Course outline by Prof.

Caren Ouma

NAME OF SCHOOL: CHANDARIA SCHOOL OF BUSINES

SEMSTER: SPRING 2022

COURSE: BUSINESS VALUES AND ETHICS (BUS 4070C)

INSTRUCTOR: Caren Ouma, PhD, ODT, DAEA, & IRB

Associate Professor of Leadership and Management
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1.0 COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is an introduction to ethical decision making in business. There is an examination of individual,
organizational and macro-level issues in business ethics. The philosophy of this course is that business ethics
in organizations requires support and leadership from top management, purposeful actions that include
planning and implementation of standards of appropriate conduct, as well as openness and continuous efforts
to improve the organization’s ethical performance. The course does not determine correct ethical information; it
is designed to assist you as a potential businessperson to make more informed ethical decisions on a daily
basis.

To accomplish this objective, both descriptive and normative models of unethical and ethical decision making in
business are analysed. Keep in mind that there are no absolute solutions in most situations. Although personal
values are important in ethical decision-making, they are only one of the components that guide the decisions,
actions and policies of organisations.

Dilemmas, real life situations and cases provide an opportunity for you to use concepts in the assignments and
to resolve ethical issues. Since there is no universal agreement on the correct ethical business norms, critical
thinking and informed decision making are emphasized.
Prerequisite: BUS 1010.

2.0 LEARNING OUTCOME LINKAGES

2.1 Link to the University Mission Outcomes

This course is expected to help the students to develop intermediate higher order thinking, global thinking and
understanding, and multicultural perspective. It is also expected to develop proficiency in literacy and prepare
the learners for future business careers so that they can serve the community in which they live and work
better.

2.2 Link to Chandaria School of Business Outcomes

This course is designed to develop and make students ready for the challenges faced in the business world. It
is expected to make students analyze and use business information to make managerial and ethical decisions,
demonstrate leadership skills and communicate effectively. It is also expected to instil proficiency, team playing,
and reinforce problem solving abilities among the participants.

2.3 Link to Undergraduate Program Outcomes

 This course will enhance student’s capabilities to analyze and use information learned in making
ethical, managerial and business decisions in an international business environment
 It will also enable students to identify opportunities and interpret business needs in an ethical
environment and the accompanying engagements

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 The students will demonstrate written and communication skills concerning international ethical and
managerial issues.

3.0 EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

The course aims to meet the following objectives:

 To study the business ethics issues and definitions, concepts, principles and theoretical
frameworks important to practical decision-making.
 To identify and recognize ethical issues in business generally, and in students’ local sense in
particular.
 To understand the inter-relationship of ethics and social responsibility
 To relate the significant issues of an ethical controversy in business to moral philosophy, work
group influence, corporate culture and social responsibility.
 To choose and defend choices in making ethical judgements in business.
 Examine the consequences of unethical and ethical decision-making.
 Expose students to the individual reasoning processes of others when resolving ethical dilemmas.

4.0 COURSE CONTENT

4.1 WEEKS 1 & 2: Overview of Business Values and Ethics

Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this session, students should be able to:
 Know the scope and purpose of Business Values and Ethics
 Explain the history of business ethics
Topics:
 Scope and purpose of business value and ethics
 The history of business ethics
Assignment:
 Chapter 1, OC Ferrell, J Fraedrich and L Ferrell (2008). Business Ethics: Ethical Decision Making and
Cases (2nd ed). Houghton Mifflin Co Boston
 Chapters 1-2, M. Guy (1990). Ethical Decision Making in Everyday Work Situations (2nd ed). Quorum
Books New York.

Additional reading
 Chapter 2, E Steinberg (1994). Just Business: Business Ethics in Action. Little Brown London
 Chapter 1, L Nash (1993). Good Intentions Aside: A Manager's Guide To Resolving Ethical
Problems. Harvard Business School Press Boston
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 Chapter 1, GD Chryssides and J Kaler (1993). An Introduction to Business Ethics. Chapman and
Hall London
 Chapter 1, MG Velasquez (1992). Business Ethics: Concepts and Cases. Prentice Hall New Jersey
 Chapter 1, JW Weiss (1994). Business Ethics: A Managerial, Stakeholder Approach. Wadsworth
Publishing California
 Chapter 1, LR Hosmer (1994). The Ethics of Management, Hosmer LaRue T Aurobindo Ashram
Press Pondicherry
 Chapters 1-2, RR Sims (1994). Ethics and Organizational Decision Making: A Call For Renewal.
Quorum Books Connecticut

