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SECTION A
a John and Sam buy old books which they resell at their flea
market stall.
b Mary turns part of her home into a day-care centre.
c Jack resigns from his job as a teacher to manage his uncle’s
restaurant.
d Peter sells snacks at a soccer match for SAFA. He gets paid
R20 an hour.
1 ab
2 bc
3 cd
4 ad
a innovation
b competitive advantage
c potential for growth
d economic growth
1 ab
2 ac
3 bd
4 cd
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a unemployment
b culture
c job insecurity
d education
1 ab
2 ac
3 bd
4 cd
1 locus of control
2 passion
3 need for independence
4 need for achievement
5 Match the legal form of a business in the first column with the
corresponding characteristics in the second column.
1 bd
2 ac
3 ab
4 cd
1 ab
2 bc
3 cd
4 ad
1 ab
2 ac
3 bd
4 cd
1 preparation stage
2 incubation stage
3 illumination stage
4 verification stage
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10 Peter used to work at a building construction company. He decided to
start his own building construction company and asked his former
employer for advice on this business.
1 social
2 personal
3 extended
4 business
a rapid expansion
b a proven system
c dedicated owner-operators
d start-up assistance
1 ab
2 bd
3 ac
4 cd
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1 abedc
2 ebacd
3 baecd
4 beadc
Which of the following are benefits to the buyer and seller of the goods
when signing a bill to pay the debt?
a The buyer is given credit for the period stipulated in the bill.
b The buyer is given cash for the period stipulated in the bill.
c The buyer possesses a negotiable instrument.
d The seller possesses a negotiable instrument.
e The seller is given credit for the period stipulated in the bill.
1 abc
2 bde
3 ad
4 ce
1 asset-based
2 earning-based
3 market-based
4 discounted future earnings
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a increase in expense
b decrease in total assets
c increase in return on investment
d increase in sales
1 ab
2 bc
3 ad
4 cd
18 Creativity is ________.
19 The bank was impressed with John’s application for finance and his
business plan, but suggested that he first register his business as a
close corporation (CC). When registering his CC in South Africa, John
will have to adhere to ____ legal prescriptions and incur ____ costs,
unlike when registering a private company.
1 many; minor
2 few; minor
3 many; considerable
4 few; considerable
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1 close corporation.
2 partnership.
3 section 21 company.
4 private company.
1 acedfgb
2 cabfdge
3 ecbagfd
4 cdgabfe
a disclosure document
b consumer code for franchise
c franchise contract
d FASA code of ethics
1 ab
2 bc
3 bd
4 ac
27 John should use the fundamentals of management to start and run his
business effectively.
1 choosing an idea
2 planning the business
3 identifying sponsors
4 generating ideas
1 ab
2 ac
3 bc
4 cd
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SECTION B
QUESTION 1 (Compulsory)
Read the case study and answer the questions that follow.
1.2 Before Bongani starts his new business, he will have to consider
where to locate it. Explain to him any six (6) factors that he should
consider in the physical establishment of a business. (6)
1.3 List the entrepreneurial success factors that Bongani displays in the
case study and provide reasons for your answer. Your reasoning
should relate to information in the case study. (9)
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QUESTION 2
2.1 One of the major challenges facing SMMEs is the lack of sustainable
markets for their products and services.
Discuss factors that can help in overcoming the above problems. (5)
2.2 Briefly discuss criteria for identifying and developing a business that is
suitable for franchising. (8)
2.3 Discuss the key factors to consider during the growth stages of a
business. (7)
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QUESTION 3
Read the case study below and answer the questions that follow.
Revenues and gross profit for the Andrews Enterprise have been much lower
this year than in the past two years. John Kemper, a loan officer for First
National Bank, has worked with the Andrews accounts for many years now.
Yesterday, Michael Andrews, the senior member of the family management
team, met with Kemper to discuss a loan for expanding manufacturing
facilities and an increase in the current line of credit. Kemper asked Michael
about his long-range plans for the business and was given a sketchy two-year
financial projection. When Kemper asked about management’s capability to
reverse the declining gross profit trends, Michael confidently pointed out that
he had brought all of his four children into management positions.
Kemper knows the two older children fairly well. The oldest child, a daughter,
while very bright, has always given her husband and children first priority. The
second child, a son, seems uncommitted to managing anything except the
amount of beer he consumes at a local pub. Earlier today, Kemper called
Michael to tell him that while the bank is going to continue its current loans, it
is unwilling to grant additional credit at this time. Michael became enraged
and threatened to move his entire banking business to a competitor. After
fuming for several hours, he called a meeting of the family management team
to consider their alternatives.
Adapted from: Poza, E.J. 2007.Family Business. P172
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3.1 Should Michael seek venture capital funding for his expansion plans,
he would have to know what venture capitalists look for when analysing
a business opportunity. Explain what features venture capitalists would
consider attractive in a business opportunity. (4)
3.3 Explain the five (5) critical steps that will help the family business with
succession should Michael Andrews consider retiring from the
business. (10)
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TOTAL: 70
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