COMPULSORY ASSIGNMENT FOR SEMESTER 1: ASSIGNMENT
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Total: 50
Study material: Lessons: 1, 2 and 3
Weight: 25%
Due date: 18 March 2024
Unique number: 233667
Note: This is a written assignment that must be submitted on
myUnisa, in PDF only.
, Question 1
1.1. Characteristics of the perspective of a competent human
A competent human being is someone who has the ability to achieve their full potential in life, while
being appropriate and effective in their communication and actions. A competent human being is also
open to new experiences, flexible, adaptable, empathetic, and involved in their own growth and
development.
According to the excerpt, the perspective of a competent human being as presented by the theory of
human personhood is based on the following characteristics:
- Interdependence: A competent human is not isolated or self-sufficient, but relies on others and
the environment for support, growth, and fulfilment. A competent human recognises the
interconnectedness and interdependence of all living beings and respects their diversity and
dignity.
- Relationship: A competent human is not a solitary or autonomous entity, but a relational being
who seeks meaningful and authentic connections with others and the world. A competent human
values dialogue, cooperation, and mutual understanding as ways of enhancing oneself and
contributing to the common good.
- Community: A competent human is not an individualist or egoist, but a member of a community
who shares a common identity, history, and destiny with others. A competent human participates
actively and responsibly in the social, cultural, and political life of the community and strives
to promote its well-being and harmony.
- Ethic: A competent human is not a moral relativist or nihilist, but a moral agent who follows an
ethic that emphasises sensitivity to the interests and well-being of other members of the
community, though not necessarily to the detriment of individual rights. A competent human
respect the moral values and norms of the community, but also exercises critical thinking and
moral judgement in light of one's own conscience and reason.
1.2. Characteristics that serve as important elements of career self-management
To allow individuals to take ownership of their careers and fulfil their need for competence and
relatedness, Coetzee and Schreuder (2017) suggest three characteristics that serve as important elements
of career self-management, namely (1) self-efficacious adaptive goal-directed behaviour, (2) proactive
psychosocial career engagement behaviour, and (3) career resilience.
Self-efficacious adaptive goal-directed behaviour: This means having a clear vision of what you want
to achieve in your career and believing in your ability to pursue it. It also means being flexible and
willing to adjust your goals and actions according to changing situations and feedback. This
01
Total: 50
Study material: Lessons: 1, 2 and 3
Weight: 25%
Due date: 18 March 2024
Unique number: 233667
Note: This is a written assignment that must be submitted on
myUnisa, in PDF only.
, Question 1
1.1. Characteristics of the perspective of a competent human
A competent human being is someone who has the ability to achieve their full potential in life, while
being appropriate and effective in their communication and actions. A competent human being is also
open to new experiences, flexible, adaptable, empathetic, and involved in their own growth and
development.
According to the excerpt, the perspective of a competent human being as presented by the theory of
human personhood is based on the following characteristics:
- Interdependence: A competent human is not isolated or self-sufficient, but relies on others and
the environment for support, growth, and fulfilment. A competent human recognises the
interconnectedness and interdependence of all living beings and respects their diversity and
dignity.
- Relationship: A competent human is not a solitary or autonomous entity, but a relational being
who seeks meaningful and authentic connections with others and the world. A competent human
values dialogue, cooperation, and mutual understanding as ways of enhancing oneself and
contributing to the common good.
- Community: A competent human is not an individualist or egoist, but a member of a community
who shares a common identity, history, and destiny with others. A competent human participates
actively and responsibly in the social, cultural, and political life of the community and strives
to promote its well-being and harmony.
- Ethic: A competent human is not a moral relativist or nihilist, but a moral agent who follows an
ethic that emphasises sensitivity to the interests and well-being of other members of the
community, though not necessarily to the detriment of individual rights. A competent human
respect the moral values and norms of the community, but also exercises critical thinking and
moral judgement in light of one's own conscience and reason.
1.2. Characteristics that serve as important elements of career self-management
To allow individuals to take ownership of their careers and fulfil their need for competence and
relatedness, Coetzee and Schreuder (2017) suggest three characteristics that serve as important elements
of career self-management, namely (1) self-efficacious adaptive goal-directed behaviour, (2) proactive
psychosocial career engagement behaviour, and (3) career resilience.
Self-efficacious adaptive goal-directed behaviour: This means having a clear vision of what you want
to achieve in your career and believing in your ability to pursue it. It also means being flexible and
willing to adjust your goals and actions according to changing situations and feedback. This
