Business Law and Ethics Syllabus Fall 2021 PDF

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Principles of Business Law & Ethics BA 370 Fall 2021 Dr. Jonathan Rose Office: 111 Founders, Virtual appointments available by request [email protected] NOTICE: THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS CLASS IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE AND THE INSTRUCTOR IS NOT AN ATTORNEY. SHOULD YOU NEED OR DESIRE LEGAL ADVICE, CONTACT A LICENSED ATTORNEY.

Purpose and Objectives of Course 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Examine and demonstrate how traditional concerns of law and ethics are central to work and the workplace. Identify important legal and moral issues that arise in various business contexts and assess ethical decision-making through case studies. Identify and appreciate opportunities and constraints on individual decision-making in business and organizational contexts. Recognize the complex interplay of markets and morals and weigh in on debates about markets and moral character. Demonstrate legal and ethical reasoning skills through the evaluation of ethical arguments in the context of business decisionmaking.

Required Materials -

Mizzoni, Ethics: The Basics, 2nd Edition. Wiley Blackwell. Miller and Cross, The Legal Environment Today, 8th Edition. Cengage.

Attendance and Participation In an online environment, “attendance” is measured by more than just simply logging into your course or into Moodle. Online attendance is measured by your engagement with the course content, instructor, and other students in the course. Students enrolled in an online course at MHU are expected to access the course site daily to check for news announcements and updates or additions to content. In addition, MHU students are expected to complete all course assignments and engage with others in the learning environment. Your grade will be negatively affected if you fail to access the course each week. It is impossible for you to participate and succeed in this course if you are not logging in on a regular basis.

Assessment Course Element Discussion Boards Case Problems Ethics Exam Final Exam

Points Possible 10 points each 100 points each 100 points each 100 points each

Contribution to final grade 25% overall 35% overall 20% overall 20% overall

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Grading Scale

Assignment Discussion Boards:

A

93 – 100%

C+

77 – 79%

A-

90 – 92%

C

73 – 76%

B+

87 – 89%

C-

70 – 72%

Overviews

B 83 – 86% F Less than 70% You will be required to post on a course discussion board each week. There are some B80 – 82% requirements for these posts listed below. However, keep in mind that this is intended primarily as a way to help you understand the material. Grading will be done strictly on the basis of whether or not you’ve met the requirements of the assignment, not the specific answers you give. -

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You must ask 1 question about a concept presented in the week’s reading that you did not understand. When you ask your question, you should include relevant background information (e.g., what subtopic or idea is this concept related to, how do you think it works, why are you unsure, what specifically do you find difficult to grasp?) You must also post at least 1 direct response to something that one of your classmates previously posted. Your response should include an explanation with relevant supporting information (e.g., why do you think your answer is accurate, what information supports your answer, where specifically did you find this supporting information?). This response must represent a good-faith effort to answer your classmate’s question. “I don’t know” or similar responses will not be accepted. The question and response you make on a board during the assigned time frame should have a total combined length of no fewer than 200 words. Each discussion board assignment will have a defined deadline. If the required number of words and the one required response are not made during that time, the grade for that assignment will be a zero. You are encouraged to start these assignments relatively early in the window provided. It will be somewhat difficult to respond to your classmates if everyone waits until 5 minutes before the deadline to make their first post.

Case Problems: Each week, a number of case problems will be posted to the course Moodle page. Using material assigned through that point in the semester, you’ll be responsible for answering each of the questions posed by the prompts. The deadline and time restrictions for each assignment will be specified in Moodle. Only one attempt will be available for each assignment. Once an assignment’s deadline has passed, the grade for that assignment will be a score of zero. No extensions or additional attempts will be available. Answers submitted for case problems must represent your own work and may not be completed with the assistance of others. Midterm Examinations: The midterm exam will cover all material introduced to that point in the semester. The format for the midterm exam will be announced later in the semester. Final Examination: The final exam will be cumulative. The format for the final exam will be announced later in the semester. Extra Credit: At the instructor’s discretion, extra credit assignments may or may not be offered throughout the semester. If such assignments are available, they will be made available to all students currently enrolled in the class. No individual or “emergency” extra credit will be offered. Academic Integrity Statement: Please note than a copy of the honor pledge and academic integrity policy is found on the course Moodle page. You can electronically sign this statement by typing your name in the box provided in the assignment. No work will be accepted until this statement is

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electronically signed. If the deadline for an assignment or exam passes before the honor pledge is electronically signed, you will receive a grade of 0 for that assignment or exam.

Optional Synchronous Zoom Meetings This course will feature zoom meetings to help students prepare for the midterm and final exams. Participation in these zoom meetings is optional. Use of camera during these meetings is optional. Please find the dates, times, and links for these meetings in the Moodle course site.

