Grand Canyon BUS 340 All Modules 1- 8 Assignment + DQ (Full Course) 2014

BUS-340 | Ethics, Corporate Responsibility, Criminal Law, and TortsModule 2 DQ 1When an employee learns of apparent illegal conduct by his/her employer, does the employee have an ethical duty to become a whistleblower? Why or why not? How should a company regulate ethical conduct within the organization?Module 2 DQ 2Why is “white-collar” crime a social problem? How do you think this type of crime should be dealt with or handled? Why?BUS-340 | Introduction to Business Law and EthicsModule 2 DQ 1How are the Federal District Courts, the Federal Courts of Appeal, and the U.S. Supreme Court different? How are they similar? What role do the various courts play in making or interpreting law that applies to businesses, employees of those firms, and for resolving or preventing conflict?How are the Federal District Courts, the Federal Courts of Appeal, and the U.S. Supreme Court different?What role do the various courts play in making or interpreting law that applies to businesses, employees of those firms, and for resolving or preventing conflict?Module 2 DQ 2Select one of the functions of law. Identify the function you selected and explain how it is important to American society. Provide at least one example.BUS-340 | Introduction to ContractsModule 3 DQ 1Can 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 and non-voidable contract.Module 3 DQ 2When 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 |Illegality, Necessity of WritingModule 4 DQ 1Do you think supporting non-competition clauses in employment agreements is good public policy? Why or why not? Provide an example that supports your position.Module 4 DQ 2Does the Statute of Frauds -– a legal principle from the 1600s -– still make sense in today’s commercial world? Why or why not?Ethics and Law in ManagementModule 5 DQ 1How is ethics and ethical behavior apparent in corporate culture? What is the relationship between law, values, and ethical behavior? How do these work in unison to ensure business success? Are there times when law, values, and ethical behavior may not work in unison?Module 5 DQ 2What role do personality, national culture, and organizational culture play in influencing an individual’s ethics?Module 6 DQ 1Why has marketing continuously been a focus of concern in regard to both the legal and ethical representation of companies? Do you think this concern is warranted? Why or why not?Module 6 DQ 2Should there be an increase in regulation enacted to cause companies to better market their products and services? Why or why not? Provide an example to support your response.Module 7 DQ 1Give an example of one government employee law that you think people may take advantage of and how people take advantage of it.Module 7 DQ 2Under which circumstances do you think an employee should be monitored? Based on the circumstances you have identified, how often should the employee be monitored?BUS-340 | Ethics and Law in Accounting/FinanceModule 8 DQ 1What are the implications of conflicts of interest and how do they impact corporations? Using the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, give an example of a potential conflict of interest that could arise in business, and your recommendation for how that conflict or potential conflict could be resolved.Module 8 DQ 2Should employee communications be reviewed for ethical and moral reasons? Is this better handled proactively or reactively? Why?************************************.8181819915771px;”=””>BUS 340 Module 1 Assignment Problems: Chapters 1, 2, and 4Details:Using the Module 1 readings, course website links, the GCU Library, the Internet, and/or other sources of literature as needed, complete the following problems:Chapter 1 – Online Research: Common LawChapter 2 – Problems and Problem Cases: Problem 6Chapter 4 – Problems and Problem Cases: Problems 4 and 7Responses should not typically exceed 200 words for each problem and should contain citations from relevant sources if applicable.Complete the problems for each chapter first by stating the question(s) you are addressing, then by stating your responses. All problems and answers should be turned in on the same page/document.Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the GCU APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.BUS 340 Module 2AssignmentProblems: Chapters 5 and 6Details:Using the Module 2 readings, course website links, the GCU Library, the Internet, and/or other sources of literature as needed, complete the following problems:Chapter 5 – Problems and Problem Cases: Problem 13Chapter 6 – Problems and Problem Cases: Problem 11Responses should not typically exceed 200 words for each problem and should contain citations from relevant sources if applicable.Complete the problems for each chapter first by stating the question(s) you are addressing, then by stating your responses. All problems and answers should be turned in on the same page/document.Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the GCU APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.BUS 340 Module 3Assignment Problems: Chapters 9, 10, 11, and 12Details:Using the Module 3 readings, course website links, the GCU Library, the Internet, and/or other sources of literature as needed, complete the following problems:Chapter 9 – Problems and Problem Cases: Problems 9 and 10Chapter 10 – Problems and Problem Cases: Problem 6Chapter 11 – Problems and Problem Cases: Problem 7Chapter 12 – Problems and Problem Cases: Problem 10Responses should not typically exceed 200 words for each problem and should contain citations from relevant sources if applicable.Complete the problems for each chapter first by stating the question(s) you are addressing, then by stating your responses. All problems and answers should be turned in on the same page/document.Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the GCU APA Style Guide, located on the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.BUS 340 Module 4AssignmentProblems: Chapters 15, 16, 17, and 18Details:Using the Module 4 readings, course website links, the GCU Library, the Internet, and/or other sources of literature as needed, complete the following problems:Chapter 15 – Problems and Problem Cases: Problem 10Chapter 16 – Problems and Problem Cases: Problems 7 and 10Chapter 17 – Problems and Problem Cases: Problem 4Chapter 18 – Problems and Problem Cases: Problem 9Responses should not typically exceed 200 words for each problem and should contain citations from relevant sources if applicable.Complete the problems for each chapter first by stating the question(s) you are addressing, then by stating your responses. All problems and answers should be turned in on the same page/document.Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the GCU APA Style Guide, located on the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.BUS 340 Module 5AssignmentAnalyzing Ethical Behavior PaperDetails:Write a 750-1,000-word analysis examining the financial events surrounding Bernie Madoff, and the events surrounding ENRON. Use GCU Library and Internet sources to conduct your research of these 2 events. Find the consequences and implications related to the lack of a code of ethics.Review chapter 4 in the textbook, especially the sections on values and corporate responsibility. Using applicable theories and concepts from the textbook, evaluate what you believe to be Bernie Madoff’s views of ethics and corporate social responsibility toward his stakeholders. Evaluate the actions of ENRON with regard to corporate social responsibility of stakeholders. Research and review Internet resources as necessary to complete this assignment.Cite at least 2 references, excluding your textbook.Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the GCU APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.BUS 340 Module 6AssignmentThe Legal and Ethical Considerations of Marketing in America PaperDetails:Submit a 1,000-1,250-word paper that identifies and analyzes various elements, both legal and ethical, as they apply to marketing products and services in the United States.Cite at least 2 references that support your concerns and explain how these concerns are being actively addressed.Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the GCU APA Style Guide, located on the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.BUS 340 Module 7AssignmentThe Legal, Ethical, and Managerial Concerns of Employee Monitoring PaperDetails:Submit a 1,000-1,250-word paper that identifies and examines various legal, ethical, and managerial elements as they apply to employee monitoring.Cite at least 2 references that describe these concerns and how they are being actively addressed.Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the GCU APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.BUS 340 Module 8AssignmentThe Legal, Ethical, and Technological Concerns PaperDetails:Submit a 1,000-1,250-word paper that identifies and discusses the legal, ethical, and technological concerns of the accounting and financial reporting of businesses.Cite at least 2 references that describe these concerns and how they are being actively addressed.Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the GCU APA Style Guide, located on the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion for the assignment.