- Civil Rights and Equal Pay
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 bans discrimination in pay and other compensation based upon race, color, religion, sex or national origin. The Equal Pay Act of 1963 makes it illegal for employers to pay men and women different wages for doing the same job. Research the wage gap issue in your state as to the impact upon women and discuss efforts being made to close this gap. Cite the sources you considered when researching this issue.
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- OSHA: Hero or Villain?
OSHA has been seen as both a positive and a negative influence on business and employees. Start by reading OSHA’s mission statement.
- Retrieved from http://www.osha.gov/.
- Go to About OSHA.
- Explore the information and links on that page.
Locate some articles about OSHA written by Ralph Nader.
- How does Mr. Nader feel about OSHA and their mission? Are they succeeding?
- Do you think Mr. Nader’s reasoning is correct?
- What do you think workplace safety would be like without OSHA? Do you think managers and company owners would still be safety conscious because it is the ethical thing to do?
- How do you think you would feel as a manager if an OSHA inspector showed up unannounced?
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- Environmental Disasters
Businesses have created a variety of environmental disasters throughout history. As the world becomes more industrialized, the potential for disaster increases. For this Discussion Board, you will explore the Exxon Valdez oil spill to see how it influenced the discussion of a company’s duty to environmental stakeholders.
Click on and read the Alaska Oil Spill Commission Report:
Alaska Oil Spill Commission. (1990). Spill: The wreck of the Exxon Valdez. Retrieved from http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/special/oil-spill/docs/alaska-commission-report.pdf
Who were the stakeholders in this incident? What should have been done to prevent this disaster? What responsibilities did Exxon have to future stakeholders? How did Exxon react to the disaster, and did they act responsibly before, during, and after this disaster?
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- Marketing of Sustainable Products
Developed by the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, the Higg Index is a suite of tools that enables brands, retailers, and facilities of all sizes — at every stage in their sustainability journey — to accurately measure and score a company or product’s sustainability performance. The Higg Index delivers a holistic overview that empowers businesses to make meaningful improvements that protect the well-being of factory workers, local communities, and the environment. Consider whether consumers will pay more for products that are marketed as sustainable or manufactured in ways that are aligned with safe workplaces and sufficient wages. Cite the sources you considered when researching this issue.
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- Consumer Product Safety
Consumer product safety has shifted from the concept of “caveat emptor” to the creation of government agencies to protect consumers. Research a situation involving the recall of automobiles, discuss the defect or defects involved and the impact of such recall on the company involved. Include any relevant consumer protection agency in your analysis. Cite the sources you considered when researching this issue.
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- Copyright Law
Copyright law generally protects creative creations, not those which are functional. This applies to pictorial, graphic, and sculptural works that can be separated and exist independently of the useful article’s function. Discuss whether shirts that feature a unique pattern of stripes and zigzags would be protected under copyright law. Also, consider whether tattoos specifically created for baseball players would be protected. Cite the sources you considered when researching this issue.
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- Reflection
Now that you have completed this course, reflect on the outcomes as well as your personal goals for the course. This is not intended to be a mere recap of the course; focus on what you have personally learned and how it will affect your future academic and professional goals. Discussing what you have learned during the term will not only help you better process the information, but will help you enhance each other’s learning experience. Please reflect on the previous units and post a response that addresses the following questions:
- What would you say was the most important new idea you encountered in this course and how did it change your understanding of legal philosophy?
- What topic would you say was most interesting to discuss with your fellow students in the Discussion Boards or in Seminar?
- In what specific ways can you use the knowledge you have gained in this course in your chosen profession?
- What areas of the subject would you like to continue to explore, and why?
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