2) (10) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Business Studies/P2 5 NSC Prediction Hlayiso/Prediction 2026 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 Unit trusts A the insured must have a financial interest in the insured item 1.3.2 Participating preference shares B directors must explain their decisions and take responsibility for the results of their actions 1.3.3 Subrogation C money from many investors is pooled and invested in a variety of securities by professional fund managers 1.3.4 Nominal group technique D group members write down their ideas silently before the ideas are discussed and ranked 1.3.5 Accountability E shareholders receive a share of the surplus profits in addition to the fixed dividend F the insurer may recover the amount paid out from a third party who caused the loss G business information is openly shared with all stakeholders H alternative solutions are evaluated by listing positive and negative points I unpaid dividends accumulate and are paid out in later years J money is lent to government at a fixed interest rate for a fixed period (5 x 2) (10) TOTAL SECTION A: 30 Copyright reserved Please turn over

Business Studies/P2 6 NSC Prediction Hlayiso/Prediction 2026 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 types of preference shares. (4) 2.2 Explain the Road Accident Fund (RAF) as a type of compulsory insurance. (4) 2.3 Read the scenario below and answer the questions that follow. LUTHO PRINTERS (LP) Lutho Printers insured its printing machinery, which has a market value of R850 000, for R510 000 with Sizwe Insurers. A flood damaged the machinery and the loss was assessed at R240 000. 2.3.1 Name the insurance clause that will be applied by Sizwe Insurers in the scenario above. (2) 2.3.2 Calculate the amount that LP will receive as compensation from Sizwe Insurers. Show ALL calculations. (4) 2.4 Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows. THANDI MOTORS (TM) Thandi wants an investment that she can convert into cash quickly if needed. She also wants the return on her investment to be higher than the inflation rate. Identify TWO factors that Thandi should consider when making investment decisions. Motivate your answer by quoting from the scenario above. Use the table below as a GUIDE to answer QUESTION 2.4. FACTORS MOTIVATIONS 1. 2. (6) 2.5 Evaluate the impact of fixed deposits as a form of investment. (6) Copyright reserved Please turn over

Business Studies/P2 7 NSC Prediction Hlayiso/Prediction 2026 2.6 Read the scenario below and answer the questions that follow. NALEDI ECO-TOURS (NET) Naledi, the marketing manager of Naledi Eco-Tours, presented new tour packages to a group of travel agents. Before the presentation she researched the background of the travel agents and rehearsed her presentation several times. At the end of the presentation, one travel agent asked a question about the high prices in a rude manner. 2.6.1 Quote TWO factors that Naledi considered when she prepared for her presentation. (2) 2.6.2 Advise Naledi on how she could handle feedback after her presentation in a non-aggressive and professional manner. (6) 2.7 Explain how legislation as a criterion could contribute to the success and/or failure of a private company. (6) [40] Copyright reserved Please turn over

Business Studies/P2 8 NSC Prediction Hlayiso/Prediction 2026 QUESTION 3: BUSINESS ROLES 3.1 List any FOUR types of difficult personalities in the workplace. (4) 3.2 Discuss the advantages of creative thinking in the workplace. (6) 3.3 Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows. BOSIGO FURNITURE (BF) The sales of Bosigo Furniture declined sharply. The manager asked a group of employees to call out as many ideas as possible in a short time without criticising each other’s suggestions. BF also sent questionnaires to a panel of furniture-design experts who never met each other. Their responses were summarised and sent back to them until they agreed on a solution. Identify TWO problem-solving techniques applied by BF. Motivate your answer by quoting from the scenario above. Use the table below as a GUIDE to answer QUESTION 3.3. PROBLEM-SOLVING TECHNIQUES MOTIVATIONS 1. 2. (6) 3.4 Read the scenario below and answer the questions that follow. MAKHADO MOTORS (MM) Makhado Motors offers learnerships to unemployed young people in the area. MM also buys spare parts from small businesses in the local community. MM does not allow employees to take leave during December. 3.4.1 Quote TWO ways in which MM deals with unemployment as a socio-economic issue from the scenario above. (2) 3.4.2 Explain other ways in which businesses can deal with unemployment as a socio-economic issue. (4) 3.5 Recommend ways in which businesses can deal with race as a diversity issue in the workplace. (6) 3.6 Explain the roles of health and safety representatives in protecting the workplace environment. (6) 3.7 Explain any TWO criteria for successful team performance. (6) [40] Copyright reserved Please turn over

Business Studies/P2 9 NSC Prediction Hlayiso/Prediction 2026 QUESTION 4: MISCELLANEOUS TOPICS BUSINESS VENTURES 4.1 Outline the functions of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). (4) 4.2 Explain the following principles of insurance: 4.2.1 Indemnity (3) 4.2.2 Security (3) 4.3 Explain the advantages of flip charts as a visual aid. (4) 4.4 Evaluate the impact of a partnership as a form of ownership. (6) BUSINESS ROLES 4.5 State any FOUR causes of conflict in the workplace. (4) 4.6 Distinguish between problem-solving and decision-making. (4) 4.7 Discuss the impact of corporate social responsibility (CSR) on communities. (6) 4.8 Explain the correct procedure to deal with grievances in the workplace. (6) [40] TOTAL SECTION B: 80 Copyright reserved Please turn over

Business Studies/P2 10 NSC Prediction Hlayiso/Prediction 2026 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 (MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP) Successful businesses understand that managing and leading are not the same. Leadership theories, such as the transformational theory and the leaders and followers theory, guide leaders in the workplace. Some leaders inspire their followers through the charismatic leadership style, while a positive personal attitude is important for all successful leaders. Write an essay on management and leadership in which you include the following aspects: • Outline the differences between management and leadership. • Explain the following leadership theories: o Transformational o Leaders and followers • Discuss the impact of the charismatic leadership style on businesses. • Advise businesses on the role of personal attitude in successful leadership. [40] QUESTION 6: BUSINESS ROLES (ETHICS AND PROFESSIONALISM) Ethical and professional conduct protects the reputation of a business. Businesses apply the King Code principles of good corporate governance to improve their ethical business conduct. Unethical business practices, such as unfair advertising and tax evasion, create challenges for businesses that do not conduct their business practices in a professional, responsible, ethical and effective manner. Write an essay on ethics and professionalism in which you include the following aspects: • Outline the differences between ethical behaviour and professional behaviour. • Explain how businesses can apply the following King Code principles to improve their ethical business conduct: o Fairness o Responsibility • Discuss how the following types of unethical business practices pose challenges to businesses: o Unfair advertising o Taxation/Tax evasion • Recommend ways in which professional, responsible, ethical and effective business practice should be conducted. [40] TOTAL SECTION C: 40 GRAND TOTAL: 150 Copyright reserved