Questions and Answers of Essentials Business Law

Using the Internet and search engines, investigate federal, state, and local laws relating to unconscionable contracts.
Describe the two broad categories of ethical reasoning, including the similarities and differences between the two.
In teams of three or four, visit local dry cleaning establishments, movie theaters, or parking garages. Ask them to allow you to view their receipts, and identify terms that might be viewed as
Using the Internet and search engines, investigate “unconscionable contracts”; then, with additional research, find examples of existing legislation in several jurisdictions that concern such
In teams of three or four, interview officials of religious organizations, hospitals, colleges, cultural and charitable institutions, or any group that raises money by asking for pledges or
In teams of three or four, interview several owners or managers of small businesses. Ask these individuals whether there are legal obstacles that make it more difficult for their businesses to earn a
Use the Internet and search engines to investigate the Sherman Antitrust Act and the Robinson-Patman Act and the various prosecutions under each.
Using the Internet and search engines, find examples of warranties that are covered by the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. Evaluate whether the warranty is a full or limited warranty and whether it meets
Using the Internet and search engines, investigate “contract of agency” and identify key terms in such a contract.
Is it ethical for a broker or a financial adviser to earn commissions from investments of corporations of which the broker or financial adviser is also a director?
Using the Internet and search engines, investigate individuals and businesses that have declared bankruptcy, and determine under which chapter(s) these bankruptcies filed. Speculate about the reasons
The practice of floating provides an opportunity to “borrow” interest-free by cashing a check for which there are inadequate funds on deposit. If the check writer makes a deposit to cover the
What is the most ethical way for one to distribute his or her children’s portion of an estate: to bequeath equal shares to each child or to make the distribution reflect the individual’s needs?
Using the Internet and search engines, locate a governmental website that addresses the issue of how to obtain a patent. What information is available on this website? If you had developed or created
Where should the line be drawn between the responsibility of the government to thwart terrorism and the rights of Americans to be free from governmental intrusions into their privacy?
How should prosecutors deal with anonymous crimes on social media? Should host sites be held responsible?
Are there instances when an employer should not make an employment decision based on an employee’s social media use?
In teams of three or four, discuss what forms of social media each team member uses. How does each member use that form of social media to communicate or share information?
Find three online reviews for businesses that each team member knows. Based on the experience of the team members, are the reviews accurate?
Should the law allow an employer to fire an employee without having a good reason?
When providing a reference for a former employee, is it ethical to withhold truthful negative information for fear of being sued?
Using the Internet and search engines, investigate the Internal Revenue Service to determine how the agency distinguishes between employees and independent contractors.
Using the Internet and search engines, investigate the terms and international organizations discussed in this chapter.
The release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, the destruction of the rain forests, and the destruction of the ozone layer adversely affect the atmosphere. Can additional domestic relations or
Despite the warnings on containers of toxic substances, injuries and accidents still occur. Should there be additional regulations, or are there other ways to protect individuals?
Using the Internet and search engines, investigate the types of health-related insurance benefits that are available to employees of local and regional employers.
Using the Internet and search engines, investigate the Environmental Protection Agency. In what types of activities is this federal agency involved?
In teams of three or four, interview local small and mediumsize businesses to learn about the experiences of the interviewees in dealing with various aspects of international law.
The purchase of life insurance often involves the client choosing between whole life insurance, which includes a savings feature, and term insurance, which provides only protection. The sales
Is it ethical for a pharmaceutical company to charge high prices for prescription drugs when these drugs are needed by persons who cannot afford them and whose lives depend upon them?
Because tobacco is known to cause health problems, should it be illegal to use?
Should the federal and state governments allow consumers to purchase drugs from Canada and other countries on the Internet?
Where should the responsibility lie for product safety: manufacturers, retailers, users, or government regulators?
Is it obvious to the reasonable consumer that disposable containers containing coffee and other beverages are hot? Should retailers be required to warn customers to exercise care in handling these
Using the Internet and search engines, navigate to the web pages of your state to determine the criteria under which a worker may receive unemployment benefits.
Should it be illegal for a supervisor to ask his or her subordinate for a date?
Should OSHA require that all safety violations be corrected, even if the cost of correcting a violation is extremely high?
If a landlord should fail to make the repairs promised in the lease, what recourse does the tenant have?
If a tenant chooses to use leased premises for purposes other than the one stipulated in the lease, why would a new agreement be required?
Should a tenant have the right to remove fixtures he or she has added to the premises? Why or why not?
Explain how liability for injuries suffered by a tenant’s guests in common areas is determined and whether the landlord or tenant is likely to be found liable.
List some exceptions to the doctrine of employment at will.
List some items typically found in an employee handbook.
Should an employer be held liable for an employee’s negligent act even though the employer is not at fault?
Describe the major provisions of workers’ compensation laws.
Identify parts of the employment process in which discriminatory practices are illegal.
Explain how OSHA ensures that companies maintain safe and healthful work environments.
Should persons with relatively minor disabilities, such as being required to wear corrective lenses, be considered disabled under the ADA?
Explain how the federal government regulates itself in the area of environmental protection.
Identify several types of pollution that environmental laws regulate. Which ones do you consider most important?
Discuss tort remedies that individuals can use against polluters.
