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Test 1Wed Apr 21, 2021 10:00 am - Fri Apr 23, 2021 05:00 pm  | 

Test 1 is on Study Units 1.1; 1.2; 1.3 and 2.1 of your handbook (Chapters 3, 7, 8 and 9 of your handbook) and will be a total of 30 marks and will count 20% towards your participation mark.

https://efundi.nwu.ac.za/access/content/group/b7682349-b1a3-4629-b96a-608cf2a95d88/Admin%20_Module%20Outline%20and%20Assessment%20Plan_/Assessment%20Plan/WVES%20312_2021%20Assessment%20Plan_Student%20Copy.docx

Week 1: Orientation and WelcomeMon Feb 15, 2021 09:00 am -  | 10:00 am

Orientation and Welcome

Welcome PowerPoint: https://efundi.nwu.ac.za/access/content/group/b7682349-b1a3-4629-b96a-608cf2a95d88/Orientation_Welcome/

Course Outline: https://efundi.nwu.ac.za/access/content/group/b7682349-b1a3-4629-b96a-608cf2a95d88/Admin%20_Module%20Outline%20and%20Assessment%20Plan_/Module%20Outline/

Study Guides: https://efundi.nwu.ac.za/access/content/group/b7682349-b1a3-4629-b96a-608cf2a95d88/Study%20Guides/

Module Outcomes:

After completion of the Understanding the World of Business Ethics module, the student should demonstrate:

  • Integrated knowledge and critical understanding of, as well as an ability to correctly evaluate and apply the philosophical underpinnings of the field of Business Ethics in terms of ethical theories, strategies for moral decision making, the nature of organisations, governance and management.
  • The ability to critically analyse their own and alternative foundational views on knowledge and theories within the field of Business Ethics.
  • Coherent knowledge and appreciation of social justice and diversity in all its forms within the field of Business Ethics.
  • The ability to reflect on the values, ethical conduct and justifiability of decisions within the field of Business Ethics in order to develop an ethic of care and social responsiveness.
  • The ability to apply the philosophical underpinnings of Business Ethics to make a meaningful contribution to society through understanding and critical thinking within a diverse social, cultural and economic society.
  • The ability to identify, analyse, critically reflect on and address complex issues and/or challenges related to Business Ethics with others by means of objective, reasonable, rational, and sound arguments in accordance with the rules of practice relevant to Business Ethics.

Assessment Plan: https://efundi.nwu.ac.za/access/content/group/b7682349-b1a3-4629-b96a-608cf2a95d88/Admin%20_Module%20Outline%20and%20Assessment%20Plan_/Assessment%20Plan/

Students qualify for supplementary assessments due to illness or the death of a family member or as a result of extraordinary/exceptional circumstances as his/her place of work.  The tests will deal with work that forms part of the module and where such work had to be prepared for assessment.

Queries about marks must be submitted within seven days from receipt of the marked paper.  If queries have not been reported within seven days, the marks will be deemed to be correct and no further adjustments will be made.

 

Week 2: Orientation and WelcomeMon Feb 22, 2021 09:00 am -  | 10:00 am

Orientation and Welcome (continue)

Welcome PowerPoint: https://efundi.nwu.ac.za/access/content/group/b7682349-b1a3-4629-b96a-608cf2a95d88/Orientation_Welcome/

Study Guides: https://efundi.nwu.ac.za/access/content/group/b7682349-b1a3-4629-b96a-608cf2a95d88/Study%20Guides/

Module Outline:https://efundi.nwu.ac.za/access/content/group/b7682349-b1a3-4629-b96a-608cf2a95d88/Admin%20_Module%20Outline%20and%20Assessment%20Plan_/Module%20Outline/

Module Outcomes: 

After completion of the Understanding the World of Business Ethics module, the student should demonstrate:

  • Integrated knowledge and critical understanding of, as well as an ability to correctly evaluate and apply the philosophical underpinnings of the field of Business Ethics in terms of ethical theories, strategies for moral decision making, the nature of organisations, governance and management.
  • The ability to critically analyse their own and alternative foundational views on knowledge and theories within the field of Business Ethics.
  • Coherent knowledge and appreciation of social justice and diversity in all its forms within the field of Business Ethics.
  • The ability to reflect on the values, ethical conduct and justifiability of decisions within the field of Business Ethics in order to develop an ethic of care and social responsiveness.
  • The ability to apply the philosophical underpinnings of Business Ethics to make a meaningful contribution to society through understanding and critical thinking within a diverse social, cultural and economic society
  • The ability to identify, analyse, critically reflect on and address complex issues and/or challenges related to Business Ethics with others by means of objective, reasonable, rational, and sound arguments in accordance with the rules of practice relevant to Business Ethics.

Assessment Plan: https://efundi.nwu.ac.za/access/content/group/b7682349-b1a3-4629-b96a-608cf2a95d88/Admin%20_Module%20Outline%20and%20Assessment%20Plan_/Assessment%20Plan/

Students qualify for supplementary assessments due to illness or the death of a family member or as a result of extraordinary/exceptional circumstances as his/her place of work.  The tests will deal with work that forms part of the module and where such work had to be prepared for assessment.

Queries about marks must be submitted within seven days from receipt of the marked paper.  If queries have not been reported within seven days, the marks will be deemed to be correct and no further adjustments will be made.

Week 3: SS 1.1Mon Mar 01, 2021 09:00 am -  | 10:00 am

Chapter 3: Ethical dimensions of the hermeneutics of business

Study guide: https://efundi.nwu.ac.za/access/content/group/b7682349-b1a3-4629-b96a-608cf2a95d88/Study%20Guides/

Teaching and Learning Resources:https://efundi.nwu.ac.za/access/content/group/b7682349-b1a3-4629-b96a-608cf2a95d88/SS_LE%201.1/

Blog: https://efundi.nwu.ac.za/direct/blog-entry/0f20d1dc779e7e570177b99f8e9c000e

The assessments for Study Unit 1.1 are quiz 1 and test 1. For more info please see your assessment plan: https://efundi.nwu.ac.za/access/content/group/b7682349-b1a3-4629-b96a-608cf2a95d88/Admin%20_Module%20Outline%20and%20Assessment%20Plan_/Assessment%20Plan/WVES%20312_2021%20Assessment%20Plan_Student%20Copy.docx

We will test your knowledge of the study material through various short questions (e.g. true/false or multiple choice) and the application of theoretical knowledge where you will have to read/watch/listen to case studies and answer the questions that follow. 

Learning Outcomes for Study Unit 1:

On completion of this study unit, you ought to be able to:

  • Know the ethical dimensions of understanding and business; concepts in ethical theories; African moral theory;
  • Apply ethical theories to case studies;
  • distinguish between what is ethically correct and ethically incorrect and how this distinction becomes blurred in the case of ethical dilemmas;
  • explain the relationship between ethics and the law; critically evaluate ethical theories for business.

Week 4: SS 1.2 Mon Mar 08, 2021 09:00 am -  | 10:00 am

Chapter 7: Concepts in Ethical Theories

Study Guide:https://efundi.nwu.ac.za/access/content/group/b7682349-b1a3-4629-b96a-608cf2a95d88/Study%20Guides/

Teaching and Learning Resources:https://efundi.nwu.ac.za/access/content/group/b7682349-b1a3-4629-b96a-608cf2a95d88/SS_LE%201.2/

Blog: https://efundi.nwu.ac.za/direct/blog-entry/0f20d1df780aa40201780c27728a0000

The assessments for Study Unit 1.2 are quiz 1 and test 1. Please see your assessment plan for more info: https://efundi.nwu.ac.za/access/content/group/b7682349-b1a3-4629-b96a-608cf2a95d88/Admin%20_Module%20Outline%20and%20Assessment%20Plan_/Assessment%20Plan/WVES%20312_2021%20Assessment%20Plan_Student%20Copy.docx

We will test your knowledge of the study material through various short questions (e.g. true/false or multiple choice) and the application of theoretical knowledge where you will have to read/watch/listen to case studies and answer the questions that follow. 

