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Stage 6 · HSC questions by topic

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Business Studies

Atlas organises human-reviewed questions against the NSW Stage 6 Business Studiessyllabus. Every published question retains its exam source and page.

Syllabus: NESA Stage 6 (2010)
Explore the NESA Stage 6 (2010) syllabus topics

Operations

  • Role of operations management
  • Influences on operations
  • Corporate social responsibility
  • Operations processes: inputs
  • Operations processes: transformation
  • Sequencing, scheduling and process control
  • Operations processes: outputs
  • Performance objectives
  • Design and supply chain management
  • Outsourcing and technology
  • Inventory management
  • Quality management
  • Change and global operations

Marketing

  • Role of marketing
  • Factors influencing customer choice
  • Consumer law and ethical influences
  • Situational analysis and market research
  • Marketing objectives and target markets
  • Implementation, monitoring and control
  • Segmentation, differentiation and positioning
  • Product strategy
  • Price strategy
  • Promotion strategy
  • Place and distribution strategy
  • Extended marketing mix and e-marketing
  • Global marketing

Finance

  • Role of financial management
  • Sources of finance
  • Financial institutions and government
  • Global market influences
  • Financial planning and implementation
  • Debt and equity financing
  • Financial statements
  • Financial ratio analysis
  • Limitations and ethics of financial reporting
  • Cash flow management
  • Working capital management
  • Profitability management
  • Global financial management

Human resources

  • Role of human resource management
  • Stakeholder influences
  • Legal influences
  • Economic, technological and social influences
  • Ethics and corporate social responsibility
  • Human resource processes
  • Leadership, job design and recruitment
  • Development, performance and rewards
  • Global human resource strategies
  • Workplace disputes
  • Effectiveness of human resource management
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2019HSC
Q1

Sam runs a business that designs and sells custom-made, high fashion clothes. In which type of market is Sam’s business operating?
A. Intermediate
B. Mass
C. Niche
D. Resource

1 mark
Multiple choice
2019HSC
Q2

A business is purchasing a new property. Which source of finance would be the most appropriate?
A. Shares
B. Mortgage
C. Debenture
D. Letter of credit

1 mark
Multiple choice
2019HSC
Q3

A business in crisis needs to make immediate and timely decisions in order to survive. Which leadership style does a manager of this business need to adopt?
A. Autocratic
B. Bureaucratic
C. Democratic
D. Laissez-faire

1 mark
Multiple choice
2019HSC
Q4

A business requires new manufacturing equipment. Which of the following would provide leasing for this equipment?
A. Unit trusts
B. Property trusts
C. Finance companies
D. Superannuation funds

1 mark
Multiple choice
2019HSC
Q5

A bakery produces organic bread that is sold in health food stores. Which is the most appropriate channel choice for this product?
A. Exclusive
B. Extensive
C. Intensive
D. Selective

1 mark
Multiple choice
2019HSC
Q6

A biscuit manufacturer reduces the price of its biscuits to below cost in order to attract more customers. Which of the following identifies this approach?
A. Skimming
B. Loss leader
C. Price points
D. Production leader

1 mark
Multiple choice
2019HSC
Q7

Which term refers to a sales technique disguised as market research?
A. Sugging
B. Telemarketing
C. Implied conditions
D. Engaging in fair competition

1 mark
Multiple choice
2019HSC
Q8

What effect would a global downturn in the economic outlook have on Australia’s unemployment, output and exchange rates?

UnemploymentOutputExchange rates
A.IncreaseIncreaseDecrease
B.DecreaseIncreaseIncrease
C.DecreaseDecreaseIncrease
D.IncreaseDecreaseDecrease
1 mark
Multiple choice
2019HSC
Q9

A business reduces product defects by using inspections in the production process. This is an example of quality
A. control.
B. improvement.
C. innovation.
D. production.

1 mark
Multiple choice
2019HSC
Q10

What is the common sequence for resolving workplace disputes?
A. Mediation, negotiation, involvement of courts and tribunals
B. Negotiation, mediation, involvement of courts and tribunals
C. Involvement of courts and tribunals, negotiation, mediation
D. Negotiation, involvement of courts and tribunals, mediation

1 mark
Multiple choice
2019HSC
Q11

A sole-trader cleaning business purchases generic products to lower costs and be price competitive. This is an example of which strategy?
A. Cost leadership
B. Economies of scale
C. Inventory management
D. Goods and service differentiation

1 mark
Multiple choice
2019HSC
Q12

Which of the following allows shareholders of a public company to acquire additional shares at a discount?
A. New issues
B. Placements
C. Private equity
D. Unsecured notes

1 mark
Multiple choice
2019HSC
Q13

The table shows a Gantt chart.
In which month would this business begin manufacturing the item?
A. January
B. February
C. March
D. April

1 mark
Multiple choice
2019HSC
Q14

Which of the following is the correct order for financial planning?
A. Developing budgets, determining financial needs, maintaining record systems, identifying financial risks, establishing financial controls
B. Determining financial needs, establishing financial controls, identifying financial risks, maintaining record systems, developing budgets
C. Determining financial needs, developing budgets, maintaining record systems, identifying financial risks, establishing financial controls
D. Developing budgets, maintaining record systems, identifying financial risks, establishing financial controls, determining financial needs

1 mark
Multiple choice
2019HSC
Q15

Use the information to answer Question 15.
What is the gearing ratio (total liabilities ÷ total equity) for this business?
A. 0.67 : 1
B. 0.73 : 1
C. 0.75 : 1
D. 0.81 : 1

1 mark
Multiple choice
2019HSC
Q16

Which independent federal body ensures that businesses adhere to government regulations, maintain appropriate financial information and provide consumer protection?
A. Reserve Bank of Australia
B. Australian Securities Exchange
C. Australian Prudential Regulation Authority
D. Australian Securities and Investment Commission

1 mark
Multiple choice
2019HSC
Q17

Which business is likely to compromise work safety in return for an increase in output?
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D

1 mark
Multiple choice
2019HSC
Q18

Which business is likely to be managing its human resources most effectively?
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D

1 mark
Multiple choice
2019HSC
Q21 (a)

A business sells luxury cars. The cars are stylish, high performance and include advanced safety features integrating leading edge technology.
Describe ONE factor influencing customer choice for this business.

3 marks
Short answer
2019HSC
Q21 (b)

A business sells luxury cars. The cars are stylish, high performance and include advanced safety features integrating leading edge technology.
Explain the interdependence between marketing and finance for this business.

4 marks
Short answer
2019HSC
Q21 (c)

A business sells luxury cars. The cars are stylish, high performance and include advanced safety features integrating leading edge technology.
Why is it important for this business to conduct market research?

4 marks
Short answer
2019HSC
Q22 (b)

Explain ONE advantage of debt financing.

3 marks
Short answer
2019HSC
Q22 (c)

Explain ONE disadvantage of equity financing.

3 marks
Short answer
2019HSC
Q22 (a)

Outline ONE ethical issue related to the preparation of financial reports.

2 marks
Short answer
2019HSC
Q23 (a)

Outline ONE employer obligation in an employment contract.

2 marks
Short answer
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