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LIFE ORIENTATION
REVISION BOOKLET
2023 TERM 1
Grade 12
Question 1
1.1 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Choose
the answer and write only the letter (A–D) next to the question number (1.1.1–1.1.9),
1.1.1 Choose the BEST description of chronic stress from the following options:
1.1.2 In stress management you need to identify the causes of your stress and …
A. A negative response you have to a stressor, which can depend on your current feelings of
control, desirability, location and timing of the stressor.
B. A stress that is objectively measured through, among other indicators, Blood pressure rate,
muscle tension and absenteeism rates.
C. The stress that has a beneficial effect, being either psychological, physical or biochemical.
D. Persistent stress that is not resolved through coping or adaptation. (1)
1.2 Give ONE word/term for each of the following descriptions. Write only the word/term
next to the question number (1.2.1–1.2.4).
1.2.1 A type of stressor that originates from destructive relationships with others (1)
1.2.2 A hormone that is released into the blood stream in reaction to stress. (1)
1.2.4 A method and one of the best ways to relieve stress. (1)
1.3 Answer the following questions by writing the answer next to the question number
(1.3.1– 1.3.5). Write your answer in full sentences.
1.3.1 The symptoms of long-term stress show themselves in three ways, namely in physical ailments,
negative emotions and behavioural problems.
1.3.2 Explain TWO ways how negative stress can affect a person’s quality of life. (2 x 2) (4)
1.3.3 Explain the difference between positive stress and negative stress and show
Question 2
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Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow.
HALF OF SCHOOL CHILDREN SUFFER FROM STRESS
According to a psychologist writing for the Daily Mail newspaper, half of school children aged 8 to 18
are stressed and anxious about their academic performance. He maintained that the root of the
problem pointed towards a culture of over examination, as children in South Africa face tough
examinations at the end of Grades 3, 6, 9 and 12. He added that the overemphasis of external
examinations in the country is far greater than in other countries.
(Adapted from www.fedhealth.co.za. Accessed on 24 November 2015)
Write an essay on stress and examination writing skills in which you include the following:
2.1 Define an emotional stressor and explain why the fear of failure in an examination can
2.2 Discuss THREE ways in which school-based assessment can assist in reducing pressure
of external examinations. (3 x 2) (6)
Question 3
Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow.
3.1 Define the term social stressor and explain how societal expectations with regard to
3.2 Explain ONE coping skill that can help learners deal with the stress they might experience
3.3 Discuss ONE possible challenge learners may face should they no longer qualify for them
Question 4
4.1
Choose the answer and write only the letter (A–D) next to the question numbers
D Not always considering only your own feelings and interests, but also
4.1.3 A physically fit and healthy person should have a body-mass index (BMI) of between …
4.1.4 A major academic change which students encounter in the postschool destination is that a
student …
4.2 Give ONE word/term for EACH of the following descriptions. Write only the
word/term next to the question numbers (1.2.1 to 1.2.4) in the ANSWER BOOK.
4.2.3 Your movement from school to your destination, for example, either a
4.2.4 A general guideline used to calculate your body composition by dividing your weight by
QUESTION 5
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Read the extract below and answer the question that follows:
positive relationships.
communication. (3 X 1) (3)
5.2 Explain THREE core communication skills that are required to build positive
relationships. (3 x 2) (6)
5.3 Discuss THREE ways in which the attention seeker can improve their
QUESTION 6
Study the cartoon below and answer the questions that follow.
communities. (2 x 1) (2)
6.2 State and examine TWO factors that may prevent some youth from
6.3 Discuss how participating in physical activities and following a balanced diet
6.4 Suggest THREE ways in which your school could work with community
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organisations to promote participation in physical activities among all learners.
(3 x 2) (6)
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QUESTION 7
7.1 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions.
Choose the answer and write only the letter (A–D) next to the question
7.1.1 Two types of exercises that may promote one's muscular strength
relationship:
Question 8
Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow.
Do you find yourself feeling frustrated on a daily basis? Do you feel like a zombie, waking up each
day to the same repetitive cycle that seems never-ending? Has the quality of your life decreased
over time, resulting in a loss of energy, vitality and enthusiasm for the future?
