BUSM 1110 - Business Law & Ethics

1.00 DEMONSTRATE FAMILIARITY WITH LEGAL LANGUAGE AND CONCEPTS AS THEY RELATE TO BUSINESS.

· Describe the nature of law and sources of the law in the United States.

· Define the law, outline the objectives of the law, and list the sources of the law.

· Explain the four sources of the law: constitutions, statutes, cases, and administrative regulations.

Papers, participation, quizzes, cases – weeks 1-2

Midterm – week 8

2.00 DEMONSTRATE OF AN UNDERSTANDING OF ETHICAL BEHAVIOR AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN THE GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT WHERE BUSINESS OPERATES.

· Explain reasons for corporate social responsibility and business ethics.

· Describe efforts to promote corporate social responsibility.

Papers, participation, quizzes, cases – weeks 3-6

Midterm – week 8

3.00 DEMONSTRATE UNDERSTANDING OF STAKEHOLDER AND SHAREHOLDER THEORIES IN THE BUSINESS DECISION-MAKING PROCESS.

· Outline the forms of business organizations.

· Explain the importance of property

· Define agency and explain the role of the agent and the principal.

Papers, participation, quizzes, cases – weeks 3-6

Midterm – week 8

4.00 DEMONSTRATE AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE LEGAL SYSTEM IN THE UNITED STATES AS IT RELATES TO BUSINESS.

· Explain the structure and procedures of the legal system of the United States and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).

· Explain the statute of frauds and list the contracts that must be in writing to be enforceable.

Papers, participation, quizzes, cases – weeks 7-9

Midterm – Week 8

5.00 EXPLAIN OF THE BASIC LAW OF CONTRACTS, TORTS, AND PROPERTY AS IT RELATES TO BUSINESS.

· Explain basic torts relating to business enterprises.

· Define contract, explain the elements, characteristics, types and requirements to be legally binding.

· Explain Debtor-Creditor relationships.

· Explain what constitutes real property and intellectual property.

Papers, participation, quizzes, cases – weeks 10-12

Midterm – Week 8

6.00 APPLY REGULATORY PROVISIONS TO BUSINESS SITUATIONS.

· Define and explain employment relationships and discrimination rules and laws.

· Explain environmental regulations and political influences.

· Explain Antitrust Law in the U.S.

Papers, participation, quizzes, cases – weeks 10-12

Final- week 16

Papers, participation, quizzes, cases – throughout semester

Midterm – week 8

Final – Week 16

8.00 APPLY CRITICAL THINKING TO THE LEGAL IMPLICATIONS PRESENT IN BUSINESS ACTIVITIES.

· Explain consumer protection law.

· Explain the major civil rights statutes that relate to employment including standard employment doctrines.

· Explain securities regulations in regard to business activities.

Papers, participation, quizzes, cases – weeks 12-16

Final- week 16