performance. According to Business for Social Responsibility (BSR)‚ corporate social responsibility is defined as “achieving commercial success in ways that honor ethical values and respect people‚ communities‚ and the natural environment.” Each company is at variance in how it implements corporate social responsibility‚ if it does so at all. The differences depend on such factors as any particular company’s size‚ the particular industry involved‚ the firm’s business culture‚ stakeholder demands
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(Second) or Agency (an authoritative summary of the law of agency) defines agencies as fiduciary relationships • Fiduciary – (adj) involving trust and confidence • Agency relationships commonly exist between employers and employees • Agency relationships can also exist between employers and independent contractors Employer-Employee Relationships • Normally‚ all employees who deal with third parties are considered to be agents • Employment laws apply only to employer-employee relationships‚
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Introduction to Business Law Assignment- 20% Lecturer: Arthur Hoyle Tutor: Rosa Raco- Tues 4.30-5.30pm LEGAL ADVICE Subject University of Canberra – Breach of Contract and Damages matter You have sought my advice as to you rights under the original contact between your company‚ Peerless Computers and the University of Canberra‚ which you consider that the University has breached. Your company has requested advice as to whether a term such as delay by a third party can be successfully
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Court * Law suit individual vs individual * Purpose is to ask for damages * By a preponderance of the evidence (more evidence then other ) 51% Criminal Court * State brings law suit against individual * Purpose to punish‚ revenge‚ “rehabilitate” * Beyond reasonable doubt Burdon of proof – amount of evidence Plaintiff- party bringing civil suit Pro – state bringing chargers against an individual Cause of action- reason for your law suite Trial
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Hong Kong Business Law Assignment 1 1. Zoe wants to sue the retailer to claim back property damage of $22‚000. The consumer claim to sue the retailer of HK$22‚000 is a minor monetary claim. The Smalls Claims Tribunal was set up to deal with monetary claims involving amounts not exceeding HK$50‚000. It is an inferior court which provides a quick ‚ inexpensive and informal method of adjudicating disputes relating to minor monetary claim. Legal representation is not allowed. It is most feasible
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ONE SUMMARY: A new state law mandates that all employers must prohibit smoking on employer premises‚ and is responsible to enforce this law whether it be an employee‚ customer or client smoking the employer is always required to enforce the law that no one can smoke there. ANALYSIS/ PERSONAL COMMENTARY: This is substantive law as it is defining the liability that the employer has to keep employees/clients/customers from smoking on the premises of their place of business. And I think the fact that
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Contract of the Encyclopedias Kaplan University Ls311-04 Business Law Unit 4 Professor Strauss Case Scenario Carrie offered to sell a set of legal encyclopedias to Antonio for $300.00. Antonio said that he would think about her offer and let her know his decision the next day. Norvel‚ who overheard the conversation between Carrie and Antonio‚ said to Carrie‚ "I accept your offer..” Carrie gave Norvel the books. The next day‚ Antonio‚ who had no idea
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Cyber Crimes Business Law 420 10/18/2013 Cybercrime is defined as a crime in which a computer is the object of a crime or is used as a tool to carry out a crime. Cybercriminals may use computer technology to access personal information‚ business trade secrets‚ or use the Internet for exploitive or malicious purposes. Offenders who perform these unlawful actions are often referred to as hackers (Janssen‚ 2010). There are several different types of cybercrimes‚ however four of the most
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work for the contract to be sent off to be closed. i. The conditions of the closing were that there was no deposit to be paid but that a special clause was to be included. c. When the closing date arrived‚ Thomas‚ representing his un-incorporated business‚ did not have the funds. II. Facts relevant to legal issue a. The buyer was not able to fulfill the contract. b. The contract - The clause - Any failure to close within 2 days of the stated closing date shall be deemed a breach of contract. Legal
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Part A (a): Ethical dilemma Should Tom tell Michael that Brenda is breaking the rules/law. Ethical egoism Under ethical egoism‚ Tom should tell Michael what Brenda is doing‚ as he is feeling worried and guilty and this would ease his mind. He could also gain benefits from Michael. Tom would do this because he is promoting his well being above everyone else’s (QUT‚ 2011). Utilitarianism Under Utilitarianism‚ Tom should tell Michael about Brenda and Mary’s arrangement‚ because Utilitarianism
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