Business Studies Paper 2 (English)

May-June 2024 โ€” Grade 12 / Matric โ€” Business Studies

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1.1Various 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\the ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 1.1.6 D.
1.1.1 s are compensated for past unpaid dividends due to low profits. participating redeemable
1.1.2Employers and employees each contribute 1% of their basic wages Unemployment Insurance Fund. Compensation
1.1.3Mbali, presentation. maintain good relationships with the audience revise the objectives that were not
1.1.4allocate tasks according to the roles of team members. specialise in the production of quality products. improve their public relations with communities. provide training programmes to employees.
1.1.5Grey Manufacturing encourages employees to recycle waste line. people profit planet
1.2Complete 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. manager; communication; deci
1.2.1the administration of tasks and programmes to reach set targets.
1.2.2invested.
1.2.3Tea m members take part in decision making to achieve their goals. a criterion for successful team performance.
1.2.4the situation and moving to the problem solving process.
1.2.5The CEO of Moodley Accountants considered various alternatives before choosing the best one. This is known as (5 x 2\ (10\ 2024 Business Studies /P
1.3Choose 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
1.3.5Partnership Founders shares Social responsibility Abuse of work time Diversity
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2.1Give any FOUR examples of long term insurance. (4\
2.2Outline the rights of ordinary shareholders.
2.3Read the scenario below and answer the questions that follow. PARKER DENTISTRY (PD Parker Dentistry has surplus funds and decide to invest a minimum amount of R1 000
2.3.1Identify the form of investment applicable in the scenario above. (2\
2.3.2Describe the advantages of the form of investment identified in
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2.4Explain the difference between limited liability and unlimited liability (4\
2.5Discuss the impact of the liassez faire/free reign leadership style. (4\
2.6Read the scenari o below and answer the question that follow QUSHU LIMITED (QL\ Qushu Limited requested Sam, the financial manager, to present audited financial statements to various stakeholders. Sam used a special pen to make
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2.7Discuss any TWO principles of insurance. (6\
2.8Advise presenters on the aspects that should be considered when designing a multimedia presentation (6\ [40] Business Studies /P40
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3.1Name any TWO social rights of employees in the workplace.
3.2Outline the correct procedures to deal with grievances in the workplace. (6\
3.3Identify the human right that are promoted by Meadridge Land scaping in EACH statement below:
3.3.1Employees personal information is kept confidential.
3.3.2Meadridge Landscaping ensures that the workplace environment is free from hazardous products.
3.4Explain ways in which businesses can deal with taxation/tax evasion as a type of unethical business practice.
3.5Discuss any TWO problem solving steps. (6\
3.6Read the scenario below and answer the questions that follow. AFRICAN DESIGNERS (A D\ African Designers apply the King Code principles for good corporate governance. AD developed remedial programmes to reduce air and water
3.6.1Identify the King Code principle applied by AD. Motivate your answer by quoting from the scenario above. (3\
3.6.2Explain any ONE other King Code principle for good corporate governance that AD could apply. (3\ 3. Discuss storming as a stage of team development.
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4.1State any FOUR factors that should be considered when making investment decisions.
4.2Outline the functions of the Johannesburg Securities Exchange (JSE\
4.3Read the scenario below and answer the question that follow SANDY BAKERY (SB\ Sandy, the owner of Sandy Bakery, wants to use her additional income to expand her business. She decided to buy shares in Bio Ltd.
4.4Explain the factors that must be considered when preparing for a presentation. BUSINESS ROLES
4.5Elaborate on the meaning of professional behaviour (4\
4.6Explain how businesses should handle conflict in the workplace. (4\ 4. Read the scenario below and answer the questions that follow. KULSUM ENTERPRISE (K E\ Kulsum Enterprise use their surplus profits to deal with some socio
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Mark Allocation

Total150 marks
Sections40 + 40 + 40 + 40 + 40 = 200 marks

Paper information

SubjectBusiness Studies
Year2024
SessionMay-June
TypePast Paper
PaperPaper 2
LanguageEnglish
Pages9
Downloads4

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Decade2020s
Years ago2y
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