THREE PARTS ASSIGMENT PART 1(1000 WORDS AND THREE SCHOLARY SOURCES) Rarely does one individual’s decision or action create an ethical crisis entirely by itself. More often, someone’s unethical or illegal idea is adopted by other members of the company, and the problem grows within the organization until it erupts in headlines, bad publicity, and sometimes criminal penalties. After the fact, the questions always arise: How did that happen? Didn't anyone know it was going on? Why didn't someone stop it? Recently, Volkswagen found itself in just such a position, when it was discovered that the software in the company’s diesel vehicles had been programmed to provide false data to regulators regarding the level of emissions produced by the cars. In his article “Volkswagen: Where Were the Lawyers?” Lippe (2015) questions the role that several groups within the company played in the scandal, most notably the company’s lawyers and engineers. See http://www.abajournal.com/legalrebels/article/volkswagen_where_were_the_lawyers/. Review this situation from legal, spiritual, and ethical perspectives. Fully explain the following: 1. As an employee or a manager in either the legal office or the engineering department, how would you have prevented this incident? 2. As the CEO of the diesel division of Volkswagen, how would you have responded when the situation became public? How would this response prevent future incidents? PLEASE Review the Assignment Instructions noting especially requirements for word counts, scholarly sources, and biblical worldview integration. PART 2(1000 WORDS AND THREE SCHOLARY SOURCES Topic: Intellectual Property This discussion board is largely inspired by material found in your course textbook: Kubasek, N. K., Browne, M. N., Barkacs, L., Herron, D., & Dhooge, L. (2016). Biblical worldview edition of dynamic business law. N. J. Kippenhan (Ed.). New York, NY: McGraw Hill Education. Thread Prompt: Review the Case Opener at the beginning of Chapter 8: Technology Companies at War, as well as this article on a Supreme Court decision in the Samsung/Apple Patent Litigation. Samsung and Apple continue to fight to protect their rights to their intellectual property, just as any company fights to protect the real, personal, and intellectual property on which its business, revenues, and reputation are based. These same property issues are at stake in the pharmaceutical and biomedical industries where patents on medicines, medical devices, cuttingedge genomic therapies, etc. form much of a company’s livelihood. For this discussion board, respond to the 3 questions in the Business Ethics Flashpoint 8.1 in your text. Your response must explain how you balance the interests at stake, including: • • • • o o o o • • How should a for-profit corporation balance its business needs with the needs of its customers? Lives depend on products created by some companies. Do these companies have a greater responsibility to work to benefit the consumer more than themselves? Look at the issue from a Biblical worldview. How would you respond if you were running such a company? Your thread must explain how you balance the interests at stake including: Creator v. Consumer in the creation and management of intellectual property Profit and return on investment for company owners/shareholders Continuing existence of the company Protecting intellectual property of the company Needs of patients, practitioners, and society Biblical support and guidance for your positions Any other legal and ethical concepts you believe may be relevant Additional information https://www.foxbusiness.com/features/the-price-dilemma-over-a-16000-drug NOTE: IF YOU NEED ACCESS TO THE BOOK CLICK ON THIS LINK AND ENTER THE FOLLOWING FOR USERNAME(Iansah@liberty.edu). And password (Paasmith2). http://connect.mheducation.com/connect/hmEBook.do?setTab=sectionTabs PART 3(1000 WORDS AND THREE SCHOLARY SOURCES Thread Prompt: Read the Discussion Board Forum 3 Case Study below, Then, research and analyze the following questions in your DB 3 thread: 1. Advise Shania on which of the business forms under consideration best accomplishes her business goals. Thoroughly explain the reasons for your recommendation. 2. Advise Shania on whether her company should become a franchise or should open as an independent coffeehouse. Explain your recommendation. 3. Perform a corporate name search at this website to determine if the name Shania is considering is available for use in the State of Colorado. Also assess whether the name is available as a trademark. Even if the name is available, advise Shania on whether it is a good choice. Explain why or why not. 4. Advise Shania on which of the interested persons she should include in her business, why, and in what role(s). If she chooses not to take in a particular party, what reasoning should she give each person, if any? Your analysis must include biblical perspectives, such as biblical considerations of marriage and of business relationships with non-believers. Review the Assignment Instructions for Discussion Board Forums, noting especially requirements for word counts, scholarly sources, and biblical worldview integration. DISCUSSION BOARD FORUM 3 CASE STUDY STARTING AND NAMING A BUSINESS Shania Jackson is a mature Christian thinking of opening a Christian coffeehouse near Denver, Colorado. Her husband, Marvin, is open to making a contribution of capital to the business, but he has no interest in participating in its operation or management. Shania’s sister, Kelsey, is a new Christian who has told Shania that she’s been looking for an excuse to get out of the house and would love to be a part of the business. Kelsey’s husband, a non-Christian, opposes his wife’s involvement and has told her that he expects her to remain a stay-at-home mom to their 2 children, ages 13 and 15. Shania’s neighbor, Carlos, is a non-Christian who has also expressed an interest in participating in the business as a way to earn extra income. Carlos thinks the “Christian thing” has potential with all the big churches in the area, including a Mormon temple and a large Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. In researching the coffee business, Shania comes across a few franchise opportunities, some of which would require her to adopt the franchise name and trade dress, as well as others that would only require her to move into a turn-key facility and agree to purchase a certain volume of product every month for a period of at least 10 years. Both types of franchises offer training for her and any staff she might hire. Shania has considered organizing her business as a sole proprietorship, a partnership of some sort, a corporation of some sort, an LLC, or even a joint venture. She is thinking of calling the business “The Gathering Place.” BUSI 561 DISCUSSION BOARD FORUM THREAD GRADING RUBRIC – 100 POINTS (DB 1) Main Thread - Levels of Achievement Proficient Developing Content Advanced Key Components 22 – 24 points 20 – 21 points 1 – 19 points 0 points All key components of the Discussion Board Forum prompt are answered in the thread. Most key components of the Discussion Board Forum prompt are answered in the thread. Some key components of the Discussion Board Forum prompt are answered in the thread. No key components of the Discussion Board Forum prompt are answered in the thread. 