Discover how laws and ethical issues are critical to all business decisions as you review business situations from today’s headlines and more with the comprehensive and realistic BUSINESS: ITS LEGAL, ETHICAL, AND GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT, 11E. Learning both the law and ethical standards in the context of business dilemmas provides you with the insight and analytical skills that today’s employers want. More than 200 real-world scenarios help you understand the what, why, and how of legal issues as you explore the various areas of law. You will not only understand that copyright infringement violates the law, but you will also be able to list examples of similar businesses violations, such as Monster Energy using Beastie Boys music in an online video. Packed with active learning features, this edition illustrates just how law and ethics apply to issues in the business world today. MindTap online solution is also available to help you prepare for this course.
Part I: BUSINESS: ITS LEGAL, ETHICAL, AND JUDICIAL ENVIRONMENT.
1. Introduction to Law.
2. Business Ethics and Social Responsibility.
3. The Judicial System.
4. Managing Disputes: Alternative Dispute Resolution and Litigation Strategies.
Part II: BUSINESS: ITS REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT.
5. Business and the Constitution.
6. Administrative Law.
7. International Law.
8. Business Crime.
9. Business Torts.
10. Environmental Regulation and Sustainability.
Part III: BUSINESS: SALES, CONTRACTS, AND COMPETITION.
11. Contracts and Sales: Introduction, Formation, and Consumer Protection.
12. Contracts and Sales: Performance, Remedies, and Collection.
13. Business Marketing and Products: Ads and Product Safety.
14. Business Competition: Antitrust Law.
15. Business and Intellectual Property Law.
Part IV: BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND GOVERNANCE.
16. Management of Employee Conduct: Agency Law.
17. Governance and Structure: Forms of Doing Business.
18. Governance and Regulation: Securities Law.
19. Management of Employee Welfare.
20. Management: Employment Discrimination.
Appendix A: The United States Constitution.
Appendix B: The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (Excerpts).
Appendix C: The Uniform Commercial Code (Excerpts).
Appendix D: Dodd-Frank (Wall Street Reform and Consumer Financial Protection Act) (Excerpts).
Appendix E: The Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Excerpts).
Appendix F: Sarbanes-Oxley Key Provisions.
Appendix G: The Copyright Act (as Amended) (Excerpts).
Appendix H: Title VII and the Civil Rights Act (Employment Provisions) (Excerpts).
Appendix I: The Americans with Disabilities Act (Excerpts).
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Marianne M. Jennings
Professor Marianne Jennings is an emeritus professor of legal and ethical studies in business from the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University (ASU). She was named professor of the year in the College of Business in 1981, 1987, 2000 and 2010 and was the recipient of a Burlington Northern teaching excellence award in 1985. She served as director of the Joan and David Lincoln Center for Applied Ethics at ASU from 1995-1999. From 2006-2007, she served as the faculty director for the M.B.A. Executive Program. She took emeritus status in 2015, but continues to teach graduate courses in business ethics and ethical culture at ASU and other colleges around the country. She is also an instructor and mentor for Wiley’s CPAExcel review course. Professor Jennings has authored hundreds of articles in academic, professional and trade journals. She was named one of the Top 100 Thought Leaders by Trust Across America in 2010. In 2012 she was named one of the 100 Most Influential People in Business Ethics by Ethisphere magazine. Her columns have been syndicated around the country, and her work has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, the Chicago Tribune, the New York Times, Washington Post and the Reader's Digest. She has been a commentator on business issues on All Things Considered for National Public Radio. She has appeared on CNBC, CBS This Morning, the Today Show and CBS Evening News. Professor Jennings earned her undergraduate degree in finance and her J. D. from Brigham Young University. She has done consulting work for law firms, government agencies, businesses and professional groups including Allstate, Amgen, AstraZeneca, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Boeing, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Coca-Cola, Department of Energy, Department of Interior, Dial Corporation, DuPont, IBM, Institute of Internal Auditors, Mattel, Motorola, Southern California Edison, Pfizer and Toyota.
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UPDATED CASES INCLUDE DATES AS RECENT AS 2016. You and your students will find the very latest in judicial decisions at all levels in the state and federal systems in this edition.
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CYBERLAW IS NOW INTEGRATED INTO EACH CHAPTER. New structure throughout this edition integrates cyberlaw into related discussions throughout the book rather than isolating it to a single chapter.
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MINDTAP® OFFERS STUDENTS AN ONLINE, HIGHLY PERSONALIZED LEARNING EXPERIENCE. Built on Cengage Learning content, MindTap® combines learning tools -- such as readings, multimedia, activities, and assessments -- into a singular learning path that guides students through the course. You can personalize the experience by customizing content and learning tools. MindTap® enables you to add your own content in the learning path with apps that integrate into the MindTap® framework seamlessly with your school’s learning management systems.
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“CONSIDER…” FEATURES BUILD STUDENTS’ REASONING SKILLS. These creative features, which appear after every case, highlight key fact patterns students need to learn. Often taken from real court cases, the features help students evaluate and analyze the legal and ethical issues just discussed in the chapter, while accompanying Case Problems challenge students to think critically about the court’s decision.
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EXCERPTED CASES OFFER THE MOST THOROUGH CASE TREATMENT AVAILABLE. Carefully selected, detailed case excerpts often provide both dissenting and concurring opinions. Each two- to four-page case includes a catchy, one-line synopsis of the legal and ethical issues presented, which helps students recall the case and its primary issues when needed in class and on the job.
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CALLOUT STUDY FEATURES BRING LAW, ETHICS, AND BUSINESS TOGETHER. “Business Strategy Tip” margin notes, “Business Strategy” boxes, “From the Manager’s Desk” readings, and online exercises all offer insights into the strategic aspects of the law, and let students apply the legal and ethical principles they’re learning to real-life companies.
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END-OF-CHAPTER FEATURES INTRODUCE STUDENTS TO REAL-LIFE SITUATIONS. Students examine challenging situations from the viewpoint of the parties involved in the book’s biography. Thought-provoking essay questions in the special “…and the Law” feature now center on economics, public policy, ethics, and other areas of business interest and give students practice contemplating realistic issues.
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ETHICS ARE INTEGRATED THROUGHOUT THE BOOK’S DISCUSSION. This edition challenges your students to develop their own ethical barometer as they apply personal values to business situations. Rather than dictating a set of rules or theories, the text presents ethical dilemmas to breed moral courage and gumption in students -- helping them grow into savvy leaders who examine tough issues from every perspective.
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