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ENG1503 ASSIGNMENT 01
UNIQUE NUMBER: 285853
DUE DATE: 13 MARCH 2024
Questions answered:
1.1. In paragraph 1, the author states that bullying is a word synonymous with the
type of conduct expected in school playgrounds. It is not a word that is usually
associated with the workplace. In your own words, discuss 2 plausible factors
from the text that may contribute to the prevalence of workplace bullying.
Provide 2 of your own examples. (10 Marks)
1.2. In your own words, summarise three main points reflected in paragraph 2 and
provide at least 1 relevant example from the text and 1 example of your own.
1.3. In paragraph 3, the author discusses arbitrary grounds outlined in section 6(1)
of the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (EEA). For your convenience, the section in
question is summarised below:
Section 6(1) of the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (EEA) outlines the
grounds for discrimination that are prohibited in the workplace. The
section lists a set of specific characteristics or attributes that are
protected under the Act, and it is unlawful for an employer to discriminate
against an employee based on any of these grounds. The grounds for
discrimination include race, gender, pregnancy, marital status, family
responsibility, ethnic or social origin, colour, sexual orientation, age,
disability, religion, HIV status, conscience, belief, political opinion,
culture, language, and birth. The EEA aims to promote equality and
eliminate unfair discrimination in the workplace by requiring employers
to implement affirmative action measures to redress past discrimination
and to promote diversity and inclusivity.
In your own words, discuss 3 subjective or unjustifiable ways in which employees
could potentially misuse the Employment Equity Act to their benefit. (10 marks)
1.4. Paraphrase the sentences below and identify 3 distinct ideas associated with
the mitigation [reduction] of workplace bullying. Employers can assist
employees who are being bullied at work to report such conduct by
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ENG1503 ASSIGNMENT 01
UNIQUE NUMBER: 285853
DUE DATE: 13 MARCH 2024
Questions answered:
1.1. In paragraph 1, the author states that bullying is a word synonymous with the
type of conduct expected in school playgrounds. It is not a word that is usually
associated with the workplace. In your own words, discuss 2 plausible factors
from the text that may contribute to the prevalence of workplace bullying.
Provide 2 of your own examples. (10 Marks)
1.2. In your own words, summarise three main points reflected in paragraph 2 and
provide at least 1 relevant example from the text and 1 example of your own.
1.3. In paragraph 3, the author discusses arbitrary grounds outlined in section 6(1)
of the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (EEA). For your convenience, the section in
question is summarised below:
Section 6(1) of the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (EEA) outlines the
grounds for discrimination that are prohibited in the workplace. The
section lists a set of specific characteristics or attributes that are
protected under the Act, and it is unlawful for an employer to discriminate
against an employee based on any of these grounds. The grounds for
discrimination include race, gender, pregnancy, marital status, family
responsibility, ethnic or social origin, colour, sexual orientation, age,
disability, religion, HIV status, conscience, belief, political opinion,
culture, language, and birth. The EEA aims to promote equality and
eliminate unfair discrimination in the workplace by requiring employers
to implement affirmative action measures to redress past discrimination
and to promote diversity and inclusivity.
In your own words, discuss 3 subjective or unjustifiable ways in which employees
could potentially misuse the Employment Equity Act to their benefit. (10 marks)
1.4. Paraphrase the sentences below and identify 3 distinct ideas associated with
the mitigation [reduction] of workplace bullying. Employers can assist
employees who are being bullied at work to report such conduct by
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