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    • Assignment 4
      Opened: Tuesday, 13 May 2025, 12:00 AM
      Due: Monday, 20 May 2030, 12:00 AM

      Video Submission

      Grade: 10
      Topic: Social Responsibility & Business Initiatives
      Format: Video Submission
      Duration: 3–5 minutes
      Submission: Via Moodle, Google Classroom, WhatsApp, or USB (as per teacher’s instruction)
      Marks: /40

      Instructions : You are a young business reporter creating a short documentary for a youth business channel. Your task is to interview a local business and report on how they are contributing to solving socio-economic issues in your community.

      Work individually or in pairs, and complete the following:

      PART 1 : Video Structure and content

      Introduction ( 5 Marks)

      • Define “social responsibility” in your own words.
      • Briefly explain why social responsibility is important for businesses in South Africa.
      • Give two practical examples of socially responsible actions businesses can take.

       

      PART 2 : Interview with a local business ( 15 Marks)

      Interview the owner or manager of a local business (can be a family business, shop, or any organisation).

      Ask them the following:

      • What socio-economic issue(s) are most relevant in your area?
      • What initiatives has the business taken to address these issues?
      • Why did they choose to be involved in that cause?
      • What benefits or challenges have they experienced from their involvement.

      NOTE: Show some footage of the business, their project (if visible), or include pictures in your video.

       

      PART 3: Evaluation and Reflection ( 15 Marks)

      • Evaluate how effective the initiative is in helping the community.
        Is it solving the problem or just helping a little?
        What are the visible results (if any)?

      • Suggest two ways the business could improve or expand their efforts.

      • Reflect on what you learned about social responsibility and its impact

      Part 4: Presentation Style (5 marks)

      Clear audio and visuals, Confidence, creativity, and good structure is essential.

      ASSESSMENT RUBRIC:

      • Criteria Marks
        Part 1: Introduction & definitions 5
        Part 2: Interview quality & relevance 15
        Part 3: Evaluation & reflection 15
        Part 4: Presentation quality 5
        Total 40

      • Submit your video in MP4 format.

      • Keep it between 3–5 minutes.