Semester 01 Assignment 01
SEMESTER 01
ASSIGNMENT 01
NB: THIS ASSIGNMENT CONTAINS ONE COMPULSORY QUESTION
Submit this assignment only if you are registered for Semester 1 in 2025. All assignments
should be submitted online on the myModules and ensure that your assignment is
converted to a pdf file. Check that you have uploaded the correct file containing your
specific assignment.
The plagiarism form, available on the last page of this tutorial letter, should
accompany this assignment. The due date for this assignment will be made
available to you on the myUnisa landing page for this module.
WRITING SKILLS IN WORKPLACE CORRESPONDENCE
Please read the following guidelines before attempting to answer this assignment:
The purpose of this question is to assess your ability to record minutes of a meeting
accurately and objectively, using formal language. This requires you to do the necessary
preparatory reading so that you can answer the question adequately.
Work through Study Unit 1 and Study Unit 2 in the Study Guide before attempting to
answer this question.
MINUTES OF A MEETING
BACKGROUND
Madikoe Holdings is a property agent contracted to manage San Packett Residential
Property owned by Ms Louisa. This property is situated in the precinct of Santa Mario city.
For the past 15 years the property generated a revenue of R5,5 million per annum.
, However, in the past three years, from 2022 to 2024, the revenue has dropped
significantly by 50% since Madikoe Holdings was contracted to manage the residential
property. The apartments are dilapidated, lifts are not working, and there is no security
personnel to control access of visitors to the building. Ms Louisa has called an urgent
meeting with the Body Corporate, Management of Madikoe Holdings, and representatives
of the tenants to discuss strategies to return the building to its original state.
INSTRUCTIONS
Below is a transcript (exact words written down) of what was said under the relevant
agenda item 2.1 presented in the form of a dialogue. As the secretary of the body
corporate, it is your duty to take minutes during meetings. At this point, the meeting is
discussing agenda item 2.1: strategies to return the San Packett Residential Property
to its original state. Write minutes of the meeting for agenda 2.1 only. This means that
the complete format for minutes is not required. Remember that in taking minutes, we
carefully select and summarise information, and make changes to style and grammar.
Note that you should not record what each person said in turn. You should use the linear
format (in sentences and paragraphs) of minutes. Your minutes should be about 1 page
in length.
TRANSCRIPT:
Mr Donaldson (Chair): It’s my pleasure to welcome you in this meeting, although it
was called at short notice. Ladies and gentlemen, without any
waste of time, I want us to move to agenda item 2.1
strategies to return the San Packett Residential Property
to its original state. We all know that our rental business at
San Packett Residential Property has collapsed. The property
is vandalised and tenants have terminated their lease
agreements- very little income is generated.
Ms Mthombeni: It’s a pity that we can’t unscramble eggs. If I knew who these
vandals are, and who is looting the funds that were intended
for managing this property, I would ensure that they are locked
SEMESTER 01
ASSIGNMENT 01
NB: THIS ASSIGNMENT CONTAINS ONE COMPULSORY QUESTION
Submit this assignment only if you are registered for Semester 1 in 2025. All assignments
should be submitted online on the myModules and ensure that your assignment is
converted to a pdf file. Check that you have uploaded the correct file containing your
specific assignment.
The plagiarism form, available on the last page of this tutorial letter, should
accompany this assignment. The due date for this assignment will be made
available to you on the myUnisa landing page for this module.
WRITING SKILLS IN WORKPLACE CORRESPONDENCE
Please read the following guidelines before attempting to answer this assignment:
The purpose of this question is to assess your ability to record minutes of a meeting
accurately and objectively, using formal language. This requires you to do the necessary
preparatory reading so that you can answer the question adequately.
Work through Study Unit 1 and Study Unit 2 in the Study Guide before attempting to
answer this question.
MINUTES OF A MEETING
BACKGROUND
Madikoe Holdings is a property agent contracted to manage San Packett Residential
Property owned by Ms Louisa. This property is situated in the precinct of Santa Mario city.
For the past 15 years the property generated a revenue of R5,5 million per annum.
, However, in the past three years, from 2022 to 2024, the revenue has dropped
significantly by 50% since Madikoe Holdings was contracted to manage the residential
property. The apartments are dilapidated, lifts are not working, and there is no security
personnel to control access of visitors to the building. Ms Louisa has called an urgent
meeting with the Body Corporate, Management of Madikoe Holdings, and representatives
of the tenants to discuss strategies to return the building to its original state.
INSTRUCTIONS
Below is a transcript (exact words written down) of what was said under the relevant
agenda item 2.1 presented in the form of a dialogue. As the secretary of the body
corporate, it is your duty to take minutes during meetings. At this point, the meeting is
discussing agenda item 2.1: strategies to return the San Packett Residential Property
to its original state. Write minutes of the meeting for agenda 2.1 only. This means that
the complete format for minutes is not required. Remember that in taking minutes, we
carefully select and summarise information, and make changes to style and grammar.
Note that you should not record what each person said in turn. You should use the linear
format (in sentences and paragraphs) of minutes. Your minutes should be about 1 page
in length.
TRANSCRIPT:
Mr Donaldson (Chair): It’s my pleasure to welcome you in this meeting, although it
was called at short notice. Ladies and gentlemen, without any
waste of time, I want us to move to agenda item 2.1
strategies to return the San Packett Residential Property
to its original state. We all know that our rental business at
San Packett Residential Property has collapsed. The property
is vandalised and tenants have terminated their lease
agreements- very little income is generated.
Ms Mthombeni: It’s a pity that we can’t unscramble eggs. If I knew who these
vandals are, and who is looting the funds that were intended
for managing this property, I would ensure that they are locked
