SEP2603 Assignment 2 Semester 2 2024 | Due 13 September 2024

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SEP2603 Assignment 2 Semester 2 2024 | Due 13 September 2024. All questions answered with references.

SECTION A
QUESTION 1
You are a corporate investigator at Mahambane Trading and Projects where you are employed. You are attending the scene of a murder at one of your company’s offices. Explain and give practical examples to explain the concept ‘investigation. [5]
QUESTION 2
You are employed as an investigator in a confidential investigation unit division within your company. You have looked into multiple instances of misbehavior that took place at your organization’s location. Two company employees used two company vehicles for personal tasks instead of official company duties.
Briefly describe the steps your line manager has authorized you to take during the investigation based on the case study mentioned above. [4]
QUESTION 3
Discuss, in detail, five (5) challenges that a corporate investigator faces in seeking information. [5]
QUESTION 4
You are the security manager of your organisation. Cases of fraud and theft committed by staff members are on the increase. The security officer, who normally investigates criminal cases and irregular conduct by staff members, cannot cope with the complexity and volume of cases that are reported.
After careful consideration, you request permission from top management to establish an internal corporate investigation unit in your security department. In your own words, discuss six (6) important aspects that you would include in your report to top management. [6]
QUESTION 5
When drafting an investigative report, what is the difference between deductive reasoning and inductive reasoning? Provide practical examples in support of your discussion. [4]
QUESTION 6
At times witnesses are reluctant to become involved in a particular case. Discuss any SIX (6) reasons for their reluctance. [6]
SECTION B:
QUESTION 7
Note: This is an ESSAY-TYPE QUESTION
Van Rooyen (2004) identifies three (3) kinds of crime risks confronting any organisation – namely, those relating to personnel, information and property. Write an essay in which you critically discuss the three risks confronting your organisation and provide practical examples based on your organisation. (If unemployed, request permission from a suitable organisation to conduct the research and indicate the name of the organisation you have used.) [20]