1. What is affirmative action? 2. List two pros and cons for Affirmative action programs in the workplace.
How can employers ensue that their performance evaluation process is non-discriminatory?
How can employers ensue that their performance evaluation process is non-discriminatory?
Employment environment scenario is addressed.
Shefali Trivedi is the manager at a large food store and has hired many young employees to work for her on a parttime basis. During the past few weeks, she has noticed that she is missing a sizable amount of her stock in many different areas. She has no idea where to begin a search for suspects but is convinced that it is an "in ...continues
Independent Contractors - Little Lamb Company
Little Lamb Company needs an additional programmer for a special project. The company enters into a contract with Mary to complete this project. Just as the project is nearing completion, a new need arises for her services. She is asked to continue with the company to complete the new project. While completing the new project, t ...continues
Americans with Disabilities Act
SCENARIO A sales manager in a large security systems company was terminated soon after his coworkers learned that he is homosexual and that his life partner has HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. The sales manager himself is HIV-negative. Has the employer violated the Americans with Disabilities Act?
Please review the facts of the Enron case. What went wrong with Enron? Does the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2001 set up mechanisms to prevent the problems of Enron? Can "Enron" happen again?
Proxy Rules - Executive Compensation
Please research the recently enacted Proxy Rules regarding executive compensation disclosure. Do these rules assist shareholders in their investment decisions? If so, how? If not, what not? Keep it simple.
During regular working hours, you periodically call family members in another state using your employer’s telephone. Is this action reasonable? Is it ethical? Why or why not?
Global practices in business are discussed.
What legal and ethical issues should a business consider when deciding whether to do business globally? How can you compare and contrast between ethical issues in the US and ethical issues in other countries? What method could a company use to address ethical differences?
What is the impact of various employment laws on the workplace?