Course Communications Students are expected to check their Mars Hill University email at least once each day. The instructor may communicate with students outside of class through either direct email or through Moodle updates which will also be sent to your university email address. Students are responsible for all information shared through either of these means. In the event that a class meeting is cancelled, an announcement will be made through Moodle.

Late Work Policy Accommodations for assignments and exams may be made at the instructor’s discretion. However, the instructor should be informed of any issues preventing the timely completion of the assignment prior to the deadline for that assignment. Post facto accommodations will only be made in the most extreme and well-documented of circumstances.

Course Policies Course-Related Communication Please use your official MHU student email account for all correspondence with your instructor regarding this course. Likewise, the instructor will use the MHU instructor email account for all correspondence with students regarding this course and its materials. Accommodations Statement The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities.

If you have an Academic Accommodation Plan (AAP) issued through MHU Disability Services, please arrange a time to discuss your specific accommodation needs with your instructor. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation and do not have an approved AAP, please contact Judith Harris, MHU Disability Services Coordinator, located in 306 Wellness Center or at [email protected]. For current information regarding information, policies, and procedures regarding requesting accommodations and services through the MHU Office of Disability Services, please refer to the Mars Hill University website at http://www.mhu.edu/campus-life/disability-services. Academic Integrity Mars Hill University is committed to the fundamental values of honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility, and courage. Our Honor Code calls us to uphold these core values in the work that we do and the lives that we lead. As a community, we honor and expect honest work, fair and respectful treatment of all members of the community, and trust, which is the touchstone of our work with one another. When members of our community break this code, it is our duty as an academic institution to repair what has been damaged and to follow clear guidelines that support and promote the fundamental values of academic integrity.

HONOR CODE

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We, the students of Mars Hill University, pledge ourselves to uphold integrity, honesty, and academic responsibility in and out of the classroom. HONOR PLEDGE On my honor, I have neither given nor received any academic aid or information that would violate the Honor Code of Mars Hill University. Handling of Violations of Academic Integrity When there are possible violations of academic integrity, the MHU Academic Integrity Guidebook outlines procedures for: 1) classifying the violation into one of three possible categories (minor, standard, and major), 2) reporting possible violations, 3) appealing reports of violations, and 4) how reported violation records will be kept. See the MHU Academic Integrity Guidebook for full descriptions of these procedures. Plagiarism will result in a score of zero on the assignment and disciplinary action according to the AIG, with a potential for suspension from the University. See your Academic Catalog for details. Plagiarism is: o Presenting someone else’s idea but not giving credit for it (implying that the idea is yours). o Presenting someone else’s words without giving credit including failure of proper citation. This also includes reading an idea and changing the wording to appear to be different – this is plagiarism! o Submitting any work which was done by someone else and claiming it is your own work. Please note that if you cheat on an exam, plagiarize a paper or commit other forms of academic dishonesty in violation of the AIG you will receive a zero on the assignment and I will report the issue to the Board for further action. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you have an Academic Accommodation Plan (AAP) issued through MHU Disability Services, please arrange a time to present your plan and to discuss your specific accommodation needs. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation and do not have an approved AAP, please contact Kathy Koontz, MHU Disability Services Coordinator, located in 306 Wellness Center or at [email protected].

Changes to this Syllabus The instructor reserves the right to change any part of this syllabus at any time, and may do so by making an announcement in class and posting and updated syllabus to the class Moodle page.

University Resources Moodle Assistance: https://moodle.mhu.edu/ 4

Renfro Library: http://library.mhu.edu/

Writing Center The Mars Hill University Writing Center, located in Renfro Library, room 133, offers free writing tutoring for all MHU students. Writers are encouraged to make an appointment ([email protected]), but drop-in visits are welcome, time permitting. Writing Center tutors are trained to provide assistance at all stages of the writing process, from pre-writing to revising final drafts, and they work with writers in all disciplines.

Outline of the semester Week 1 (August 30th) Miller and Cross Chapter 1- Business and Its Legal Environment Miller and Cross Chapter 3- Courts and Alternative Dispute Resolution Week 2 (September 6th) Miller and Cross Chapter 4- Business and the Constitution Miller and Cross Chapter 5- Torts and Strict Liability Week 3 (September 13th) Miller and Cross Chapter 6- Criminal Law and Cyber Crime Midterm Exam (Due 11:59 pm on Saturday, September 18th) Week 4 (September 20th) Miller and Cross Chapter 10- The Formation of Traditional and E-Contracts Miller and Cross Chapter 11- Contract Performance, Breach, and Remedies Week 5 (September 27th) Introduction to Ethics Mizzoni Chapter 3- Natural Law Ethics Mizzoni Chapter 4- Social Contract Ethics Week 6 (October 4th) Mizzoni Chapter 5- Utilitarian Ethics 5

Mizzoni Chapter 7- Care Ethics Week 7 (October 11th ) Final Exam (Due 11:59 pm on Thursday, October 14th)

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