Term 1 - Questions

Topic 4
 
Multiple Choice
1. Intellectual property can be safeguarded by:
A. Copyright, trade mark and patent
B. Copyright, trade mark and usage
C. Patent registration
D. it can never be safeguarded due to piracy.
2. Cyclical unemployment occurs because:
A. Economic cycles such as recessions can force businesses to   retrench some of their workers.
B. Some jobs are just for a specific season and then the   position becomes unavailable.
C. Sometimes it is necessary to restructure the workplace   because of new technology.
D. There is always some movement of jobs because of new   positions opening.
 
Short Questions
3. Mention the positive reasons for collective bargaining. (6)
4. What is the result of poverty as a socio-economic issue? (6)
5. Define the macro business environment. (4)
6. What is meant by the term "inflation" and how is it   measured? (4)
7. Supply ONE word or term for the following definitions:
7.1 Issues such as a high birth rate, poverty, HIV/Aids,  unemployment, and a lack of education and skill. (2)
7.2 A type of crime committed by a person of high status   using the funds of the business. (2)
 
8. Explain the following concepts in your own words:
  a) economic crime (2)
  b) ethical misconduct (2)
  c) dumping (2)
  d) piracy (2)
  e) trade union (2)
Longer Questions
9. List and briefly explain five functions of a trade union. (10)
10. Critically discuss crime as a result of disease, poverty and   unemployment. (12)  
 
Topic 5
 
 

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