Introduction
Nicole Douman218088086
Grade 12 business studies
In this lesson you will learn:
- How professional, responsible, an ethical and effective business practice should be conducted in changing and challenging business environments.
- reflecting on the business environment and issues that could challenge ethical and professional behaviour such as (taxation, sexual harassment, pricing of goods in rural areas, unfair advertising, unauthorised use of funds, abusing work time, etc.) and ways strategies that could be used to address these issues.
Task
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Task 1: With the advancement of technology in businesses, it has brought companies even more unethical business practices. |
Discuss ethics in general, referring to the meaning of ethical behaviour and ethical business practices.
Reflect on issues that could challenge ethical and professional behaviour in the workplace.
Include specific examples related to or caused by technology
recommend strategies a business could put in place to remedy each issue.
40 marks
Note: In order to successfully complete this assignment read Topic 3: Ethics and professionalism in your via Afrka textbooks to assist you in completing this task.
Process
In order for you to successfully complete the task given you are expected to:
- Work in pairs to complete the task given. I have assigned you a partner check your WhatsApp group chat to see who you are paired with.
- we have gone through Topic 3 ethics and professionalism you may read through the chapter again to assist you in completing the task.
- watch the videos to learn more about ethical behaviour in the workplace, they should help assist you in learning more about ethical behaviour and what is ethical in the workplace environment
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https://youtu.be/b_n6i1ug0tQ -
https://youtu.be/izXuboAZzCM -
https://youtu.be/ZwFyASop8nc
Evaluation
| Sections | marks |
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Introduction: Introducing the task and what will be discussed |
3 |
| body: you will be awarded 2 marks per fact given | 34 |
| conclusion: concludes what you have discussed and any recommendations you might have or something interesting you have learned | 3 |
Conclusion
In conclusion:
- we know that ethical and professional behaviour in the workplace is important to ensure the smooth operation of the business or company.
- unethical behaviour can result in grievances or conflict in the workplace which employers would often try to avoid.
- please read through the instructions carefully to avoid making mistakes.
Credits
Bean, Patrick. Via Afrika Business Studies. Grade 12, Learner’s Book. Cape Town, Via Afrika, 2013.
“Ethics Case Study: It Was Just a Careless Mistake.” Www.youtube.com, youtu.be/ZwFyASop8nc. Accessed 18 May 2021.
“Ethics in the Workplace - a Good Work Ethic.” Www.youtube.com, youtu.be/b_n6i1ug0tQ. Accessed 18 May 2021.
“Workplace Ethics Scenarios -- Ethics Video | DuPont Sustainable Solutions.” Www.youtube.com, youtu.be/izXuboAZzCM. Accessed 18 May 2021.
Teacher Page
I chose this particular topic for this assignment because as grade 12 learners it won't be long before some of you head off to university and some will enter the workplace environment sooner than others for this reason it is important for you to know what is expected of you in the workplace and what is not.
organizations and businesses take ethical behaviour very seriously and for this reason, I would like to inform you of what is expected behaviour by employers.
Ms Nicole Douman