We all get frustrated from time to time but life doesn't have to overwhelm you, and it most
certainly doesn't have to frustrate you. You can improve the quality of your life by making a few
small adjustments to your routine and by changing your behaviour or your way of thinking, e.g.
consider volunteering which could form part of your personal lifestyle plan.
Often, the quality of our lives has more to do with the habits that we routinely run on a daily
basis. By improving our habits, we can improve the quality of our lives on multiple levels, i.e., our
personal and/or academic life.
8.2 State TWO social benefits of following a personal lifestyle plan as a way to
8.3 Explain ONE possible reason why most young people tend to make
of life. (1 x 2) (2)
8.4 Discuss how setting a personal lifestyle plan could assist you in achieving
8.6 How would you ensure that you keep your personal lifestyle plan active?
In EACH answer, also indicate how this may enable you to stay committed
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Unemployment
Question 9
9.1 Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Choose the answer and
write only the letter (A–D) next to the question number (9.1.1–9.1.5), for example 9.1.6 D.
9.1.1 The term agility, as a physical fitness skill, is best described as the ability to …
A. helping to bring new ideas to a company, which could include shorter shifts.
B. doing less marketing and increasing the cost of products.
C. encouraging the use of improved technology that uses advanced machinery.
D. importing goods at cheaper prices, instead of producing goods locally. (1)
jobs, …
9.1.4 According to SARS, the tax obligations for an entrepreneur who owns a business is that he/she
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should …
A. include the income from the business in his/her personal income tax return and only pay if
he/she makes a huge profit.
B. include the income from the business in his/her personal income tax return and is responsible
for paying taxes.
C. not include the income from the business in his/her personal income tax return and is not
responsible for paying taxes.
D. not include the income from the business in his/her personal income tax return and only pay
if he/she makes a huge profit. (1)
9.2
Give ONE word/term for each of the following descriptions. Write only the
9.2.1 A person who sees the opportunity to start a business or offer a service. (1)
9.2.2 Your giving of time, effort and talent to a need or cause without financial gain. (1)
9.2.3 Not being currently employed but actively seeking for a job. (1)
9.2.4 Those jobs that are not registered with the Department of Labour/South African Revenue Service
(SARS) or the jobs that fall outside the formal economy or the jobs that fall in the informal sector of the
economy. (1)
9.3 Answer the following questions by writing the answer next to the question
9.3.3 Give an example of ONE social, ONE physical and ONE economic
Question 10
Study the extract below and answer the questions that follow.
Getting an education has always been viewed as a necessary step to enhance your
chances of securing a job, but the majority of youth today remain unemployed in spite of
having been awarded higher education certificates. This highlights the obvious lack of
employability skills in today’s increasingly competitive job market.
10.1 State FOUR reasons why having the necessary employability skills have become
10.2 Analyse how researching a prospective workplace could assist you in a job interview.
(2 x 4) (8)
10.3 Discuss in detail how being able to manage yourself is an important skill in today’s
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Memorandum – Stress
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Question1
1.2
1.2.4 Laughter (), Deal with your emotions (), Balanced nutrition (), Identify stressors and assess
stress levels, Follow a balanced lifestyle (), Time management () (1)
1.3
1.3.1
1.3.1.1 Physical ailments: ulcers, cancer, high blood pressure, headaches, stomach cramps. () (1)
1.3.1.2 Behavioural problems: sleep difficulties, eating disorders, social withdrawal, absenteeism,
substance abuse. () (1)
1.3.2 It can make you happy, depressed and unproductive. ( It can also make you choose
unwise lifestyle choices, for example, when some people are distressed, they start abusing
alcohol, which only make their stress worse and damages their health. ()
Unhealthy lifestyle choices include drinking too much alcohol, drugs, () sexual promiscuity
that leads to STI’s and risky behaviours such as driving while under the influence of
1.3.3 Difference:
Positive stress is the stress that motivates you, encourages you and makes you put pressure on yourself
() and negative stress is the stress that makes you feel like you cannot handle the pressure of the
stressors and it effects relationships in a negative way. () (2)
Relation:
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Life crisis, such as the death of a breadwinner or a parent who loses his / her job, can motivate a child to
work hard at school to be successful. () (1)
1.3.4
Explain why it may be beneficial to include more low-impact exercises in your fitness routine.
Marks should be awarded as follows: TWO marks () for a well-explained response.
