HRM3704 ASSIGNMENT (5)
YEAR 2023
(SEMESTER 1)
, CONTENTS
1.1. Critically discuss the interview committee’s decision in terms of utilitarianism, Kant’s
categorical imperative and justice. (4 marks for theory and 6 marks for application of each of the
concepts) ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.2. Demonstrate by providing relevant examples that the actions of the interview committee
are against the African moral theory. (3 marks for theory and 3 marks for application). ................ 4
2.1. Based on this scenario, critically discuss with relevant examples how the AFC
management failed in their agency duties. ............................................................................................. 5
2.2. Demonstrate through the use of relevant examples from the scenario how the board of
directors of AFC caused challenges for the company. ......................................................................... 6
2.3. Discuss the concept of the “broad maximal view of corporate responsibility” and relate it
to the faculty’s assistance of the Department of Small Business Development. (4 marks for
theory and 4 marks for application) ......................................................................................................... 7
2.4. What HR-related ethical dilemmas are evident in the case study? Identify and briefly
discuss each dilemma. Substantiate your answer with good reasons and examples from the
case study. .................................................................................................................................................. 8
2.5. References ...................................................................................................................................... 9
YEAR 2023
(SEMESTER 1)
, CONTENTS
1.1. Critically discuss the interview committee’s decision in terms of utilitarianism, Kant’s
categorical imperative and justice. (4 marks for theory and 6 marks for application of each of the
concepts) ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.2. Demonstrate by providing relevant examples that the actions of the interview committee
are against the African moral theory. (3 marks for theory and 3 marks for application). ................ 4
2.1. Based on this scenario, critically discuss with relevant examples how the AFC
management failed in their agency duties. ............................................................................................. 5
2.2. Demonstrate through the use of relevant examples from the scenario how the board of
directors of AFC caused challenges for the company. ......................................................................... 6
2.3. Discuss the concept of the “broad maximal view of corporate responsibility” and relate it
to the faculty’s assistance of the Department of Small Business Development. (4 marks for
theory and 4 marks for application) ......................................................................................................... 7
2.4. What HR-related ethical dilemmas are evident in the case study? Identify and briefly
discuss each dilemma. Substantiate your answer with good reasons and examples from the
case study. .................................................................................................................................................. 8
2.5. References ...................................................................................................................................... 9
