education.gov.za NSC Examination Business Studies Question Paper : Department of Basic

Organisation : Department of Basic Education
Exam : National Senior Certificate Examinations
Document Type : NSC Sample Question Paper
Subject : Business Studies
Category : Grade 12
Year : 2017
Website : https://www.education.gov.za/2017FebMarchNSCExamPapers.aspx
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Education NSC Examination Business Studies Question Paper

Marks : 300
Time : 3 hours
** This question paper consists of 14 pages.

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Instructions & Information

Read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions.
1. This question paper consists of THREE sections and covers all main topics.
SECTION A: Consists of FIVE questions
SECTION B: Answer any THREE of the five questions in this section.
SECTION C: Consists of FOUR questions
COMPULSORY : Answer any TWO of the four 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.
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.

Sample Question

Section A

Compulsory :
Question 1
1.1 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Write down the question number (1.1.1–1.1.10), choose the answer and make a cross (X) over the letter (A–D) of your choice in the ANSWER BOOK.
1.1.1 Employers pay 1% as a skills development levy if their annual salary expense exceeds …
A R50 000.
B R500 000.
C R1 000 000.
D R100 000.

1.1.2 The process whereby a business stops operating and sells all assets to pay off debts:
A Retrenchment
B Market development
C Divestiture
D Liquidation

1.1.3 Which ONE of the following businesses can be classified under the tertiary sector?
A Solly Training & Development CC
B Trust Furniture Manufacturers
C TRIX Coal Mine
D Nandi Sugar Cane Growers

1.1.4 A minimum of R1 000 must be invested in this form of investment:
A Unit trusts
B Shares
C Fixed deposit
D RSA Retail Savings Bonds

1.1.5 Unlimited liability means …
A owners’ personal assets are protected in the event that the business becomes insolvent.
B owners stand to lose their personal assets in the event that the business becomes insolvent.
C owners cannot lose more than what they have invested in the business in the event that the business becomes insolvent.
D owners are not entitled to share in the profits of the business.

1.2 Complete the following statements by using the word(s) in the list below. Write only the word(s) next to the question number (1.2.1–1.2.5) in the ANSWER BOOK. Each word should only be used ONCE.
1.2.1 … forces businesses to disclose more information about their products and processes.
1.2.2 … have authority because of their position in the company.
1.2.3 … is usually applied to reduce the number of employees due to restructuring in the business.
1.2.4 … requires creative thinking skills to generate and evaluate alternative solutions.
1.2.5 … salary determination is used to pay employees when agreed-upon parts of a project are completed. (5 x 2) (10)

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 number (1.3.1–1.3.5) in the ANSWER BOOK, for example 1.3.6 K.
COLUMN A COLUMN B :
1.3.1 Belbin role theory – A different individuals work together towards one goal
1.3.2 Private company – B responsible for selecting raw materials at the best prices
1.3.3 Strategy evaluation – C Financial function
1.3.4 assumes that people are born with a preference for certain attitudes and functions
1.3.5 Storming stage

Section B

Answer ANY THREE 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, for example QUESTION 2 on a NEW page, QUESTION 3 on a NEW page, et cetera.

QUESTION 2: BUSINESS ENVIRONMENTS
2.1 Name the SIX components of the PESTLE analysis. (6)
2.2 List THREE business environments and state the extent of control that businesses have over each environment. (9)
2.3 Explain the meaning of learnerships.(4)

2.4 Read the scenario below and answer the questions that follow.
2.4.1 Identify the type of integration strategy that GSS applied in the scenario above. Motivate your answer. (3)
2.4.2 State TWO other integration strategies. (2)
2.4.3 Give THREE reasons why businesses may use integration strategies. (6)

2.6 Discuss the impact of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) Act, 2003 (Act 53 of 2003) (amended in 2013) on businesses. (10)
2.7 Justify the effectiveness of the Employment Equity Act (EEA), 1998 (Act 55 of 1998) on businesses. (10)

QUESTION 3: BUSINESS VENTURES
3.1 State FOUR factors to be considered when responding to questions at the end of a presentation. (8)
3.2 Identify the type of shares represented by EACH statement below.
3.2.1 Shares are issued to existing shareholders as compensation for loss of dividends.
3.2.2 Shareholders receive their dividends before others can be paid out.
3.2.3 These shares are issued to shareholders who started the company.
3.2.4 These shareholders may receive higher dividends when the company has made large profits. (8)

3.3 Outline the functions of the Johannesburg Securities Exchange Ltd (JSE). (8)
3.4 Elaborate on the importance of investing in fixed deposits. (3)
3.5 Tabulate the differences between compound and simple interest. (8)

QUESTION 4: BUSINESS ROLES
4.1 List FIVE economic rights of employees in the workplace. (5)
4.2 Explain how businesses should handle conflict in the workplace. (8)

4.3 Identify the unethical or unprofessional business practice illustrated in each of the following scenarios:
4.3.1 Masakhane Stores charges more for the same goods in the village than in the city.
4.3.2 The director of KNZ Consulting uses the business credit card to pay for personal expenses.
4.3.3 Employees of Zamu Attorneys spend more time on social networks during office hours than on their duties. (6)

QUESTION 5: BUSINESS OPERATIONS
5.1 Name FIVE methods of external recruitment. (5)
5.2State THREE aspects that should be included in the induction programme. (6)