Ethical and Legal Issues In Business

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MODULE 1

DQ1

Assessment Description

Many believe that there are too many lawsuits in the United States. Do you agree or disagree? Why? Discuss who should accept more blame for the problem, lawyers or individuals who go to court. Do you think there is anything that would mitigate the problem, or will there always be a large number of lawsuits? Justify your response.

DQ2

Assessment Description

If you had a dispute, would you prefer to litigate or use alternative dispute resolution? Why? If you had to use alternative dispute resolution, which form would you choose? Discuss the benefits of the method using a specific example.

Topic 1 Assignment

TOPIC: Law and the American Legal System: Chapter Case Questions

Assessment Description

The purpose of this assignment is to explain how the principles of law and dispute resolution can be applied to real-world situations.

Refer to the resources provided in the topic and what you have learned about the law, including constitutional, statutory, administrative, and common law and dispute resolution to complete the Chapter Case Questions. The Chapter Case Questions are based on concepts learned in the chapter readings but are not derived from a specific question in the textbook.

Review the Chapter Case prompts provided by your instructor and address the associated questions with a minimum of 250 words for each question.

· Prompt 1: Chapter 1 Case Question

· Prompt 2: Chapter 4 Case Question

· Prompt 3: Chapter 5 Case Question

You are required to use research with citations and references. You must include at least two academic or legal references per prompt in support of your analysis.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite for verifying similarity scores.

RESOURCES

Introduction to Business Law 6TH ed.

Read Chapters 1, 4, and 5 in Introduction to Business Law. https://bibliu.com/app/#/view/books/9780357231357/epub/OEBPS/005_9781337404341_contents_overview.html#page_6

MODULE 2

DQ1

Assessment Description

Using the topic Resources, discuss whether you think the Christian worldview promotes doing business in a particular way. Locate an example of a business that is operating successfully while espousing and maintaining a Christian worldview. Discuss the unique challenges this type of business faces because it upholds Christian values. Please provide a business example that has not already been used in posts from peers.

DQ2

Assessment Description

In reference to the ethical traps discussed in Chapter 2 of the textbook, which ethical trap do you believe is the most common? Provide a short ethical scenario that illustrates the ethical trap you have chosen.

MODULE 3

DQ1

Assessment Description

Tracking tools provide benefits to consumers, but they also carry risks. Should Congress regulate them? If so, what should the law provide? Justify your response by citing the topic Resources.

DQ2

Assessment Description

Many retailers have policies that instruct employees not to attempt to stop shoplifters. Some storeowners fear false imprisonment lawsuits and possible injuries to workers that exceed the losses related to the stolen merchandise. Are these policies reasonable? Explain why using a specific example. Would you put a policy in place if you owned a retail store? Why?

MODULE 4

DQ1

Assessment Description

In 1982, AT&T was the sole supplier of telephone services across the entire United States, and it was found to be violating the antitrust laws. Due to its monopolistic activities for service as essential telecommunication, the company was forced to split into six subsidiaries called Baby Bells. Given that the United States has previously taken action to break-up a technology company (AT&T), it would not be surprising for the U.S. government to again break up a large technology company. Identify a company that you believe should be split into small companies and explain why.

DQ2

Assessment Description

In addition to each state’s individual “Blue Sky” laws, the federal government includes multiple layers of securities regulation (e.g., Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Securities Exchange Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and the Securities Exchange Commission). However, multiple major securities fraud cases have occurred since 2000, including Enron, WorldCom, Tyco International, and Bernard “Bernie” Madoff. In your opinion, why do these cases keep happening? Does the U.S. government need more regulation? Less regulation?

MODULE 5

DQ1

Assessment Description

Recently, some companies have adopted a “no smokers” policy with respect to hiring practices. Is it ethical for employers to discriminate against employees in this manner? Explain. Does your stance differ with respect to obesity or financial situation/credit score? Explain why.

DQ2

Assessment Description

Is it appropriate and ethical for a company to reprimand or fire an employee based on information obtained from the employee’s internet usage, email, or social media accounts? Why or why not? Does this depend on the type of job? Does it depend on whether the information was accessed through the company server? Provide illustrative examples to illustrate your responses to each question.

MODULE 6

DQ1

Assessment Description

What business concept would be appropriate for a (a) sole proprietorship, (b) corporation, and (c) limited liability company? Provide an example for each. If you were opening your dream business, what structure would you select? Why?

DQ2

Assessment Description

What is a duty that managers owe to the corporation? Discuss an example of a positive way in which the manager may uphold that duty. Provide an example of an act or omission that depicts a manager violating the duty. In addition, identify the federal or state departments or agencies that have established the rules or enforce rules for fulfillment of the duties of a manager, director, or officer of the corporation.

MODULE 7

DQ1

Assessment Description

Can an individual enter into a contract without being aware of it and still be bound by its terms? Why or why not? Cite an example of a voidable contract.

DQ2

Assessment Description

According to contract law, when you go to a department store and purchase an item, what have you done? What if you purchase the item at a garage sale? What if you purchase the item an auction? Explain how this affects the common consumer.

MODULE 8

DQ1

Assessment Description

How can businesses protect their intellectual property in the United States? How does a business protect itself from patent, trademark, or copyright infringement by individuals or companies in the United States? In foreign countries? Find a recent example of an infringement action taken by a business to protect its intellectual property and discuss the outcome in your response.

DQ2

Assessment Description

How do licensing agreements help artists earn money from their music? What are the various licensing arrangements? With the advent of technology and applications such as Spotify and Pandora, many songwriters and recording artists are questioning the loss of royalties and profits from their music because of the way monies paid by such music providers are siphoned through the music companies. Conduct research and discuss the legal and ethical issues faced by such entities. Address questions such as should artists and songwriters be entitled to a greater share of the monies paid by Spotify and Pandora, or are these entities compensating artists and songwriters fairly through promoting their music, which ultimately leads to profits generated by tour ticket and merchandise sales?.