Time: 2 HOURS
Marks: 150
Grade: 12
Subject: BUSINESS STUDIES
Question paper: 2
Name and Surname:
Topics covered in this test
BUSINESS VENTURES
• Management and Leadership
• Investment: Securities
• Investment: Insurance
• Forms of Ownership
• Presentation and data response
BUSINESS ROLES
• Professionalism and ethics
• Creative thinking and problem-solving
• Social Responsibility, CSR & CSI
• Human Rights, inclusivity and environmental issues
• Team performance and conflict management.
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Grade: 12 Subject: Business Studies Date: Sept 2025
, SECTION A (MANDATORY)
QUESTION 1
1.1 Choose the correct answer from the given options. Write only the letter (A–D)
next to the question number.
1.1.1 Public company pays out ... to shareholders as a return on investment.
A. dividends
B. capital
C. profit
D. taxation
1.1.2 A ... graph is a diagram that divides data into slices to represent the
relationship of different categories to the whole.
A. circle
B. rectangle
C. line
D. column
1.1.3 Johan promised Maggie a bonus if she went with him to his brother's wedding.
This is an example of ...
A. dishonesty
B. Abuse of personnel
C. Inappropriate behavior
D. Sexual harassment
1.1.4 Emma invested R4000 for 2 years at 2% interest at Blue Bank. This form of
investment is a ...
A. life policy
B. Retirement policy
C. stokvel
D. Fixed deposit
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, 1.1.5 ...refers to the way members treat each other, communicate and work
together, which directly affects the team's cohesion, trust and effectiveness.
A. Cooperation
B. Interpersonal attitude and behavior
C. tolerance
D. Shared values
(5 x 2) (10 marks)
1.2 Complete the following statements using the correct word(s) from the block
below. Write only the word(s) next to the question number.
Economic; Democratic; situational; goods;
Shares ; sole trader ; social ; autocratic
1.2.1 Companies sell... as a way to raise capital.
1.2.2 Protea Traders implements the ... leadership style if employees are allowed to
give their opinion.
1.2.3 A ... has unlimited liability.
1.2.4 Nico adapts his leadership style to what the situation requires, Nico is a ...
leader.
1.2.5 Businesses can promote... rights by ensuring fair wages, equal opportunities,
and ethical, sustainable economic practices.
(5 x 2) (10 marks)
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, 1.3 Match the terms in Column A with the descriptions in Column B. Write only the
letter (A–H) next to the question number.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
1.3.1 Excess A A long-term investment plan in which
regular contributions are made to ensure
an income after retirement.
1.3.2 Annuity B Rights that protect individuals and
communities to freely practice and
promote their culture, traditions, language
and heritage.
1.3.3 Conflict C A difference of opinion or clash between
individuals or groups due to different
interests, values, or goals.
1.3.4 Cultural rights D A law that requires companies to pay
taxes.
1.3.5 Triple bottomline E A method of calculating the profit of a
business based solely on sales figures.
F An additional amount applies that the
insured must pay if a claim is made.
G A short-term loan used to buy a car.
H A business approach that measures
performance based on three aspects:
people (social impact), planet
(environmental impact) and profit
(economic sustainability).
(5 x 2) (10 marks)
TOTAL SECTION A: 30 marks
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Grade: 12 Subject: Business Studies Date: Sept 2025