Business Studies June exam P1 (Medium)

What does the secondary sector primarily do with raw materials?

Which of the following is an example of a tertiary sector activity?

What is the main role of auxiliary services in relation to the primary, secondary, and tertiary sectors?

What is a common characteristic of entities in the informal sector?

Which sector focuses on providing essential services like healthcare and education?

What is a distinguishing factor of the private sector compared to the public sector?

What is the main purpose of understanding the business environment components?

What is included in the micro environment of a business?

What is the primary difference between a company's goals and objectives?

What is the purpose of a company's vision statement?

What is the purpose of a company's mission statement?

What are the three main segments of the business environment?

How can poor quality roads and transport facilities impact business operations?

What impact can a negative balance of payments have on a country's economy?

How do mechanisms like social grants influence consumer spending in lower-income groups?

What role do technologies like EPOS systems and online banking play in daily business operations?

Why is political stability important for business growth?

How do demographic shifts impact market dynamics?

What is the primary role of the micro environment in a business?

Why is understanding local customs important for businesses operating internationally?

How can high unemployment rates impact a country's economic output?

What influence do advancements in communication technologies have on businesses?

What are the societal forces included in the macro environment described in the text?

Which element directly influences the physical operations and logistics of a business in the physical/natural environment?

What role do intermediaries play in the market environment?

Customers’ purchasing decisions are influenced by a blend of factors, except:

Which need does 'Self-Actualization' represent in Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?

What does Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs NOT include?

An essential aspect for businesses is to monitor environmental __________ to effectively respond to opportunities and threats.

Which Part of the External Environment directly interacts with the business?

What must businesses do to respond effectively to changing market conditions?

Which groups are part of the Civil Society interactions influencing businesses?

What is the primary function of the primary sector?

Which of the following is an example of a macro environmental factor?

What is the market environment composed of?

What is the impact of economic factors on business operations?

What is the role of technological advancements in business?

What is the function of the Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) system?

What is the impact of demographic shifts on business operations?

What is the role of the secondary sector in the economy?

What is the scope of the macro environment?

What is a positive organizational culture most likely to foster?

Which of the following is not considered an organizational resource?

According to the POLC framework, what is the purpose of the 'Controlling' activity?

What is the primary role of the 'General Management' function?

Which of the following is not considered a part of the 'Marketing Function'?

What does the 'Financial Function' primarily manage?

Which of the following best describes the 'Micro Environment' of a business?

What is the primary purpose of the 'Purchasing Function'?

What is the primary role of the 'Public Relations Function'?

What is the primary role of the 'Human Resource Function'?

What characteristic distinguishes businesses in the formal sector from those in the informal sector?

In the tertiary sector, which activity plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth movement of goods and information?

Which gap do auxiliary services address by holding products until they are needed?

Which sector focuses on innovation, profit generation, and significant employment creation?

What is the main role of the secondary sector in the economy?

How do businesses in the tertiary sector contribute to the economy?

What impact can a negative organizational culture have on a business?

Which of the following is primarily responsible for converting raw materials into finished goods in a business?

In the POLC framework of management, which activity is related to directing and motivating staff to follow business plans?

Which function within a business is responsible for managing the public image and community relations?

What is the purpose of the macro environment in the context of business?

Who oversees and synchronizes all other business functions to ensure the company’s objectives are achieved?

Which resource includes data, analytics, software, and hardware that help a business stay competitive and efficient?

In business, what does the term 'Organisational Structure' primarily refer to?

What role does the Purchasing Function play in a business?

How can high unemployment and health issues like HIV/Aids impact a country's productivity and economic output?

What influences consumer behavior and product preferences through customs, religion, and language?

How can the internal dynamics and norms of a business impact employee performance?

What technology can facilitate faster and more reliable communication but also requires businesses to protect data integrity and privacy?

What does a negative balance of payments, where imports exceed exports, primarily impact?

Which factor dictates market conditions and consumer spending behaviors through stages like Expansion, Peak, and Recovery?

What factor must businesses consider in terms of their environmental impact related to air, water, and noise pollution?