Statement ()
Qualifier ()
• have less impact on your lower body parts/knees/ankles/feet (√) so the risk of injury to these
body parts may be minimal. ()
• be less stressful on your spine and joints (√) since it does not have such a harsh/forceful impact
on these body parts. ()
• be less strenuous on your body (√) since you are keeping one foot on the ground at all times
when you exercise. ()
• Any ONE of the above responses for TWO marks. (1 x 2) (2)
Question 2
Candidate’s response must be in essay form.
2.1
Define an emotional stressor and explain why this fear of failure in the examination can be
classified as such stressor.
AND
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TWO marks () for the reason
Statement ()
Qualifier ()
• Fear of failure creates a sense of nervousness () and may render a person unable to
concentrate on the actual task of writing the examination. ()
OR
• Any other relevant reason for TWO marks. () (2)
2.2 Discuss THREE ways in which school-based assessment can assist in reducing the pressure of
external examinations.
• School Based Assessment deals with smaller quantities of content at frequent intervals
throughout the year, () thus helping learners to grasp the content more easily. ()
• It helps the learners to identify their strengths () and to i8mprove on their weaknesses
throughout the year. ()
• It provides feedback on the learners’ progress () and provides the opportunity to make
adjustments or take corrective measures before the external assessment. ()
• The continuous nature of School Based Assessment provides the opportunity for regular
feedback to parents () to engage their guidance and support. ()
• School Based Assessment also serves as revision of previous content (√) and minimizes the
amount of work to be mastered for the external examinations. ()
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• Learners’ performance in School Based Assessment (√) enables them to assess their
readiness for the external assessment. ()
• It also leads to early detection of challenges (√) and enables intervention. ()
• A good School Based Assessment mark improves a learner’s self-confidence () and reduces
the pressure when writing the external examination. ()
Any other relevant reason for TWO marks. () (3 x2) (6)
Question 3
3.1 Define the term social stressor and explain how societal expectations with regard to matric results
could affect learners emotionally.
ONE mark for the definition of social stressor () and TWO marks () well-explained answer.
And
• feel ashamed / embarrassed / afraid / guilty / regretful / angry (√) for not being able to perform
as expected by others. ()
• suffer from depression () as they may find it difficult to face others whom they feel they have
disappointed. ()
• have suicidal thoughts (√) as a way of escaping judgement from others. ()
Any other relevant response for TWO marks. (2) (3)
3.2
Explain ONE coping skill that can help learners to deal with the stress they may experience after
receiving disappointing matric results.
Statement ()
Qualifier ()
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Possible answer could be:
• Accepting what you cannot change (√) may help you stay positive despite the disappointment.
()
• Looking for the positive/ drawing some lessons to learn from the disappointment (√) may help
you not to repeat the same mistakes. ()
• Seeking help from a support system such as friends and family (√) may relieve feelings
of loneliness / stress / anxiety. ()
• Applying good decision-making/problem solving skills (√) may help you to plan for the future.
()
• Seeking advice and guidance from family / friends / professionals / or other relevant counsellors
() in order to deal with the disappointment in an effective way. ()
• Doing introspection to see where you have gone wrong (√) so that you may do things differently
the next time. ()
• Speaking to others who overcome their disappointments and finding out what strategies they
used, () may allow you to use the same coping mechanisms to deal with your own situation.()
• Avoiding negative people who may only add more stress () may help you to find ways to deal
with your disappointments in a more positive way. ()
• Consider other options which could be more suited to your results () and this may motivate
you to re-strategize and plan in another direction. ()
Any other relevant response for TWO marks. (1 x 2) (2)
3.3
Discuss ONE possible challenge learners may face should they no longer qualify for their intended
course of study.
Statement ()
Qualifier ()
Learners may …
• not be able to find placement for other courses due to unavailability of space in their planned
courses () and this may force them to choose a course that may not suit their interest/abilities.
