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Human rights, inclusivity and environmental issues

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Term 2 topic 2 human rights, inclusivity and, environmental issues.

This topic examines the extent to which a business venture addresses issues such as human rights, inclusivity and environmental issues

1 The extent to which a business venture addresses issues such as human

Rights, inclusivity and environmental issues.

Human rights are rights inherent to all human beings, whatever our nationality, place of residence, sex, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, language, or any other status. We are all equally entitled to our human rights without discrimination. Human rights are inalienable. They should not be taken away, except in specific situations and according to a legal process.

1 Human rights issues as defined in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa

The Bill of Rights is the cornerstone of South African democracy and is found in Chapter 2 of the National Constitution.

Assessing a business venture against criteria to measure human rights, inclusivity, and environmental issues

Human rights issues as defined in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa
Diversity in the business – issues of diversity such as poverty, inequality, race, gender, language, age, disability and other factors
Environmental protection and human health
Issues of equality, respect, and dignity
Other economic, social, and cultural rights

It enshrines the rights of all people in our country and affirms the democratic values of human dignity, equality and freedom.

Some of the more important points include:

Equality: everyone has the right to be treated equally in the workplace and may not be discriminated against on grounds of race, gender, pregnancy, marital status, ethnic origin, colour, age, disability, religion, culture, sexual orientation and birth

Human dignity: everyone has dignity and the right to have their dignity respected and protected

Freedom of expression: this includes the right to have the freedom of the press and other media, to receive or impact information or ideas

Environment: everyone has the right to an environment that is not harmful to their health.

1 Diversity in the business

Employees may come from different cultures, genders, religious orientations, race groups, and age groups. These factors may impact on how they interact with one another and other stakeholders in the business. Here are some issues that contribute to the diversity of the workforce:

Age Disability
Disabilities
Personalities
Religious orientation.

1 Environmental protection and human health

We have the right to live in an environment that is safe from harm. Environmental issues can cause health and other problems that could threaten the survival of the human race.

Does the business offer equal opportunities to employees, regardless of their marital status?

Does the business offer equal opportunities to employees, regardless of their ethnicity or social origin?

Does the business discriminate against employees or potential employees on the basis of sexual orientation? For example, does it refuse to employ homosexual people, or prevent homosexual employees from advancing to positions of leadership?

Does the business discriminate against employees or potential employees on the basis of age? For example, does it refuse to employ older people, or force older employees to leave?

Does the business discriminate against employees or potential employees with disabilities? For example, does it refuse to employ such people, or refuse to accommodate the needs of the people with disabilities whom it does employ?

Does the business discriminate against employees or potential employees on the basis of their religion? For example, does a business run by a Muslim owner refuse to employ Jewish or Christian people?

Would the business treat employees differently if it found out about issues of conscience (for example, if employees were anti-war) or belief?

Does the business discriminate against employees or potential employees on the basis of culture?

Does the business discriminate against employees or potential employees on the basis of language, to the extent that fluency in a particular language is not a requirement for doing the job properly?

Question 1: Multiple choice

Choose the correct answer. Only write the letter of the answer you select.

1 The Bill of Rights is found in this chapter of the Constitution:

C Not at all

Question 2: True/false

Indicate whether the following statements are True or False. If the statement is False, write down the correct statement.

2 Environmental issues can cause health and other problems that could threaten the survival of the human race. (2)

2 Everyone has dignity and the right to have their dignity respected and protected. (2)

Question 3: True/false

3 Employees are not allowed to come from different cultures, genders, religious orientations, race groups, and age groups. (2)

3 Everyone has the right to be treated equally in the workplace and may not be discriminated against on grounds of race, gender, pregnancy, marital status, ethnic (2)

Question 4: True/false

4 Freedom of expression: This includes the right to have the freedom of the press and other media, to receive or impact information or ideas. (2)

4 There is nothing you can do to help the environment. (2)