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2024 BSTD Gr11 Control Test 1 QP

The document is a Business Studies formal test question paper for Grade 11, scheduled for March 2024, consisting of three sections: compulsory objective questions, direct/indirect questions with a choice, and essay-type questions. It includes detailed instructions for answering, marking allocation, and time management for each section. The total marks for the test are 100, with a time limit of 1.5 hours.

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2024 BSTD Gr11 Control Test 1 QP

The document is a Business Studies formal test question paper for Grade 11, scheduled for March 2024, consisting of three sections: compulsory objective questions, direct/indirect questions with a choice, and essay-type questions. It includes detailed instructions for answering, marking allocation, and time management for each section. The total marks for the test are 100, with a time limit of 1.5 hours.

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NATIONAL
SENIOR CERTIFICATE

BUSINESS STUDIES FORMAL TEST 1


QUESTION PAPER
MARCH 2024

MARKS: 100
TIME: 1.5 hrs

This question paper consists of 8 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 the following section:

SECTION A: COMPULSORY
SECTION B: Consist of THREE questions.
Answer any TWO of the three questions in this section.
SECTION C: Consist of TWO questions.
Answer any ONE of the two questions in this section.

2. Read the instructions for each question carefully and take particular note of what
is required.

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 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


A: Objective type questions 1 20 18 Minutes
COMPULSORY
B: THREE direct/indirect 2 20 18 Minutes
Type questions CHOICE 3 20 18 Minutes
(Answer any TWO.) 4 20 18 Minutes
C: TWO essay – type Questions CHOICE 5 40 36 Minutes
(Answer any ONE.) 6 40 36 Minutes
TOTAL 100 90 Minutes

7. Begin the answer to EACH question on a NEW page, for example QUESTION 1 –
new page, QUESTION 2 – new page, et cetera.

8. You may use a non-programmable calculator.

9. Write neatly and legibly.

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SECTION A: COMPULSORY

QUESTION 1

1.1 Four possible options are provided as answers to the following questions.
Choose the answer and write the letter (A-D) next to the question number, for
example 1.1.6 E

1.1.1 Which one of the following forms part of the macro environment?

A The mission of the business


B The economic environment
C Customers
D Suppliers

1.1.2 Change in income level is a challenge of the… environment.

A macro
B market
C tertiary
D micro

1.1.3 The way of forming power relations on how businesses can get credit
easily is, through …

A strategic alliance
B persuasion of large investors
C influencing company representatives
D influencing government representatives

1.1.4 Coupon Bank operates in the ... sector, as they specialise in providing
financial facilities.

A primary
B secondary
C tertiary
D economic

1.1.5 Partnership has...

A limited liability and limited continuity


B unlimited liability and unlimited continuity
C limited liability and unlimited continuity
D unlimited liability and limited continuity
(5x2) (10)

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1.2 Complete the following statements by using the words 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.

trademark; board of directors; trade union; securities; political unrest;


shareholders; memorandum of incorporation; workplace forum; patent ;
violence

1.2.1 A… is an employee organisation that focuses on improving working


conditions.
1.2.2 A unique word/symbol/phrase used to identify manufacturers products
in known as a…
1.2.3 ... sets out rights, responsibilities and duties of shareholders and
directors, serves as constitution of a company.
1.2.4 A …is a form of protest by community members about lack of service
delivery
1.2.5 A private company is managed by the …

(5x2) (10)
TOTAL MARKS: 20

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

JACK MABASO ENTERPRISES (JME)

Jack Mabaso operates a chisanyama on New Era Avenue. He employed two


assistants who often steal grilled chicken wings. JME is located in an area that
has a high rate of unemployment and crime. Chicken prices have increased
because of the outbreak of avian flu.

Use the table below a GUIDE to answer QUESTION 2.1


CHALLENGES BUSINESS EXTENT OF
ENVIRONMENTS CONTROL
2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3
1. Micro-environment
2. Macro environment
3. Market environment

2.1.1 Identify THREE challenges for JME from the scenario above. (3)

2.1.2 State the extent of control JME has over business environment
mentioned in QUESTION 2.1.2 (3)

2.2 Elaborate on the meaning of networking. (4)

2.3 Discuss competition as one of the challenges of the market


environment (6)

2.4 Recommend ways in which business can have a direct influence on the
environment. (4)

(20 MARKS)

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QUESTION 3: BUSINESS VENTURES

3.1 Name any TWO different types of cooperatives (2)

3.2 Read the scenario below and answer the questions that follow:

Champions Orphnage (CO)

Mercy started an Orphanage organisation which is not aimed at making any


profit, The CO takes care of orphans around North west and their neighbouring
communities. She relies solely on donations and grants as sources of funding.

3.2.1 Identify the form of ownership from the scenario above (2)

3. 2.2 Explain the advantages of the form of ownership identified in 3.2.1. (8)

3.4 Define the meaning of the Initial order offer/IPO of the company. (2)

3.5 Advise the business on the challenges of establishing a company versus


other forms of ownership (6)
[20]

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QUESTION 4: MISCELLANEOUS

BUSINESS ENVIRONMENTS

4.1 Give TWO examples of contemporary legislation that may affect the business
operations (2)

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

ABC Stores
Abel Buthane, who owns ABC Stores, has inherited money from his late
father’s estate. He would like to protect the value of his money over time
and to make it grow. He invests his money by buying a farm (property) and
gold.

4.2.1 Identify the type of lobbying from the scenario. (2)

4.2.2 Explain the type of lobbying identified in 4.2.1 above. (6)

BUSINESS VENTURES

4.3 Define the term notice of incorporation (2)

4.4 Differentiate between the private and a personal liability company (4)

4.5 Advise businesses on the legal requirements of the name of the company (4)
(20 MARKS)

TOTAL SECTION B: [40]

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SECTION C

ANSWER ONE QUESTION IN THIS SECTION.

NOTE: Clearly indicate the QUESTION NUMBER of each question chosen. 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

The market and macro environments pose many challenges on business


operations. Businesses need to identify these challenges so that they are able
to devise suitable ways to adapt to those challenges. The internal environment
carries out business activities. Businesses are losing sales and income
because people illegally duplicate their music.

Write an essay on the micro and macro-environment on the following aspects:


 Outline the components of the micro-environments.
 Describe the following ways in which businesses can adapt to the challenges
of the business environments:
o Information management
o Strategic responses

 Discuss the negative impact of piracy on businesses.


 Recommend projects that can be undertaken by businesses as part of social
responsibility.

[40]

QUESTION 6: BUSINESS VENTURES

Jacob and Zane started their business as JZ partners, brothers realised that their
business is growing at the faster rate and currently serving many townships and
provinces, they want to convert and register their business as a public company so
that they benefit in many ways.

With reference to the statement above:

 Outline the aspects that must be included in the prospectus.


 Distinguish between a Partnership and public company.
 Discuss the benefits of establishing a company over other forms of ownership.
 Advise businesses on the procedure for the formation of companies.
[40]
TOTAL SECTION C: 40

GRAND TOTAL: 100

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