Study the following case. Answer the questions that follow with Yes or No.Slaff, a 73-year-old retiree, was covered under Medicare for medical expenses. When Slaff experienced difficulty breathing,
Study the following case. Answer the questions that follow with Yes or No.Dokken was employed by a company that provided both HMO and dental insurance coverage. While riding his motorcycle,Dokken had
Study the following case. Answer the questions that follow with Yes or No.Babinski prepared and duly executed a living will in which he gave explicit instructions not to be resuscitated in the event
Identify two ways that regulators propose to make health insurance more affordable.
Distinguish between the two most commonly used advance directives—the living will and the durable power of attorney for health care.
Study the following case. Answer the questions that follow with Yes or No.ChemPlus Corp. manufactured DeCorr, an industrial chemical widely used to treat various metals to retard corrosion.
Study the following case. Answer the questions that follow with Yes or No.LeatherLux Corporation, a manufacturer of upscale handbags, had been in business for 20 years and was considered a model
Study the following case. Answer the questions that follow with Yes or No.An electric power company was charged by the EPA with violating the Clean Air Act by allegedly polluting a small town. To
Ethics Most people agree that protection of the environment is an ethical issue. Society is frequently confronted with the conflict between achieving environmental goals and the economic impact on
Some substances offer both benefits and hazards. How should responsible individuals, corporations, scientists, and regulators weigh the gains and risks of these products?
What are some of the specific rules imposed by the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act? Should these be more stringent?
Discuss the EPA guidelines for preparing an environmental impact statement before a project can be approved. Are they adequate?
Study the following case. Answer the questions that follow with Yes or No.Bryerly, a U.S. sales representative for a U.S. firm, Zoom Airplane Company, was attempting to close a deal with a foreign
Study the following case. Answer the questions that follow with Yes or No.Straley Corporation, a manufacturer of hand tools, had been exporting its products to several countries in Europe for 10
Study the following case. Answer the questions that follow with Yes or No.Katsoulas, a U.S. car dealer, had a contract with a Korean automobile manufacturer for the delivery of several cars. When the
How do tariffs protect domestic industries, and how do they hinder world trade?
What are some reasons for trade sanctions and embargoes? How do they differ from export and import controls?
Discuss some of the ways international trade is regulated by international law.
Cite reasons for the increased need for international law in recent years.
Using the Internet and search engines, investigate a case of professional liability and the basis upon which it was decided.
Working in teams of three or four, interview local insurance agents and brokers to learn about various forms of insurance, such as life, health, automobile, fire, theft, flood, disability,
Study each of the following case carefully. Briefly state the principle of law and your decision.Chard completed an educational program in financial planning and was awarded the certification offered
Study each of the following case carefully. Briefly state the principle of law and your decision.The Irvin family had retained Jones as the family accountant for many years. Under the contractual
Study each of the following case. Answer the questions that follow with Yes or No.Li, an architect, designed a large ranch-type house for Spadacini. Within two years after construction, the house
Study each of the following case. Answer the questions that follow with Yes or No.Philasen underwent minor surgery for the removal of his tonsils. Serious complications developed when he was
Study each of the following case. Answer the questions that follow with Yes or No.Weiss, an accountant, prepared the usual accounting records for Malucic, the owner of a clothing store. Malucic
Where should the line be drawn between a reasonable number of securities transactions and churning?
Does having malpractice insurance lessen the care taken by professionals?
Does the licensing of professionals guard against negligence? Advance arguments for and against.
What are some ways that professionals can reduce their risk of negligence lawsuits?
Distinguish between insurance agents and brokers. Do you think that one should bear greater responsibility than the other for advising buyers about their insurance needs?
Identify a financial loss suffered by a third party for which an accountant can be found liable.
Explain how the malpractice or negligence of a professional might cause injury to third parties.
Of the four elements of negligence, is one of them more critical than the others?
Discuss why the malpractice of professionals is considered more serious by society than negligence by nonprofessionals.
Why would a company that is subject to strict liability be hesitant to introduce new or innovative products?
Identify examples of consumer products regulated by the Consumer Product SafetyCommission.
Identify the kinds of business that can be charged with product liability.
Using the Internet and search engines, navigate to the websites of several cigarette manufacturers. What warnings regarding tobacco use do these companies provide?
Study each of the following case. Answer the questions that follow with Yes or No.Parker, a person with no medical training, gave a prescription drug to Zimmerman, a friend, to alleviate back pain
Study each of the following case. Answer the questions that follow with Yes or No.Eddington operated a toy store and carried merchandise from both domestic as well as foreign manufacturers. As the
Study each of the following case. Answer the questions that follow with Yes or No.Kriz, an elderly man who was quite overweight, purchased a power lawnmower from a nationally known retailer. To start
Study each of the following case carefully. Briefly state the principle of law and your decision.Garafolo was employed as a salesclerk at a liquor store. An armed robber entered the store one day and
Study each of the following cases. Answer the questions that follow with Yes or No.Melski was a truck driver with a large shipping company. Pursuant to company policy, all drivers were required to
Study each of the following cases. Answer the questions that follow with Yes or No.Widra was a cashier at a large clothing store in her town. Believing her wages were below those offered by the
Study each of the following cases. Answer the questions that follow with Yes or No.Should employees be protected from discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity? If so, how is it
If a union and a company have agreed to a collective bargaining agreement, is it ethical for employees who disagree with its terms to engage in a slowdown?
How can the NLRB determine whether an employer is bargaining in good faith?
In teams of three or four, interview managers of local businesses. Ask them if they have ever provided a negative reference for a former employee.

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