BUS 340 Grand Canyon All Week Discussion

BUS 340 Grand Canyon Week 1 Discussion 1

Some individuals apply different ethical standards to various parts of their lives. Is it possible to use one ethical model in all aspects of your life? What ethical model(s) do you follow? Discuss.

BUS 340 Grand Canyon Week 1 Discussion 2

Are constitutional protections for criminal matters overly broad or too narrow? How should we balance the interests of the victim versus the interests of the perpetrator? Discuss.

BUS 340 Grand Canyon Week 2 Discussion 1

Many retailers have policies that instruct employees not to attempt to stop shoplifters. Some store owners fear false imprisonment lawsuits and possible injuries to workers that exceed the losses related to the stolen merchandise. Are these policies reasonable? Would you put one in place if you owner a retail store? Why?

BUS 340 Grand Canyon Week 2 Discussion 2

Are constitutional protections for criminal matters overly broad or too narrow? How should we balance the interests of the victim versus the interests of the perpetrator? Discuss.

BUS 340 Grand Canyon Week 3 Discussion 1

Does your home state’s jurisdiction follow a contributory or comparative negligence theory? How does this impact the outcome of lawsuits?

BUS 340 Grand Canyon Week 3 Discussion 2

In what situations will a court impose a strict liability standard instead of a negligence standard? Provide a real world example of a strict liability case. Is imposing this standard fair? Are strict liability standards fair as a general rule?

BUS 340 Grand Canyon Week 4 Discussion 1

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.

BUS 340 Grand Canyon Week 4 Discussion 2

When you go to a department store and purchase an item, what have you done according to contract law? How does this affect the common consumer?

BUS 340 Grand Canyon Week 5 Discussion 1

Does the Statute of Frauds (a legal principle from the 1600s) still make sense in today’s commercial world? Why or why not?

BUS 340 Grand Canyon Week 5 Discussion 2

Discuss remedies for breach of contract. What is the proper calculation of damages?

BUS 340 Grand Canyon Week 6 Discussion 1

Should employers have the option of firing individuals for behavior that occurs outside of the workplace? Why or why not?

BUS 340 Grand Canyon Week 6 Discussion 2

In many countries, employers must show a valid cause before firing an employee. Should the United States have a similar law? Why or why not?

BUS 340 Grand Canyon Week 7 Discussion 1

Many television shows, movies, and songs can be downloaded for free on the Internet. Much of this material is copyrighted and was expensive to produce. Much of it is available for a fee through a legitimate site. Should you pay to download an episode of your favorite television show or a song, or is it acceptable to take it for free from a website? What is your ethical obligation?

BUS 340 Grand Canyon Week 7 Discussion 2

Is it necessary to register a trademark? What are the benefits to registering a trademark? What distinguishes a trademark from another symbol or group of words?

BUS 340 Grand Canyon Week 8 Discussion 1

What business concept would be appropriate for a sole proprietorship? A corporation? A limited liability company? If you were opening your dream business, what structure would you select? Why?

BUS 340 Grand Canyon Week 8 Discussion 2

What is a duty that managers owe to the corporation? Discuss an example of a positive method that the manager may uphold that duty. Provide an example of an act or omission that depicts a manager violating the duty.