42 - 46 points 38 - 41 points 1 – 37 points 0 points Major points are supported by all of the following: • Reading & Study materials; • Pertinent, conceptual, or personal examples; • Thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, and comparing/contrasting concepts); • At least 3 scholarly source citations, in addition to the course textbook, in current APA format; and • Integration of at least 2 biblical principles with citations. Major points are supported by most of the following: • Reading & Study materials; • Pertinent, conceptual, or personal examples; • Thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, and comparing/contrasting concepts); • At least 3 scholarly source citations, in addition to the course textbook, in current APA format; and • Integration of at least 2 biblical principles with citations. Major points are supported by some of the following: • Reading & Study materials; • Pertinent, conceptual, or personal examples; • Thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, and comparing/contrasting concepts); • At least 3 scholarly source citations, in addition to the course textbook, in current APA format; and • Integration of at least 2 biblical principles with citations. Major points are supported by none of the following: • Reading & Study materials; • Pertinent, conceptual, or personal examples; • Thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, and comparing/contrasting concepts); • At least 3 scholarly source citations, in addition to the course textbook, in current APA format; and • Integration of at least 2 biblical principles. Major Point Support Not present Points Earned Page 1 of 3 BUSI 561 Main Thread - Levels of Achievement Structure Grammar/ Spelling APA Citation Compliance Word Count Advanced Proficient Developing Not present 12 – 13 points 10 – 11 points 1 – 9 points 0 points Correct spelling and grammar are used throughout the thread. There are 0–2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. There are 3–5 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. 12 – 13 points References are cited both in-text and in a reference list. There are 0–2 minor errors in APA format in the required citations. 10 – 11 points 1 – 9 points References are cited both in-text and in a reference list. There are 3-5 minor errors in APA format in the required citations. There are more than 5 errors in APA format in the required items and/or required citations are missing. 3 points 1 – 2 points 4 points The minimum word count of 1000 words of substantive content is met or exceeded. Substantive word count is between 800 and 1000 words. There are 6–10 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. Substantive word count is between 500 and 800 words. Points Earned There are more than 10 errors in the grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content OR there is evidence of a complete lack of spellchecking and proofreading. 0 points Required citations do not exist, or demonstrate no APA formatting or structure. 0 points There are fewer than 500 words of substantive content. Page 2 of 3 BUSI 561 Page 3 of 3 BUSI 561 DISCUSSION BOARD FORUM THREAD GRADING RUBRIC – 120 POINTS (DBS 2 AND 3) Main Thread - Levels of Achievement Proficient Developing Content Advanced Key Components 26- 28 points 23 - 25 points 1 – 22 points 0 points All key components of the Discussion Board Forum prompt are answered in the thread. Most key components of the Discussion Board Forum prompt are answered in the thread. Some key components of the Discussion Board Forum prompt are answered in the thread. No key components of the Discussion Board Forum prompt are answered in the thread. 52 - 56 points 47 - 51 points 1 – 46 points 0 points Major points are supported by all of the following: • Reading & Study materials; • Pertinent, conceptual, or personal examples; • Thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, and comparing/contrasting concepts); • At least 3 scholarly source citations, in addition to the course textbook, in current APA format; and • Integration of at least 2 biblical principles with citations. Major points are supported by most of the following: • Reading & Study materials; • Pertinent, conceptual, or personal examples; • Thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, and comparing/contrasting concepts); • At least 3 scholarly source citations, in addition to the course textbook, in current APA format; and • Integration of at least 2 biblical principles with citations. Major points are supported by some of the following: • Reading & Study materials; • Pertinent, conceptual, or personal examples; • Thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, and comparing/contrasting concepts); • At least 3 scholarly source citations, in addition to the course textbook, in current APA format; and • Integration of at least 2 biblical principles with citations. Major points are supported by none of the following: • Reading & Study materials; • Pertinent, conceptual, or personal examples; • Thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, and comparing/contrasting concepts); • At least 3 scholarly source citations, in addition to the course textbook, in current APA format; and • Integration of at least 2 biblical principles. Major Point Support Not present Points Earned Page 1 of 2 BUSI 561 Main Thread - Levels of Achievement Structure Grammar/ Spelling APA Format Compliance Word Count Advanced Proficient Developing Not present 14 – 15 points 12 – 13 points 1 – 11 points 0 points Correct spelling and grammar are used throughout the thread. There are 0–2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. 14 – 15 points References are cited both in-text and in a reference list. There are 0–2 minor errors in APA format in the required citations. There are 3–5 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. 6 points The minimum word count of 1000 words of substantive content is met or exceeded. There are 6–10 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. 12 – 13 points 1 – 11 points References are cited both in-text and in a reference list. There are 3-5 minor errors in APA format in the required citations. There are more than 5 errors in APA format in the required items and/or required citations are missing. 5 points 1 – 4 points Substantive word count is between 800 and 1000 words. Substantive word count is between 500 and 800 words. Points Earned There are more than 10 errors in the grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content OR there is evidence of a complete lack of spellchecking and proofreading. 0 points Required citations do not exist, or demonstrate no APA formatting or structure. 0 points There are fewer than 500 words of substantive content. Page 2 of 2
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