Practical Exercises
 A real life situation (end of chapter 1)
 Case 1

4.2 WEEK 3: Ethical Issues in Business

Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this session students should be able to:
 Analyze and explain foundations of ethical conflict
 Explain and identify classification of ethical issues
 Describe ethical issues related to participants & functional areas of business
 Identify and recognize ethical issue

Topics:
 Foundations of ethical conflict
 Classification of ethical issues
 Ethical issues related to participants & functional areas of business
 Recognising an ethical issue

Assignment:
 Chapters 2, Business Ethics: Ethical Decision Making and Cases
 Chapters 4-5, Ethical Decision Making in Everyday Work Situations
Practical Exercise
 A real life situation (end of chapter 2)
 Case 2

4.3 WEEK 4: Applying Moral Philosophies to Business Ethics

Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this session, the students will able to:
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 Analyze and define moral philosophies

 Distinguish between perspectives on moral philosophies

Topics:
 Moral philosophies definitions
 Perspectives on moral philosophies

Learning Activities:
1. Apply real life situation for your ethical behaviour
2. Apply real issues about ethical behaviour in organizations

Recommended reading
 Chapter 2, RS Pfeiffer and RP Forsberg (1992). Ethics on the Job: Cases and Strategies. Belmont
Publishing California.
 Chapters 2-3, JR Boatright (1997). Ethics and Conduct of Business 2nd ed. Prentice Hall New Jersey
 Chapter 3, NE Bowle and RF Duska (1990). Business Ethics 2nd ed. Prentice Hall New Jersey
 Chapter 2, W Shaw and V Barry (1995). Moral Issues in Business 6th ed. Wadsworth Publishing
Belmont California
 Chapter 4, WD Hitt (1990). Ethics and Leadership: Putting Theory into Practice. Bettelle Press
Columbus
 Chapter 2, RE Narramore and NE Bowie Ethical (1997). Theory and Business. Prentice Hall Upper
Saddle River
Practical Exercise
 A real life situation (end of chapter 3)

4.4 WEEK 5: Social Responsibility

Learning outcomes:
At the end of this session students will be able to:
 Explain the legal dimension
 Explain the ethical dimension
 Analyze and describe the economic dimension
 Analyze and describe the philanthropic dimension
 Show an understanding of good citizenship
Topics:
 The legal dimension
 The ethical dimension
 The economic dimension
 The philanthropic dimension
 Good citizenship

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Learning Activities:
 Identify an organization that you are familiar with and explain how the organization has implemented
the social responsibility dimensions.
 Read Chapter 3, Business Ethics: Ethical Decision Making and Cases: Course text
 Read Chapter 6, Ethical Decision Making in Everyday Work Situations: course text

Recommended reading
 Chapter 9, R McGee (1992). Business Ethics and Common Sense Quorum Books London
 Business Horizons Vol. 34 (1991) Selected Articles
Practical Exercise
 A real life situation (end of chapter 4)
 Case study 5

4.5 WEEK 6: Organizational Culture and Ethical Decision-making

Learning outcomes:
At the end of this session students will be able to:
 Explain organizational structure and business ethics
 Describe the role of corporate culture in ethical decision making
 Analyze and show an understanding of leadership behavior
 Analyze group dimensions of organizational structure and culture
 Identify various conflicts of interest
 Show an understanding of the implications of organizational relationships for ethical decisions
 Explain the meaning of adapting to company norms
 Explain the improvement of ethical decision making in business

Topics:
 Organizational structure and business ethics
 Role of corporate culture in ethical decision making
 Leadership
 Group dimensions of organizational structure and culture
 Conflicts of interest
 Implications of organizational relationships for ethical decisions
 Adapting to company norms
 Improving ethical decision making in business
Assignment:
 Chapter 6-7, Business Ethics: Ethical Decision Making and Cases: course text
 Chapters 7, Ethical Decision Making in Everyday Work Situations: course text

