TERM 1: Case Study DURATION: 2 HOURS
TOTAL: 50
This task should be completed under controlled conditions
QUESTION 1
Read the case study below and answer the questions that follow:
SUPER SOUND SYSTEM MANUFACTURERS (SSSM)
Super Sound System Manufacturers specialises in the production of radios and CDs. The business is
failing due to lack of focus and future goals. Managers are not able to provide meaningful guidance
and leadership to employees. Teddy Electronics Is the only business that provides SSSM with spare
parts but they are sometimes out of stock. Some of their buyers are no longer buying their music
system as they prefer to use their cell phones to listen to music.
Goethe Sound International Systems exports quality sound systems to South Africa at reasonable
prices. The Employment Equity Act makes it hard for SSSM to find suitable candidates jobs. The
management of SSSM is currently conducting a research study on how they can adapt to challenges
of the business-environment.
Tom, the manager of SSSM has been accused of forcing Emma, one of the employees to have an
intimate relationship with him. He also accepts kickbacks from their business partners. SSSM has
discovered that some small businesses are reproducing their CDs and sell them at lower prices. SSSM
wants to use the Labour Relations Act as a guide on how to retrench some of their employees.
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Identity ONE challenge of EACH business environment from the case study​