What can reduce labor needs but increase efficiency through the adoption of new technologies like robotics and automated systems?

What directly shapes the micro environment of a business and comprises elements over which the business has direct control?

In which environment do elements like company registration, tax registration, and labor law compliance fall under?

What plays a crucial role in fostering business growth by reducing uncertainty and risk?

How do strategies within the micro environment, like pricing and product development, influence market dynamics?

What is the main role of the macro environment in shaping business operations?

How do technological advancements like automation and online shopping platforms affect a business's operations?

What impact do changes in demographic trends have on business demands?

In the context of business sectors, which primary sector activity involves ocean and freshwater fishing?

How does the balance of payments influence a country's economic stability?

What is the primary role of legal frameworks in the business environment?

What distinguishes the primary sector from the tertiary sector in terms of activities?

What is the main impact of economic expansions and recessions on business operations?

How do advancements like EPOS systems enhance business operations?

What is the main difference between a company's vision and mission statements?

Which of the following is NOT an element of the micro environment?

What is the primary purpose of objectives in strategic planning?

Which of the following is a characteristic of the micro environment?

What is the primary purpose of a company's goals?

Which of the following is NOT a psychological factor that influences customers' purchasing decisions?

Which sector of the economy focuses on providing essential services like healthcare and education?

Landscape, site, and buildings directly affect which aspect of a business?

What is the purpose of a company's mission statement?

Which need does 'self-actualization' represent in Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?

What is the main role of auxiliary services in relation to the primary, secondary, and tertiary sectors?

What is NOT considered an organizational resource?

What is the primary difference between a company's goals and objectives?

What is a distinguishing factor of the private sector compared to the public sector?

What role do technologies like EPOS systems and online banking play in daily business operations?

Which element of the micro environment outlines a business's long-term direction?

Which component of the micro environment provides the fundamental objectives of a business?

Which component of the micro environment provides specific, actionable steps in the strategic planning process?

Which component of the micro environment provides a foundation for a business's existence?

Which component of the micro environment is considered the aspirational concept of what a business aims to become?

Which component of the micro environment is the broadest and provides the primary long-term outcomes a business aims to achieve?

What is the primary role of the tertiary sector in the economy?

What role does the public sector play in the economy?

What can negatively impact business operations by imposing restrictions and requiring compliance to sustainability practices?

Which gap do auxiliary services address by holding products until they are needed?

What is a common characteristic of entities in the informal sector?

How do disparities in income affect the market size for different types of products?

What impact do changes in demographic trends have on business demands?

What impact do high unemployment rates and health issues like HIV/Aids have on a country's workforce and productivity?

What is the primary role of the secondary sector in the economy?

Which factor has a direct influence on consumer behavior and product preferences through customs, religion, and language?

What can weaken a country's national currency and impact import costs and economic stability?

In business, what can reduce labor needs but increase efficiency when adopted?

What technological advancements can enhance operational efficiency but also demand new skills and adaptation from businesses?

Which macro environmental factor dictates market conditions and consumer spending behaviors through stages like Expansion, Peak, and Recovery?

How does a stable political environment impact businesses?

What type of advancements can reduce labor needs but increase efficiency in production and operations?

What is the primary role of the Public Relations Function within a business?

Which management activity involves monitoring processes and outputs to ensure alignment with goals?

What is the main purpose of the Financial Function within a company?

Which external factor influences a business indirectly rather than directly?

What differentiates Human Resources from other business resources like Physical and Financial Resources?

In the POLC framework, which activity involves structuring resources and tasks effectively to meet business goals?

What is the key focus of the Marketing Function within a business?

Which business function directly oversees and synchronizes other functions to ensure the company's objectives are met?

Which segment of the business environment involves all internal factors and processes that management can control?

What is the core role of overseeing and motivating staff under the POLC framework?

What is the main component of the market environment that includes customers, suppliers, intermediaries, and competitors?

What do customers' purchasing decisions depend on?

What is the primary role of intermediaries in the market environment?

What is included in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?

What is the term for businesses that vie for the same customer base and provide similar products or services?

What is the primary role of the macro environment in the context of business?