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Recommended reading
 Chapter 3, RS Pfeiffer and RP Forsberg (1992). Ethics on the Job: Cases and Strategies. Wadsworth
Publishing California
 Chapters 6, 8, 10, RR Sims (1994). Ethics and Organizational Decision Making: A Call For Renewal.
Quorum Books Connecticut
 Chapter 2, L Nash (1993). Good Intentions Aside: A Manager's Guide To Resolving Ethical
Problems. Harvard Business School Press Boston
 Chapters 1 & 2, WD Hitt (1990). Ethics and Leadership: Putting Theory into Practice. Bettelle Press
Columbus
Practical Exercise
 A real life situation (end of chapters 6 & 7)
 Case studies 6 & 7

4.6 WEEK 7: Mid Semester Examination

Mid Term Examination
Administer the mid-semester formative evaluation

4.7 WEEK 8 & 9: Business Ethics in a Global Economy

Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this session, students will be able to:
 Explain ethical perceptions and international business
 Demonstrate and show that culture is a factor in business
 Describe adapting ethical systems to a global framework
 Identify and analyze multinational corporations
 Identify ethical issues around the globe

Topics:
 Ethical perceptions and international business
 Culture as a factor in business
 Adapting ethical systems to a global framework
 Multinational corporations
 Ethical issues around the globe

Assignment:
 Chapter 10, Business Ethics: Ethical Decision Making and Cases: Course text
 Chapter 7, Ethical Decision Making in Everyday Work Situations: Course text
Additional reading

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 Chapter 15, JR Boatright (1997). Ethics and Conduct of Business (2nd ed. Prentice Hall New Jersey
 Chapter 17, RA Larmer (1996). Ethics in the Workplace. West Publishing Minneapolis
 Chapter 8, T Beauchamp and NE Bowie (1997). Ethical Theory and Business 5th ed. Prentice Hall
New Jersey
 Chapter 14, JR DesJardins and JJ McCall (1996). Contemporary Issues in Business Ethics (3rd ed.
Wadsworth California
 Chapters 18-20, RT De George (1995). Business Ethics 4 ed. Prentice Hall New Jersey
 Chapter 12, M Hoffman and R Frederick (1995). Business Ethics: Readings and Cases in Corporate
Morality (3rd ed. McGraw-Hill New York

Practical exercise
 A real life situation (end of chapter 9)
 Case study 9

4.8 WEEK 10: Introduction to Corporate Governance

Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this topic the students will be able to:
 Describe views of corporate governance
 Identify and analyze elements of corporate governance related to ethical decision making
Topics:
 Views of corporate governance
 Elements of corporate governance related to ethical decision making
Assignment:
 Chapter 4, Business Ethics: Ethical Decision Making and Cases: Course text

Additional Reading:
Chapter 4, JR DesJardins and JJ McCall (1996). Contemporary Issues in Business Ethics 3rd ed. Wadsworth
California
Chapter 8, E Steinberg (1196). Just Business: Business Ethics in Action Little Brown London
Chapter 14, JR Boatright (1997). Ethics and Conduct of Business. 2nd ed. Prentice Hall New Jersey
Chapter 12, RA Larmer (1996). Ethics in the Workplace. West Publishing Minneapolis

4.9 WEEK 11: Introduction to Corporate Social Responsibility

Learning Outcomes:
 Distinguish between the complementary concepts of social responsibility and business ethics

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 Appreciate and explain business ethics as a dimension of social responsibility

Topics:
 Concepts of social responsibility and business ethics
 Business ethics as a dimension of social responsibility

Assignment:
 Chapter 3, Business Ethics: Ethical Decision making and cases
Additional Readings
 Chapters 3, 5, M Hoffman and R Frederick (1995). Business Ethics: Readings and Cases in Corporate
Morality (3rd ed. McGraw-Hill New York
 Chapter 2, T Beauchamp and NE Bowie (1997). Ethical Theory and Business. 5th ed. Prentice Hall
New Jersey
 Chapter 2, WC Frederick and J Post and K Davis (1996). Business and Society: Corporate Strategy
Public Policy Ethics. 7th ed. McGraw-Hill New York

4.10 WEEK 12: Introduction to Corporate Social Responsibility

Course evaluation administered by the Academic Program Administrators
Learning Outcomes:
 Distinguish between the complementary concepts of social responsibility and business ethics
 Appreciate and explain business ethics as a dimension of social responsibility

Topics:
 Concepts of social responsibility and business ethics
 Business ethics as a dimension of social responsibility

