MACARTHUR ANGLICAN SCHOOL

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I Student Number I I I I I I I I I I 2017 PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION

BUSINESS STUDIES

Directions for this Examination

Total Marks = 80 marks

Section I Pages 2-8 20 marks • Attempt Questions 1 -20 • Allow about 25 minutes for this section

Section II Pages 9-13 40 marks • Attempt Questions 21 - 24 • Allow about 1 hour for this section

Section III Page 14 20 marks • Attempt Question 25 • Allow about 35 minutes for this section

Staff Use Only: No. of Candidates: 38 Paper Set By: N James Papers Returned To: N James

I Macarthur Examination Booklets - I per student (8 page)

Collection P roccd u res : Please coll ect in one bundl e. Ensure student number is on both examination paper examination booklet

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Section I

20 marks Attempt Questions 1-20 Allow about 25 minutes for this section

Select the alternative A, B, C or D that best answers the question and indicate your choice with a cross (X) in the appropriate space on the grid below.

A B C D A B C D

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1 Childcare facilities and house cleaning are best classified as which type of industry?

(A) Primary

(B) Secondary

(C) Quaternary

(D) Quinary

2 Which of the following is an entitlement for a casual employee?

(A) Regular working hours

(B) Sick leave and maternity leave

(C) Holiday leave and long service leave

(D) Fair pay and safe working conditions

3 Which of the following is an example of an internal source of finance for a business?

(A) Overdraft

(B) Mortgage

(C) Sale of asset

(D) Leasing

4 Which level of government regulates building regulations, trading hours and land zoning?

(A) Local

(B) State

(C) Federal

(D) International

5 Which type of income is paid to the shareholders of a business?

(A) Dividends

(B) Interest

(C) Profits

(D) Wages

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6 Which business legal structure is listed on Australia's Securities Exchange?

(A) Private company

(B) Public company

(C) Unincorporated company

(D) Government owned business

7 Steve won a large amount of money playing Lotto. The local newspaper printed an unpaid story about Steve and the shop where he purchased the winning ticket.

This is an example of which type of marketing for the shop?

(A) Advertising

(B) Publicity

(C) Sales promotion

(D) Word of mouth

8 A small business owner has no staff and is legally responsible for all debts.

Which of the following best describes this business structure?

(A) Partnership

(B) Private company

(C) Public company

(D) Sole trader

9 Which tax is levied by the NSW state government?

(A) Payroll tax

(B) Company tax

(C) Pay-as-you-go tax

(D) Fringe benefits tax

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10 Which management approach utilises an autocratic leadership style and hierarchical organisational structure?

(A) Behavioural management approach

(B) Classical management approach

(C) Contingency management approach

(D) Political management approach

11 Which of the following is an intangible asset attached to the reputation of a particular business?

(A) Goodwill

(B) Inventory

(C) Cost of goods sold

(D) Non-current assets

12 Tech Tiles Pty Ltd failed to meet financial obligations to stakeholders. The court appointed an independent party to manage Tech Tiles' financial situation, without selling off assets.

What is this process?

(A) Liquidation

(B) Bankruptcy

(C) Receivership

(D) Involuntary cessation

13 A clothing manufacturer decides to segment its market to target 25-40 year old females .

Which element of market segmentation is this strategy based on?

(A) Behavioural

(B) Demographic

(C) Geographic

(D) Psycho graphic

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14 Which pricing method uses the processes of supply and demand?

(A) Cost-plus margin

(B) Competition based pricing

(C) Market price

(D) Price skimming

15 If a business breaks even, which of the following statements applies?

(A) Total costs equal total revenue

(B) Total assets equal total liabilities

(C) Variable costs equal fixed costs

(D) Total sales equal total revenue

16 James is a project manager for a building company. He sequences events so tasks can be completed in the shortest time possible.

Which scheduling strategy is James using?

(A) Gantt chart

(B) Critical path analysis

(C) Supply chain

(D) Computer aided design

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Use the following information to answer Questions 17 and 18.

Lily Candles Income Statement - 2017

Sales $100 000 Opening stock $30 000

Insurance $2 000 Advertising $1 500

Closing stock $15 000 Purchases $5 000 Telephone $1 000

17 What is Lily's cost of goods sold?

(A) $10 500

(B) $20 000

(C) $45 500

(D) $85 000

18 What is Lily's gross profit?

(A) $10 500

(B) $45 500

(C) $80 000

(D) $154 500

19 Australian Government intervention in the business environment has been decreased, to encourage competition.

Which of the following would result from increased competition in the business environment in Australia?

(A) Lower prices and decreased consumer choice

(B) Higher prices and decreased consumer choice

(C) Higher prices and increased consumer choice

(D) Lower prices and increased consumer choice

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20 Sharp Sounds Pty Ltd refuses to honour its warrantees on faulty products.

Which organisation would assist consumers in getting their money back?

(A) Industry associations

(B) Australian Securities Exchange

(C) Australian Securities and Investment Commission

(D) Australian Competition and Consumer Commission

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Section II

40 marks Attempt Questions 21-24 Allow about 1 hour for this section

Answer the questions in the spaces provided. These spaces provide guidance for the expected length of response.

Question 21 (10 marks) Marks

Business Life Cycle Sales

Sales

Time

(a) Identify TWO features of the maturity stage of the business life cycle.

(i)

(ii)

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(b) Describe TWO strategies that may be used in response to challenges faced by a business in the maturity stage.

(i)

(ii)

(c) Examine TWO factors that contribute to business decline.

(i)

(ii)

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Question 22 (10 marks)

Businesses prioritise increased staff involvement in order to improve motivation and morale.

(a) Identify TWO benefits of staff involvement within a business .

(i)

(ii)

(b) Describe TWO non-monetary strategies used by a business to motivate staff.

(i)

(ii)

(c) Discuss TWO types of involuntary separation that may occur in a business.

(i)

(ii)

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Question 23 ( 10 marks) Marks

Franchising is a business model that allows one business to operate under the established brand of another, to sell its products and/or services for a specified time period.

Franchising can be an alternative to setting up a new business. However, it is important to carefully consider all your options before buying a franchise and to seek advice.

(a) Identify TWO economic contributions of small to medium enterprises to the Australian economy.

(i)

(ii)

(b) Outline TWO sources of information an individual can access for advice about establishing a small business.

(i)

(ii)

(c) Explain ONE advantage and ONE disadvantage of buying a franchise.

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Question 24 (10 marks)

I Operations managers use a va1iety of approaches to maintain or improve quality.

(a) What is quality management?

(b) Describe TWO benefits of quality management practices.

(i)

(ii)

(c) Examine TWO quality management approaches that may be used by operations managers .

(i)

(ii)

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Section III

20 marks Attempt Question 25 Allow about 35 minutes for this section

Answer the question on your own paper or in a writing booklet, if provided.

The expected length of the response is approximately 800 words or six written pages.

In your answer you will be assessed on how well you: • use your knowledge and the information provided • communicate using relevant business terminology • present a logical, well structured answer to the question in the form of a business report

Question 25 (20 marks)

Mia Grace owns Grace Realty, a real estate business operating since 2001. She employs 5 full-time staff and 7 casual staff. Grace Realty opens 6 days per week. Despite real estate value increasing, the business has experienced a decline in market share, due to new competitors. Mia is considering an offer to merge with another real estate, to increase market share. However, the other real estate operates different systems, opens 7 days per week and has a different workplace culture.

Assume that you have been hired by Grace Realty as a business consultant.

Write a report that addresses EACH of the following:

• Explain TWO external influences on this business. • Discuss why employees may resist change. • Recommend strategies to manage change effectively.

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