# Business Studies Grade 11 P2 North West June 2024 QP (Eng)

> Grade 11 Business Studies Paper 2 question paper from the North West June Exam 2024 (English), 9 pages. Read online or download the free PDF.

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- Subject: Business Studies
- Grade: Grade 11
- Language: English
- Document type: Question paper
- Year: 2024
- Exam period: North West June Exam
- Paper: 2
- Curriculum: CAPS
- Pages: 9

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PROVINCIAL ASSESSMENT

                                GRADE 11

                          BUSINESS STUDIES P2

                                  JUNE 2024

                                                                     MARKS: 150

                                                                   TIME: 2 hours

                     This question paper consists of 9 pages.

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Business Studies/P2                          2                                 NW/June 2024
                                          Grade 11

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 first TWO questions in SECTION B and the FIRST question
       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-               2                40
        type questions
                                             3                40
        CHOICE:                                                                   70
        Answer any TWO.                      4                40

 C:     TWO essay-type                       5                40
        questions                                                                 30
        CHOICE:                              6                40
        Answer any ONE.

                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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Business Studies/P2                            3                              NW/June 2024
                                            Grade 11

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 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 Prince and Queen Ltd. have limited liability. This form of ownership is
             known as a ...

              A       private company.
              B       partnership.
              C       non-profit company.
              D       public company.

       1.1.2 Businesses use ... thinking when applying new thinking patterns to
             old situations.
             A       routine
             B       creative
             C       conventional
             D       inductive

       1.1.3 Businesses apply the principle of … by responding to customers’
             requests.

              A       professionalism
              B       ethics
              C       customer care
              D       professionalism and ethics

       1.1.4 Tembi SOC Ltd is an example of a …

              A       public company.
              B       private company.
              C       state owned company.
              D       non-profit company.

       1.1.5 The … theory suggests that actions are good or bad depending on its
             outcome.

              A       common good approach
              B       consequential
              C       rights approach
              D       good and bad decisions                                      (5 x 2)    (10)

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Business Studies/P2                            4                                    NW/June 2024
                                            Grade 11

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.

                 Notice of incorporation; franchisor; force field analysis; bad;                       `
                 nominal group technique; good; retrenchment; Prospectus;
                                   unemployment; franchisee

       1.2.1 ... refers to a written invitation, issued to the public offering shares/securities
             in exchange for money.

       1.2.2 Sipho was given the right to use the trademark of KFC for a specified period
             of time in return for regular payments. Sipho is the ...

       1.2.3 The … problem solving technique lists and assess forces for and against
             a proposed change.

       1.2.4 Peppa Ltd terminated Micheal’s employment contract due to new
             technology. This is an example of …

       1.2.5 A ... decision is consistent with sufficient information which is in line with the
             company’s values and ethical principle.

                                                                                        (5 x 2) (10)

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Business Studies/P2                          5                                    NW/June 2024
                                          Grade 11

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 Routine thinking       A      a sudden and potential disastrous event

                                     B          a percentage of sales or a fixed fee paid at
                                     ...........regular intervals by the franchisee
        1.3.2 Deadlines
                                     C      a sudden and insignificant event

                                     D          shares sold by a company that has
        1.3.2 Royalties              ...........already made an initial offering

                                     E      a percentage of the sales or a fixed fee paid
                                            out at regular intervals by the franchisor
        1.3.3 Secondary offer
                                     F      the earliest time or date one should submit
                                            completed work

        1.3.5 Crisis                 G      the use of established patterns and
                                            habits in the thinking process

                                     H      the latest time or date one has to submit
                                            completed work

                                     I      shares sold by a company for the first time

                                     J      the use of original methods in the thinking
                                            process
                                                                                    (5 x 2) (10)

                                                                       TOTAL SECTION A: 30

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Business Studies/P2                            6                                    NW/June 2024
                                            Grade 11

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 aspects that must be included in a prospectus.                                 (4)

 2.2 Outline the procedure for the formation of companies.                                         (6)

 2.3 Read the scenario below and answer the questions that follow.

                                      LEGAL SOLUTIONS (LS)
        Mpho, Gift and Emily are experienced lawyers, who decided to combine their
        expertise to form a law partnership. The formation of the partnership was easy
        as with minimal legal procedures. Mpho, Gift and Emily have conflicting
        viewpoints regarding marketing strategies. By pooling their resources, they can
        afford to invest in better office facilities, legal software, and marketing initiatives.

       2.3.1 Quote THREE advantages of a partnership from the scenario above.                      (3)

       2.3.2 Explain the characteristics of a partnership.                                         (6)

 2.4 Discuss the reasons why entrepreneurs may decide to purchase an existing                      (6)
     business.

 2.5 Read the scenario below and answer the questions that follow.

                                  MAZELLA PROPERTIES (MP)

        Mazella Properties owns properties around the country. Businesses contract
        with MP and pay them every month for the use of a property for a specified
        period.

       2.5.1 Identify the business avenue used by MP. Motivate your answer by
       ……..quoting from the scenario.                                                              (3)

       Use the table below as a guideline when answering QUESTION 2.5.1.