Assignment:
 Chapter 3, Business Ethics: Ethical Decision making and cases

4.11 WEEK 13: Introduction to Corporate Social Responsibility

Course evaluation administered by the Academic Program Administrators
Learning Outcomes:
 Distinguish between the complementary concepts of social responsibility and business ethics
 Appreciate and explain business ethics as a dimension of social responsibility

Topics:
 Concepts of social responsibility and business ethics

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 Business ethics as a dimension of social responsibility

Assignment:
 Chapter 3, Business Ethics: Ethical Decision making and cases

4.12 WEEK 14: FINAL EXAM

5.0 TEACHING METHODOLOGY

- Formal lecture and class discussions

- Group presentation
- Examinations
- A guest speaker may be invited
- Video show

In addition, simulations, role-plays and active processes shall be used. This requires students to read widely on
their own, and come to class prepared for discussions. Students should not expect to be ‘spoon fed’ with
material. Sufficient guidance will be given concerning each week’s topics and readings. Please note that
students will be expected to both universalise and localize business ethical discourses. Also note that mere
attendance does not constitute participation in this course.

6.0 COURSE TEXTS

Ferrell, O.C. & Frederick, J. (2008). Business Ethics: Ethical Decision Making and Cases, 7th Ed. Boston, MA:
Houghton Mifflin Co
Guy, M. E. (1990). Ethical Decision Making in Everyday Work Situations, 2nd Edition. New York, NY: Quorum
Books
6.1 ONLINE RESOURCES:
Some of the online links, please, visit USIU-A library under the following links:

1. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nlebk&AN=1456148&site=ehost-
live
2. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nlebk&AN=675106&site=ehost-
live
3. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=lxh&AN=65806919&site=ehost-
live
4. https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/uskenya-ebooks/detail.action?docID=4812597
5. https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/uskenya-ebooks/detail.action?docID=4533270
6. https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/uskenya-ebooks/detail.action?docID=3116961
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7. https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/uskenya-ebooks/detail.action?docID=3544714

6.2 ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDED TEXTS

 E Steinberg Just Business: Business Ethics in Action (Little Brown London 1994)
 L Nash Good Intentions Aside: A Manager's Guide To Resolving Ethical Problems (Harvard
Business School Press Boston 1993)
 GD Chryssides and J Kaler An Introduction to Business Ethics (Chapman and Hall London 1993)
 MG Velasquez Business Ethics: Concepts and Cases (Prentice Hall New Jersey 1992)
 JW Weiss Business Ethics: A Managerial, Stakeholder Approach (Wadsworth Publishing California
1994)
 LR Hosmer The Ethics of Management, Hosmer, LaRue T (Aurobindo Ashram Press Pondicherry
1991)
 RR Sims Ethics and Organizational Decision Making: A Call For Renewal (Quorum Books
Connecticut 1994)
 PH Werhane and R Freeman (eds) The Blackwell Encyclopedic Dictionary of Business Ethics
(Blackwell Oxford 1997)
 PH Werhane and R Freeman (eds) Ethical Issues in Business: A Philosophical Approach (Prentice
Hall New Jersey 1996)
 LK Trevino KA Nelson Managing Business Ethics: Straight Talk About How To Do It Right (John
Wiley New York 1995)
 NE Boyle and RF Duska Business Ethics (2nd edn Prentice Hall New Jersey 1990)
 RT De George Business Ethics (4 edn Prentice Hall New Jersey 1995)
 JR Boatright Ethics and Conduct of Business (2nd edn Prentice Hall New Jersey 1997)
 RA Larmer Ethics in the Workplace (West Publishing Minneapolis 1996)
 T Beauchamp and NE Bowie Ethical Theory and Business (5th edn Prentice Hall New Jersey 1997)
 JR DesJardins and JJ McCall Contemporary Issues in Business Ethics (3rd edn Wadsworth California
1996)
 M Hoffman and R Frederick Business Ethics: Readings and Cases in Corporate Morality (3rd edn
McGraw-Hill New York 1995)
 WC Frederick and J Post and K Davis Business and Society: Corporate Strategy Public Policy Ethics
(7th edn McGraw-Hill New York 1996)
 RS Pfeiffer and RP Forsberg Ethics on the Job: Cases and Strategies (Wadsworth Publishing
California 1992)
 NE Bowle and RF Duska Business Ethics (2nd edn Prentice Hall New Jersey 1990)
W Shaw and V Barry Moral Issues in Business (6th edn Wadsworth Publishing Belmont
California 1995)
 WD Hitt Ethics and Leadership: Putting Theory into Practice (Bettelle Press Columbus 1990
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 RE Narramore and NE Bowie Ethical Theory and Business (Prentice Hall Upper Saddle River 1997)