()
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• have to rewrite some subjects so as to improve their Admission Point Score (APS)/results and
this may cause a time delay in applying () hence forcing them to reapply for the next academic
year/semester. ()
• be forced to do a different course with lower credits because of a lack of other more suitable
options () hence they may receive a lower qualification than what they originally planned. ()
• have to opt for a bridging course () which will extend the duration of their studies/to ensure
placement in their desired course for which they did not qualify. ()
• face financial challenges (√) due to lack of funding as a result of non-acceptance/ extension of
the duration of the intended study course. ()
• have to consider another career/course () as opportunities in their original plan are no longer
available. ()
• find themselves unemployed (√) due to a lack of qualifications. ()
• loose out on financial aid that was promised based on internal exam results e.g., preliminary
results/trail exams () and thus may have to fund their own studies in another course. ()
have to go through the stress of re-applying/selection processes again () as they now have to
be considered for another course of study. ()
• experience emotional and psychological challenges () as they may be demotivated
/discouraged and may sit at home / not consider other options. ()
• register with unaccredited institutions () and do a course that is not recognized / and wasted
money. ()
Any other relevant response for TWO marks. () (1 x 2)
(2)
Question 4
4.1
4.2
Question 5
5.1 State THREE ways in which acceptance of responsibilities will influence communication.
• Responsibility means you are accountable, and you do your duty. You can be trusted to do a
job, because you take responsibility. ()
• If you make a mistake, you apologize and admit you, did it, don’t try to shift the responsibility to
someone else. ()
• If you don’t act responsibility, you let people down. They won’t trust you. Effective
communication can’t happen where there is no trust, () reliability and responsibility.
(3 X 1) (3)
5.2 Explain THREE core communication skills that are required to build positive relationships.
• Know how to initiate relationships. () Be friendly so that can make friends, talk to others and
listen to them once you have made friends. Be a good friend, show support- don’t gossip- be
trustworthy. ()
• Communicate that you understand others by showing empathy) understand and recognize the
feelings for others. ()
• Show that you understand- apply listening skills- () repeat what you hear- check if you have
heard and understood correctly. Never interrupt- allow the speaker to talk freely. ()
• Communicate your feelings, beliefs and attitudes: - () share what you feel in appropriate ways,
stay calm, polite and respectful while you give your viewpoint. () (3 x 2) (6)
5.3 Discuss THREE ways in which the attention seeker can improve their communication skills.
• Give others a chance; () don’t hog the limelight all the time. ()
• Keep quiet and listen to others, (√) allow others a chance to express their views. ()
• Show that you respect and are interested in others (√) and are willing to share the spotlight. ()
(3x 2) (6)
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Question 6
Possible.
Social benefits of participation in indigenous games for communities are that it:
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• Unites communities and neighbourhoods, which adds to community identity and creates
• Instils a sense of pride in cultural games and this inspires people to share their cultural
• Promotes ethnic and cultural harmony among people as they will be able to understand
• Reinforces community values and interaction between communities, and in this way
Or any other well explained social benefit of indigenous games for communities for ONE
• Lack of motivation. () Many young people show no interest in participating in any
• Lack of time. () Many youngsters claim that they do not have time to get involved
• Low energy levels. () They also claim to have no energy to participate in such sporting
activities. () OR they are often tired at the end of the school day. ()
• Environmental barriers. () In many areas there is a lack of resources such as sports
facilities, equipment, sports fields () OR many youths are not able to go anywhere to
• Unsafe neighbourhoods. () Crime and violence can make it unsafe to spend time
• Social barriers. () Family influence and cultural views can limit involvement in sporting
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activities () OR families may have negative attitudes towards participation in
• Tough financial circumstances could prevent participation in sports () as there could be
a lack of funds to purchase equipment/ sporting gear () OR they may not have the funds
• Laziness. () Many young people have no interest in getting involved in physical activities. ()
• Too many other options/distractions. () They are kept busy by other things such as
computer games, the Internet, smart phones and other electronic devices. ()
Participation in physical activity and following a balanced diet could enhance self-esteem
as follows:
• Following a balanced diet and exercising can lead to a better physique, () so you may
also feel better about your appearance, () which can boost your confidence and
self-esteem. ()
Statement
Qualifier
Ways in which your school could work with community organisations to promote physical
• Schools can work with community organisations, () and develop partnerships to
provide recreational activities before school, after school and during the summer
holidays. ()
• Schools can organise friendly games with neighbouring schools, () to promote
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rivalry and competition amongst the communities. ()
• The resources of the schools, such as sports fields, equipment and even teachers, ()
• Senior members of the community could be used by the school () to teach and
• Schools could host 'competitions' on a quarterly basis. () Funds could be sourced to
• Schools can promote South African heritage, values, norms, culture and history ()
Or any other suitable way to promote participation of sports in schools for TWO marks
each. (3 x 2) (6)
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Question 7
7.1
Question 8
Statement
Qualifier
*NOTE TO TEACHER:
Learners should also be awarded marks if they refer to any negative aspects
Definition:
which may enable you to live a happy and fulfilled life. ()
• living in a specific way/the way you live () that may … (any one of the following
• multiple aspects of your life () which may include your emotional, physical,
• the sum total of your health, happiness, vitality, leisure and income () which
8.2 State TWO social benefits of following a personal lifestyle plan as a way to improve
Any TWO of the above responses for ONE mark each. (2 x 1) (2)
8.3 Explain ONE possible reason why most young people tend to make unhealthy
• think that they are invincible () and as a result they may not consider the
• take up challenges from their peers to live daringly ( ) which could lead to
• want to prove that they can operate independently from their parents () and
therefore, may make choices that could severely impact on their health/
well-being. ()
they can stand their ground () which could put their lives in danger. ()
• want to gain respect from their peers/portray/keep up a certain image () which
• be easily influenced by false information/myths () which could make them more
8.4 Discuss how setting a personal lifestyle plan could assist you to achieve your post-school
academic goals.