Learning Outcomes for Study Unit 1:

On completion of this study unit, you ought to be able to:

  • Know the ethical dimensions of understanding and business; concepts in ethical theories; African moral theory;
  • Apply ethical theories to case studies;
  • distinguish between what is ethically correct and ethically incorrect and how this distinction becomes blurred in the case of ethical dilemmas;
  • explain the relationship between ethics and the law; critically evaluate ethical theories for business.

Week 5: SS 1.3Mon Mar 15, 2021 09:00 am -  | 10:00 am

Chapter 8: African Moral Theory

Study Guide:https://efundi.nwu.ac.za/access/content/group/b7682349-b1a3-4629-b96a-608cf2a95d88/Study%20Guides/

Teaching and Learning resources: https://efundi.nwu.ac.za/access/content/group/b7682349-b1a3-4629-b96a-608cf2a95d88/SS_LE%201.3/

The assessments for Study Unit 1.3 are quiz 2 and test 1. Please see the assessment plan for more info: https://efundi.nwu.ac.za/access/content/group/b7682349-b1a3-4629-b96a-608cf2a95d88/Admin%20_Module%20Outline%20and%20Assessment%20Plan_/Assessment%20Plan/WVES%20312_2021%20Assessment%20Plan_Student%20Copy.docx 

We will test your knowledge of the study material through various short questions (e.g. true/false or multiple choice) and the application of theoretical knowledge where you will have to read/watch/listen to case studies and answer the questions that follow. 

Learning Outcomes for Study Unit 1:

On completion of this study unit, you ought to be able to:

  • Know the ethical dimensions of understanding and business; concepts in ethical theories; African moral theory;
  • Apply ethical theories to case studies;
  • distinguish between what is ethically correct and ethically incorrect and how this distinction becomes blurred in the case of ethical dilemmas;
  • explain the relationship between ethics and the law; critically evaluate ethical theories for business.

Week 6: SS 2.1Tue Mar 23, 2021 09:00 am -  | 10:00 am

Chapter 9: Business Theories

Study Guide:https://efundi.nwu.ac.za/access/content/group/b7682349-b1a3-4629-b96a-608cf2a95d88/Study%20Guides/

Teaching and Learning Resources:https://efundi.nwu.ac.za/access/content/group/b7682349-b1a3-4629-b96a-608cf2a95d88/SS_LE%202.1/

The assessments for Study Unit 2.1 are quiz 2 and test 1. Please see the assessment plan for more info:https://efundi.nwu.ac.za/access/content/group/b7682349-b1a3-4629-b96a-608cf2a95d88/Admin%20_Module%20Outline%20and%20Assessment%20Plan_/Assessment%20Plan/WVES%20312_2021%20Assessment%20Plan_Student%20Copy.docx

We will test your knowledge of the study material through various short questions (e.g. true/false or multiple choice) and the application of theoretical knowledge where you will have to read/watch/listen to case studies and answer the questions that follow. 

Learning Outcomes for Study Unit 2:

On completion of this study unit, you ought to be able to:

  • Understand and analyse the different business theories, organisational culture, management of ethics, governance and strategy;
  • Analyse case studies based on the acquired knowledge; and
  • Critically evaluate business and ethics from the perspective of the acquired knowledge in the South African context.