6.3 INTERNET RESOURCES

(1) Ferrell/Fraedrich/ Ferrell Business Ethics Learning Centre Web site
 Go to http://www.hmco.com/college/
 Go to “Business”.
 Select “Text Web Sites”
 Select Ferrell /Fraedrich/ Ferrell BUSINESS ETHICS
(2) www.e-businessethics.com
(3) www.ebscohost.com

6.4 READING FROM BUSINESS ETHICS JOURNALS

 Journal of Business Ethics
 Harvard Business Review
 Business Ethics Quarterly
 Business and Society Review
 Business Horizons

7.0 COURSE EVALUATION

What follows is the scheme of assessment that will be applicable for the course:

Assessment 1: Class attendance & participation 10%

Assessment 2: Mid Semester Exam 20%
Assessment 3: Group Assignment 20%
Assessment 4: Individual Term paper 20%
Assessment 5: Final Exam 30%

7.1 GRADING
What follows is the general marking band that shall be applied in accordance with the University regulations
A 90-100%
A- 87-89%
B+ 84-86%
B 80-83%
B- 77-79%
C+ 74-76%
C 70-73%
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C- 67-69%
D+ 64-66%
D 62-63%
D- 60-61%
F 59% - Below

8.0 INDIVIDUAL TERM PAPER

Besides group work, students should write individual term papers of about 20 pages using APA style. Details
can be determined by the class lecturer in case of any changes and need. Some of the topics that can be
used for the individual term papers are:
1) Relationship between values, ethics and morality
2) History of business ethics
3) Classification of business issues
4) Conflict of interest
5) Perspectives of moral philosophies
6) Ethical dilemma
7) Culture as a factor in business
8) Organizational culture and decision making process
9) Importance of ethical decision making in business
10) Leadership and decision making in business
11) Adapting to company norms
12) Analyzing multinational companies in a business setting
13) Ethical issues around the globe
14) Ethical perception and international business
15) Corporate governance

The list is not comprehensive and students can decide on a topic so long as it is within the course frame
work. The term papers should be submitted on the 9 th Week. All term papers which will not be submitted on
this day will attract 1-mark penalty PER DAY.
The Length: Not more than 20 typed 1.15 spaced pages, Arial, font 12
The content format and marks is as follows:
CONTENT MARKS REMARKS
Clarity of the topic 2 Should be specific
Table of content 1 Should capture all the issues covered in the body
Body and sub-body of the subject 10 Should be exhaustive based on the management
matter practice subject matter
Conclusions and 6 Should be exhaustive based on the coverage
recommendations
References 1 Drawn from relevant authentic sources
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TOTAL 20 MARKS

DUE DATE: WEEK 9

Term Paper Structure

The term paper outline structure and format should be representative of the final term paper report and should
provide the breakdown of the body headings and subheadings. The structure should include the following:

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study
1.2 Purpose of the Study
1.3 Scope of the Study

2.0BODY HEADING
2.1 Body Sub Heading
2.2 Body Sub Heading
2.3 Body Sub Heading
2.4 Body Sub Heading

3.0BODY HEADING
3.1 Body sub Heading
3.2 Body Sub Heading
3.3 Body Sub Heading
3.4 Body Sub Heading

4.0 BODY HEADING

4.1 Body Sub Heading
4.2 Body Sub Heading
4.3 Body Sub Heading

5.0 BODY HEADING

5.1 Body Sub Heading

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5.2 Body Sub Heading

5.3 Body Sub Heading
5.4 Body Sub Heading

6.0 ANALYSIS AND CONCLUSION

6.1 Conclusion and recommendations

7.0 REFERENCES
At least six (6) references and used in the initial preparation of the term paper outline. The references should be
included in the term paper outline.
Note: Course Text should not be used as references for the term paper

9.0 Term Paper Length and Format

The term paper project should not be more than twenty (20) pages in length, typed in standard fonts (e.g. Times New
Roman 12) and 1.5-line spacing. Margins of 25mm all round (top, bottom right and left) should be used.

