Module 10 Flashcards
Rights of citizens
Rights of citizens refer to fundimental legal entitlements given to the citizens of South Africa
Responsibilities of citizens
Responsibilities of citizens refer to duties and obligations that citizens are required to follow
The constitution
The interplay between rights and responsibility in aims to create a society where rights are protected and individuals actively contribute to the well being and progress of the nation
Examples of rights and responsibilities
Right to equality- responsibility to treat others with fairness
Right to life- Responsibility to respect and protect the lives of others
Right to dignity- responsibility to treat others with dignity and avoid discrimination
Right to freedom of expression- responsibility to exercise freedom of speech and avoid hate crime
Right to education- responsibility to value and prioritize education
Right to access healthcare- responsibility to take care of ones health and well being
Right to access to housing- responsibility to respect property rights
Rights to freedom of assembly and association- responsibility to exercise the freedom of association in a peaceful and lawful manner
Right to freedom of religion,belief, and opinion- responsibility to respect the rights of others
Right to a fair trial and due process of law- responsibility to uphold the principles of justice
Organisational culture
Values,norms and beliefs that guide employees behaviour within an organization
Unethical business practices
- Offering bribe
- Inappropriate gift
- Sexual harrassment
- Insider trading
- Abuse of time
- Abuse of power
- Conflict of interest
- Tax evasion
How to create a culture of ethical behavior
-recruit and select people who act in ethical manner
-lead by example
-code of conduct and ethics
-comprehensive ethics training
-reporting concerns
-recognize and reward employees
-foster an inclusive and diverse workplace
Unethical behaviour when marketing products or services
- Metralism(culture above all else)
- Deceptive naming
3.Comprative advertising - Hidden fees
What is a contract
Legally binding agreement between two or more parties
Contract requirements
- Person must be of sound mind
2.legal
3.possible
4.reasonable - Contractual capacity*18
Breach of contract
- Requirements not met
- Unfulfilling obligations
- False or misleading info
- Forced
- Unclear requirements
Types of contracts
- Employment contracts- agreement between employer and employee
- Insurance contract- system where individuals make regular payments and
- Lease agreement- one person leases goods to another
- Hire purchase agreement- pays a deposit and takes possession of goods.
- Rental agreement- contract between landlord and tenant
- Franchising- franchisorc grants franchisee right to operate business
Self management
Ability to effectively manage ones own time
Personal development
Lifelong process of self improvement and growth
JOHARI Window
- Open/free area- feelings and behaviour know by you and others
- Blind area- feelings and behaviours known by others but not you
- Hidden area- feelings and behaviours known by you and not others
- Unknown area- feelings and behaviours unknown by you and others
