LIFE ORIENTATION GRADE 12 TASK 1 ACTIVITY 2 – TERM 1 2023
VHEMBE WEST DISTRICT
LIBERTY THROUGH KNOWLEDGE
GRADE 12
LIFE ORIENTATION
COMMON ASSESSMENT TASK 1 ACTIVITY 2
SOURCE BASED
MARKING GUIDELINE
10 MARCH 2023
MARKS: 40
This paper consists of 06 pages including the cover page.
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QUESTION 2
2.1. Define the term unemployment
- Unemployment means that there is no work and no income √
- Unemployment means being without a job, jobless √ 1x1 (1)
2.2. Write a short essay where you critically discuss reasons for
unemployment.
- A mismatch between skills and job opportunities, there are no jobs for people
with certain skills, or there are jobs but not people with skills to do them √
- Corruption which leads to jobs for friends at overly high salaries and takes away
jobs from the poor or better qualified √
- Difficult for first time or new entrants to enter labour market, people with
experience are preferred √
- Distance from workplace to home due to apartheid-era Group Areas Act that
displaced people √
- Downturn in the economy (recession) where fewer jobs are created and business
close down √
- Firms going out of business and retrenching workers √
- Expectations of higher salaries from the graduates hence ignoring lower-paying
jobs √
- Having qualifications and career path that do not match your interests and
abilities √
- Job-seekers become discouraged and give up √
- High cost of employment, companies hire fewer people who do more work√
- Lack of education and skills √
- Lack of entrepreneurship opportunities √
- Lack of job-search skills and information √
- Fewer opportunities due to a cycle of unemployment √
- Overpopulation √
- Scarcity of the type of job people want √
- Shortage of skilled labour lessens the opportunities for less skilled labour√
- Mechanisation and computers reduce the number of people needed for jobs √
- More demand than supply, meaning there are more job applicants than jobs
available √
- Any NINE relevant responses for ONE mark each. 9x1 (9)
2.3. Evaluate the impact of fraud and corruption on the following:
a) An individual
- This could refer to the person committing the act or the one who is a victim of
corruption √
- It destroys self-esteem √
- Erodes the quality of life √
- Causes the loss of business reputation √
- They could lose their savings and never be able to recover √
- The poor are particularly vulnerable to corruption √
- While corruption violates the rights of those affected by it, has greater impact on
people that belong to groups that are exposed to particular risks (such as
minorities, indigenous peoples, migrant workers, those with HIV/AIDS, refugees,
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prisoners and those who are poor) √. It also disproportionately affects women
and children √
- Therefore, the individual is affected further by the cycle poverty and will stay in
vulnerable positions √
- Those who commit corrupt acts will attempt to protect themselves from detection
and maintain their positions of power, including most members of the groups
listed above √ The latter tends to be more exploited, and less able to defend
themselves √
- Corruption impacts man and women differently and reinforces and perpetuates
sexism and gender inequalities √
- Corrupt practices commonly produce unequal and discriminatory outcomes with
regard to human rights √
b) Company
- Companies involved in fraud rarely recover from financial and reputation damage
that is caused √
- Employee fraud can cause serious financial damage to a company as well as ruin
the company’s brand and image √
- This affects employee motivation which affects their productivity, and the profits
the company makes √
- Public institutions and offices may lose their legitimacy when they misuse their
legitimacy when they misuse their power for private interest√
- Result in costly fines, penalties and jail terms √
- Ruins career and reputations √
- Increases cost of doing business √
- Undermines innovation since bribes, instead of performance determine the
project award √
c) Country
- If a country is known to be corrupt, foreign investors will not want to invest their
money in the country √
- It hinders democracy and the rule of law √
- This means fewer jobs are created and unemployment remains high √
- People’s standard of living remains low and the cycle of poverty continues√
- Fraud and corruption have an economic impact, e.g., government bribes can
influence who gets a contract, the terms of contract as well as terms of
subcontracts when the contract is implemented √
- Cynicism and reducing interest of political participation, political instability,
reducing political competition, reducing the transparency of political decision-
making√
- Political intolerance, problems of accountability and transparency to the public,
low level of democratic culture, principles of consultation and participation
dialogue √
- Any THREE relevant responses each for two marks 3x2 (6)
2.4. Discuss how fraud and corruption contribute to high unemployment
rate and lack of service
- Poor people become weak and demotivated to look for jobs as they cannot
bribe the employer, hence high unemployment rate √
- Where there is corruption, there is no chance for employment because people
in power are corrupt and take everything to their pockets √
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- Managers can also engage in nepotism and the poor who are not their
relatives have no chance of being employed √
- Poor individuals will not be able to get houses, electricity, water services as
the cost of the public service will increase √
- Corruption will lead to companies closing down and the poor and those
unemployed can never get the chance of being employed √
- Poor communities cannot access basic service delivery like electricity and
water if corrupt officials loot companies’ resources and benefit themselves √
4x1 (4)
(20)
2.5. Write paragraphs on entrepreneurship and e-business.
2.5.1. State FOUR ways in which a value-based approach could guide and
entrepreneur to run a successful e-business.