The reference should be listed alphabetically on a separate paper page at the end of the report using APA style.
9.1 Term Paper Due Date
The final term paper should be spiral bound and should be submitted by the 10 th week of the Semester.
9.2 Term Paper Marking Scheme
The term paper will be marked and graded as follows
 Executive summary 2.0marks
 Complete and appropriate introduction 2.0marks
 Complete & appropriate content (APA style citations within text) 10.0marks
 Complete and appropriate conclusions and recommendations 2.0marks
 Complete and relevant reference (APA style) 2.0marks
 Overall quality and format of the term paper 2.0marks
Total 20.0mark

10.0 GROUP ASSIGNMENTS

In your groups, you will do the following assignments and submit for evaluation/Present in
class using the rubric provided under section 11.0 before the end of the semester.

QUESTION ONE

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“Yien is 70 years old working within a Private University in Procurement unit as a procurement
officer in Kenya. He was recently rendered redundant because he slipped and fell at work, and the
procurement manager, accused him of having a blackout and being unfit for work. Yien’s
supervisor regularly shouts at him and says that he is too slow at his work. He has also made
offensive remarks about Yien needing to get his eyes checked and that he should go on his
pension”. In light of this short case scenario, answer the following questions:

a)Explain the problems associated with the case study. (5Marks)

b)Explain the possible causes of the problems. (5Marks)
c)Explain the kind of advice that you can provide to Yien. (5Marks)
d)Explain the kind of advice that you can provide to the organization. (5Marks)
DUE IN WEEK FOUR

QUESTION TWO
Choose an organization that you are familiar with that has in the past received bad publicity due to
corrupt practices, and explain how the organization can eradicate corruption. (20 Marks). DUE IN
WEEK 8.

11.0 CLASS PRESENTATIONS’ ORAL LITERACY INTENSIVE RUBRIC

The Oral literacy will be manifested in the students’ class presentations of assignments, case
studies, term papers, debate, and group presentations.

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LEVEL BE (1) AE(2) ME(3) EE(4) SCORE

(Out of 4)
CRITERIA
Organization No organization Minimum Sequence of the Sequence of the
and Layout and layout of the organization and organization and organization and layout
presentation layout of the layout are well of the presentation are
presentation connected and more well connected and
which is loosely clarity of the more clarity of the
connected transition provided transition provided with
specific and appropriate
examples which are
succinct.
Language Evidence of a lot of Evidence of No evidence of Exceptional use of
errors in language some errors in errors in language language with relevant
used throughout using language used throughout the specific examples to the
the presentation throughout the presentation presentation
presentation
Length of Greatly exceeding Exceeding or Remains close to Sticks to the time
Presentation or falling short of falling short of the time allocated. allocated
allocated time allocated time
Content Content is unclear Content is clear Content is clear and There is exceptional use
(Subject and information but supporting there are many of materials that clearly
mastery) appears randomly information is relevant points but relates to focused
chosen disconnected. information is content, and abundance
unstructured of relevant supporting
materials provided.
Enthusiasm No use of facial Limited use of Use of Appropriate Exceptional use of body
and speaking expression, body facial use of body facial language, audience very
skills language, does not expression, expression, body enthusiastic about the
generate interest in body language, language, and there presentation, presenter
the topic being little interest in is interest in the very confident with the
presented, the topic being topic being material displayed
Monotonous and presented, , fast presented Clear through pose, eye
speaker seems speaking rate, articulation of ideas, contact, clear
uninterested and little but lacks confidence articulation, and
expression with the material enthusiasm.
Attention to No attempt to Little attempt to Engage audience Engage audience and
audience engage audience engage and hold their hold their attention
audience- attention most of the throughout with creative
time by remaining articulation enthusiasm,
on topic and and clearly focused
presenting facts with presentation
enthusiasm
Creativity Delivery is Material is Some originality Exceptional originality
repetitive with little presented with exhibited in the and interpretation
or no variety in the little presentation exhibited in the
presentation interpretation or through use of presentation
techniques originality original
interpretation

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12.0 UNIVERSITY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

The students will have to adhere to the following University Policies and procedures as spelt out in the
University Catalog:
1. Policy on Non-Discrimination
2. Student-initiated grievance
3. Filling a formal grievance
4. Sexual harassment Policy
5. Disclosure or release to student Information
6. Services to individual with disabilities.

