Which of the economic sectors focuses on intellectual activities and innovation aimed at future development?

• Quinary Sector

• Tertiary Sector

• Quaternary Sector

• Secondary

Which of the following BEST describes the role of consumers in the market environment?

• They create demand for goods and services, influencing business decisions.

• They regulate business operations and enforce industry laws

• They supply raw materials and capital to businesses.

• They compete directly with businesses to gain market share.

Which of the following is the BEST definition of GDP?

• The total value of all goods and services produced by South African companies worldwide.

• The total income earned by all individuals and businesses in South Africa, including international trade.

• The total value of all final goods and services produced within South Africa’s borders in a given period.

• The difference between a country’s exports and imports.

The PESTLE analysis is used to analyse which business environment?

• Micro Environment

• Market Environment

• Macro Environment

• Industry Environment

Which of the following is a characteristic of the private sector?

• It consists mainly of government-owned businesses.

• It focuses primarily on providing public services rather than making a profit.

• It has unlimited access to government funding.

• It includes businesses owned and operated by individuals or corporations.

Which of the following is an example of a strategic alliance in the market environment?

• A clothing store buys fabric from a supplier.

• Two competing restaurants merge to form one business.

• A government agency imposes regulations on businesses.

• A mobile phone company partners with a software company to create a new app.

Which of the following factors is NOT part of the micro environment?

• The Functions of the Business

• The Competitors of the Business

• The Policy of the Business

• The Culture of the Business

Which sector of the economy is responsible for providing essential services such as healthcare, education, and policing?

• Primary Sector

• Secondary Sector

• Private Sector

• Public Sector

How do industry regulators influence the business environment?

• By setting rules and standards that businesses must follow.

• By increasing competition among businesses.

• By providing free resources to businesses.

• By preventing consumers from making complaints.

In a SWOT analysis, which factor is considered a business opportunity?

• Declining customer interest in a product

• A competitor going out of business

• A legal dispute within the company

• High employee turnover