• choose your social activities sensibly () so that it does not interfere with any of
successfully. ( )
• keep your priorities in order () which may give you clear guidelines on how to
• maintain an ideal pace of work () so that you may not fall behind on any of your
• manage your newly found freedom in a responsible way () which may enable
• in taking calculated/well-considered risks () which may prevent you from making
• in becoming selective about the people, you want to be associated with () since
that may influence important life decisions you may have to make at that point in
Any TWO of the above responses for TWO marks each. (2 x 2) (4)
8.5 Assess how volunteering in your community, as part of your personal lifestyle plan,
Volunteering could …
• improve your self-confidence/-esteem () which may give you that natural
• be both relaxing and energizing () which may bring a renewed creativity/vision
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you may need in your personal and professional life. ()
• help build trust in your relationships with others in your community () which may
• be a fun/easy way to explore your passion in life () which in turn may boost your
• result in you spending more time being actively busy instead of living a sedentary
• offer you a sense of stability () thereby providing the balance you may need in
• do good for others in your community () which may give you that much needed
• show kindness to others besides the people you are familiar with () which may
eradicate the fear of social interaction with people who may be sharing the same
• learn new skills/confirm/enhance the skills you already have () which may be a
great way to ensure that you keep believing in your capabilities. ()
Any TWO of the above responses for TWO marks each. (2 x 2) (2)
8.6 How would you ensure that you keep your personal lifestyle plan active? In your
answer, also indicate how this may enable you to stay committed to your future plans.
visit and revisit it as often as possible () and this may ensure that you keep your
energy focused on the actions you need to take in accomplishing your mission. ()
• visualize what you wish to achieve () which may guide you to automatically
think and do the things that are in line with the outcomes you envision () and
this may keep you inspired about your aspirations for the future. ()
• regularly set aside time to review/evaluate the description/the picture you have
of your plans () which would be a tangible exercise () and this may ensure
• find practical ways to track your progress on a weekly basis () which may
enable you to adjust your plan of action if/when necessary () and this may
ensure a constant awareness of the plans you have set out for your life. ()
• secure specific strategies to accomplish the goals that is of the highest priority
in your plan () which may assist you to stay on par with the timeframes you
have set for yourself () and this may ensure that you bring your plans into
realization. ()
• set plans that are manageable/more realistic/achievable () which may give
you the necessary drive to make changes in certain areas of your life () and
this may ensure that you remain determined to see your plans through. ()
• clearly define your life’s purpose () which may help you to not give up on your
vision so easily () and this may give you the strength to persevere/ensure that
you'll always give your best shot at every opportunity you may get to improve
• intentionally use your lifestyle plan as a daily guide () which may assist you
through all the short-term steps in the process () and this may ensure the
Any TWO of the above responses for THREE marks each. (2 x 3) (6)
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Memorandum – Unemployment
Question 9
9.1
9.2
9.3
Statement
Qualifier
• improve concentration, () thereby helping one to stay focused/alert for longer. ()
• improve memory function, () thereby enhancing one’s intellectual ability. ()
• clear the mind, () thereby enhancing one’s problem-solving skills. ()
• make you feel good about yourself () thereby preventing negative thinking. ()
• having a duty to pay tax () if you are receiving any form of taxable income. ()
• paying your entire tax as specified for you () and not cheating on tax returns
9.3.3 Give an example of ONE social, ONE physical and ONE economic benefit of
Social:
• Builds friendships
• Boosts self-esteem
Physical:
• Increases flexibility
• Increases hand-eye-coordination
Economic:
• Creates job opportunities, for example you can apply for a job as a coach.