                      AVENUE USED                                MOTIVATION
        1.

       2.5.2 Explain the advantages of the business avenue identified in
       ……..QUESTION 2.5.1.                                                                         (6)

 2.6 Advise businesses on the contractual implications of franchising.                             (6)
                                                                                                   [40]

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Business Studies/P2                          7                               NW/June 2024
                                          Grade 11

QUESTION 3: BUSINESS ROLES

 3.1 State any FOUR internal causes of change.                                              (4)

 3.2 Elaborate on the meaning of creative thinking.                                         (4)

 3.3 Read the scenario below and answer the questions that follow.

                                 TLALETSO CABINETS (TC)
        The management of Tlaletso Cabinets want to improve the quality of their kitchen
        designs. They have decided to design new kitchen units that will enable them to
        compete globally. They requested experts to generate ideas on how to improve
        their designs to satisfy the needs of their customers.

       3.3.1 Identify the problem-solving technique used by TC in the scenario above.       (2)

       3.3.2 Explain to the management of TC on how they can apply the problem-
             solving technique identified in QUESTION 3.3.1.                                (6)

 3.4 Explain the benefits of creative thinking in the workplace.                            (4)

 3.5 Read the scenario below and answer the questions that follow.

                              WENDY MANUFACTURERS (WM)

        Wendy Manufacturers specialises in the manufacturing of perfumes.
        WM promotes a positive image for their business by paying employees fair
        wages. WM pollutes the environment by dumping toxic waste into the local river.
        They also treat all employees equally.

       3.5.1 Quote TWO ways from the scenario above in which WM has effectively            (2)
             conducted their business practises in a professional, responsible, and
             ethical manner.

       3.5.2 Discuss any other ways in which a business can be conducted in a
       ……..professional, responsible and ethical manner.                                   (6)

 3.6   Explain the benefits of ethical business ventures.                                   (6)

 3.7 Recommend ways in which businesses can create an environment that stimulate
     creative thinking.                                                          (6)
                                                                                 [40]

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Business Studies/P2                          8                                NW/June 2024
                                          Grade 11

QUESTION 4: MISCELLANEOUS TOPICS

BUSINESS VENTURES

 4.1 List any TWO aspects that must be included in the Memorandum of
     Incorporation.                                                                          (2)

 4.2 Outline the difference between a private company and a personal liability
     company.                                                                                (4)

 4.3 Explain the characteristics of a sole proprietorship.                                   (6)

 4.4 Discuss the impact of outsourcing.                                                      (4)

 4.5 Advise businesses on the contractual implications of outsourcing.                       (4)

BUSINESS ROLES

 4.6 List FOUR examples of external causes of change.                                        (4)

 4.7 Read the scenario below and answer the questions that follow.

                                    MOJA MAJESTY (MM)

        Moja Majesty manufactures different types of clothing. MM keeps up with new
        technology, processes, and developments to ensure they have a competitive
        advantage. Due to restructuring and economic changes, this has led to many
        layoffs in MM.

       4.7.1 Identify TWO major changes from the scenario above that people and
             business deal with. Motivate your answer by quoting from the scenario
             above.

               Use the table below as a GUIDE to answer QUESTION 4.7.1.

             MAJOR CHANGES IDENTIFIED                        MOTIVATIONS
        1.
        2.                                                                                   (6)

       4.7.2 Explain strategies business can use to deal with affirmative action.            (6)

 4.8 Suggest ways businesses can deal with crisis in the workplace.                          (4)

                                                                                           [40]

                                                                    TOTAL SECTION B: 80

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Business Studies/P2                         9                                NW/June 2024
                                         Grade 11

SECTION C:

Answer ONE question in this section.

NOTE:          Clearly indicate the QUESTION NUMBER of each question chosen.
               The answer to the CHOSEN 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 (BENEFITS OF A COMPANY OVER OTHER
……………… FORMS OF OWNERSHIP)

 Entrepreneurs must comply with certain legal requirements when naming their
 companies. A public company can enhance brand recognition and attract more
 business partners. There are many advantages of establishing a company over starting
 another type of business. However, many entrepreneurs still face challenges when they
 start their own companies.

 Write an essay on forms of ownership in which you include the following aspects:

       Outline the legal requirements for the name of the company.
       Explain the impact of a public company.
       Discuss the benefits of establishing a company versus other forms of
        ownership.
       Advise prospective entrepreneurs on the challenges of establishing a company
        versus other forms of ownership.
                                                                                           [40]

QUESTION 6: BUSINESS ROLES (STRESS AND CRISIS MANAGEMENT)

 Businesses must understand the toll stress can take on their staff. The causes of
 stress in the workplace must be identified. Managing stress in the workplace is crucial
 for maintaining productivity. By prioritising stress management initiatives, businesses
 can create a healthier work environment where employees feel valued, supported, and
 empowered to perform at their best.

 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 work environment.
       Recommend ways employees can manage stress in the workplace.
                                                                                           [40]

                                                                   TOTAL SECTION C: 40
                                                                      GRAND TOTAL: 150

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