ARBAMINCH UNIVERSITY

SAWLA CAMPUS

COURSE: HDP TRAINING

MODULE 1

ACTIVITY 7

CANDIDATE NAME : ELIAS PETROS

AMU
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Activity 7

List unethical behaviors of higher education teachers and students, indicate the reasons for the
observed unethical conducts and suggest solutions. Unethical behaviors of teachers in HEIs

No Unethical Instigating factors Suggestions for tackling the problems

behaviours

1 Research plagiarism Poor time Advising to Credit the original author

management in an in-text citation and in your
reference list

2 Abuse of authority devaluation, personal take action (punishment)

gain

3 Not following the Communication Advising and take action (punishment)

universities’ rules Barriers:
and regulation Absence of Code of
Conduct

4 Corruption Undue benefit Massive investment has been made to

produce educated workforce, take
action (punishment)

5 Bias in grading Particular racial or Advising and take action (punishment)

ethnic group

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Unethical behaviors of students in HEIs

No Unethical Instigating factors Suggestions for tackling the

behaviours problems

1 Cheating in Lack of preparation Advising and take action when the

examination student cheats
Desire to get a good grade.

2 Plagiarism Fear of failing, Procrastination, Taking good notes as they read. Note
poor time management the author and page number of where
they read ideas and/or facts.

3 Fraud a perceived un-shareable Advising and take action (Report the

financial need fraud to authorities).
(motive/pressure)

4 Unacceptable Frightened, Lack of proper Provide regular coaching and

assistance training feedback.

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