In addition, the students should observe the following:

 Plagiarism on assigned tasks should be avoided and will be penalized according.
 There will be no special exams and make ups, except with authority and documentation of proof
authorized by the dean.
 Class attendance is mandatory, and will contribute to the evaluation process.

10.0 USIU EXAMINATION REGULATIONS

I. INVIGILATION

1. The supervisor should take the following steps prior to the commencement of the examination:

i) Ensure that there are no materials on the board, walls, floor or furniture that might facilitate
cheats.

ii) Ensure that the seating plan does allow sufficient distance between candidates.

2. Candidates will be allowed into the examination room no earlier than 5 minutes before the com-
mencement of the examination.

3. Only candidates with valid USIU student identity cards will be admitted into the examination room.
A candidate is required to wear his or her identity tag throughout the duration of the examination.
The invigilator should check the cards to ensure that they are authentic and that nothing is scribbled
on them.

4. As candidates enter the examination room they must surrender the following before them take
up their seats:
 Bags
 Overcoats
 Caps/hats
 Books
 Notes

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 Papers
 Cellphones
 Calculators
 Scientific watches
 Portable audios and
 any other objects that might be used for cheating
5. Calculators, log tables and geometrical sets shall not be allowed unless otherwise directed by the
instructor.

6. The invigilator reserves the right to confiscate any unauthorized materials.

7. No candidate will be allowed into the examination room 20 minutes after the commencement of
the examination.

8. No candidate will be permitted to leave the examination room while the examination is in pro-
gress except in cases of emergency. Such emergencies will not include bathroom visits.

9. Invigilators must ensure that absolute silence is observed in the examination room.

10. At least 5 minutes prior to the commencement of the examination invigilators will:

(i). Take a roll call using the official class list.

(ii). Send away any student whose name is not on the official class list.

(iii). Ask the candidates to surrender any unauthorized material.

(iv). Draw the attention of the candidates to the consequences of cheating in an exam

(v). Draw the attention of the candidates to the instructions on the front cover of the answer books
and in the question papers.

11. Once the question paper is issued an invigilator must be alert and in attendance until the scripts
are collected.

Below are some of the cheating methods in order of popularity:-

(i). Swapping and substitution of answer sheets or booklets

(ii). Swapping question papers

(iii). 'microchips' or condensed/minimized notes smuggled using devices such as

 ball pens
 pencil pouches
 shoes
 ties
 shirt/blouse sleeves
 limbs, especially palms, arms and thighs
 chairs
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 calculators (especially sliding)

 cell phones
 spectacle cases
 walls and roof
 Walkman

(iv). Stealing a glance at other candidate’s answers.

(v). Feigned bathroom 'emergencies'

(vi). Candidate substitution

(vii). Whispers and gestures.

12. There must be at least one invigilator for every 40 students in an examination room.

13. To thwart cheats, the invigilators should:

(i). Monitor the candidates continuously.

(ii). Never bring reading material or own work to the examination room.

(iii). Never return assignments, quizzes or term papers during the exam.

(iv). Walk around the room from time to time, inspecting pencil sets and other items that could be
used to hide 'microchips'. Invigilation from the back is particularly effective in a room with
many candidates and having 2 or more invigilators.

14. If an invigilator directly observes or otherwise determines (based on other evidence) that an act
of cheating or misconduct has been committed or attempted s/he should take the following
steps:

(i). Caution the candidate(s) involved that they are suspected of cheating.

(ii). Confiscate or take note of the suspected material but allow the candidate to continue with the
examination.

(iii). Make a description of the suspected misconduct with specific date, time and circumstances and
witnesses.

(iv). Send the report to the Dean with a recommendation as to whether the suspected misconduct is
a serious violation or an infraction under USIU academic code of conduct.

II. MISSING EXAMINATIONS

In the past some students have failed to present themselves for scheduled examinations without
good cause.
All students must ensure that they familiarize themselves with the examination timetable so as to
report for each examination at the appointed time and place.

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THERE ARE NO MAKEUPS FOR MISSED OR FAILED EXAMS.

However, in the event of serious illness, bereavement or accident the victim should report the
matter to the appropriate Dean and instructor as promptly as possible. Only those cases reported
immediately and supported with evidence will be considered.

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