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BLW 302 SYLLABUS
LEGAL AND ETHICAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS
PROF. AALBERTS
FALL 2009
OFFICE: BEH 524
OFFICE HOURS: 3:45-5:00 M,W; 1:30-5:00 F.
PHONE: 895-3919 (Messages may be left)
E-MAIL: robert.aalberts@unlv.edu
WEBSITE:http://www.unlv.edu/faculty/aalberts
HANDOUTS:http://www.unlv.edu/faculty/aalberts/handouts.html
REQUIRED TEXT: "Business: Its Legal, Ethical and Global Environment, Marianne M. Jennings, Cengage Learning, 8th Edition, 2009.
DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: This course presents the legal and ethical environment of business as it is affected by the economic, social, and political institutions and processes with emphasis on the impact of the foregoing on diversity in the workplace and the legal system.
I. GENERAL OBJECTIVES: The general objectives of this course are:
1. To enable the student to discuss the specific areas of the legal and ethical environment and public policy and these impact business and society.
2. To enable the student to recognize and apply important legal and ethical issues to aid them in the future as business persons.
3. To enable the student to cite and evaluate social, political, and economic influences affecting the business entity both domestically and internationally.
II. DIVERSITY/MULTICULTURAL OBJECTIVES: This course is designed to meet the goals of promoting diversity and to appreciate multiple cultures as required in the core of the university curriculum. To that end, the course will engage in the following areas:
1. Learning about the importance of diversity in business and the legal systems, including the acceptance and appreciation of those who are different from the majority and the value of their current and historical contributions to the workplace and the American legal system.
2. To develop a realization that minority groups and women, when aware of their social condition can construct organizations and legal systems that bring them into positions of leadership.
3. Create awareness in students to recognize that significant changes in the law that were developed by previously neglected and oppressed groups who organized to assess and promote certain social values which effected positive change in the American legal system.
III. TOPICS COVERED: Topics and Corresponding Chapters
Chapters 2 and 1:
Business Ethics and Social Responsibility
Introduction to Law and the American Legal System
Comparative Legal Systems of the World and International law
Legal Reasoning
Sources of the Law
Legal Classifications
Chapters 3, 4 and 5:
Judicial systems
Dispute resolution - ADR and litigation
Business and the Constitution -Commerce Clause, Bill of Rights
Chapters 6, 9 and 10
Administrative law and regulation
Business Torts and Consumer Protection
Products Liability
Chapters 17 (pp. 578-601), 19 and 16
Management of Employees’ Conduct and Termination
Employment Discrimination
Trade Practices: Antitrust
Class meeting time: 2:30-3:45 M,W.
Teaching method: Lecture, case analysis, and class discussion
IV. COURSE AND GRADING POLICIES:
1. Classroom attendance will be monitored during the semester. Because of the amount of material to be covered, it is important to be prepared and attend classes. Five or more unexcused absences may result in a loss of 10 course points. PLEASE DO NOT BRING FOOD INTO CLASS.
2. All exam question booklets and answers must be returned to the instructor.
NO EXAM QUESTION BOOKLET AND/OR ANSWERS CAN BE TAKEN FROM THE CLASSROOM OR INSTRUCTOR'S OFFICE WITHOUT PERMISSION. A FAILING GRADE FOR THE PARTICULAR EXAM MAY OCCUR IF THIS RULE IS VIOLATED.
3. Make-up on examinations will not be given. A missed hour exam will result in a
reallocation of course points based on the exams taken. The religious holiday rule (#4 - see below) is the only recognized exception to the no make-up policy.
4. Any student missing an examination, or any other class work because of the observance of religious holidays shall be given an opportunity during that semester to make up missed work. The make-up will apply to the religious holiday absence only. It shall be the responsibility of the student to notify the instructor no later than last day of late registration of his or her intention to participate in religious holidays which the state has not officially recognized.
5. Any students with disabilities who may need help in taking examinations (e.g. larger lettered exams etc.), taking notes etc., should report to the Disability Resource Center (Student Services Complex-137) for assistance.
6. Students may not bring in any electronic devices during exams, such as cell phones, I-Pods etc.
7. The course point distribution is as follows:
First Exam: 100 points
Second Exam: 100 points
Third Exam: 100 points
Final Exam: 140 points
Term Paper 60 points
500 points
Class Participation and Attendance: 10 points
8. Instructions on the Term Paper will be given in class in the first day of class.
9. The following course grading standard will be utilized
A 90 - 100%
B 80 - 89%
C 70 - 79%
D 60 - 69%
If necessary, the above standard may be curved downward.
10. Pluses and minuses will be granted taking into account the grading standard and the curve.
V. EXAMINATION SCHEDULE AND CONTENT:
1. First Examination: Mon., September 21st
a. Chapters 2 and 1
2. Second Examination: Wed., October 14th
a. Chapters 3, 4 and 5
3. Third Examination: Mon., November 9th
a. Chapters 6, 9 and 10
4. Final Examination: Wed., December 9th at 3:10 pm
a. All previous Chapter assignments
b. Chapters 17, (pp. 413-421) 19 and 16.
Note: The Final is comprehensive
NOTE: THE ABOVE EXAM DATES ARE TENTATIVE AND CAN BE CHANGED. FAIR AND SUFFICIENT ADVANCE NOTICE WILL BE GIVEN TO PREPARE FOR THE TEST SHOULD A CHANGE IN TIME BE MADE.
THIS SYLLABUS IS NOT A CONTRACT BUT AN INFORMATIONAL GUIDE. ANY REPRESENTATIONS MADE HEREIN DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A PROMISE ENFORCEABLE IN ANY LEGAL OR ADMINISTRAIVE FORUM.
WARNING: STUDENTS WHO MAKE TRAVEL AND OTHER PLANS BASED ON THE ASSUMPTION THAT EXAMS WILL BE GIVEN ON THE AFOREMENTIONED EXAM DATES ASSUME ALL RISK FROM ANY CHANGES TO THE EXAM SCHEDULE.
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