ENM2601
Major Test
July 2024
, 1.1 Identify the following questions as true or false:
1.1.1 True. Conscience is often referred to as the inner voice that guides a person's
ethical decisions.
1.1.2 False. Engineers do need to consider ethics in their designs to ensure safety,
sustainability, and social responsibility.
1.1.3 True. According to Prozesky (2009), leaders can choose to run their
organizations either through fear or genuine concern for others.
1.1.4 True. Many people derive their motivation to live and work ethically from
religious beliefs and commitments.
1.1.5 True. Guilt is commonly recognized as a core value that influences behavior
across various cultures.
1.2 Identify the three grounds that will justify a dismissal:
In employment law, the three common grounds that may justify dismissal include:
1. Misconduct or gross misconduct: Serious breaches of company policies or
codes of conduct.
2. Poor performance: Consistently failing to meet job expectations despite
warnings or opportunities for improvement.
3. Redundancy: When a position is no longer required due to business
restructuring, technological changes, or economic reasons.
1.3 Describe how the four-way test works:
The "four-way test" is a set of ethical principles used by many organizations, notably
Rotary International, to guide decision -making and actions. It consists of four
questions:
1. Is it the truth?
2. Is it fair to all concerned?
3. Will it build goodwill and better friendships?
4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
2.1
1. Responsibility as Chief Artisan : Mr. Nqoko holds a significant role where he is
responsible for the equipment and the safety of his team during his shift.
2. Nature of the Accident: The accident occurred while Mr. Nqoko was absent,
attending an unprotected strike for a wage raise. This absence suggests he
was not fulfilling his duties during that time.
Major Test
July 2024
, 1.1 Identify the following questions as true or false:
1.1.1 True. Conscience is often referred to as the inner voice that guides a person's
ethical decisions.
1.1.2 False. Engineers do need to consider ethics in their designs to ensure safety,
sustainability, and social responsibility.
1.1.3 True. According to Prozesky (2009), leaders can choose to run their
organizations either through fear or genuine concern for others.
1.1.4 True. Many people derive their motivation to live and work ethically from
religious beliefs and commitments.
1.1.5 True. Guilt is commonly recognized as a core value that influences behavior
across various cultures.
1.2 Identify the three grounds that will justify a dismissal:
In employment law, the three common grounds that may justify dismissal include:
1. Misconduct or gross misconduct: Serious breaches of company policies or
codes of conduct.
2. Poor performance: Consistently failing to meet job expectations despite
warnings or opportunities for improvement.
3. Redundancy: When a position is no longer required due to business
restructuring, technological changes, or economic reasons.
1.3 Describe how the four-way test works:
The "four-way test" is a set of ethical principles used by many organizations, notably
Rotary International, to guide decision -making and actions. It consists of four
questions:
1. Is it the truth?
2. Is it fair to all concerned?
3. Will it build goodwill and better friendships?
4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
2.1
1. Responsibility as Chief Artisan : Mr. Nqoko holds a significant role where he is
responsible for the equipment and the safety of his team during his shift.
2. Nature of the Accident: The accident occurred while Mr. Nqoko was absent,
attending an unprotected strike for a wage raise. This absence suggests he
was not fulfilling his duties during that time.
