1.

Regent Business School defines the student code of conduct as acceptable behaviour that
will support a conducive teaching and learning environment, promote positive interaction
and social cohesion. The code is expressed in the institutional policies and are found on
the MyRegent Student Portal and on Regent Online.
Please answer the following questions regarding the content of the code of conduct (you
may refer to the code for your responses):
1.1 Indicate two behaviours that are considered acceptable, and two that are not. (5)

Two behaviours that are considered acceptable under Regent Business School's student code of
conduct may include:

 Respectful communication: This entails communicating with fellow students, staff, and faculty
members in a courteous and respectful manner, whether in person or online.
 Academic honesty: Students are expected to uphold academic integrity and honesty in their work.
This includes submitting their own work, citing sources correctly, and not engaging in plagiarism
or other forms of academic dishonesty.
Two behaviours that are not considered acceptable under Regent Business School's student code of
conduct may include:

 Harassment: Any form of harassment, whether it be verbal, physical, or online, is not tolerated.
This includes but is not limited to bullying, discrimination, and sexual harassment.
 Cheating: Cheating in any form, such as copying someone else's work, bringing unauthorized
materials into exams, or using technology to cheat, is not acceptable under the student code of
conduct.

1.2 Actions that will lead to disciplinary action or expulsion include (name at least three). (5)

 Sexual harassment towards any student can lead to acts of expulsion from college.
 Ragging fellow students is highly unacceptable behavior that leads to immediate expulsion from
college.
 Cheating in exams or forging teachers’ signature is an act looked down upon and no student shall
have any mercy if found guilty.

1.3 Students found to be damaging RBS property are in contravention of the code of conduct.
Outline what is considered to be ‘damage’ to property. (5)
1. Physical damage: This includes actions that cause physical harm or damage to the building or
equipment, such as breaking windows, damaging doors, vandalizing walls, or breaking furniture.
2. Graffiti or defacement: Writing, drawing, or painting on walls, desks, chairs, or other surfaces can
be considered damage to property.
3. Theft or loss: Taking or misplacing items that belong to Regent Business School, such as
equipment, books, or supplies, can be considered damage to property.
 4. Misuse of equipment: Using equipment inappropriately, such as throwing or mishandling it, can
result in damage to the equipment and be considered a violation of the code of conduct.
5. Unauthorized modifications: Making changes to Regent Business School's property, such as
modifying equipment or rearranging furniture without permission, can also be considered damage
to property

1.4 Students found guilty of theft will be subject to disciplinary actions. (5)

1.5 Describe the different instances of theft as defined in the code of conduct. (5)

QUESTION TWO [13]

2. Plagiarism in higher education is seen to be a threat to academic integrity throughout the world.
A study undertaken at a Malawian University found that ‘despite students reporting that they had
a conceptual understanding of plagiarism, the majority of them reported that they had
intentionally and unintentionally committed plagiarism’ (Selemani, Chawinga & Dube, 2018).
Comment on this statement by indicating whether you have committed some form of plagiarism
and give at least three reasons why students plagiarize in spite of the sanctions associated with
academic theft.
The study's findings suggest that there is a need for interventions to address plagiarism among students.
Plagiarism is easy to commit, however not all institutions actively educate students about it which should
not be the case. In order for us to perform at our best, institutions should encourage us to learn about
plagiarism and the basic principles of conducting research as well as to how it should be put together.
1. Lack of Time Management Skills: Many students may resort to plagiarism as a result of poor
time management skills. They may have too many assignments to complete within a short time
frame, leading them to copy and paste from sources without proper citation or acknowledgement.
2. Pressure to Perform: The pressure to perform academically may also contribute to plagiarism.
Students may feel the need to submit high-quality work to meet the expectations of their
instructors or peers, leading them to plagiarize without considering the consequences.
3. Easy Access to Information: With the increasing availability of information online, it has
become easier for students to find and copy content without proper attribution. This easy access
to information may contribute to plagiarism, especially when students feel overwhelmed by the
volume of work they have to complete.

QUESTION THREE [15]

3. Referencing properly is an academic practice that (complete the phrases):
3.1 To let the reader know whose (……words….) are being used in my assessment; (5)

3.2 Allowing the reader to check the work by returning to the (………original ………) text; (5)

3.3 To indicate to the reader where additional (....information...) on the topic under discussion may be
found. (5)
2/2

QUESTION FOUR [27]

4. RBS makes use of the Harvard Referencing System. Comment True/False in regards to
each of the statements below:
4.1 There are two parts to the Harvard System, one relates to in-text references and the other to the
reference list that appears at the end of the text. True

4.2 The format for in-text referencing is Date; Name; Page.

4.3 Sometimes it is acceptable to only give the Name.

4.4 If it is an important person, the reference can include Professor, CEO, etc., e.g. (2019, Prof
Dhlamini).

4.5 Where no Name is available, you may use ‘Anonymous’.

4.6 Where the Date is missing, you may use ‘No date’.

4.7 Et al is used where multiple authors are cited, but only after all authors have been cited
previously; (3)
4.8 In the reference list, all authors are cited in alphabetical order; (3)

4.9 All references in the reference list should be numbered. (3)

QUESTION FIVE [20]
5. Imagine you are presenting a business plan to potential funders of your business idea.
Develop your business plan with the following headings:
a. Executive summary
b. Company/business description
c. Business objectives (vision and mission)
d. Market research and feasibility study
e. Potential competitors