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HBMN231 1 Jul Dec2022 FA1 V.2 RP 04072022
HBMN231 1 Jul Dec2022 FA1 V.2 RP 04072022
HBMN231 1 Jul Dec2022 FA1 V.2 RP 04072022
Instructions:
• This paper consists of five (5) questions.
• It is based on Unit 1 - 6 (Chapters 1 – 10) of your prescribed courseware.
• All questions are compulsory.
• Your assessment must be typed using:
o Font: Arial
o Font size: 12
o Line spacing: 1.5
• A Unicheck-verification report will be issued via ColCampus once the
assignment is submitted. Please ensure that you follow the correct steps when
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that a 30% similarity rating has been exceeded, 25% will be deducted from your
final mark.
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The following learning outcomes (LOs) are assessed in this assessment:
Unit 1: Chapter 1:
• Define and explain the concepts of “business”, “ethics” and “business ethics”.
Unit 4: Chapter 5:
• Explain the nature, purpose, inner logic and challenges of each of the modes
of the descriptive model.
Unit 5: Chapter 8:
• Examine and challenge popular business myths with regards to ethical
business practice.
Unit 6: Chapter 9:
• Discuss the role ethics play in the perceived reputation of an organisation.
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Question 1 [10 Marks]
Business ethics involves the study of business as organisations and business as
activities.
Ethics has become a prominent feature in business in the past few decades. There
exists a fair amount of scepticism as to whether or not a person can run a financially
successful business whilst adhering to ethical standards.
Write a report where you evaluate each of the following myths, that you will use as
presentation.
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Question 4 [25 Marks]
You are the Ethics Manager of a medium-size investment company, based in Sandton,
Gauteng.
*This is a fictitious scenario.
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