Week 7: SS 2.2Tue Apr 06, 2021 09:00 am -  | 10:00 am

Chapter 10: Ethical culture, Management of ethics, and governance

Study Guide:https://efundi.nwu.ac.za/access/content/group/b7682349-b1a3-4629-b96a-608cf2a95d88/Study%20Guides/

Teaching and Learning Resources:https://efundi.nwu.ac.za/access/content/group/b7682349-b1a3-4629-b96a-608cf2a95d88/SS_LE%202.2/

The assessments for Study Unit 2.2 are quiz 3 and test 2. Please see the assessment plan for more info:https://efundi.nwu.ac.za/access/content/group/b7682349-b1a3-4629-b96a-608cf2a95d88/Admin%20_Module%20Outline%20and%20Assessment%20Plan_/Assessment%20Plan/WVES%20312_2021%20Assessment%20Plan_Student%20Copy.docx

We will test your knowledge of the study material through various short questions (e.g. true/false or multiple choice) and the application of theoretical knowledge where you will have to read/watch/listen to case studies and answer the questions that follow. 

Learning Outcomes for Study Unit 2:

On completion of this study unit, you ought to be able to:

  • Understand and analyse the different business theories, organisational culture, management of ethics, governance and strategy;
  • Analyse case studies based on the acquired knowledge; and
  • Critically evaluate business and ethics from the perspective of the acquired knowledge in the South African context.

Week 8: SS 2.3Mon Apr 26, 2021 09:00 am -  | 10:00 am

Chapter 11: Strategy, Trust, and corporate ethics

Study Guide:https://efundi.nwu.ac.za/access/content/group/b7682349-b1a3-4629-b96a-608cf2a95d88/Study%20Guides/

Teaching and Learning resources:https://efundi.nwu.ac.za/access/content/group/b7682349-b1a3-4629-b96a-608cf2a95d88/SS_LE%202.3/

The assessments for Study Unit 2.2 are quiz 3 and test 2. Please see the assessment plan for more info:https://efundi.nwu.ac.za/access/content/group/b7682349-b1a3-4629-b96a-608cf2a95d88/Admin%20_Module%20Outline%20and%20Assessment%20Plan_/Assessment%20Plan/WVES%20312_2021%20Assessment%20Plan_Student%20Copy.docx

We will test your knowledge of the study material through various short questions (e.g. true/false or multiple choice) and the application of theoretical knowledge where you will have to read/watch/listen to case studies and answer the questions that follow. 

Learning Outcomes for Study Unit 2:

On completion of this study unit, you ought to be able to:

  • Understand and analyse the different business theories, organisational culture, management of ethics, governance and strategy;
  • Analyse case studies based on the acquired knowledge; and
  • Critically evaluate business and ethics from the perspective of the acquired knowledge in the South African context.

Week 9: SS 2.3 Mon May 03, 2021 09:00 am -  | 10:00 am

Chapter 11: Strategy, trust, and corporate ethics (continue).

Study Guide:https://efundi.nwu.ac.za/access/content/group/b7682349-b1a3-4629-b96a-608cf2a95d88/Study%20Guides/

Teaching and Learning resources:https://efundi.nwu.ac.za/access/content/group/b7682349-b1a3-4629-b96a-608cf2a95d88/SS_LE%202.3/

The assessments for Study Unit 2.3 are quiz 3 and test 2. Please see the assessment plan for more info:https://efundi.nwu.ac.za/access/content/group/b7682349-b1a3-4629-b96a-608cf2a95d88/Admin%20_Module%20Outline%20and%20Assessment%20Plan_/Assessment%20Plan/WVES%20312_2021%20Assessment%20Plan_Student%20Copy.docx

We will test your knowledge of the study material through various short questions (e.g. true/false or multiple choice) and the application of theoretical knowledge where you will have to read/watch/listen to case studies and answer the questions that follow. 

Learning Outcomes for Study Unit 2:

On completion of this study unit, you ought to be able to:

  • Understand and analyse the different business theories, organisational culture, management of ethics, governance and strategy;
  • Analyse case studies based on the acquired knowledge; and
  • Critically evaluate business and ethics from the perspective of the acquired knowledge in the South African context.

