Assignment 4

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.