What is an essential aspect for businesses to monitor to effectively respond to opportunities and threats?

What includes Landscape, Site, and Buildings in the physical/natural environment?

What is the term for groups that influence or are influenced by the business, including media, local communities, and financial entities?

What is the primary role of the market environment in a business?

What are the factors that shape the operational context for businesses in the macro environment?

Which factor in the macro environment can disrupt or create business opportunities?

What is the primary role of the primary sector in the economy?

What is the impact of demographic shifts on business operations?

What is the role of technologies like Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) systems in business operations?

What is the primary role of the secondary sector in the economy?

What is the impact of economic expansions and recessions on business operations?

What is the primary role of the micro environment in a business?

What is the primary role of the tertiary sector in the economy?

Which element directly influences the physical operations and logistics of a business in the physical/natural environment?

What directly shapes the micro environment of a business and comprises elements over which the business has direct control?

Which gap do auxiliary services address by holding products until they are needed?

What is the primary function of the primary sector?

What directly influences consumer behavior and product preferences through customs, religion, and language?

What primarily influences consumer behavior and supplier relations in the market environment?

Which sector directly involves the extraction of minerals and geological materials?

What factor can drastically alter operational efficiencies and market reach through innovations like online shopping platforms?

How do changes in population age, educational levels, and cultural trends impact businesses?

In what way do advancements in technology like EPOS systems impact businesses?

Which economic factor directly influences consumer spending and investment levels?

What sector is primarily involved in the cultivation of crops and rearing of animals for food and fiber?

Which external factor shapes the operational context for businesses by affecting consumer spending and business costs?

How do business strategies within the micro environment maintain market position in response to changes in consumer preferences?

What is the primary role of the market environment in relation to businesses?

What is the primary purpose of a business's vision statement?

What are objectives in the context of business planning?

What is included in the micro environment of a business?

What is the relationship between goals and objectives in business planning?

What is the primary role of a business's mission statement?

What is the relationship between the micro environment and a business's ability to serve its customers?

Which element of the micro environment outlines a business's long-term direction?

Which organizational resource is described as 'the workforce or employees of the company whose skills, attitudes, and performance directly impact the business's success'?

In the context of POLC framework of management, which activity is related to structuring resources and tasks effectively to meet business goals?

Which component of the market environment includes customers, suppliers, intermediaries, and competitors?

Which element of the micro environment ensures adequate funding and financial planning for the business?

Which component of the micro environment handles daily administrative tasks and supports the operation through information management?

Which management activity involves directing and motivating staff to follow business plans and achieve objectives?

In the POLC framework, which activity is related to monitoring processes and outputs to ensure alignment with goals and applying corrective measures as needed?

Which sector of the economy focuses on providing essential services like healthcare and education?

Which component of the micro environment identifies customer needs and markets the product accordingly?

Which factor in the macro environment dictates market conditions and consumer spending behaviors through stages such as Expansion, Peak, and Recovery?

Which groups are included in the Civil Society interactions influencing businesses?

Which element in the micro environment affects employee performance and is not directly controlled by management?

Which stage of the Business Cycle Stages can weaken a national currency and impact economic stability?

Which sectors are involved in converting raw materials into finished goods in a business?

Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing operational costs and business continuity in the infrastructure category?

Which of the following is a common example of a societal force that poses challenges to businesses in the macro environment?

Which type of environmental regulations poses additional costs and requirements for businesses with sustainability practices?

Which advancement in technology simplifies operations by reducing labor needs and increasing efficiency in production?

Which economic factor can temporarily boost consumer spending in lower-income groups during uncertain economic times?

What is the primary purpose of understanding the components of the business environment?

What includes raw materials, finance, and labor as essential inputs for production?

What is the primary role of intermediaries in delivering products to the end consumer?

Which of the following is an example of a physical/natural environment element that can affect business operations?

What is the primary role of the macro environment in shaping business operations?

Which of the following is a psychological factor that influences customers' purchasing decisions?

What is the primary role of management in the micro environment?

What is the primary purpose of understanding customers in the market environment?

Which of the following is an example of a social factor that influences customers' purchasing decisions?