Course Description:

An examination of business ethics in relation to the regulatory, legal, and social environment of business.  Topics may include the impact of social movements, recent changes in government regulation.

Course Outcomes:

Upon completion of this course students will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of a businessperson’s ethical obligations and the ethical theories that apply to the business environment.  In addition, students will demonstrate an ability to recognize socially irresponsible business practices.
 
Understand an agent-principle relationship and the legal liabilities that arise from such a relationship.  Know the basic characteristics of the most common forms of business organization including sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability companies and corporations

Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of securities regulation, antitrust law and employment law.

Be able to integrate the principles and concepts presented in the course to real world problems that they might encounter in the business environment.
 

Outcome Assessments:

Weekly assignments will require students to apply the legal principles presented in the text and by the instructor to real life situations. Periodic examinations will require students demonstrate an understanding of the business and legal concepts examined in the course and also require students demonstrate their ability to apply those concepts to real world problems.