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IOP2605 ASSIGNMENT 1 SEMESTER 1 2026 (Answer Guide) 287417 –
Due 16 March 2026
VERIFIED AND CERTIFIED ANSWERS. WRITTEN IN REQUIRED FORMAT AND WITHIN
GIVEN GUIDELINES. IT IS GOOD TO USE AS A GUIDE AND FOR REFERENCE, NEVER
PLAGARIZE. Thank you and success in your academics.
UNISA, 2025
Contents
QUESTION 1 .......................................................................................................................................... 2
1.1 Characteristics of the perspective of a competent human being as presented in
the excerpt (16) ................................................................................................................................. 2
1.2 Characteristics that serve as important elements of career self-management as
proposed by Coetzee and Schreuder (2017) (6)....................................................................... 4
QUESTION 2 .......................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Three domains which describe behaviours that resist change (6) .............................. 5
2.2 Orientation to life that focuses on self-responsibility rather than blaming others
(6).......................................................................................................................................................... 7
QUESTION 3 .......................................................................................................................................... 8
3.1 Challenges associated with Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) based on
the research findings by Chan and Hu (2023) (12) .................................................................. 8
3.2 Afrikaans and Sepedi translations of selected glossary terms (4) ............................ 10
REFERENCES ..................................................................................................................................... 10
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QUESTION 1
1.1 Characteristics of the perspective of a competent human being as presented
in the excerpt (16)
The excerpt presents a view of human personhood that emphasises interdependence,
community, and moral responsibility. From this perspective, a competent human being
is not defined purely by individual autonomy, but rather by their relational existence,
ethical sensitivity, and contribution to communal well-being. The following
characteristics can be identified and discussed:
a) Relational and interdependent self
A competent human being is understood as fundamentally relational, meaning that
personal identity and meaning are formed through relationships with others and the
broader environment. The self does not exist in isolation but is shaped through
interaction, cooperation, and shared existence within a community. Human
competence, therefore, includes the ability to engage meaningfully with others and to
recognise mutual dependence as a normal and valuable aspect of life (Klaasen, 2017).
b) Community as central to personal development
The excerpt suggests that the community “makes the person”, indicating that
individual growth, values, and identity emerge within social structures. A competent
human being recognises the role of cultural, social, and communal contexts in shaping
behaviour and moral understanding. Competence is reflected in how well an individual
functions within and contributes to their community, rather than focusing solely on
personal success.
c) Moral sensitivity towards others
Another key characteristic is ethical awareness and moral responsibility. A
competent human being demonstrates sensitivity to the needs, interests, and well-being
of other members of the community. Moral competence involves considering the
IOP2605 ASSIGNMENT 1 SEMESTER 1 2026 (Answer Guide) 287417 –
Due 16 March 2026
VERIFIED AND CERTIFIED ANSWERS. WRITTEN IN REQUIRED FORMAT AND WITHIN
GIVEN GUIDELINES. IT IS GOOD TO USE AS A GUIDE AND FOR REFERENCE, NEVER
PLAGARIZE. Thank you and success in your academics.
UNISA, 2025
Contents
QUESTION 1 .......................................................................................................................................... 2
1.1 Characteristics of the perspective of a competent human being as presented in
the excerpt (16) ................................................................................................................................. 2
1.2 Characteristics that serve as important elements of career self-management as
proposed by Coetzee and Schreuder (2017) (6)....................................................................... 4
QUESTION 2 .......................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Three domains which describe behaviours that resist change (6) .............................. 5
2.2 Orientation to life that focuses on self-responsibility rather than blaming others
(6).......................................................................................................................................................... 7
QUESTION 3 .......................................................................................................................................... 8
3.1 Challenges associated with Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) based on
the research findings by Chan and Hu (2023) (12) .................................................................. 8
3.2 Afrikaans and Sepedi translations of selected glossary terms (4) ............................ 10
REFERENCES ..................................................................................................................................... 10
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QUESTION 1
1.1 Characteristics of the perspective of a competent human being as presented
in the excerpt (16)
The excerpt presents a view of human personhood that emphasises interdependence,
community, and moral responsibility. From this perspective, a competent human being
is not defined purely by individual autonomy, but rather by their relational existence,
ethical sensitivity, and contribution to communal well-being. The following
characteristics can be identified and discussed:
a) Relational and interdependent self
A competent human being is understood as fundamentally relational, meaning that
personal identity and meaning are formed through relationships with others and the
broader environment. The self does not exist in isolation but is shaped through
interaction, cooperation, and shared existence within a community. Human
competence, therefore, includes the ability to engage meaningfully with others and to
recognise mutual dependence as a normal and valuable aspect of life (Klaasen, 2017).
b) Community as central to personal development
The excerpt suggests that the community “makes the person”, indicating that
individual growth, values, and identity emerge within social structures. A competent
human being recognises the role of cultural, social, and communal contexts in shaping
behaviour and moral understanding. Competence is reflected in how well an individual
functions within and contributes to their community, rather than focusing solely on
personal success.
c) Moral sensitivity towards others
Another key characteristic is ethical awareness and moral responsibility. A
competent human being demonstrates sensitivity to the needs, interests, and well-being
of other members of the community. Moral competence involves considering the
