Legal and Ethical Dimensions of Business
- Course Overview
- Key Benefits of Attending
- Topics to be Covered
- Who Should Register?
- Registration Information
- Meet the Instructor
Course Overview
Legal and Ethical Dimensions of Business introduces students to the legal, political and regulatory controls that define and limit business practice opportunities. The course is designed to give a strong foundation in the areas of contract law and business organizations - such as agency, partnerships, limited liability companies and corporations.
Key Benefits of Attending:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
• Apply appropriate ethical theories to shape a business decision.
• Formulate a strategy by which an impacted business can influence or contest regulating outcomes.
• Develop a business strategy that includes ethical considerations to minimize liability for claims of product liability and breach of warranty.
• Define the elements of a contract and determine whether a duly formed contract is enforceable under the common law or Uniform Commercial Code.
• Determine the circumstances under which an employer is liable to an employee for employment discrimination or wrongful discharge.
• Evaluate the rights of business to protect its property and the obligations arising out of the use of it.
• Apply applicable antitrust or other consumer protection laws, and determine appropriate business strategies to prevent trade practice liabilities.
• Evaluate the legal and ethical responsibilities of corporate directors, officers and controlling shareholders.
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The topics that will be covered include:
Topics will include:
• Business and the legal system
• Foundations of business ethics
• The constitution and business
• Regulatory and administrative agencies
• Business property-both real and intellectual
• Regulation of private business conduct
• Employment law
• Antitrust and global competitiveness
• Trade practices and consumer protection
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Who should register for this course?
The Legal and Ethical Dimensions of Business course is suitable for anyone interested in commercial transactions, business law, employment law, management practices and human resources.
| Program #: | LE |
| Fee: | $495 (includes the cost of textbook) |
| Dates: | To be Announced |
| Time: | 6 - 8 p.m. |
| Location: | University of Illinois at Chicago |
| Address & Room #: | 1337 S. Halsted, Ste. 380, Chicago, IL 60607 |
| Registration Deadline: | 2007 |
| Discounts: | SAVE 15% if you register with a team of 3 or more employees from your organization. SAVE 20% if you are a University of Illinois employee, student or alumni! |
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