CBC1501 Assignment 3 PORTFOLIO (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 1 2025 (160830) - DUE 19 May 2025; 100% correct solutions and explanations.

CBC1501 Assignment 3 PORTFOLIO (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 1 2025 (160830) - DUE 19 May 2025; 100% correct solutions and explanations. QUESTION 1 – GOOGLE DRIVE AND GOOGLE DOCS [5] You are required to use Google Docs to type out Assessment 3: The Portfolio of Evidence (POE), create a folder on Google Drive, and then save the assessment in this folder. 2.1. Instructions i. The Google Doc file and Google Drive folder should have the same naming convention (Student number_CBC1501_2025_S1_A3_POE). ii. The lecturers and markers must be able to use the provided links to confirm that Google Docs and Google Drive were indeed used. Therefore, you must provide the following two links in the assessment submission, under Q1: a. the link to the Google Drive folder that you created and saved the assessment (Google Doc format) in b. the link to the Google Doc that you used to type out the assessment iii. Once you have completed the assessment using Google Docs, you must download the document and convert it to PDF. Then submit the PDF document to the Moodle platform. iv. The lecturers have explained this task in class. Refresh your memory by watching the recording of this. 2.2. Mark allocation for Google Drive and Google Docs MARK ALLOCATION FOR QUESTION 1: GOOGLE DRIVE AND DOCS TASK DESCRIPTION MARKS 1. Google Drive folder 1.1. The link for the Google Drive folder is provided. 1 1.2. The link is working. 0,5 1.3. The naming convention is correct (according to the module requirements). 0,5 1.4. The folder is accessible. 0,5 2. Google Doc file 2.1. The link for Assessment 3 is provided. 1 2.2. The link is working. 0,5 2.3. The document is accessible. 0,5 2.4. The file is correctly saved in the Google Drive folder. 0,5 PENALISATION Total 5 3. MAIN SCENARIO You must read the following scenario before answering questions 2–4: COVID-19 changed the way companies operate, and many, including Investec, moved from local to international operations. Investec is a financial company that was founded in South Africa in 1974 and later moved to the international space. It is listed on the Johannesburg and London Stock Exchanges. Since COVID-19, many companies in the world have adopted new technologies and introduced remote work. Remote work has been transformed from a rare perk to a widespread norm. With the introduction of remote work and virtual communication, organisations have attracted talented individuals from different countries across the globe. Investec is an example of such a company. Remote workers use digital communication technology and tools that allow people to communicate via e-mail, video conferencing and social media platforms. Virtual communication refers to the ability to interact with other people online or remotely. This can be done over the internet or through phone calls and involves anyone from a client to a colleague. Employees have discovered the myriad benefits of working from home, leading to a significant shift in workplace dynamics. Therefore, organisations must address the challenges that come with using virtual communication to ensure smooth and efficient operations. One advantage of digital communication is the fact that it has enabled instant connectivity and global reach which has transformed the way people interact with each other. Other benefits include increased connectivity, improved speed and efficiency, and enhanced collaboration and networking opportunities. Digital platforms have enabled people to connect with others across geographical boundaries, fostering global communication and cultural exchange. Moreover, digital communication has facilitated new forms of expression and creativity, including blogs and podcasts. It is well known that not everyone is capable of communicating effectively in physical environments. This has presented both opportunities and challenges for verbal and non-verbal communication in digital realms. Therefore, when such deficiencies are carried over to virtual communication where there is a lack of non-verbal cues, it causes