JOHANNESBURG SOUTH DISTRICT

D11

C0NTROLLED TEST

GRADE 11

MARCH 2024

BUSINESS STUDIES

MARKS: 100

TIME: 1.5 hours

THIS QUESTION PAPER

CONSIST OF 8 PAGES

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

Read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions.
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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 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 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 QUESTIO MARK TIME
N S (minutes)
A: Objective-type questions 1 20 20
COMPULSORY
B: Answer any 2
Business Environments 2 20 20
Business ventures 3 20 20

Miscellaneous 4 20 20

C:
Business environments 5 40 30
Business ventures 6 40 30

TOTAL 100 90

7. You may use a non-programmable calculator.

8. Write neatly and legibly.

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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 Method that enables employees to negotiate with employers as a
group to protect their rights.

A Lobbying
B Bargaining session
C Hedging against inflation
D Strategic alliance agreement

1.1.2 Teko Quick Cash grants small loans to clients who cannot obtain
credit from the bank. This is a challenge of the … environment.

A primary
B market
C macro
D micro

1.1.3 The Platinum Mine in Limpompo is an example of the business in

the……….sector.

A informal.
B tertiary.
C public.
D primary.

1.1.4 Challenges of the Micro environment include:

A Socio-economic issues
B Micro lending
C Consumer market
D Lack of adequate management skills

1.1.5 An employee who has been unfairly dismissed can report his/her
dispute with CCMA.This is in line with…….

A Basic Conditions of Employment Act

B Consumer Protection Act
C National Credit Act
D LabourRelationsAct
(5x2=10)

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1.2 Complete the following statements by using the word(s) 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.
macro; market; strike; go-slow; legal; illegal; employer
organization, trade union Lock- patent, trademark; slogan
outs; strike.

1.2.1 An organization that represent the interest of workers at the

workplace…….

1.2.2 Change in income levels is a challenge in the ………

environment.

1.2.3 ………………..is used to protect novels,songs,movies and

software.

1.2.4 Thoko used her initials in the logo to distinguish her product.

1.2.5 A………. occurs when an employer locks employees out of a

workplace (5 x 2)

(10)

TOTAL SECTION A: 20

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SECTION B
Answer only TWO questions in this section
QUESTION 2: BUSINESS ENVIRONMENTS

2.1. Name THREE components of market environment. (3)

2.2. Read the scenario below and answer the questions that follow.
Jabu’S SUPERMARKET (JS)

Jabu’s Supermarket employed a manager that lacks management skills. The

increase in the minimum wages of employees that is enforced by legislation
is making it hard to make a profit. Recently a new 24-hour supermarket
opened across the street of Jabu ’s Supermarket.

Use the table below as a guide to answer the questions that follow.

CHALLENGES BUSINESS EXTENT OF

(2.2.1) ENVIRONMENT CONTROL(2.2.2
)
Micro
Market
Macro

2.2.1. Quote ONE challenge in each business environment that JS has to deal with from
the scenario above. (3)

2.2.2. State the extent of control JS has over any TWO of the business environments
linked with the challenges. (2)

2.4. Identify possible solutions for Fancy Feet to deal with piracy in each statement
below:
2.4.1. Fancy Feet uses a special symbol of two feet with wings to enable customers to
identify their shoes. (2)

2.4.2. Fancy Feet registered their invention to change the height of the heel of their
shoes by just clipping on different lengths of heels (2)

2.5 Explain the impact of strikes as a socio-economic issue on businesses. (4)

2.6. Discuss the functions of trade unions. (4)

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Subtotal= [20]

QUESTION 3: BUSINESS VENTURES

3.1. List THREE forms of business ownership that are required to be registered. (3)

3.2. Read the scenario below and answer the questions that follow.
KALULE PRINTERS (PTY) LTD (KP)
KALULE Printers (Pty) Ltd needed large amounts of capital for expansion.
Their management decided to convert the company into another type of
company, so that they would be able to sell shares to the public on the
JSE

3.2.1. Identify the form of ownership of KALULE Printers (Pty) Ltd before they were
converted to another type of company. Motivate your answer. (3)

3.2.2. Explain the difference between KaLULE’s current form of business ownership
and the new one she want to form (4)

3.3. Name the documents that are represented by each of the statements below:
3.3.1 A founding document that governs the running of a company. (2)
3.3.2 A binding document drafted by partners. (2)

3.4. Discuss the characteristics of a partnership as a form of business ownership. (6)

Subtotal= [20]

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QUESTION 4: MISCELLANEOUS TOPICS

BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT AND BUSINESS VENTURE

4.1. Outline TWO challenges EACH of the following business environment

4.1 Micro environment (2)

4.2. Market environment (2)

4.2. Discuss the relationship between the three business sectors (6)

4.3. Identify the forms of ownership in the following sentences.

4.3.1. Malgum Kees Ltd (Pty.)

4.3.2. Green sees Inc.

4.3.3. Sunways SOC. (3)

x 2) (6)

4.4. Explain the advantages of forming a partnership (4)

[20]

Subtotal= [20]

TOTAL SECTION B: 40

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SECTION C
QUESTION 5 BUSINESS ENVIRONMENTS (CONTEMPORARY SOCIO-ECONOMIC
ISSUES)
Socio economic issues such as piracy cultural and demographic issues economic
crime and strikes impact negatively on businesses operations and productivity. The
government introduced the Labor Relations act in order to assist the businesses in
dealing with strikes and go-slow actions.

With reference to above statement write an essay when the following aspects
 Elaborate on the meaning of piracy.
 Discuss the impact of the following social economic issues on business
operations.
o Cultural and demographic issues.
o Economic crimes
o Strikes
 Analyse the difference between strikes and go slows.
 Advise businesses on the purpose of Labor relations act.
[40]

QUESTION 6: BUSINESS VENTURE (FORMS OF OWNERSHIP)

The registrar of companies guides investor by issuing documents such as the
Memorandum of incorporation. The government is also having responsibilities to
establish the state owned companies. Investors can benefit from establishing a
company over other forms of ownership. Some investors prefer to join in existing
businesses as other avenues of acquiring a business such as franchising, leasing and
outsourcing.

Write an essay on the forms of ownership in which you include the following aspects.
 Elaborate on the meaning of Memorandum of incorporation.
 Discuss the following benefits of establishing a company over other forms of
ownerships.
 Legal status and liability
 Ownership and management
 Capital and cash flow
 Evaluate the impact of State owned companies.
 Outline characteristics of Personal liability. [40]

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