Business Studies Paper 1 (english)

Exemplars 2014 — Grade 12 / Matric — 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 number (1.1.1

1.1.10\ in the ANSWER BOOK, for example 1.1.11

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1.1.2The scorecard system includes elements that measure the ... BBBEE pillars CCMA. National Consumer Tribunal. arliament of South Africa.

1.1.3Pepe Ltd s balance sheet is a ... verbal report on the financial results of the past financial year. verbal presentation of their financial position. verbal interpretation of financial information. verbal record of future income and expenditure.

1.1.4If an employee was dismissed because of regular late coming, he was dismissed grounds of ncapacity. for o perational reasons. grounds of

1.1.5Which ONE of the following is an advantage of orporate ocial esponsibility? educes the

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1.1.8This business function is directly involved in communicating with the media through, for example issuing press releases: The p urchasing function The p ublic elation

1.1.9This Act allows business to obtain information about b lacklisted ustomers Broad

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1.2Choose the correct word(s\ from those given in brackets. Write only the word(s\ next to the question number (1.2.1

1.2.5\ in the ANSWER BOOK.

1.2.1Businesses that pay the skills development levy can claim a refund when its employees participate in (training and development programmes/wellness programmes\.

1.2.2A remuneration package could include (annual leave/regular meetings with the supervisor\.

1.2.3(Resignation/Retrenchment\ is when an employment contract is voluntar terminated by the employee.

1.2.4Social rights include the right (choose and practise a eligion/ fair wages and salaries\ in the workplace.

1.2.5(Leadership/Management\ refers to a process of influencing employees to become achievers in the performance of their duties (5 x 2\ (10\

1.3Choose a description from COLUMN B that matches a term in COLUMN A. Write only the letter (A G\ next to the question number (1.3.1

1.3.5\ in the ANSWER BOOK, for example 1.3.6 COLUMN A COLUMN B

1.3.5Learnership Indigenous knowledge Equity Creative thinking nemployment nsurance ompulsory scheme created by the

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2.1Read the case study below and answer questions that follow NATHANIEL'S BRICKS AND TILES thaniel s Brick s and Tiles specialises in the manufacturing of bricks and floor tiles. The have workers who

2.1.1Name and explain the ct that allows Sam to claim for compensation. (4\

2.1.2Do you think Sam demand for compensation is justified? Support your opinion with a reason. (4\

2.1.3Explain the procedure that Sam must follow to claim for compensation. (6\

2.1.4Discuss the consequences for Nathaniel s Bricks and Tiles for not complying with the Act identified in

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2.1.5State ny THREE advantages of this Act for businesses in neral (6\

2.2Recommend measures businesses c introduce to ensure that their operations do not affect human health negatively Business es operate

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3.1Name the type of presentation described in each statement below:

3.1.1Printed copies of financial statements to support a n electronic presentation on this year financial results

3.1.2Production figures f or 2013 and 2014 on a histogram

3.1.3short video explaining the steps to complete an application form

3.1.4Drawings and pictures in the user manual of a fax machine

3.1.5A flow chart explaining the steps in the production process (10\

3.2Distinguish between limited liability and unlimited liability (4\ Compa re the success or failure of a

3.3.1Capacity

3.3.2Legislation

3.3.3Management (12\ A building in the centre of Paarl was damaged in a fire. The building was insured for R50 000 and the damage caused was R120

3.4.3Explain the clause that is applicable to the above situation. (4\

3.5Suppose uilding is insured for R300 000 and its market value is R200 is completely destroyed in a storm Rebuilding cost amount to

3.7Explain TWO types of preference shares. [60]60

4.1.1Sandy engaged in a role play conversation with an imaginary person in the other chair to clarify the advantages and disadvantages of a proposed solution to a problem

4.1.2The management of Thandi s Bed and Breakfast has requested a group of experts to complete questionnaires to help them solve certain siness problems.

4.1.3All members first generate ideas on their own and then share their ideas with other group members. (6\

4.2Evaluate the effectiveness of brainstorming to solve business problems. (8\ Read the extract below and answer the quest ions that follow.

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5.1Read the scenario below and answer the questions that follow JOHNNY S TRAD ERS Johnny Trad ers

5.2Browny Ltd has recently appointed four new employees. The human resources manager has decided to draw up an induction program for the new employees. Indicate

5.3Explain the impact of otal uality anagement system on small and large businesses with reference to continuous skills development. Read the case study below and a nswer the questions that follow. TRAND

5.4.1Advise Easy Dairy Farm on how to implement a continuous mprovement cycle to improve the quality of their product. (8\

5.4.2Discuss how total client satisfaction and the continuous improvement o processes and systems could assist Easy Dairy farm to sell good quality milk. (8\

5.4.3Briefly state the benefits of implementing a good quality control system in a business. (10\ [60] 1060

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6.1When people work together they can learn from one other and achieve more than they c as individuals. Discuss FOUR criteria that individuals can use to assess themselves with regard to team performance.

6.2Insurance benefit businesses and individuals. Do you agree with this statement? Motivate your answer. (10\

6.3Read the statement below and a nswer the questions that follow. Shawn inherited R30 000 from a relative. He wants to buy shares on the Johannesburg Security Exchange (JSE\.

6.3.1Can Shawn buy shares by himself on the Johannesburg Security Exchange (JSE\? Motivate your answer (4\

6.3.2State FOUR functions of the Johannesburg Security Exchange (JSE\ (8\

6.4Evaluate the impact of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act , 1997 Act of 1997\ on business operations. (8\

6.5Explain the following types of strategies:

6.5.1Defensive strateg ies (4\

6.5.2Forward vertical integration (4\

6.6Read the scenario below and a nswer the questions that follow. Westwood Clothing Ltd manufactur school uniforms in Kokstad. Management is concerned about the high levels of absenteeism amongst employees. Although the business is well managed, they also experience

6.6.1In which business sector can Westwood Clothing Ltd be classified? (2\

6.6.2Identify the business environment affected by the challenges in the above scenario. (2\

6.6.3Quote from the scenario the challenges that Westwood Clothing Ltd are experiencing. (2\

6.6.4Suggest ways in which the business can address the challenges identified in QUESTION [60] TOTAL SECTION B: 1160

Topics Identified

Business EnvironmentsForms of OwnershipBusiness FunctionsLeadershipBusiness Plan

Mark Allocation

Total300 marks

Sections60 + 60 + 60 + 60 + 60 + 40 + 40 + 40 + 40 = 460 marks

Paper information

SubjectBusiness Studies

Year2014

SessionExemplars

TypePast Paper

PaperPaper 1

LanguageEnglish

Pages12

Downloads5

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