It may guide entrepreneurs to …
- Show the same respect for self and others they may engage with/treat customers
with dignity √
- Practise persistence/perseverance/diligence/fairness in the digital business world
√
- Be courageous/brave/bold in pursuing business opportunities online √
- Build trusting/honest relationships with customers/vendors/service providers they
may trade with online √
- Be self-disciplined/avoid online activities that may jeopardise the business √
- Maintain their credibility/integrity/protect their reputation when doing online
transactions √
- Take accountability for the quality of products they market online √
- Communicate politely/courteously/display an accommodating attitude with online
customers √
- Honour timelines for enquiries/deliveries/queries √
- Be reliable/dependable to online customers √
- Be flexible in dealing with online customers √
- Any FOUR of the above responses for ONE mark each. 4x1 (4)
2.5.2. Analyse how entrepreneurs could use culture to stay competitive on
current e-business platforms.
Entrepreneurs could …
- Transform everyday cultural products into modern cultural designs √ that could
be marketed on different social media platforms √ which may also attract
international customers who may otherwise not have considered purchasing
cultural products from South Africa √, thereby broadening their client base to a
greater extent √ and this may establish a global client base that may be
financially more viable for the business√
- Create profitable blogs/vlogs by sharing recipes about cultural or traditional
food/products on social media platforms √ which may attract a wide range of
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paying followers √ since this has become the most popular forms of marketing √
and this may optimise the possibility of making money online √
- Host a live/on-line cultural/fashion show/offer on-line courses to teach people
their language √ where people may register at a cost √ as it may ensure reaching
a wider range of potential customers √ thereby generating more profit at lower
marketing costs √
- Document cultural stories/create animations on cultural activities/events/places √
that could be sold to tourist centres and be used by these centres to
entertain/inform clients on their on-line marketing platforms √ and in this way
entrepreneurs could market their business through these centres √ thereby
creating an opportunity to expose their business to the global market √
- Create e-cards/templates with additional prints/expressions/slogans for special
occasions √ as these could be more unique/special √ which may be sought after
a specific/preferential client base √ and in this way they may always be
guaranteed a profit from this specific niche market √
- Print cultural dialects/slangs on cultural dress codes/products √ and post them on
free Blogger sites √ as this could help the entrepreneur to gain passive income
from ad-clicks √ and in this way they could increase their earning potential on e-
platforms √
- Market traditional herbal medicine /handmade items/cultural kitchenware live on
Tik-Tok/Instagram/Facebook √ which may help them to earn money through user
support via likes/gifts/stars/ etc., √ which could then be converted to real money,
√ thereby making more sales through this marketing strategy √
- Host talk shows/stand-up comedy using cultural humour √ which could be a
viable business opportunity to attract online audiences √ as this may be an
exclusive service √ giving them a competitive edge in the entertainment industry
√
- Use cultural material to design modern patterns/styles/types of clothing√ and
these unique designs could be advertised on e-platforms√ which may attract
customers from across the world √ thereby expanding their client base further √
Some entrepreneurs may …
- Use cultural practices to assist in advancing their business (e.g., fasting periods,
prayer/sacrificial offerings, ceremonies) √ in order to receive blessings on their
business ventures √which, according to their cultural beliefs, may open up more
business opportunities for them √ and thereby ensuring that their businesses may
also strive on online platforms √
- Any TWO of the above-responses for FOUR marks each 2x4 (8)
2.5.3. Evaluate TWO factors within a cultural group that may have an impact on one’s
decision to become an entrepreneur.
Possible answers could include …
- An inability to communicate in a preferred language may influence effective
communication with potential customers √ and consequently this may have a
negative impact on establishing a diverse target market √ on the other hand if
one employs staff from different language groups √ this could assist one in
running a successful business in a location of one’s preferred choice √
- Inferiority complexes characterised within certain cultural groups could cause
some people to believe that they are destined for poverty √ and they may lack
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inspiration to improve their financial circumstances; √ however some may
overcome these negative feelings of inferiority √ and this would spur them on to
pursue opportunities in entrepreneurship to change their circumstances for the
better √
- A lack of work ethos in certain cultural groups may cause financial dependency
on others √ and people in such groups could miss entrepreneurial opportunities
to improve their standard of living √ whereas others who do not feel comfortable
with their situation and have the desire to become financially independent √
would be motivated to start their own businesses √
- A lack of motivation in a family to achieve something in life/pressure from family
to follow a certain career/discouraging women from working, could deter one from
achieving one’s goal in becoming an entrepreneur √ hence one may give up
easily when confronted with the challenges that come with starting a business ;√
whereas others would be motivated to prove to the family that they have the
potential to realise their dream of becoming and entrepreneur √ and they may
push against all odds to succeed as an entrepreneur √
- In some families, financial risk-taking of starting a business may be discouraged
due to the fear of failure/ √ since it may worsen the financial burden on the family;
√ whereas some would be willing to invest in a potential business opportunity √
thereby gaining an opportunity to prosper as a small business owner √
- Fear of exclusion/isolation/being looked down upon because their business
venture may fail √ creates a sense of doubt on those who may have an interest in
starting their own businesses; √ whereas others would use their experience of
those who have failed to prove that one should not give up at the first attempt of
starting a business √ thereby proving that one could succeed by improving their
entrepreneurial skills√
- Religious/cultural views/anything that may go against one’s religious beliefs may
discourage investment in certain types of businesses √ as this could imply
promoting certain unacceptable practices; √ whereas some people would be able
to overcome the perception without disregarding/compromising their beliefs √ by
meeting the needs of the community purely on a business level √
- Any TWO of the above responses for FOUR marks each 2x4 (8)
(20)
SUB-TOTAL: 40
TOTAL: [90]
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