Week 10: SS 3.1Mon May 10, 2021 09:00 am -  | 10:00 am

Chapter 12: Business Management: Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility

Study Guide:https://efundi.nwu.ac.za/access/content/group/b7682349-b1a3-4629-b96a-608cf2a95d88/Study%20Guides/

Teaching and Learning Resources:https://efundi.nwu.ac.za/access/content/group/b7682349-b1a3-4629-b96a-608cf2a95d88/SS_LE%203.1/

The assessments for Study Unit 3.1 are quiz 4 and test 3. Please see the assessment plan for more info:https://efundi.nwu.ac.za/access/content/group/b7682349-b1a3-4629-b96a-608cf2a95d88/Admin%20_Module%20Outline%20and%20Assessment%20Plan_/Assessment%20Plan/WVES%20312_2021%20Assessment%20Plan_Student%20Copy.docx

We will test your knowledge of the study material through various short questions (e.g. true/false or multiple choice) and the application of theoretical knowledge where you will have to read/watch/listen to case studies and answer the questions that follow. 

Learning Outcomes for Study Unit 3:

On completion of this study unit, you ought to be able to:

  • Define the concept corporate social responsibility and its importance for management; green consumerism and marketing;
  • Analyse case studies related to corporate social responsibility and marketing
  • Critically evaluate the role of context on management and marketing.

Week 11: SS 3.1Mon May 17, 2021 09:00 am -  | 10:00 am

Chapter 12: Business Management: Ethics and Corporate social responsibility (continue) 

Study Guide:https://efundi.nwu.ac.za/access/content/group/b7682349-b1a3-4629-b96a-608cf2a95d88/Study%20Guides/

Teaching and Learning Resources;https://efundi.nwu.ac.za/access/content/group/b7682349-b1a3-4629-b96a-608cf2a95d88/SS_LE%203.1/

The assessments for Study Unit 3.1 are quiz 4 and test 3. Please see the assessment plan for more info:https://efundi.nwu.ac.za/access/content/group/b7682349-b1a3-4629-b96a-608cf2a95d88/Admin%20_Module%20Outline%20and%20Assessment%20Plan_/Assessment%20Plan/WVES%20312_2021%20Assessment%20Plan_Student%20Copy.docx

We will test your knowledge of the study material through various short questions (e.g. true/false or multiple choice) and the application of theoretical knowledge where you will have to read/watch/listen to case studies and answer the questions that follow. 

Learning Outcomes for Study Unit 3:

On completion of this study unit, you ought to be able to:

  • Define the concept corporate social responsibility and its importance for management; green consumerism and marketing;
  • Analyse case studies related to corporate social responsibility and marketing
  • Critically evaluate the role of context on management and marketing.

Week 12: SS 3.2Mon May 24, 2021 09:00 am -  | 10:00 am

Chapter 14: Green Consumption and ethics

Study Guide:https://efundi.nwu.ac.za/access/content/group/b7682349-b1a3-4629-b96a-608cf2a95d88/Study%20Guides/

Teaching and Learning Resources:https://efundi.nwu.ac.za/access/content/group/b7682349-b1a3-4629-b96a-608cf2a95d88/SSyLE%203.2/

The assessments for Study Unit 3.1 are quiz 4 and test 3. Please see the assessment plan for more info:https://efundi.nwu.ac.za/access/content/group/b7682349-b1a3-4629-b96a-608cf2a95d88/Admin%20_Module%20Outline%20and%20Assessment%20Plan_/Assessment%20Plan/WVES%20312_2021%20Assessment%20Plan_Student%20Copy.docx

We will test your knowledge of the study material through various short questions (e.g. true/false or multiple choice) and the application of theoretical knowledge where you will have to read/watch/listen to case studies and answer the questions that follow. 

Learning Outcomes for Study Unit 3:

On completion of this study unit, you ought to be able to:

  • Define the concept corporate social responsibility and its importance for management; green consumerism and marketing;
  • Analyse case studies related to corporate social responsibility and marketing
  • Critically evaluate the role of context on management and marketing.