Business form

1.Purpose of Assignment

The purpose of this assignment is to select the best organizational form, and to discuss ethical concerns with the business scenario.

Assignment Steps

Scenario: Adam and Laura wish to open a pet grooming shop called Dazzling Doggies Day Spa. Laura’s mother Beth would like to contribute the startup costs in exchange for a share of profits, but she doesn’t want to participate in the daily operations of the business. She also doesn’t want to have any personal liability in the business.

Develop a 350- to 700-word summary with the following information:

• Which business organizational form would be best given the above circumstances, and why?
• Unbeknownst to Laura and Beth, Adam begins to use Dazzling Doggies Day Spa’s checking account to pay all his personal bills. Are his actions ethical? Why or why not?

Cite a minimum of two peer-reviewed references.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

2. Environmental Law and Ethics

Purpose of Assignment

The purpose of this assignment is to analyze the duties of administrative agencies and the ethics behind regulatory compliance requirements.

Assignment Steps

Scenario: Eric is an Assistant Vice President at marine paint manufacturing plant. One day, he accidentally discovers an email from his boss, the Vice President, to the President, notifying him of an internal study finding the paint leeches from the bottom of boats into the marine environment. The paint has been found to create birth defects in marine life. He also sees the President’s response email, in which he directs the Vice President to erase all evidence of the study and tell no one. The President also directs the Vice President to erase the email. Eric is concerned about the findings of the study, but he also fears losing his job.

Create a 350- to 700-word analysis with the following information:

• Which administrative agency governs regulatory compliance of the manufacturer?
• What are the ethical concerns regarding the President’s actions, and what do you believe Eric should do?

Cite a minimum of two peer-reviewed references.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

3. Signature Assignment: Employment Classification and Discrimination

About Your Signature Assignment

Signature/Benchmark Assignments are designed to align with specific program student learning outcome(s) in your program. Program Student Learning Outcomes are broad statements that describe what students should know and be able to do upon completion of their degree. Signature/Benchmark Assignments are graded with a grading guide or an automated rubric that allows the University to collect data that can be aggregated across a location or college/school and used for course/program improvements.

Purpose of Assignment

The purpose of this assignment is to discuss the elements of the different types of employment relationships and to analyze the ethics behind potentially discriminatory employment policies.

Assignment Steps

Scenario: An employee is hired by Dream Massage to be a massage therapist. She is hired as an independent contractor and, therefore, receives no tax withholding or employment benefits. Dream Massage requires the employee to work a set schedule, provides her clients and all her massage products, and exercises complete control over how she does her work. In addition, when the employee shows up to work the first day, she is informed by her employer she cannot wear her hijab as it violates the company’s dress policy.

Create a 700- to 1,050-word report in which you examine the employment issues presented in the scenario, including the following:

• Analyze whether the employee qualifies as an employee or independent contractor.
• Discuss whether Dream Massage has potentially violated any employment discrimination laws.
• Analyze the ethical considerations behind maintaining a rigid company dress policy.

Cite a minimum of three peer-reviewed references.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.