• Enables one to establish one’s own team thereby making a profit from it through
participating in competitions.
• As a coach one can make money from identifying prospective players and
Or any other THREE relevant responses for ONE mark each per category. (3 x 1) (3)
Question 10
NOTE TO TEACHER:
• In this question, candidates' answers must be written in full sentences as far as possible. Hence,
within the 4-mark question, candidates could and should be awarded 4, 3, 2 and 1 or a 0 (zero)
• To be awarded the full three marks candidates must give a statement, (√) qualify the
10.1 State FOUR reasons why having the necessary employability skills have become more
• set yourself apart from the crowd/be at an advantage/ secure a job more easily. ()
• keep up to date with the latest news/policies/changes in your career field. ()
• stay up skilled in your job/ensure that you are more adaptable in an ever-changing work
environment. ()
Any FOUR of the above responses for ONE mark each. (4 x 1) (4)
10.2 Analyse how researching a prospective workplace could assist you in a job interview.
NOTE: To be awarded the full FOUR marks, candidates must give a statement, () elaborate
• present your responses focusing on the real needs of the workplace () since posts are
advertised to address a particular need () which could show the employer that you are
familiar with the needs of the work place () and that you may be the most suitable
• provide possible solutions to some of the existing challenges () which may be hampering
you may be capable of solving most of their operational challenges () and in this way the
• respond to questions by referring to the mission statement of that workplace () as these
are the foundational/fundamental/important values that inform the manner in which the
workplace operates () and this would show that you can identify with/accept the
operational principles, () assuring them that you would not be the cause of any ethical
• know the type of services/products that the company/business deals with () since different
products/services require specific skills/knowledge () which could assist you to associate
your skills/knowledge to those of the company/organization () and that may convince
the panel that you are relevant for the job. ()
• talk about how the company’s services/products have changed over time () as that may
show them that you have knowledge of how they produce/manage their products ()
which could convince them that you are actually not a newcomer to the field () and this
could make you the most ideal candidate for the job. )
• get an idea of the company’s profile from their website () thereby providing you with
valuable information of how the company is structured () which you could then use to
demonstrate how this post you are applying for may fulfil the objectives of the company ()
and this could convince them that you may be the most appropriate co-worker. ()
Any TWO of the above responses for FOUR marks each. (2 x 4) (8)
10.3 Discuss in detail how being able to manage yourself is an important skill in today's competitive
job-market.
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Marks should be awarded as follows:
NOTE: To be awarded the full FOUR marks, candidates must give a statement, () elaborate
• be better organized () as you may be able to work within the required operational
plans, () thereby achieving your work objectives within specified time frames, ()
making it easier for you to perform exceptionally well in your job. ()
• cope better with the demands in the workplace () and that may assist you to adapt
more easily to any work situation () which may then allow you to flourish in any assigned
position () and in this way you would be regarded as a valuable asset in the workplace. ()
• set clear daily operational goals () as it may assist you to achieve specific targets for
the day () which would contribute to you succeeding in completing your final tasks ()
and in this way, you may be considered as being the most competent in completing tasks
• be more focused on your priorities () since other activities may arise in the workplace ()
and this may allow you to concentrate only on the scheduled activities, () thereby
demonstrating how smart/goal oriented you are, as you are able to successfully complete
• gain confidence from knowing that you are able to succeed in any challenging task
presented to you, () as confident workers are most likely to confront difficult tasks with
more ease () which would lead to your supervisors/managers having more trust to assign
any task to you, () thereby showing that you are the most dependable employee to pull
• take responsibility for both your successes and failures at work () thereby demonstrating
the level of professional ethics you have () which could be emulated by other workers )
and in this way, you may be seen as a role model of the type of ethical behaviour that is
Any TWO of the above responses for FOUR marks each. (2 x 4) (8)
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